News The reason you cant be flat footed in the military

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Flat-footedness can lead to significant back, hip, and knee issues, which is a primary reason for disqualification from military service. A fourteen-year-old participant expresses a long-standing desire to join the military but has learned that their flat feet, along with existing spinal and hip problems, may prevent them from enlisting. They experience pain during prolonged standing or running, raising questions about the relevance of traditional disqualifications in light of modern military footwear. Additionally, the discussion touches on the broader topic of recruitment standards, questioning whether individuals with corrective eyewear should be permitted to serve as fighter pilots in combat situations.
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the reason you can't be flat footed in the military is because you have a lot of back, hip, and knee problems. I have wanted to join the military since i was a little kid. but recently i have just found out that i can't since i am flat footed. and that is the reason. I know for a fact because I am only fourteen and three disc in my back don't move (they are supposed to) my left hip has been rotated once, and my right hip has been rotated twice. and standing or running for long periods at a time cause me great pain in my feet.
 
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I don't think it applies anymore with modern boots.
Of course it depends on how good recruitment is at the time.
 
If I wear prescription glasses or contact lens', should I be unquestionably allowed to fly as a pilot of a fighter jet during war-time?
Just a thought...
 

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