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Casey
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Can you join the air force if you have dyslexia?
Im a sophomore in high school and i was just wondering this if you can or cant?
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Cindy Krausch
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Hi Casey,
I am retired Air Force officer with 27 years experience.
In today's military, there are guidelines are specific to dyslexia. Successful candidates must prove they can qualify for duty/position without accommodations or medication. Members of the Armed Forces are appointed to a specific rank or grade under the authority of Title 10, United States Code. Therefore, members of the Armed Forces are exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act (see 42 U.S.C. Sections 12111(5)(B) ExceptionsThe term “employer” does not include—(i) the United States, a corporation wholly owned by the government of the United States, or an Indian tribe;
Please keep in mind there are General Schedule (GS) positions available in the US Federal Government. GS positions are not required to be as demanding as the military combat or other quick-response situations. Check out federalresumeguide.com.
I suggest you go for what brings you joy and happiness. If that is the Military, then give it your best.
Best of Luck!
I am retired Air Force officer with 27 years experience.
In today's military, there are guidelines are specific to dyslexia. Successful candidates must prove they can qualify for duty/position without accommodations or medication. Members of the Armed Forces are appointed to a specific rank or grade under the authority of Title 10, United States Code. Therefore, members of the Armed Forces are exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act (see 42 U.S.C. Sections 12111(5)(B) ExceptionsThe term “employer” does not include—(i) the United States, a corporation wholly owned by the government of the United States, or an Indian tribe;
Please keep in mind there are General Schedule (GS) positions available in the US Federal Government. GS positions are not required to be as demanding as the military combat or other quick-response situations. Check out federalresumeguide.com.
I suggest you go for what brings you joy and happiness. If that is the Military, then give it your best.
Best of Luck!
John Medeiros MS EHS
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I am a major in the U.S. Army and I am dyslexic. So, I think so. The thing you have to remember is that promotion is determined by tests and education. Military life is one of continuous learning. The other thing to remember is that you need to score well on ASVAB. Your options for the positions you will be offered is determined by your ASVAB score.
As someone who is dyslexic, I have to say life doesn't get any easier. You will have people who learn faster, you will have people who are grammar nazi and some people are simply not easy to work with. That is life for anyone, even in the military. My advice is to get very good at something and learn all you can. Become a subject matter expert in something you love. Go deep into a subject until you know it by heart. That works in life no matter what you end up doing.
As someone who is dyslexic, I have to say life doesn't get any easier. You will have people who learn faster, you will have people who are grammar nazi and some people are simply not easy to work with. That is life for anyone, even in the military. My advice is to get very good at something and learn all you can. Become a subject matter expert in something you love. Go deep into a subject until you know it by heart. That works in life no matter what you end up doing.
James Hanzel
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Like a previous answer, a learning disability won't directly disqualify you. It will only stop you if you cannot achieve a passing ASVAB score. There is a minimum score for this test. Additionally, ask a recruiter if there are specific scores tied to the jobs you want. Each job has their own requirements.