What are the Navy Medical Requirements?
The U.S. Navy offers young men and women a chance to find a solid career by enlisting for active duty. Some go on to retire from full-time Navy careers. There are some medical requirements prior to enlisting.
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Age
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Candidates must be between 18 and 35 at the time of enlistment. This is to ensure new sailors are in the best condition possible for Navy training and service.
Height/Weight Ratio
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There's a height to weight ratio that must be met before enlisting. For instance, the average 6 foot tall male may not weight more than 201 pounds at enlistment time; similarly, the 5 foot, 5 inch female cannot weight more than 160 pounds.
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Health History
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Personal health histories must be free of any condition that may negatively impact the sailor's performance, though cases are reviewed individually. Those with asthma or other cardiopulmonary maladies are disqualified.
Durg & Alcohol Abuse
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The Navy has a strict zero tolerance policy on drug and alcohol abuse. Candidates are subjected to lab work that includes but isn't limited to basic blood and urine sample screening to check for illegal substances.
Basic Physical Fitness
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Enlistees must possess a baseline degree of physical fitness. Applicants will be tested on flexibility during enlistment and may be asked to demonstrate other physical skills.
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