So I was recently told that I cannot join the USA's Armed forces because I cut my the nerve and tendon in my left index and the nerve in my left middle finger. Although I have regained almost all feeling and movement, they said is still to big of a risk if I were to be in combat and needed to switch from my right to left hand (I shoot right handed, but you never know when you might get pinned in a position where swapping positions is smart). When I have trained and had to swap firing arms, my I still need to use my middle finger. My index isnt strong enough to fire rapidly.

I also have previous mental disorders, medications, and hospitalizations that stack up as an overwhelming sign that I am ineligible. All of these things have since been fully resolved and were some years ago. However, the men down at the recruiting office felt it wasn't a good idea.

Serving has been my dream for as long as I can remember. I refuse to give up. I want to be on the front lines, even if I die while I'm still in my 20's. I know what I'm committing to. Is there hope for me as being a PMC?
What non-military training do I need?
I was an Eagle Scout and was a Senior Patrol Leader and am a current Instructor for the young guys, so I'm fresh on my first aid, navigation, survival skills, knots etc.

Basically what I'm asking is, can I still fight for my God, my country, and my freedom although I've been disqualified from the US Armed Forces?

Well for one you wont fight for any of those as a PMC, you will fight for the money........
Usually PMC's look for prior Military experience.

Do keep in mind, upon to speaking to a small number of those individuals, keep in mind some did not really "choose" to be a Contractor, just excited the armed forces without any skills that can be really translated to the civilian job market.

And hence the longer they spend working this line of work, the harder it is to find a civilian job anywhere near as much in pay scale.

I know one such fellow that has a family, and no skills in any industry other than private contracting and military combat arms experiance. He has run up his bills to where he cannot afford the lifestyle he lives if he quites and take the huge hit in pay.

Couple this with Congressional instrusion on new tax regulations, and the fact that some contractor companies have very sketchy seperation packages (for if you are injured on the job). And this industry doesn't look as Hollywood as it used to.

I am very certain the IMF community here can provide much better information so by all means politely inquire.

Yo,

Yeah I do understand that. What I was asking is how to get in as a civillian.... if at all possible. This is of course hypothetical. Just trying to figure out where to go now that my original plans for life after highschool have failed.

Originally Posted by DaggerMDK

Yeah I do understand that. What I was asking is how to get in as a civillian.... if at all possible. This is of course hypothetical. Just trying to figure out where to go now that my original plans for life after highschool have failed.

Any military member here will mention this fact, and I can to from I've what seen from the outside you will need military experiance, and depending what you are doing there, and what all the company contract services are, you will most likely need a combat related MOS during your time in the military.

And honestly, they could not state it any better.


If you trying to get in hypothetically then don't try it, I can't elaborate, and rightly so, but the millitary members here who answer, they can tell why you shouldn't do it.

I know the economy sucks, but there must be something that you have interest in, something you can work towards or get educated in.

Instead of a PMC, have you given any thought to being a security officer? You would be serving your community and would also gain some good skills. Depending on what state you live in, you could also look into joining your state's guard, if they have one.

Accept the fact that you are never going to be a soldier. There is a good reason why you were rejected. You want to go to war for your country? Fair enough, except that you have no idea about what it means to be at war.

If you want to serve your country and experience the unity, camaraderie and the adrenaline rush then the police or fire department may be a good place to get it. You will serve, you will be in danger and you'll get respect.

I know it's hard but you are forced to confront the facts as they are.

Avoid all PMCs!
If it goes wrong and you're in the middle of it you are on your own.
Their loyalty is to money only.
As has been said, there are other options, Police, Fire and Rescue, EMS.

Originally Posted by DaggerMDK

Yeah I do understand that. What I was asking is how to get in as a civillian.... if at all possible. This is of course hypothetical. Just trying to figure out where to go now that my original plans for life after highschool have failed.

Have you considered Law Enforcement? PMCs tend to prefer ex-military or law enforcement. Although, becoming a cop so that you can become a contractor is a bit ass-backwards. (If you ask me).

Soldiering wasn´t for you huh?

Well use that character you think would have suited you well in a military enviroment and get on with it.
You now know that you will never be a soldier, fine.
Where can you be of service to your country and community?
EMS? Firefighter? LE?
The sky is the limit, just the soldiering bit that wasn´t ment to be.

FIDO.

KJ sends..