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How to start BDCP

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lyonhart

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Hi,

I'm really new to all this, my name is Tom, and I attend American University is Washington, D.C. I was an Army ROTC cadet for a short while but thought I was not commissionable because of a nystagmus (not stigmatism) due to an ocularcutaneous tryisonaise positive albinism. Now I think I might be able to do it, but my real dream has always been being in the navy. I have no consortium with Geroge Washington University's NROTC program, so that's not an option. My friend told me about BDCP and I was wondering if a recruiter can contact me so I can start. On the Army PT Test I scored a 263 my first time, and could easily had made 300.

My main problem would possibly be my 2.7 GPA and my eyes. Without glasses I am around 20/40 or 20/50 in both. With contacts I can get to around 20/30, sometimes worse, sometimes better, but I also have a nystagmus, which limits my depth perception. Can I still be eligible for BDCP? My friend also said I might be able to be a NFO so I can be in a plane, is this true? Anything really would be helpful, but if anyone has information for me please send me an e-mail tl6996a@american.edu. I would really appreciate it.

Tom
 
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Kycntryboy

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Well I can say first, that I have never looked up so many terms to answer a post before.
1)Just because you don't have an association with the NROTC unit doesn't mean you can't apply for a scholarship.
2) 2.7 is the bottom line for eligibility for the BDCP program, that you would need to get way past 3.0 to be competitive for the Navy right now reguardless of what designation you would want to apply for.
3) I have a hard time believing that you would get a waiver for having nystagmus, what if your eye starts oscillating at a critical time in the plane.
4) Based on what I'm looking at it doesn't look your medically or academically qualified, but I'm not a doctor or on a review board.
The only way to know for sure is to call your local Officer (not enlistment) recruiter, he or she will be able to tell you your options.
 
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Godspeed

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I agree with KY. The best way to tell is if you contact a local OFFICER recruiter. If I am correct, there are several designators which you can apply for with poor vision. He will probably send you to MEPS first thing, and possibly get you a consultation (which would all be free). Better to find out now before you get your package all ready than to go through all the work for nothing (possibly). Find out what your options are, and go after em. Good Luck.
 
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