Can you join the army if color blind?
(Army, Navy, Cost Guard, Air Force, Marines) Despite record-high test scores and surpassing all other physical test requirements, some men and women are barred from pursuing their dreams to serve in the Military because they are unable to pass the color blind test as a part of their physical when joining MEPS.
What jobs can I do in the army color blind?
Army jobs where the partially color blind can work include Financial Management Technician, Paralegal Specialist and Human Resources Information Systems Management. The Army regularly revises its MOS requirements, but an Army recruiter will always know the latest MOS changes.
How does the Army test for color blindness?
Presently, there are two tests used for color vision screen- ing by the U.S. military: Pseudoisochromatic plate (PIP) test- ing and the Farnsworth Lantern Test (FALANT). PIP tests require applicants to identify camouflaged numbers on a series of pseudoisochromatic plates.
Can you be a photographer in the military?
You may be assigned to follow paratroopers conducting air assault missions, foot patrol units, artillery missions, supply missions, repair missions, mine sweeping missions, or aid missions to the residents of a combat zone. As a photographer in the U.S. Army, you are still considered a soldier first.
What is the MoS for a photojournalist in the Army?
The MOS for Army Photojournalist is 46Q. The Broadcast side of the house is 46R. Deployed to Iraq in support of OIF in 09-10, it was an interesting time. Saw a lot of things, some good, some bad, all interesting.
How did most combat photographers get their start?
I assume most combat photographers started by working for their local newspaper and moved up until they got the credentials to get embedded with the military. Others such as Steve McCurry went to combat zones on their own dime and got back with images that could get published.
How long does it take to become a 25V in the Army?
Speaking for the Army only. You need to join the Army as an MOS 25V – Combat Documentation/Production Specialists. Training is 12 weeks after completion of Basic Training. I can’t speak for right this moment because I have not been around recruiting for a while but the demand for 25Vs is relatively low compared to other Army MOSs.