RoyAR
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- Jan 9, 2019
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Hello everyone,
I’m new to the forums, but have been browsing for a few months. I did do a search but thought it would still be helpful if I started a thread about my particular situation.
I haven’t enlisted yet because I’m currently waiting on a waiver for LASIK. I’ve expressed my desire to go 18X to my recruiter, to which they have responded that it’s quite possible, once my waiver gets approved.
Which brings me to question #1. I’ve now read a few times on here that you can’t get an 18X contract with a medical waiver. Is that true? Is LASIK considered a medical waiver?
My ultimate goal is to become a Special Forces medic. If that’s not possible, perhaps a medic in a Ranger regiment, or something along those lines. If I can’t get an 18X contract, which MOS would give me a surer route to SF, 68W or 11X? Does it make a difference? My understanding is that 11X can give be a good route to SF, not to mention the proximity of the schools to SF schools. Part of me is a little more attracted to 68 W than 11X as an MOS, but ultimately, I’ll do whatever increases my chances of becoming an SF Medic. What would you guys with experience recommend that I do?
Hope I’ve laid out my concerns in a comprehensible way. Thank you all, really grateful for this resource.
I’m new to the forums, but have been browsing for a few months. I did do a search but thought it would still be helpful if I started a thread about my particular situation.
I haven’t enlisted yet because I’m currently waiting on a waiver for LASIK. I’ve expressed my desire to go 18X to my recruiter, to which they have responded that it’s quite possible, once my waiver gets approved.
Which brings me to question #1. I’ve now read a few times on here that you can’t get an 18X contract with a medical waiver. Is that true? Is LASIK considered a medical waiver?
My ultimate goal is to become a Special Forces medic. If that’s not possible, perhaps a medic in a Ranger regiment, or something along those lines. If I can’t get an 18X contract, which MOS would give me a surer route to SF, 68W or 11X? Does it make a difference? My understanding is that 11X can give be a good route to SF, not to mention the proximity of the schools to SF schools. Part of me is a little more attracted to 68 W than 11X as an MOS, but ultimately, I’ll do whatever increases my chances of becoming an SF Medic. What would you guys with experience recommend that I do?
Hope I’ve laid out my concerns in a comprehensible way. Thank you all, really grateful for this resource.