Do You Qualify?
There are some conditions which could delay your entry into the Navy, and some conditions which prohibit you from joining at all. Below is a breakdown of some of the conditions that permanently or temporarily effect your entry into the Navy.
Permanently Disqualifying Medical Conditions
Applicants with any of the following conditions are not qualified for enlistment and shouldn't be referred to MEPS for a physical examination.
Temporary Disqualifying Medical Conditions
The following defects are listed alphabetically and have the minimal waiting period. Time required after corrective surgery, or recovery before an applicant is eligible to enlist is listed after each disqualifier.
History of Physical Conditions That May Require Supportive Documents
Applicants who appear to be, in all other respects, qualified for enlistment but reveal a history of one or more of the following conditions should be advised that a summary from their private or attending physician of any significant medical treatment received will be of value to the examining MEPS physician at the time for physical examination, and may reduce the possibility of temporary medical disqualification.
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Height/Weight Requirements
Moral Screening
There are numerous violations an applicant may have that would effect his/her entry into the US Navy. The following charts break down some of these categories and what to possibly expect if any of these violations are on an applicant's record.
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