I'm wanting to go ME and probably work through TACLETS, MSST's, and then MSRT as some point. My backup CG rate would be GM.

I went through the waiver process for my one ear due to wax build up my hearing is not that good deeper in the ear canal but I just got word after 3 weeks that my waiver was approved all I have to do is pay 2 bills and I'm good to go. Always trust your recruiter if they tell you something believe in them bc obviously they believe in you or else they wouldn't be doing to waiver for you. That's what my recruiter told me bc I didn't trust his opinion but at the end of a long convo I see that the wait was worth it. And I'm happy to be moving forward so just have faith even when you want to give up just have faith. Good Luck

Awesome news Bella...enjoy your journey!

Always trust your recruiter if they tell you something believe in them bc obviously they believe in you or else they wouldn't be doing to waiver for you.

+1 Bella

Well as an update, my recruiter sent in my waiver, so now the long wait time.

alexm...fingers crossed for you!

Thank you, I'm trying to stay positive but I don't have high hopes and have got a few back-ups just in case. Still hard to imagine not being in the Coast Guard though.

The Medical standards for enlistment have been posted. You would have to have a CG flight physical completed to determine if you can fly.

Howdy,

I'm not sure if it is appropriate, but I'm going to piggy-back on this thread since it keeps all eyesight questions in one place.

My eyesight is about as bad as yours is, alexm757, and I'm wondering if you ever heard anything back from your recruiter or MEPS about a waiver?

Currently, my prescription is a -8.50 to -9.00 (no astigmatism or anything) in each eye. I'm worried that once I get down to weight for MEPS, I will be DQ'ed right away. Is anyone out there getting waivers for eyesight? I've read something or other on another forum about a young lady getting an eyesight waiver for a -9.00. However, I know that the USCG is actively seeking qualified women since they have to meet certain ratios. I am 25 years old, ASVAB of 96, some college credit and no medical conditions aside from being over-weight and having poor eyesight. I know that you guys can't tell me the likely-hood of getting a waiver since it is on a case-by-case basis, but I don't want to lose a lot of weight for nothing. I am a naturally big guy and 225lbs is a healthy BF% for me.