NathanRSF
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Hello everyone,
As the title implies, I am asking information regarding eligibility for military service, while having a recent history (September/ October of last year) of tearing my labrum, infraspinatus, as well as my supraspinatus. Now, all of these tears were minor (supra and infra were very minor), but my labrum was the worst of the 3. No surgery required, 2-3 months of physical therapy was needed.
Now here's my question, is it likely that any SOF will even consider me? I was still going to try for a 68w Option 40 contract, but I am doubtful that MEPS will even clear me. Can any of you on this site give me updated info on all of this? My recruiter is not helpful, and claims he was "basically SF without a long tab" when in fact he was a 35g. If I can't, then I have some backup plans in place. Some include other branches, as some of you may already know.
Also, some advice would be helpful right now as well. Ever since my shoulder injury, my PT has been horrendous. I can barely do 10-20 pushups anymore because I lost so much strength and mobility for the last 6-8 months. My run times are decent, not Ranger standards by any means, but my sit-ups are still really good. I am starting to gain lots of strength and mobility back with almost zero pain. Just aches and soreness here and there. Some advice to bulletproof my shoulder, as well as tips to get back into shape while still dealing with this injury would be much appreciated.
Thank you everyone. Also, I apologize if this is already in another thread. I looked everywhere but couldn't find anything. If I did miss them, if someone could direct me in the right direction then please do. I would love to gain some information on all of this.
As the title implies, I am asking information regarding eligibility for military service, while having a recent history (September/ October of last year) of tearing my labrum, infraspinatus, as well as my supraspinatus. Now, all of these tears were minor (supra and infra were very minor), but my labrum was the worst of the 3. No surgery required, 2-3 months of physical therapy was needed.
Now here's my question, is it likely that any SOF will even consider me? I was still going to try for a 68w Option 40 contract, but I am doubtful that MEPS will even clear me. Can any of you on this site give me updated info on all of this? My recruiter is not helpful, and claims he was "basically SF without a long tab" when in fact he was a 35g. If I can't, then I have some backup plans in place. Some include other branches, as some of you may already know.
Also, some advice would be helpful right now as well. Ever since my shoulder injury, my PT has been horrendous. I can barely do 10-20 pushups anymore because I lost so much strength and mobility for the last 6-8 months. My run times are decent, not Ranger standards by any means, but my sit-ups are still really good. I am starting to gain lots of strength and mobility back with almost zero pain. Just aches and soreness here and there. Some advice to bulletproof my shoulder, as well as tips to get back into shape while still dealing with this injury would be much appreciated.
Thank you everyone. Also, I apologize if this is already in another thread. I looked everywhere but couldn't find anything. If I did miss them, if someone could direct me in the right direction then please do. I would love to gain some information on all of this.