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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)

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  • 9 years ago
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    That condition means you get to stay a civilian.

  • dacia
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    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.

  • 9 years ago

    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.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Join Peace Corps...

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  • 9 years ago

    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.

  • 9 years ago

    You are a Permanent DQ from Enlisting...

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Means you can`t get in. EVER. Even if you say, "But it`s only minor..."

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