Multiple Waivers?

[Slob91]

Hi everyone,

I am not trying to ask a question that cannot be answered, but I just really need someone's opinion on this, as it dictates my entire future.

I have my mind set on becoming a naval aviator. I will do whatever it takes. The bad thing however, I am going to need to submit THREE waivers with my package...one for eyesight (I will most likely need surgery, as I am 20/30 in one eye not correctable to 20/20), one for a prior adderall prescription (never diagnosed with ADD in writing), and one because I admitted to smoking pot three times back in high school. I am a college sophomore now, studying aerospace engineering, and I have been planning on joining NROTC next semester. I plan on acquiring my private pilot's license before I graduate. I didn't really realize how many drawbacks would be listed on my record, and it bothers me. Has anyone ever heard of someone with this many waivers get chosen for SNA or even NFO?

*This isn't meant to be another "what are my chances" post. I am just looking for some gouge on the whole issue. Thanks.

EDIT: Not sure ff this is the right area to post this. If not, mods please feel free to move it wherever.

 

[feddoc]

Well, it isn't the amount of waivers, but the subject of those waivers which should be your concern.

Eyesight...doable
Adderall....doable. I suggest you get the Psychiatrist to write you a letter stating that there is no (or was no, if that is the case) diagnosis which dictates current and/or past use of adderall. Should be pretty easy.
Pot smoking...I havent' a clue; perhaps one of the former recruiters can better answer this question.

 

[Slob91]

Well, it isn't the amount of waivers, but the subject of those waivers which should be your concern.

That is exactly the answer I was searching for. I found that all three of these are doable, I just wasn't sure if having multiple waivers on my record would look terrible or whatnot. Thanks for the reply doc.

 

[GreenLantern330]

As for the pot, a simple search would have given you this: http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/sh...-on-the-drug-waiver-issue?highlight=marijuana

 

[Slob91]

I found that all three of these are doable, I just wasn't sure if having multiple waivers on my record would look terrible or whatnot.

Way ahead of you, but thanks

 

[AJB37]

Way ahead of you, but thanks

... Did you just quote and respond to yourself? ...

 

[BusyBee604]

Suggestion...

Hi*This isn't meant to be another "what are my chances" post. I am just looking for some gouge on the whole issue. Thanks.

You *ave gotten some good advice *ere. *aving to clear t*ree *urdlles w/ pot involvement:icon_rast, is *ard enoug*! Unless you *ave two middle names & you're initials are SLOB, I would suggest a c*ange of user name. :edit:
For a wannabee Naval Officer, seems to me it could be misinterpreted, like ya know w*at I be sayin'?

Now: your first test is to figger out w*at t*e goldurn asteriks are fer (precisely). PM me or post w/ t*e correct answer, and you earn your first +1 Rep (like your first salute, it will cost you a Silver Dollar), PLUS a guarantee of R*inos rig*t out of Primary!

AJB37: Split personality?
BzB, Resident QuizMaster :icon_slee

 

[HueyHornet75]

I received 3 waivers when I applied...one of them you mentioned (ahem-green plants) and one for age, the other was a portion of the ASTB they don't track anymore...I grew in NorCal and went to college for 6 years, whaddaya expect? It's nothing a kickass GPA, good ASTB scores, good letters, solid PFT and a little "Charlie Sheen" for good measure (makes you unstoppable and they don't test for it yet). It never hurt me. I had an OpsO who was a self-proclaimed pothead who served as GWB's aide, and is now a CO. Times change and waivers vary depending on the individual and the needs of the service. Good luck.

 

[BusyBee604]

Uh O...

I received 3 waivers when I applied...one of them you mentioned (ahem-green plants) and one for age, the other was a portion of the ASTB they don't track anymore...I grew in NorCal and went to college for 6 years, whaddaya expect? It's nothing a kickass GPA, good ASTB scores, good letters, solid PFT and a little "Charlie Sheen" for good measure (makes you unstoppable and they don't test for it yet). It never hurt me. I had an OpsO who was a self-proclaimed pothead who served as GWB's aide, and is now a CO. Times change and waivers vary depending on the individual and the needs of the service. Good luck.

A little "C*arlie S*een", you've got to be kiddiing! Would you want C*arlie on your wing? Times *av'nt c*anged t*at muc*...:watching2
BzB

 

[xxxCharliexxx]

Ia little "Charlie Sheen" for good measure (makes you unstoppable and they don't test for it yet). It never hurt me.

The word "disappointed" doesn't begin to sum up my feelings for this statement from any sailor.

 

[JMonte85]

Well, it isn't the amount of waivers, but the subject of those waivers which should be your concern.
Pot smoking...I havent' a clue; perhaps one of the former recruiters can better answer this question.

I tried Marijuana twice, once when I was 14 and once when I was 21. I put down on the application I tried it twice and I put down on the security forms I tried it once (security forms asks in the last 7 yrs or 16yrs of age whichever is less in time), and I didn't need a waiver. I was also chosen for a job I never applied for in a pool of 6 people who were selected for an entire fiscal year.

Long story short to the OP, scratch one waiver off your list because I don't think you even need to get one.





BusyBee604 = If you need a new Keyboard I can get you one cheap haha. Just saying.

 

[HueyHornet75]

BZB and xxxCharliexxx,
I guess my sarcasm doesn't translate onto threads sometimes. The Charlie Sheen comment was merely a play on how ridiculous that guy is and how he considers himself to be a drug...he's been plastered all over the media for the last two weeks and he's reaching Chuck Norris levels of comedy in my opinion. I'm not sure what you guys thought I meant, but it wasn't condoning drug use of any kind. Nor was I implying that I use drugs and don't get caught. Drug use has no place in the military, but I don't think you're prior marijuana use is a measure of the type of military person you are or will be, unless you're a burnout-and I think the recruiters are smart enough to tell you, "thank you for coming in" if they sense that is the case.

What I was submitting to the OP was that I received a couple waivers, including one he is worried about. My real point was that if his package is strong in other areas, it makes the possibility of getting his waiver(s) more likely. I believe that to be true based on what my OSO told me without having ever sat on a board. The military is a results-oriented institution, and they are willing to gamble on this guy for a youthful transgression if he shows shit hot potential. But if the downsizing is already establishing itself on the recruiting process, his chances will decrease heavily as there may be plenty of capable applicants not requiring said waivers. I was a 27 year old applicant who hadn't used marijuana in over 5 years and never used anything more than that. I worked hard then and I work hard now. I'm just saying there's a chance...
Slob91, good luck to you.

 

[BACONATOR]

Weed is waiverable, up to some random navy-assigned number like 7 or 10 times or something. Check with your recruiter. Non issue. See wings below my user name.

 

[Slob91]

... Did you just quote and respond to yourself? ...

No I was responding to green lantern and using what i said before to show that I did search it...haha i guess it did make me look a little nuts huh

 

[Slob91]

HueyHornet - Thats great to hear, thanks. I'm glad someone that wen through a similar situation can offer me some advice. And for the record, that charlie sheen joke was awesome. Haha that dude is so out of his head...

BusyBee - I'm guessing (although its quite obvious) the asterisks stand for H's? haha I dont know why you are emphasizing the letter H but...thats my final answer.
And the username has something to do with my last name...but I agree changing it is probably a good idea.

Eaglei - If I could scratch off the list like you did that would be awesome. I thought for sure I would need a waiver, so this is some definite good news.