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Hello, I've been wanting to join the Army. But since my accident which is, I broke my elbow a few months ago and I had to get surgery to get it fixed, the doctors had to put a pin in my elbow, but I still don't have the full strength and range of motion yet. Will that limit my possibilities in getting accepted into the Army?
Absolutely. The Army will want you to be fully rehabilitated and recovered from your surgery before they allow you to join. We put people through many strenuous exercises and it is important to ensure you don't further injure yourself while attempting them. Wait until your doctor pronounces you fully healthy and then contact a recruiter.
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| Comment | thanks Mr. Shifferly, you have really helped me, and now i know i have to wait to get fully recovered before i enlist in the Army. | ||
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Aaron Shifferly
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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.
Experience
I have experience in both deployed and garrision environments as a Military Police Officer.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Arabic and French from United States Military Academy at West Point.
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