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Can I join the Navy if I wear glasses?

Joe Ford

Can I join the Navy if I wear glasses?

There is in general no restriction on the wearing of spectacles or contact lenses (including onboard submarines) provided that the corrected standards of visual acuity are met. Contact lenses may not, however, be worn under General Service Respirators.

Do you shower together at basic training Navy?

In basic training, you take group showers. There’s no way out of communal showers. They’re required. Everyone in your barracks will enter the shower room assigned to your barracks when commanded.

Does the military give you glasses?

Active duty members & activated guard & reserve members can get a yearly eye exam and military-issued glasses as necessary from their medical/vision clinic. Sunglasses are available if mission necessary.

Can you wear your own glasses in the army?

Poor vision typically will not limit your ability to serve in the U.S. Military, so long as your vision problem can be suitably corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or vision correction surgery. Sunglass lens colors must be traditional gray, brown, or dark green shades. …

Can you wear sunglasses in military uniform?

Soldiers are not allowed to wear sunglasses in the field, unless specifically specified otherwise by their commander. Soldiers are not allowed to attach ribbons, chains, and bands with their sunglasses. The rules restrict the soldiers from hanging their sunglasses and sunglass cases on their uniform.

Can Army snipers wear glasses?

Yes, but not in all regiments/corps. Both the US and UK require that your corrected vision be at least 6/6 (or 20/20). Candidates must also have uncorrected vision of 6/12 (20/40). Glasses are preferred to contact lenses – imagine having to deal with cleaning solutions and dinky lens cases in the field.

Can you bring your own glasses to basic training?

Additional items you may bring to basic training: One pair of prescription glasses, reading glasses or contact lens kit (if you have them) Money (maximum of $25) (optional) Prescription birth control (will be taken and reissued)

Do you get days off in Navy boot camp?

Do Sailors Get Leave After Navy Boot Camp After Navy boot camp graduation, Sailors will not be given leave and are required to travel to their next training location, A School.

What’s the hardest part of Navy boot camp?

Navy Boot Camp: The First Step is the Hardest

  • shut up (or figure out how to not get caught talking to each other)
  • sleep.
  • receive letters.
  • be ready to miss loved ones.
  • shut up.
  • study.
  • eat healthy.
  • *attitude is everything – squash your ego*

How much do you run in Navy boot camp?

All recruits arriving at the Navy’s boot-camp will complete an initial 1.5 mile run. Male recruits must complete the run in 16 minutes 10 seconds or less, the female recruits in 18 minutes 37 seconds or less. If a recruit fails the first attempt, then they must retest within 48 hours.

How many push-ups do I need to do for the Navy?

50 push-ups

How long is a Navy contract?

The Navy offers a very few two year and three year contracts, where the recruit spends two or three years on active duty, followed by six years in the Active Reserves. The other services offer four, five, and six year enlistment options (The Air Force only offers four and six year enlistments).