This is the link to what I believe are the most current officer accession standards.
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/613003p.pdf?ver=2018-05-04-113917-883
Be sure to read the Stickies at the top of this DODMERB forum.
DODMERB DQs or Qs in accordance with the DOD standard.
The individual Service commissioning programs may initiate a waiver, according to their policies and guidelines. Waiver policies are not the same across all services and programs, due to differences in mission, operating environment, gear and equipment, and there may be a limit on numbers of waivers granted for a specific condition.
When filling out your medical history, take your time. Read the question thoroughly, and answer just that question.
We have seen posters trip themselves up.
- Going too fast and checking yes or no when the opposite was intended.
- Not understanding the difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol use.
- Not understanding “have you been diagnosed” means was a diagnosis placed in your record by a medical professional, not your grandma saying “you probably have x because your grandpa did.”
- Understanding that “have you ever” means exactly that, especially when it comes to drugs or alcohol. Don’t fudge this one; the military is not surprised by instances of experimental use. If you lie the first time about this, you have to keep lying on all subsequent security clearance questionnaires and medical histories, and stuff tends to come out. It gets harder to undo.
- Guessing and not consulting with parents who will likely have info you may need.
If you get a DQ, you may be asked for remedial information. Many go through this process. If this happens to you, don’t lose heart. Just respond and keep good records.
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