jpgraham1 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hey everyone. I am interested in becoming an army aviator but have a question about the medical. Fifteen years ago I broke my arm and have a plate and screws in it. They are still there. Will this automatically disqualify me from flight servic, or can it be waived? I was a high school and college athlete and never had a problem with growth, mobility, or loss of strength. Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBuzzkill Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Apply and find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocity173 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 The military section would be a better place to post this question. I imagine there are people in that section that are in the same boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azhigher Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Immediate disqualification. No iron men allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl3anslat3 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Graham- Im not 100% sure what the army does but I used to do flight physical for the Air Force cadets. Most likely you will need a waiver from a Orthopedic doctor, as long as you have full range of motion and no limitations than you would be in the clear. On a side note, most disqualifications were for eye problems (color vision and failing depth). Also asthma is a big disqualifying factor too. Hope this helps and if you have any other questions feel free to ask. -Cl3anslat3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpgraham1 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks, all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PondJumper Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Immediate disqualification. No iron men allowed.What he said. My brother had a rod in his leg. Before he went to flight school, he had it taken out. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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