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Question

Ok i herd that you can join the USMC with flat feet as long as they do not cause you any pain. Now i run 3+miles every other day with a 20lbs weight vest on. Do you think i will have a problem joining? I feel no pain in my feet.

Thanks

Answer 1

If you can get a waiver for it then yeah I guess so.  

Answer 2

Pes Planus is the medical term for flat feet. It is only disqualifying if it is symptomatic  (e.g. pain) or there is a history of the use of custom orthotics or prescription footwear to correct the problem. The source below is the standard.  

Answer 3

Im in the navy, and yes you can join. I have flat feet, and they just asked me when i joined 8 years ago if they gave me any problems. i told them no and they passed me right through. Now i&#039;ve had problems with my feet during my military career due to wearing boots all the time. So it may be a problem later on. But they&#039;ll let you in!

Answer 4

You can join with flat feet however I dont think you should be running with a 20 LBS. vest because you can cause damage to your knees.

Try alternating your running with carrying  40LBS. in a Pack and Hump around 6 miles. Also swimming will build your cardio.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

In 1976 I joined the Infantry with flat feet,I DIDN&#039;T mention I had them,but when they checked my feet,I curled my toes to make it look like I had an arch,I was in great shape because I was a swimmer

just got back from Guantanamo 2 years ago and have been home from Iraq (still in the Infantry) 3 months ago (I&#039;m now 50)

So.....there you go..

don&#039;t say nothing if they don&#039;t hurt you,most don&#039;t.

I do recomend you change your socks alot,keep your nails trimmed and LOTS of foot powder and you&#039;ll be alright