Posted on Jun 29, 2018
I have cold sore outbreaks that happen once a year. Will I be able to enlist into the Marines?
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I have HSV-1 (Non-STD) which is what a cold sore is. Only thing is I get 7 or 8 of them and my mouth gets cut up and raw. I have medicine that I can take which will keep them from getting worse and go away in 5-7 days.
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Google the Army's standards of medical fitness. AR 40-501. Look through there.
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Cole Onyx
Do you happen to know the Marines standards? This is a great help either way thank you very much.
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MAJ (Join to see)
Cole Onyx - I'm not sure how/if the Marines standards are different. I didn't see anything specific to the Marines when searching but it's probably out there somewhere. Most of the things I've seen seem to indicate that you will be fine. But the MEPS doctor will have the final say.
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The only answer that will have any meaning will come from your local recruiter.
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Cole Onyx
Local or not, any answer from a recruiter of the same branch is the same to me. I did ask my local recruiter but they got cold feet and ignored me after I said "form of herpes" (cold sores).
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MAJ (Join to see)
Cole Onyx - I would just go through the recruiting process and fill out the paperwork honestly. There's a whole slew of medical questions. If there's one about this condition, answer it honestly and let the chips fall where they may. If there's not a question about it, oh well. I know they will ask what medications you take so one way or another it will come to light. Again, just be honest on the paperwork. Recruiters aren't doctors.
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