WuTank
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Good afternoon,
I’m seeking some advice on how i should proceed with my military application. I have found myself in quite the peculiar position and i want to make sure that i’m making the right decision(s).
After almost two years of waiting I have finally been found fit to serve in caf. I was initially found to have not met the vision requirements but after submitting additional paperwork I was deemed eligible. Unfortunately for me I was placed into the V4 category which has led me to not be eligible for any of the trades I was initially wanting.
As of now i’ve decided to pursue Medical Technician/(soon to be) Combat Medic. I’m currently taking the courses necessary to meet the requirements. However after speaking with a medical technician on another platform i’ve come to the realization that it might not be what i’m looking for. which is to be in the fight and to serve with or as close to combat arms as I can.
That has led me to lose a little motivation regarding the completion of all of the courses I have to take to even get into the trade in the first place. (Chem 11/12, Math applied 10 and Bio 12.)
I recently found out that CAF does not allow people with ICL to enlist however you are able to get it once you’ve completed basic and are serving. ICL is the only eye surgery I am able to get because I am farsighted. (+7.50 diopters) and (6/6 corrected, 6/60 uncorrected.) Lasik, Lasek and PRK are absolutely not available for me.
My plan as of now is to join as a combat medic, complete basic + trades training and then hopefully get the ICL eye surgery and then VOT into infantry.
Im just wondering if this is a smart move as medics are super understaffed and i’m scared that I will be denied the ability to VOT because of that.
it’s very unfortunate that the policy on ICL hasn’t changed in the last 20 years despite many studies being put out including one done on U.S Army Combat troops that said they were safe and effective.
I would appreciate any thoughts, advice and/or suggestions. I’m open to going in as a different trade if necessary or doing anything to help improve and streamline my situation. Thanks in advance!
I’m seeking some advice on how i should proceed with my military application. I have found myself in quite the peculiar position and i want to make sure that i’m making the right decision(s).
After almost two years of waiting I have finally been found fit to serve in caf. I was initially found to have not met the vision requirements but after submitting additional paperwork I was deemed eligible. Unfortunately for me I was placed into the V4 category which has led me to not be eligible for any of the trades I was initially wanting.
As of now i’ve decided to pursue Medical Technician/(soon to be) Combat Medic. I’m currently taking the courses necessary to meet the requirements. However after speaking with a medical technician on another platform i’ve come to the realization that it might not be what i’m looking for. which is to be in the fight and to serve with or as close to combat arms as I can.
That has led me to lose a little motivation regarding the completion of all of the courses I have to take to even get into the trade in the first place. (Chem 11/12, Math applied 10 and Bio 12.)
I recently found out that CAF does not allow people with ICL to enlist however you are able to get it once you’ve completed basic and are serving. ICL is the only eye surgery I am able to get because I am farsighted. (+7.50 diopters) and (6/6 corrected, 6/60 uncorrected.) Lasik, Lasek and PRK are absolutely not available for me.
My plan as of now is to join as a combat medic, complete basic + trades training and then hopefully get the ICL eye surgery and then VOT into infantry.
Im just wondering if this is a smart move as medics are super understaffed and i’m scared that I will be denied the ability to VOT because of that.
it’s very unfortunate that the policy on ICL hasn’t changed in the last 20 years despite many studies being put out including one done on U.S Army Combat troops that said they were safe and effective.
I would appreciate any thoughts, advice and/or suggestions. I’m open to going in as a different trade if necessary or doing anything to help improve and streamline my situation. Thanks in advance!
