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Hello all! I'm hoping to get some advice.
Last year, I started the process of joining the Infantry (reservist). Went through all the steps, passed my fitness and aptitude, then had my physical and found out that because my eyesight is so poor (I wear contacts), I was not eligible to join the Infantry. They then suggested that I join the Navy instead. Fast forward a few months and I've now been enrolled in the Navy. It's alright but I find myself still wanting to be in the Infantry, or at least the Army.
I've tried contacting a few different people about this and it's hard to get a straight answer. I asked if I were to get laser surgery would I be eligible... I was told I would have to talk to a Medical Officer and then put in for a VOT. I have no idea what the consists of or how to go about doing it. I'm willing to get laser surgery, but surely there are also positions in the Army that wouldn't require it?
Would really appreciate some insight.
Last year, I started the process of joining the Infantry (reservist). Went through all the steps, passed my fitness and aptitude, then had my physical and found out that because my eyesight is so poor (I wear contacts), I was not eligible to join the Infantry. They then suggested that I join the Navy instead. Fast forward a few months and I've now been enrolled in the Navy. It's alright but I find myself still wanting to be in the Infantry, or at least the Army.
I've tried contacting a few different people about this and it's hard to get a straight answer. I asked if I were to get laser surgery would I be eligible... I was told I would have to talk to a Medical Officer and then put in for a VOT. I have no idea what the consists of or how to go about doing it. I'm willing to get laser surgery, but surely there are also positions in the Army that wouldn't require it?
Would really appreciate some insight.