Want to join Army, Doubt About eyesight need confirmation please.

[Michael94]

Hi, i'd like to join, i took a look at test and everything, i dont think id fail any of them beside maybe the eyesight one.

Here my problem, i have huge myopia about -6.50 both eyes, although with contact i'm 20/20 and with glasses too, am i eligible to join the Army?

Thanks you in advance.

 

[aesop081]

am i eligible to join the Army?

Apply and you will find out. That is the only way you will know for sure.

 

[mariomike]

Here my problem, i have huge myopia about -6.50 both eyes, although with contact i'm 20/20 and with glasses too, am i eligible to join the Army?

These may help:

VISION CATEGORY AND ACUITY  --  http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/31590.0.html
I have -5.00 eyes. What vision am I? -- http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/80279.0.html
I hate my vision - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/16801.0.html
vision requirements - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/19619.0.html
Poor Vision Questions and Options..... - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/13356.0.html

 

[Michael94]

Nice thanks you alot, i have one last question
If i do my basic training can i join the NAVY or there is different trainings to do, etc? can't seem to find any informations.

Thanks you again

 

[jeffb]

There is only one "basic training" for NCMs. It is called BMQ or Basic Military Qualification and is the same course no matter what element you are joining. The officer version is called BMOQ and it too is common for all elements. People going on either BMQ or BMOQ have already been hired for a job. You don't complete "basic" and then get offered something in the Navy, Air Force or Army.

 

[Michael94]

Thanks you so i have to chose carreer before actually having my training?

 

[aesop081]

Yes.

 

[Michael94]

Thanks you alot, you guys helped me. I was about to go see a local recruiter soon anyway i just wanted some clarifications

 

[PrettyMaggie63]

Thanks you so i have to chose carreer before actually having my training?

And before having your training, you have to be "selected" by the CF, and that can be a very long and highly competitive process.

 

[MMSS]

I can comment on this, as I applied with -6.25 diopters in each eye (myopia) and was told that I was medically unfit for duty (classified as V5 on the V1-V5 scale). While every case is unique, I would expect that your experience would be similar.

I have since had LASIK surgery and reapplied; I am now classified as V1 and my application is being processed. Again, every case is unique; in my case this was a solution.