Disqualifying Factors for Air Force Enlistment
As most of you know, Adam has been in the process of enlisting in the US Air Force. I had mentioned in previous blog posts that standards had risen considerably in recent months but didn't give many details. I think I'll take a little time to list some of the disqualifying factors that today's young adults face when attempting to enlist in the US Air Force. I recently read that more than 90% of potential recruits are disqualified in the initial telephone interview. NINETY PERCENT DISQUALIFIED before they even get into the recruiter's office! Here are some of the reasons for being disqualified immediately: - Prior arrests (whether convicted or not) - No high school diploma - Overweight - Prior drug use - ADHD/ADD diagnosis, especially use of ADHD/ADD drugs - Tattoos - Piercings - Moving motor vehicle violations - Certain allergies - Responsible for more than two dependents. Single parent recruits with less than two dependents must apply for a waiver