Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Medical - pulmonary function

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Expert: - 7/6/2009


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I am an army ROTC cadet with a history of breathing difficulties. Before I
recieved my scholarship I had to pass a pulmonary function test. I failed
the test but the doctor signed an ok to my test. Will I be required to retake
the test? If so, I am likely to fail. Will I be medically discharged?

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I dont know if they'll require you to retake it, but they may. If you fail, and its a bar to commission, then you'll be dismissed from ROTC prior to commissioning or discharged medically after commissioning. If they find out that you hid this from them, however, it could be a case of fraudulent entry and penalties could apply.

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