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i want to join the army but when i was a minor i was seeing a psychologist for depression and autism. i was in the hospital for 2 weeks and had counseling can this prevents me from joining the army please help

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The autism may be an issue since that is a more permanent condition than depression or other emotional problems. Just answer the questions on your entry exams honestly and bring any documents pertaining to your diagnosis and care with you so that it can be fully explained to the doctors reviewing your case. They can make the determination as to what your entry status is. Good luck!

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I am currently an active duty Army Captain in the Military Police Field. I have been enlisted (Military Intelligence) and attended The United States Military Academy at West Point. I can answer questions related to the Army, posting, jobs, lifestyle, workings... pretty much anything you can throw at me with the exception of very specific recruting or medical questions. I have no expertise in what it takes to get in the military other than the fact that I, myself, joined at one point in time.

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