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People with a mental disease cannot join the Australian Army, Navy or Air Force in any uniformed capacity. They can, however, join the Australian Public Service (APS) and work for the Department of Defence in an Administrative role.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoFederal legislation protects employment rights of Americans with disabilities. Schizophrenia is a treatable thought disorder which affects 1 in 100 of the world's population. Understanding of the biochemical connection and treatment options for the major mental disorders has increased exponentialy since the 1990's "Decade of the Brain" research initiative. Recovery is now an obtainable goal-with improved medication and therapy regimes. A person with schizophrenia should be eligible for non combat positions in the U.S. Armed Forces. Please check out the "National Alliance for the Mentally Ill" web site(www.nami.com) for detailed information.
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Can gay people join the military?
As of 2011, gay people can freely join the US military and do not have to hide their orientation.
Can people living in us territories join the us military?
Yes
Can you join the us military being schophernia?
No, you cannot.
How tall do you have to be to join the military?
Height doesnt matter in the US
What are the terms if you join the US Military?
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Can women in the army join the infantry forces?
Not in the US military, no.
How do you apply for a felony waiver to join us military?
U.S army
You just became a us citizencan you join the military?
Yes. You can join the US military without being a citizen, so long as you've established permanent residence and have declared an intent to obtain citizenship.
Do you have to join the armed forces to join the coast guard?
The Coast Guard is a branch of the US Military, so yes.
You are 19 year old can you join?
One can join the US military as young as seventeen (17) with parental consent
Can you join the army at 15?
No - the minimum age to join any branch of the military is 17, and only with parental permission (signature on your entrance application). Those who are younger can of course join the various military schools and cadet programs around the country in preparation for later military careers.
Do you need both parents consent to join the us military?
In the Canadian Forces, yes. In the US Army, you need parental consent to join at 17, but you can't join at 16.
