Individuals with sensitive hearing may face challenges when enlisting in the military, as each branch has specific medical standards regarding hearing. Generally, candidates must pass a hearing test to ensure they can meet the auditory demands of military training and operations. If someone's sensitivity affects their ability to meet these standards, it could disqualify them from service. However, waivers may be possible in some cases, depending on the severity of the condition and the needs of the military.
Yes, as long as they qualify and have the desire to enlist.
No, they don't enlist people at military job fairs. Military job fairs are geared toward former service members trying to find a job in the private sector. Their special training makes them a good fit for specialized positions.
Mandatory or forced enlistment in the military is called conscription or the draft.
Compulsory military service is not practiced in Canada. The Canadian Armed Forces are made up of volunteers who choose to enlist.
Absolutely not - unaided hearing is medical pre-requisite for military service in any branch.
Acute hearing refers to having exceptionally sensitive or keen hearing capabilities. People with acute hearing are able to detect sounds at low levels or from far distances more easily than the average person.
Everyone is different. Many people have sensitive hearing that can pick up more than other people can. These people find "normal" levels of noise to be uncomfortable. There are also people on the other end who have trouble hearing, and find "normal" levels of noise to be too soft.
Quite often, yes, provided they can pass the ASVAB with the minimally acceptable GT score for the service in which they hope to enlist.
The Department of Defense restricts enlistment into the military to People ages 35 or younger. You can re-enlist at a later age if you have prior year's service to apply to the enlistment cutoff.
The exact number of people enlisting in the armed services each year can vary, but in recent years, the United States has enlisted around 180,000 to 200,000 individuals annually across all branches of the military.
A GED or High School diploma is required to enlist. At one time, many people (including me) DID earn their GED while serving in the military.
There wasn't really a limit to enlist, but the oldest people were around 45.