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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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You need to talk to your son's recruiter, or better yet, have him do it. He needs to know what his options are, and if the failing of the eye test will limit him further.
Right now, from what I've seen, the Navy is being very selective. I know some SR's were sent home from Boot Camp for failing a hearing test.
Ask lots of questions and don't assume everything you hear will be the final word.
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Permalink Reply by Jo1 on
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My son failed the depth perception test and he's still in the Navy. He's down in South Carolina studying to be a Nuke.
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Permalink Reply by Hannah88 on
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Thanks. We went over the rates he's looking at and most of them don't care about depth perception :) Thanks for writing.
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Permalink Reply by BR549 on
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my son failed the Depth test too, and was just told he couldn't do anything with planes and aviation, but that was 2 years ago
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That sounds about right. He is looking at air traffic controller and he can still do that if he qualifies. Thanks!
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Just a bit of info, air traffic controllers is a rate that seems would transition well in civilian life. And it maybe does. A girl that recruited my sailor was in the Navy for air traffic controller, she did not get sea duty for her enlistment, she got shore duty, so she sat in a room 8-12 hours a day, watching a radar screen, not all have the same job in that rate, but from your post it seemed like your son was lookin for a little more excitement, not saying AC isnt on a carrier. Ask the recruiter from the jobs available what the rate actually does, say a typical day. My sailor [I was not with her when she choose her rate] is in the Navy to see the world, and to help with schooling when she completes her enlistment, she wanted to be on the deck of a carrier, that is what she told her recruiter, she does work on the deck, with full knowledge that her job will never translate to what she wants to do in civilian life, but she wanted the challenge and adventure during her enlistment. 4 years is a long time to be working at a job that you are bored with or expected something else. Hope your son is fully informed before he makes his choice.
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Thanks, Kathy, this is good info and I will pass it on. You are right. He does not want to be stuck in a room looking at a radar screen all day :) and like your daughter wants to be on the deck of a carrier so we're looking at rates that might translate to that experience. We're going to do a deep dive on all the rates this weekend to prep for going to detailer on Tuesday. He told me last night he's scared to death but when I suggested he wait a month he said he wants to get it over with. Not sure how this is all going to pan out or if that's a normal conflict for a 17 year old. Thanks again.
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My daughter is AO,that is aviation ordnance, and she is with a squadron, , some are squadron, some are ships company for her rate. All squadrons that use prowlers or growler jets are based out of Washington State and they send the squadrons to the ships when the ship goes out. So she has been across the US in 3 years at least 20 times, and been to a few really cool ports with the ship. She wound up with a true adventure and believe me more excitement than she thought, not everyday, but she has gotten what she wanted from her enlistment. Best of luck to you son and hope all goes well.
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