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Failed Depth Perception at MEPS
So son went to MEPS today for his physical and did fine except he failed the depth perception test, which according to what I have read already is pretty common as is trying to get a waiver from a civilian doc and showing to MEPS doc. Does anyone have any recent info about this? The latest info I've seen so far is from around 2009, early 2010. Also, he wanted to be the sailor on the aircraft carriers that wave in the planes (I'm not being facetious, I just don't know what that rate would be called lol) so we're guessing he doesn't qualify for that anymore. Anyone have any insight on this? Is it worth trying to get a waiver, would more jobs become available? Going down again next Tuesday to talk to detailer about rates available and possibly sign.
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Permalink Reply by Concernedad on
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Keep in mind, much will be predicated on your son's ASVAB scores. Not to mention, the Needs of the Navy.
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Permalink Reply by Hannah88 on
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Right. We've already gone through and determined which rates he qualifies for based on his AFQT scores. Now it's up to the Navy....
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Wow, it seems like a lifetime (and it HAS been) since I first posted this discussion. Long story short, my son is now a Pfc. in the Marine Corps (graduated May 10th from MCRD and July 2nd from MCT), in receiving at Fort Leonard Wood ( (hello Seabees!), before he begins training, waiting to take another depth perception test. The Marine Corps in their infinite wisdom gave him the MOS of 1345 (heavy equipment operator) which REQUIRES he pass the depth perception test that he has already failed once at MEPS. If he fails again they will reclassify him (read: go undesignated!) until they find another MOS for him which could take months. He scored high on the ASVAB so we're hoping for the best, but thought I would put this out there in case there are any Marine moms who have had any experience with depth perception issues. And yes, this is hands down the best website!!
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