Hospitalized

[DoYouKnowDeWay]

I was recently taken to the hospital for a fall. I was not injured other than a pretty nasty bump on the head. However, I was intoxicated and it is in the medical file. I recently received my appointment and have already conducted my Dodmerb. I am under 21, so I am hesitant to report this if I don't have to. Since there was no recorded injury, do I still need to report the incident?

 

[Capri120]

First of all, let me say that was a very immature and dumb act, especially after receiving an appointment. I hope you learned your lesson.

Now since, as a parent, I have said my two cents...
You titled the thread "Hospitalized", although you statement just says you were taken to the hospital.
If you were only treated and released, but not admitted, had no concussion, just a bump on the head, I don't know that this would fall into the category of "medical status change", which would have to be reported on the updated medical status form.
As for the underage drinking, were you cited by the police, or is this just admission to the hospital and no law enforcement was involved?
In some states, underage drinking at home with parents is completely legal. However, I would question the parents if they allowed it to the point of inebriation as you indicated.

 

[DoYouKnowDeWay]

Yes I was only in the hospital for a couple hours and was discharged. The intoxication was only shown on the medical record and police were not involved. I will also definitely not be doing anything else to risk the appointment again.

 

[kinnem]

So what does the paperwork say that came (or will come) along with your appointment? Although I agree with Capri, it's actually easy to figure out the real answer.

 

[AROTC-dad]

At some point in your military career, you will need to complete a form called SF-86, in order to obtain security clearance. The background check is pretty thorough and you will want to be consistent in everything you say on questionnaires beginning from DoDMERB ad infinitum .

Best of luck to you and congratulations on your appointment.

 

[DoYouKnowDeWay]

So what does the paperwork say that came (or will come) along with your appointment? Although I agree with Capri, it's actually easy to figure out the real answer.

So what does the paperwork say that came (or will come) along with your appointment? Although I agree with Capri, it's actually easy to figure out the real answer.

The paperwork that came with the appointment asks if there has been any injuries that could prevent me from participating in BCT.

 

[AROTC-dad]

The paperwork that came with the appointment asks if there has been any injuries that could prevent me from participating in BCT

Answer the question directly and truthfully, no more and no less.