my son is in week 5 and he just called me saying he was flagged as ADD by taking some test on a computer. Navy then discovered that several years ago he was on medication for ADD. They now are saying he lied during MEPS but when he spoke with the recruiter in the beginning he mentioned that if has not been treated for it and not been on meds for 2 years then he should be fine. Not sure why this is coming up now. Son mentioned he is meeting with legal today to discuss but he was told that if he doesn't fight to stay in they will give him some sort of discharge less than honorable and coded to never be eligible to enlist but if he fights it and doesn't win then he will get Court Martial (UCMJ). Has anyone here experienced this dilemma before? Also, if he is discharged now will they arrange for transportation home or is he responsible to get himself home? Really sad because he had just called on Saturday saying he was so excited that he finally was getting it and was doing well and looking forward to graduation.
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Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom said:
Recruits who serve in the Navy less than 180 days are typically separated with a characterization of “Entry Level Separation (Uncharacterized).
James A Williamson said:
Join this group....Ship 5 for further information...
http://www.navydads.com/group/ship5formerlyship17
Mike....here is the current policy regarding ADD. I don't know your Son's details...
Uniformed Policy
Generally, all branches of service should follow DOD Directive 6130.3, "Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment or Induction in the Military Services." According to the policy, you might be able to join if you haven't taken more than one dose of medication for the disorder daily, or haven't been prescribed medication more than "24 cumulative months" after you turned 14. You must also prove that, after age 14, you maintained a 2.0 grade point average during times you weren't taking medication. If you followed an individualized education plan in public school, you must show that it stopped prior to age 14. You must have no history of comorbid mental disorders.
Michael, so sorry to read about this. I hope it can turn around for him when talks to legal. I am hoping for the best for him.