Depth Perception

[Simplepnoi84]

I just finished my MEPS and they said that I failed my depth perception. Is that something I really need to get in SWO? Thanks guys.

 

[Makk85]

I would question that test. If it's the one where you look into a box and have to pick out floating circles, a lot of people have trouble with it even if they don't have any depth perception problems, myself included. It is like reading magic eye, it's about the right technique as much as it is about having depth perception. There is another test where you wear funny glasses and read out of a book that works a lot better. Either way, you can get a waiver for it. There are plenty of other threads on this site about depth perception if you try the search bar you will find some more details.

 

[Simplepnoi84]

That is why I can't believe I failed it. I will look into it. Thank you

 

[m26]

I have no problem with depth perception but I failed the DP test at MEPS. It wasn't a problem for me, so I can't think of any reason it would be a problem for SWO, but then again I haven't read anything about DP for SWOs.

 

[Simplepnoi84]

So far I've been reading and only SNA requires DP, but just for the peace of mind I'm going to my optometrist to get a waiver. I know I have a good depth perception since I play sports and other activities.

 

[DukeAndrewJ]

I failed the depth perception test at MEPS. I commissioned as a SWO yesterday. Don't worry about it. They never said a thing about it.

By the way, you can have crappy depth perception and still play sports/have good hand eye coordination - your brain compensates in other ways.