Color deficient at USNA but not USAFA

Memphis9489... to clarify. When DS went through this process, passing the FALANT deemed him completely qualified. In other words, it was not a waiver, it just eliminated the color deficiency as an issue completely. He would have no restrictions in his service selection should he receive an appointment and graduate from USNA or USCGA.
 
Memphis9489... to clarify. When DS went through this process, passing the FALANT deemed him completely qualified. In other words, it was not a waiver, it just eliminated the color deficiency as an issue completely. He would have no restrictions in his service selection should he receive an appointment and graduate from USNA or USCGA.

I think it matters which colors you have difficulty with.
 
Update

First off. Thanks to everyone for their input. A lot of great advice and info was shared.

Secondly, I am now cleared for the USNA. The DOD will accept remedial medical exams done by private doctors. I went and took some color blind tests. One of which was the FALANT which I failed miserably. It is much harder than the plates for me but I was able to convince the doctor I was color vision normal by passing the dvorine and ishiara plate tests. He wrote me a letter which I submitted to the DOD with his card and a simple explanation. A day after my packet was received I got a new letter in the mail stating I was qualified for the USNA. No questions asked, no hassle.

If anyone in the NJ area needs the contact info of this doctor message me as I highly recommend him for these problems. He is a retired flight surgeon. A very nice man and also up to date with color vision problems. It is basically his specialty. It seems like he wants you to pass the test as well if you know what I mean. I also have been nominated by my congressman to both USNA and USAFA recently so things are looking positive for me. Again thanks to everyone. This was a very informative tread.
 
Great news! Keep in mind, in case you aren't aware, you will have to take the plate test again at I-Day. Apparently if you fail, they send you straight to take a FALANT, and if you fail that, you are sent home. Just feel like it's good to be prepared and know what you would be facing upon arrival at USNA.
 
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