How does autism affect joining the Army?

I have a type of high functioning autism called Aspergers and I want to join the army when I leave school. Will it affect my application? (British Army)

MAJ Kev2012-09-10T11:00:38Z

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That condition means you get to stay a civilian.

?2016-10-23T09:46:56Z

with no analysis they could't do some thing yet take it heavily that you've gotten it and learn what it really is and how this outcomes you'll people... in case you get customary to the military, yet you've autism that you aren't any further coping with then that, plus guns, and violence is a recipe for difficulty, as undiagnosed autistic people attraction to confrontations plenty...i'd take it heavily and hit upon a qualified psychologist to communicate with you confidentially and inform you once you've it and the way it really is going to outcome you. you are able to request that they do no longer do diagnostics checks..and in simple terms say you want thoughts about autism and the prospect you've it.

conranger12012-09-10T11:10:10Z

Aspergers is a No No in the British Armed Forces, there is no way to sugar coat it, you wont pass the medical, you wont be let serve, end of story.

Anonymous2012-09-10T10:20:37Z

Join Peace Corps...

Lewke2012-09-10T10:49:56Z

You asked me to answer yours, so here it is..

This is what I found:
http://www.army.mod.uk/join/20157.aspx

As far as I can see it's not on there, but they will probably look at each case individually. Whether your autism will affect what roles you can do is probably a decision made by them.

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