I got banned from the US Army (Story time)

[HeisenbergMk2]

(This is also why I havent been on.)

My MOS was 19K1 (M1Abrams Armor Crewman), and I was at MEPS (The place you go to to be evaluated and sign your contract.)

I passed the urine, blood, sight, and hearing test, along with the physical, and got a 69 on my ASVAB.

I was literally five minutes away from signing my contract, I passed everything with flying colors.

But then? The Doctor happened.

I had a scab on my arm, and he took interest in it. I explained to him that it was a bruise that developed into a scab.

Problem is, he thought it was a burn. He didnt believe me, and told me that I wasn't going to be signing my contract that day, because he thought I was self harming. (I'm not.)



He told me that my branch might want to do something, so I was like

"Okay so atleast I can explain it to them."

I gave my papers to my army counselor, and he told me that the doctor had put an "S3 Self Mutilation" on my paper. The Army doesnt offer waivers for that.

There would be no waiver. No investigation. I couldnt even go to an army psychiatrist to have them evaluate me and prove that I wasn't suicidal.



I was straight up banned from joining the Army, just like that.

Just to be clear, I'm not self-harming, or suicidal.

So yeah I'm pretty bummed, but I'll be getting back on now, at least. :)




To those who are enlisting in the service, just be warned: A simple scab can get you banned from the Army. So make sure you let it heal before going to MEPS.


It's good to be back, guys. ;D

[Pdthecliche]

Bro, that is not chill AT ALL. What the hell. Sue their asses lol.

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[HeisenbergMk2]

This isn't me bashing the Army, by the way. Even my recruiter and his Staff Sgt was pissed off,

He said "How the hell can that doctor have that much power? He put an S3 on your papers, dude. You're fucked."

So it wasn't the Army's fault, lol.

[AOD_Guybrush]

Bro, that is not chill AT ALL. What the hell. Sue their asses lol.

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You uh... don't sue uncle sam.

Sucks to hear though. If you're dead set on military service, talk to another branch.

[HeisenbergMk2]

Yeah. Navy's my second choice. And if that doesnt work I'll go NG just to get my foot in the door.

[ShadowArchon]

God, I know how much MEPS sucks ass. I'm currently going through it right now to enlist into the National Guard, but the doctor stopped me when he saw a little

skin peeling off at the bottom of my feet. He questioned about it, and I explained to him that I had just gone through my Cadet Initiation program (my university

calls it FROG week which is basically Baby Boot Camp for Cadets) wearing brand new shoes. However, he tells me that I got signs for Trench Foot, so now I had to

go to a Dermatologist to get it checked out. Good news, I don't have trench foot. Bad news, MEPS has been dragging on this "Trench Foot" for several months now

(I started in January) and it persists to this day.

Also, my feet are absolutely fine now.

[Thesaurus]

trench foot, in 2017? not 1917?

[KeeF]

I hope all works out for you man, I'm a few months out from ETS'ing and it was worth my time.

[squid_boy]

tthats nonsense i thought about doing canadian reserves but i can't pass the pee test because i love bob marley

[ShadowArchon]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ idk mate

[Thesaurus]

Only being "bummed" is being pretty damned adult and professional about it. Best of luck with the other options though - it's the army's loss.

[Darkn3ss F4lls]

trench foot, in 2017? not 1917?

It's a condition that still holds the name where it was discovered. Crazy stories, my 07 MEPS story was much less drama. Perfectly healthy volunteers turned away and people who get surgeries a few years later for preexisting knee injuries SMH.


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[TheSteg]

The military basically in the U.S. has the pick of the litter I think when it comes to recruiting, even for how stupid this is there was most likely a couple other guys who could take your place and dozens more who got turned away for other stupid stuff. Just keep your chin up and keep moving forward, that is the American way.

[DrPickles2]

That sucks man. sorry to hear that.

[heavymace]

Ive been through meps they dont usually do that

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[Clinton Cortez]

Canadian army. Can't with only one kidney.

[Beef4104]

Man I'm all riled up just listening to this situation! I'm sorry you're dealing with this my man.