Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/previous shattered kneecap/possible waiver

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what are the chances of being able to join Any branch of the armed forces with having a previous shattered kneecap? i see alot of people reply to similar questions as this and most of the answers i see are that either go to MEPs and find out for yourself, No, sometimes yes with waivers depending on the insure and such...im just wanting to know if the chances are slim to none, even with it being completely healed and it being years since its been healed , and if there is a possible chance then what branch would i more likely be able to join? thank you for your time.

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Chances are hard to determine because of severity, surgeries and prognosis.  If you are fully functional with no ill effects, the cahnces of getting in are very good.  If limitations exost, chances are slim.

If you are fully functional, then I say what have you got to lose.

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I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.

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13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.

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Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting

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Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.

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