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Son med-dropped from SEAL program, getting the run-around about getting back in!
My son was in the DEP program and went in with a Seal contract, no classification. He made it halfway through pre-buds before developing shin/fibula stress fractures. After several months on LLD, he was told that based on new rules, he would have no choice but to med-drop out of the SEALS program. He protested but was forced to sign. Now he's been classified AN and sent off to scrub rust off of an old carrier.
He's tried finding out how he can re-enter the SEALS program but it seems he can't quite find out who are the right people to talk to or where to go for direction.
PLEASE, if there is anyone out there who can give advice, I will gladly take it and pass it on to him. He is NOT giving up and is determined to get back in, hopefully sooner than later.
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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He can't even try to get back into the program untill after 24 months of being off LLD. Also it depends what was written on his paper work at BUD's. The instructor explained to him that he had to wait 24 months....how do I know. I know the instructors and have been to their briefs. They also had your son sign paper work that said that.
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Thanks so much, Angie. My son did say there was a 24 month stipulation, yet he know guys who have gotten back in sooner than that? Oh well, he will be even more motivated by then to work even harder. Just hope his shins hold out (shin/fibula stress fractures are what sidelined him in the first place).
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Permalink Reply by Kimandtheboys on
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We have a link on the SEAL Moms page for a group called "Drop On Request". I realize your son was medically dropped, but they all deal with the same "what now?" issue. Perhaps if you join this group, you can get some helpful info. It does typically take two years to get back into the program.
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