Long time stalker, first time poster. Looking for help as I am not trying place blame...just get an idea of how screwed I am.
1. I had PRK done AFTER submitting my OCS application. So far, the Navy does not know about it because my research was that I just need to wait my 6 months and apply for the waiver. I didn't think I would get a FS so soon, but here it is and I don't know what to do. I called a flight nurse in Newport and a LCDR doc in Florida who both told me all I need to do is get a flight exam done after 6 months and bring all documentation. OCS date is February so I would have the waiver before reporting. Question is: When I first apply for this waiver in December, will the Navy be upset I never mentioned it? So much so they will NPQ me or even worse, discharge me under Fraudulent Enlistment? I got the surgery in order TO fly, it would be crappy that it would be the reason I couldn't.
2. I received a Underage Drinking ticket when I was 20. My recruiter told me not to put it down on my application, though I told him what I read here and he insisted it didn't matter. His words were "better to say you forgot and ask for forgiveness, then ask for permission." I assume since I have a FS letter, I passed the initial screening, though when they go to do the real background check, no doubt they will find this since every job I have applied for has found this. Is there anything I can/should do about this now? The only times I have talked to him about this have been over the phone or in person, so I don't have much evidence other than when the doc at MEPS asked me about any alcohol violations, I was honest and open about it. Luckily, he wrote it down on the back of my MEPS paperwork. Is this enough to cover me if/when it becomes an issue?
I have searched this forum for days and people have kicked out for fraudulent enlistment for much less. Here is to hoping I won't be one of them. Thanks in advance for the help/guidance/words of wisdom.
-Jen
1. I had PRK done AFTER submitting my OCS application. So far, the Navy does not know about it because my research was that I just need to wait my 6 months and apply for the waiver. I didn't think I would get a FS so soon, but here it is and I don't know what to do. I called a flight nurse in Newport and a LCDR doc in Florida who both told me all I need to do is get a flight exam done after 6 months and bring all documentation. OCS date is February so I would have the waiver before reporting. Question is: When I first apply for this waiver in December, will the Navy be upset I never mentioned it? So much so they will NPQ me or even worse, discharge me under Fraudulent Enlistment? I got the surgery in order TO fly, it would be crappy that it would be the reason I couldn't.
2. I received a Underage Drinking ticket when I was 20. My recruiter told me not to put it down on my application, though I told him what I read here and he insisted it didn't matter. His words were "better to say you forgot and ask for forgiveness, then ask for permission." I assume since I have a FS letter, I passed the initial screening, though when they go to do the real background check, no doubt they will find this since every job I have applied for has found this. Is there anything I can/should do about this now? The only times I have talked to him about this have been over the phone or in person, so I don't have much evidence other than when the doc at MEPS asked me about any alcohol violations, I was honest and open about it. Luckily, he wrote it down on the back of my MEPS paperwork. Is this enough to cover me if/when it becomes an issue?
I have searched this forum for days and people have kicked out for fraudulent enlistment for much less. Here is to hoping I won't be one of them. Thanks in advance for the help/guidance/words of wisdom.
-Jen