Wow, these are hella scary stories. I was lucky I guess. I was pro-rec'd April boards and sworn in June 15 with FS letter and orders in hand.
So I was hoping to have to avoid this forum, but I think I am officially stuck in this purgatory -- pro rec'ed SNA in April boards, been struggling to get medically cleared. I was previously through MEPS but there were issues with paperwork and medical records on a previous USMC app, so now trying to get everything re-reviewed and passed through for the Navy's branch. They're still probably going to want to giev me a pulmonary exam as I had childhood asthmatic symptoms which I have since grown out of...currently have no medical insurance plan so I need to wait for the military to set something up, which they are supposedly working on. Hoping for the best, trying to stay motivated...ialready got an extension on the pro rec, but it would suck to lose the slot overall because I got medically rejected.
Then again that pilot on Speed & Angels got shot in the face and they let him fly, so maybe it really is true that if you are persistent you can make it happen. Staying motivated...
What if you don't pass the PFT? Is your pro rec rejected? Or do you retry until you pass?
Not necessary to go as far as reconsidering. I failed my PRT, retook 8 days later, and got an EL.
Eating right and staying hydrated also helps.