As the smallest branch of the military, there are not many specialized jobs offered by the Coast Guard that have unique visual requirements. Marine divers have the same visual requirements as Navy EOD specialists. As we`ve seen with vision, vision requirements aren`t limited to how you can see with or without glasses. We hope this information has helped you understand where you might want to engage with the military, now that you know a little more about their vision requirements. If you are interested in joining us, you should first check if you are eligible to participate. Below is a list of our current requirements to join UOTC. Since the military itself ranges from jobs like standard rangers to helicopter pilots, we need to look at some of the specific requirements for jobs within the military. Due to its small size and fairly standard operations, the Coast Guard has set its overall requirements so that it has an uncorrected view of 20/200 with a corrected view of 20/20 in both eyes. From individual industries to specific jobs in those industries, there is a wide range of vision requirements that challenge a future candidate.

The entry requirements for TACP are uncorrected vision of 20/200, which is corrected to 20/20 in both eyes. With this article, we hope to break down the specific requirements for each service branch so that you know if you can join the branch or not. Army Rangers are the standard infantry unit for the army, so their visual requirements correspond directly to the standard requirements of the army branch as a whole. As we`ve seen in the Navy, Air Force requirements are no longer as stringent as they used to be, with new correction capabilities helping candidates who need help. Army airborne units have slightly different visibility requirements, as they are not as standard as Rangers. The requirements for EOD specialists are 20/200 bilateral, which can be corrected to 20/25 without color blindness. If you are a healthy young man and want to join the SAS, you must either serve in the BRITISH Armed Forces or apply as an SAS Reservist for 18 months. Once you have met your service requirements, you can submit a General Army Administrative Order (AGAI) to apply for the SAS. Next, take a medical exam and fitness test to determine if you are physically fit enough to serve in the SAS. To learn how to get through the 4-week fitness and navigation phase, read on! The 2 territorial SAS regiments, 21 and 23 SAS, which form Special Air Service Reserves (SAS(R)), are independent units composed of civilian volunteers (with the exception of the higher ranks, which come from 22 SAS).

Upon successful completion of this training, the degrees are marked as SAS(R) and assigned to their respective units for further training. The BAC is a time-consuming 5-day assessment phase that informs about the qualities and standards required for service within the UKSF and carries out an initial assessment of candidates` suitability to further develop the selection pathway. You must be enrolled in a college course at university or college. You must prove this during the selection and documentation process. The traditional role of SAS 21 and 23 was to conduct long-range reconnaissance patrols for the regular British Army The current role of SAS(R) is to conduct reconnaissance and human environment analysis (HERA) operations. This is a new role they were assigned after their transition from the UKSF to the 1st Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade. Unfortunately, some diseases and conditions can delay, delay or even be a barrier to UOTC membership. Therefore, you will undergo a full-service medical entry and we will ask your GP for your medical history during the conscription process.

For this reason, all astigmatisms greater than 3 diopters will be an immediate disqualification for service, while less intense astigmatisms will need to be tested to understand the viability of military service. Depending on the situation and the need for vision correction, there are cases where the military may be able to subsidize some or all of the cost of Lasik or PRK procedures. Although the navy is primarily water-based, it also has significant air power that requires a visual requirement. SalaryAfter successfully completing basic training, the daily starting price of an SAS Trooper is over £114 per day, plus all the usual incentives for reserve service. These include a tax-free annual bonus, paid leave and a pension. Since September 2014, the 21st and 23 SAS have been under the control of the newly formed 1st Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade. While there is no specific standard for color vision in the military, you will be tested for your ability to perceive different colors when you are tested for the military. A pilot must have vision no worse than 20/70 that corrects to 20/20 in both eyes to qualify for basic flight training with normal color and depth perception. You must be a British citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a member of the Commonwealth with a permanent residence permit (this does not apply to student visas). One of the most common areas where new military personnel struggle to understand what vision they need to enter certain branches of the military. 21 & 23 SAS offer soldiers the opportunity to work in a unique, diverse and exciting organization with evolving operational roles.

The service is physically and intellectually challenging, but the rewards are significant. We are looking for motivated individuals with leadership potential and the ability to influence and serve the company. In addition to a keen sense of the challenges of a complex world, 21 & 23 SAS offer challenge and adventure. 21 and 23 SAS units are located across the UK. To send your first request for interest, contact your nearest location using the phone numbers or emails listed below. The men of 21 and 23 SAS are usually equipped with standard British infantry weapons, i.e. SA80, LMG, GPMG, etc. In 2003, it was reported that 21 and 23 SAS were operating in Afghanistan, where they were conducting long-range reconnaissance operations(1).

Despite being one of the most elitist organizations in the entire military, Navy SEALS only need vision with 20/40 in the best eye and 20/70 in the worst eye, corrected to 20/25 with both eyes. This is an intensive period of training and evaluation of special forces tactics, techniques and procedures, military capabilities are an important part of the program. Special forces are a rather elite division of the army, requiring 20/70 or better in two eyes, both being correctable to 20/20 as they rely on a strong vision. The army is the largest branch of the army, as it includes most of the ground movements and basic combat roles with which the army operates. The strength of the lenses someone wears and the normal perception of colours are also things that the Coast Guard will consider when selecting candidates. There is another reserve element called detachment L. Unlike the 21 and 23, which are independent entities, the L detachment is directly linked to the 22 SAS, which means that some candidates can easily be accepted into the service with a waiver, while others require additional tests or can be disqualified if they provide a valid waiver. The question can often be difficult to answer, as there are a wide variety of ways in which glasses can affect a person`s vision, it is difficult to determine if someone can qualify with glasses. Eliminating the need for goggles is especially useful for pilots and combat troops.

It also means that you need to be able to see the distinct difference between red and green objects to prove that you don`t have color blindness. Being blind in one eye will also be just as disqualifying as if you were blind in both eyes. 21 & 23 SAS processes applications from male and female candidates, without prior military service. Applicants must not be over the age of 42 years and 6 months when applying to enlist in the Army Reserve (AR). They are then sponsored by their recommended local AR unit to complete basic training and gain experience before being allowed to try SAS Reserves Selection. EOD employees need to have excellent visibility as they need to detect devices that could pose a threat to an entire unit. This is one of the most frequently asked questions when people are wondering if they are eligible for the service. Contact lenses allow you to wear them if you have basic training to correct your vision as long as they do not change the color of your eyes.

In the vast majority of cases, you can enlist in the military and wear corrective lenses during your service. The teaching of SOPs and UKSF tactics includes: The purpose of the aptitude is twofold; It allows a candidate to demonstrate physical and mental resilience in challenging conditions, while giving senior managers (DS) insight into the candidate`s motivation to serve in UKSF (R). Marine Recon operators must have a visual acuity of 20/200 to be eligible for force. Another role that SAS reservists are expected to assume is that of so-called “heart and head” operations.