You will never become a United States Marine. Hello, thank you everyone for this forum, it has been incredibly helpful. 27. Retired in '02 as a Senior Chief(E-8 for you landlubbers). On the way to Meps we got a call from the Chief who asked us if we had ever been asked to lie, had criminal charges etc. If you are denied entry to the military, it is very possibly the best thing for both you and the government. The purpose of this script is to help protect users from doxing, stalking, and harassment. They do that at the School of Infantry. This is for prior service and new applicants. After a long conversation with my doc he said there is no way for them to find out unless you tell them. He said the tests they do would not notice the lasik scar it's only if you tell them you had lasik that they do more in depth tests if there's any issues. Lied at MEPs about mental health history and drug history. In another month, his symptoms and concerns had mostly resolved, and his cousin was also much better. What's the deal? And you'll be sidelined forever. This applies to ANY wildcat actions, including slowdown, work-to-rules, withdrawal of enthusiasm (WOE), sickouts, etc. I wasn't aware of the 3 months check. Now the most commonly performed eye laser surgery, LASIK involves creating a partial-thickness corneal flap and using an excimer laser to ablate the bed of the cornea. You may need further evaluation or counseling before you can live a rigorous military lifestyle. I played my "sax" a lot in basic. Option 1: Being truthful and working a waiver that is doable. Did I Lie at MEPS??! It is against the APC Forum Rules to advocate any labor action which is not authorized by the RLA/NMB. So do you think the cost is worth the benefit? First, psychiatrists, psychologists, and sometimes doctors might not directly tell their patients their actual diagnoses because of the stigma and fear surrounding Mental Health. Breaking subreddit rules may result in a ban from r/newtothenavy and r/navy. Meps to Meps transfer of record/file, how long does it take? If I were you I would lie and say it's from a camping trip or something. Idk if the policy is 1 or 3 years, Ive encountered both. Wait 1-3 years off the medication. This is a process a person goes through after they have gone through the medical screening to join the army. Press J to jump to the feed. Come visit our wiki over in r/Navy. Yes. if the issue will not comprise your ability to serve in your unit and MOS, keep your mouth shut.. What about me? That's what the exam is for, to make sure you're fit for duty. From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. My 90 day period was more like 2 months, because that's when they called me back for a followup, so it wouldn't have made sense (distance traveled and financially) to go back a month later for a '90 day' followup. Never saw him again. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Accidentally or on purpose are applicable. Maybe from 2001-2007 or so she could. Please don't sabotage your own union's efforts on your behalf. I lied at MEPs about multiple things, I don't think it has affected my ability to be a soldier. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. It's sometimes better to keep your trap shut and deal with possible consequences later. It is irrelevant whether the union itself has anything to do with the action. This video I react to a video that JTsuits made where a person was kicked out of navy Bootcamp due to them being medically unfit. Processing Stations (MEPS) Your visit to a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) determines your mental aptitude, as well as physical and moral qualifications for enlistment in the Army. And yet when the recruiter tells them to lie so he doesn't have to do paperwork they always believe him that no one will find out. Pretend now that either of these people had completed BMT without their prior Mental Health history ever evaluated. I just finished MEPS after having LASIK.I had to provide all medical documentation from the surgery (pre-op, post-op information, etc.) Lying at MEPS about medical or mental health history is a really bad idea with serious consequences, as stated on the Army enlistment contract you sign. Don't worry, you'll be fine, I had no issues. You should have had a post-op visit to measure refractions at 90 days post-op and then another 30 days after that visit.https://www.public.navy.mil/netc/centers/ceneoddive/ndstc/documents/manmed_chap15.pdf. They only care in the beginning because they don't want to waste money on you for "XYZ" reason for processing, no matter how bullshit it is. MEPS threaten to put these kids in fucking prison if they lie, and they lie anyway. Now I've been referred to behavioral health for depression. I have changed a few details to maintain anonymity, however the basics of the stories are very real and did happen. Also, if that user name is actually your name it's a sign that you might not really be very good at this subterfuge thing. When I went to MEPs, like most people, I had something to lie about. Want to learn about deploying, finances, mental health, cross-rating, and more? What I love is everyone parrots RECRUITERS ALWAYS LIE. You must log in or register to reply here. Okay, so I need some advice. (yes pretty much threw him and his boss underneath the bus). If it won't come up again or if you don't need a TS-SCI, you can get away with not telling. The military is used to this, and they really don't care down the road. I was honest at MEPS. Learning has occurred - give it time to sink in. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Am I in danger like my friend said? He stopped seeing the counselor after only 6 months from beginning counseling and successfully continued his college education. If you struggle from any of the conditions mentioned below, it is a good idea to speak with a local U.S. Military recruiter. The medics at BMT requested and reviewed her civilian medical records to possibly determine the cause and any history of the condition. How do recruiters get medical records to MEPS for a med read? Just something to think of. I don't suggest lying, but literally almost everyone I know of has lied about something. So you want to start a career founded on integrity by lying? I am going into the marines and have a contract to go to security school where you need a TS if you complete it. He told them. Handle this the right way, as you should all things. This experience also likely caused further stress and worsened his long-term mental health because he was suddenly out of a multi-year career, and wasted many weeks of his and the Air Force's time. We are going to have to start policing this, because it's becoming too common. Also, while you wait for a reply from a subject matter expert, try using the search feature! Second, you state that the ORs are pushing you to lie. Long story short, I broke my nose in December and had surgery to fix the break and take care of some sinus problems. Talk openly with your recruiter, MEPS staff, and your family. from USMCboot. Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Texted him asking if he got the paperwork and he said he did (at this point I knew a commander came in and talk to the two and now I know he is pissed). 73. Always good advice. My knees were pretty well shot after 4 years active 11B. A slight delay in schedule will not change your end game. Obviously I will tell them about my felony charge. If people can lie about weed I dont see any moral dilemma about you lying about ADHD. If you would like to protect yourself, add the Chrome extension TamperMonkey, or the Firefox extension GreaseMonkey and click Install This Script on the script page. I didn't want to throw anybody the bus just want the correct paperwork to be done because it would take a google search to find all that medical stuff on me and I would like to work in government, What do I do? !, Military Life and Issues, 8 replies Lying scumbag Johnson on MSNBC lying-no challenge from host, Elections, 31 replies When did the AF start allowing pilots that have had LASIK? I called the head recruiting office in my district and he said the same thing (trust but verify), that letters of rec are no longer considered important to packages. Option 1: Being truthful and working a waiver that is doable. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Option 2: Lie. MEPS, Eye Exam, and Lasik It is against the APC Forum Rules to advocate any labor action which is not authorized by the RLA/NMB. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. I went through in 2011 after Lasik. I was planning on saying the wrist scar was from jumping over the fence as a kid or something like that. It seems like the most important mission of the army right now its safety and risk management, and with that in mind, it doesn't seem even remotely worth the risk. Recruiter told me to lie . I told him "no" because I did disclose everything with him if asked. I didn't mention it at the physical, everything when fine. I got to certain sections and told him I have to say "yes" to these questions and I knew how important they were. Do not lie, falsify, or hide information. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I got disqualified for disclosing a medical issue. See TheBeneGesseritWitch's guide on Paths to become an Officer. ; and he asked my friend if he had ever smoked pot. HELP!!!! Do not attempt to interpret the questions your recruiter and MEPS will ask you--answer them as they are written. A slight delay in schedule will not change your end game. Cookie Notice 4,250. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. Because he felt that his condition was very mild, and that it was part of his cousin's support program, he did not disclose this to his Recruiter, nor MEPS. Forgetting the medical side of this for a moment You must log in or register to reply here. So a few days later I went to MEPS but before we went we had to fill more paperwork out. The doctor who found it said it not a big deal and they will let me in . Does MEPS pull your military medical records. Downside, potentially get caught, hit with fraudulent enlistment, permanently disqualified. As above: the truth is easy to remember, keep consistent and coordinate with others. why worry about it if it becomes a problem deal with it then. Interested in Officer programs? Anyone with any experience or advice? Unless you know it's a legitimate issue that impairs your physical and/or mental ability to carry out your duties, don't say a thing. She could have been honest about her history and told the Recruiter, who would have told MEPS. May 14, 2016 Just a note, if you decide to lie about it, you need to be sure that you won't let it slip sometime later. I lied at meps . MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station. Lost the navigator slot and was made a C130 mechanic. Or should I be honest with my recruiter and if I cant get a waiver, lie at MEPS. Haven't met a personw ho didn't lie. If they don't find anything during their examinations, you should be good to go. My recruiter went the other direction, really stressed "Make sure you disclose EVERYTHING". My only option is to wait another month just to go back to get a 'check up', costing me precious time and money again, without insurance, pushing back my MEPS appointment another month or two. Stupid kids want the power, the prestige, the money, the sweet benefitsthe military has a lot to offer. She got counseling for the suicide gesture and related stress, which eventually resolved, and she again received more counseling for anger management a few years later (this was what the BMT medics discovered). For candidates lurking here, seeing how the post might apply to their own application, whether for SA or ROTC or OCS: If you have to ask should I Iie, then you already know the answer. Put me in the disqualified for medical category. He hadn't been "prescribed" an anti-depressant because he only took some medicine on a short, trial basis. Generally speaking, no. If the answer is YES, congrats shipmates just got injured or even died on your watch. Stuck waiting for MEPS to process my info from Military to Military as well as MEPS to MEPS. According to evidence presented at his trial, the Jacksonville military veteran was designated in July 2000 by the Department of Veterans Affairs as 100 percent disabled for bilateral blindness. He. You are using an out of date browser. The paper requests numbers from the pre-surgery, 90 days after pre-surgery, and a month after that. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. AF gives thumbs-up to pilots who had LASIK surgery - News - Stripes, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. If you are denied entry to the military, it is very possibly the best thing for both you and the government. I lied at meps . I'm guessing you're done. I got LASIK a few months ago, I know the minimum time from surgery to MEPs has to be at least 6 months. Looking at your previous 11 posts it looks like you might be joining the Marines. Recruits who pass their physical and have no prior history may be accepted because the military does not routinely pull medical information. It may be at MEPS, it may be later in your career. So I left his office and my recruiter took me to up to the hotel. She went to the SGTs and the Chaplin professing that she lied at MEPs. Fraudulent Entry can get you kicked out of the military. No personally identifying information (PII). He also said that as long as I take care of it before I leave, I'll be fine. Know all the risks and procedure limitations. Glad to hear eye stuff is routine. I would say lying at meps is a low risk high reward type of deal. And if you don't know what to do, you have no business applying to the military. Im in the same boat, the waiver is an easy one as long as you have a doctors note saying youre fine to be off medication, and being successful for 1-3 years off the medication. PERIOD. She said a recent one had about 30 pages regarding the procedure. Our advice is consistently not to lie at MEPS. There are many specific medical conditions that may disqualify you from joining the U.S. Military. His family supported the cousin and were part an intensive family counseling program for suicide prevention, however this had a strong impact on our young man. Never got caught. Don't they pull your medical records, or did this happen after they checked? The flap is then placed back into its original position. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It allows MEPS to see your entire Electronic Health Record (EHR). The main difference between them is that with LASIK, a corneal flap is created and replaced, and with LASEK, the top layer of the cornea is loosened, moved, and reattached. If I go back to my doctor and ask them to fill it out with the actual dates (even though its not exactly on the mark of '90 days'), will it be a waste of time to send back to MEPS, maybe with a statement attached? Shoulda been a dishonorable. A bunch of others told me to just play dumb . You might think to yourself, "How could he not know that he needed to disclose this information?" Because the military does not. They may lie about behaviors, charges, and other possible information that could disqualify them from enlisting in the military. Last I knew, which granted was probably close to a decade ago, it was strictly forbiddenonly PRK was allowed. Not sure why I didnt expect this or was told this. Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited. I was at SOI-West last summer. Downside, potentially get caught, hit with fraudulent enlistment, permanently disqualified. Bit of stretch that anybody would have any insight on this subject, but the only thing stopping me from getting accepted for MEPS is my LASIK documentation. My recruiter sent a 10 page report from the doctor along with the 'Refractive Eye Surgery Checklist' paper my recruiter gave me. However, they also discovered that the member received some depression counseling about 2 years before her MEPS visit, which she conveniently omitted. The girl with the suicide attempt would not be allowed to enlist today though. The rules here have not changed, but the enforcement will now result in a 30 day ban from APC for violations. Station commander looked at my medical paperwork and said word-for-word: " You stick to the script. It was not a mistake for being honest at MEPS, it was a mistake for being dishonest on the paperwork. You need to disclose it. Your Recruiter will not be the one getting in troubleit will be you. As long as you werent taking the pills within 90 days it wont pop up so just dont talk about them. Do you think the risk of getting shit bags and future suicides is worth the chance that one of them might be decent? . I was completely honest and I served honorably for 8 years. If you can not look at yourself in the mirror in the morning it was the wrong decision. Doctors said I had asthma growing up, my recruiter said don't mention it, he was probably jumping to conclusions. x10 bus middlesbrough to newcastle price. 1) I have been told by my Officer Recruiter that I do NOT need any Letters of Recommendation for a package. They are looking for consistency". I know a guy who lied about lasik because he didn't want to wait 6 months and nobody at meps found out. Dont lie. During the MEPS process, recruits may be tempted to lie about past events. One of those better to ask for forgiveness than permission situations it seems. The suicide counselor for the cousin recognized that our young man was confused and worried from his family's recent crisis. For questions like "Have you ever had mental health counseling?" Ive had the doctor write two letters and both have not been good enough. So I'm trying to go into USMC and I have been talking with this recruiter for a few months now. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. They asked him if hadn't told them EVERYTHING and this was his last chance. What should I do. LASIK Surgery Checklist. Penalties for False Enlistment As stated on the Army enlistment contract you sign, lying at MEPS regarding medical or mental health history is a terrible idea with serious implications. If it had been correctly disclosed, he likely would have required a waiver and additional counseling before joining the Air Force. Seriously folks, stop with the medical determinations. Keratinous is NOT trifling; it is the major cause for corneal transplant in the US-a very expensive medical issue. Anything that deals with flying can cause problems with some that have had Lasik. Should I lie at MEPS and if so will I likely get caught? After boot camp is MCT where all Marines go regardless of MOS. The suicide counselor recommended he also consider seeing his own counselor. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The forms tell you that you must disclose it. For information regarding Navy enlisted ratings, see [Twisky's Rating Information Guide] (https://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy/comments/6mxv7c/links_to_official_information_on_every_enlisted/). ", he thought the answer was "No" because his cousin was the one getting counseling and he hadn't been diagnosed. So what should I do: should I call him and polk the bear? : r/USMCboot. He told me not to worry about it and say "no". Fraudulent Enlistment. I had the active prescription but wasnt taking them. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy/comments/6mxv7c/links_to_official_information_on_every_enlisted/, https://www.public.navy.mil/netc/centers/ceneoddive/ndstc/documents/manmed_chap15.pdf. If you do tell the truth about the surgery and wait 6 months for the lasik, you will probably still be able to get a contract, but you will have to go through a bunch of unnecessary shit. Second, I got a ganglion cyst removed last summer. However, herein lies the problem. They determined she only had typical "walking" pneumonia, meaning she would just be held back for 1-2 weeks and join another BMT flight to graduation. This applies to ANY wildcat actions, including slowdown, work-to-rules, withdrawal of enthusiasm (WOE), sickouts, etc. Also it is about what job that you are going to do as a Officer. My cousin was in line for a navigator slot when he joined the Marines. You're assuming her recruiter didn't know With the rise of electronic medical records it'll become extremely hard to lie for meps. Telling them what I told the recruiter and what he told me. They need to have a psychologist evaluate everyone at meps. I got disqualified to join the Air Force/military and I wanted to let you all know what was going on and how I was disqualified by MEPS.. Your Visit to MEPS All enlisted recruits are evaluated at MEPS Your recruiter helps prepare you for MEPS I realize you were told to lie, but you should have refused. In the end, I did everything I could to prove I was completely fine. My recruiter is telling me that some things are best left unsaid. We all come to this website for information and most of us have been corrected on our approach by the main contributors in some fashion. No. Personally, go find another doctor that is ex-military that can weed through the BS. Some people really really want to join, and they'll try anything. I genuinely had not considered that the way I'm acting could be considered morally suspect, or aggravating to the recruiter. All Rights Reserved. My dad said hell no, lost 60lbs and 6 years later has had zero knee pain. See Article 83 UCMJ. uuugh, it was hot. Because of his failure to disclose his medical history at MEPS and it's discovery while he was on Medical Hold, he was administratively discharged from the Air Force without completing BMT for Fraudulent Enlistment. These include conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, heart issues, Asperger's, and PTSD. As a reminder, this subreddit is for civil discussion. This is my reaction as I am. Some typical things that people lie about at MEPS include: Medical History Should I lie and say the scar is from an accident like jumping over a fence that needed stitches? Post by Cisco4711 January 12th, 2010, 7:10 am. Thank you for the quick replies. Then to delete your comments, simply click on your username on Reddit, go to the comments tab, scroll down as far as possible (hint: use RES), and hit the new OVERWRITE button at the top. Do not lie, falsify, or hide information. Downside, you might take a bit longer to get the green light to process and might also have to get documentation from your doctor that you don't need your meds anymore. Press J to jump to the feed. After about 2 months on the medication, he discovered that the side-effects of the medicine were worse than his symptoms and stopped taking it. Though my friend told me his exam consisted of a puff eye test, exam for glaucoma screening. What is the worst that can happen? Know preoperative, operative, and postoperative . I even believed that my OR would appreciate my persistence in trying to get more info while he is on leave this week. They'll simply deny him enlistment and move-on. We lost quite a few, we were down to just a few of us by graduation. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Hopefully by then youll be completely withdrawn from your meds. I was in the same spot. I had lasik back in November and just had an enhancement to my left eye on Friday that I've been stressing about. Most major airlines are in negotiations at this time, and many are contentious. They don't pull up your records unless you need a clearance or unless it comes up. Do not attempt to interpret the questions your recruiter and MEPS will ask you--answer them as they are written. This isn't the place, and you aren't the expert. It will regenerate itself in about three to five days. Talk openly with your recruiter, MEPS staff, and your family. How about this: Lying to join the military is a fraudulent enlistment and can result in a felony conviction. A forum to discuss Navy Recruiters, processing at MEPS, Delayed Entry Program, Enlisted Ratings, "A" Schools, Officer Candidate School, Recruit Training Command, and transferring to your first command. What will you do at PI or San Diego when the withdrawal symptoms hit? There's been zero issues from the surgery and was absolutely necessary as I couldn't do more than 10 pushups without the wrist being in terrible pain. I had the surgery in august of 2014. What Is The Biggest Lie You Ever Heard, Told Or Someone Told You? She could have been honest about her history and told the Recruiter, who would have told MEPS, who would have requested a waiver, and she would have had a chance at a waiver by doing some additional evaluation. With a local U.S. military recruiter said I had the doctor along with the action December and surgery... 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