What jobs are there for recruits that are color deficient

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Permalink Reply by Victoria Dillon on March 3, 2009 at 4:49pm

Pam,
We have the same situation with Rocky and he just told me that he will be sent on a fleet until a job becomes available. What is happening with your son? We understand that Rocky could become a yoeman but none of those positions are open.

Thanks,

Victoria (Rocky's mom)

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Permalink Reply by Rose R on March 3, 2009 at 4:54pm

Hi Pam. There have been a few recruits who were color blind, and stayed in. Click forums or discussions, and search for color blind. A few discussions come up. We had a recruit in Ship 17 for some time fighting discharge due to color blindness. He is still in the Navy many months later.

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Permalink Reply by Pam on March 3, 2009 at 9:39pm

Thanks for the imput. I received a phone call today form him, he indicated he had seen a physician who discussed his situation and made him identify colored objects which he correctly identified. The Dr. said "Well it doesn't seem you have a problem seeing colors" Which is true, he doesn't have a problem just sometimes with certain shades. Anyway the Dr. indicated he would probably give him a waiver, that would be a answer to prayer! Guess we'll have to wait and see. Levi did seem encouraged.

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Permalink Reply by Victoria Dillon on March 6, 2009 at 11:42am

Pam,
Where did he find the physician? Was he an optometrist or an MD? Was he a Navy doc? I think my son should also be retested but I don't know how she should proceed.

Thanks,

Victoria

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Permalink Reply by Hoppi aka Angie on March 3, 2009 at 9:12pm

I can't get the MILPERSMAN to open up but the website is below and the MILPERSMAN you are looking for is 1306-618 Class “A” School and Rating Entry Requirements. There will be a key explaining the colums.

http://www.npc.navy.mil/ReferenceLibrary/MILPERSMAN/1000MilitaryPer...

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Permalink Reply by +jessiloo+ on March 3, 2009 at 10:34pm

Hello Pam, my husband has a color deficiency, he did great on his ASVAB & later on found out he was limited to the jobs. He is now a culinary specialist, i think another 2 options are Seabee, & Boatswain Mate.? Please dont hold it to me, BUT thats what i last remember ;)

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Permalink Reply by Nikki B on March 3, 2009 at 11:37pm

I am not a navy mom but I am a navy wife and I hope I can join you guys...my husband just got to boot camp and he has really bad color blindness. They told him at MEPS the only rate he could get right now is medical corpsman so that is what he got. Hope that helps! :)

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Permalink Reply by Steffanie Czaja on March 4, 2009 at 10:45am

My son is color deficient as well. They tried very hard to recruit him into the Seabees, but that wasn't what he wanted to do. Then while reviewing the list of all available opportunities, Cryptologist was listed. That sounded interesting to him so that's what he signed up for and he loves it. He's been in 8 years and has decided to make it a career.

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Permalink Reply by lauren on March 4, 2009 at 10:28pm

My son is both a linguist and a cryptologist... as far as i know being color blind is not an issue. He has been in 6 years in June :)

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Permalink Reply by Heather on March 4, 2009 at 12:50pm

My son't life long dream was to be a pilot! He went through his entire life not knowing he was color blind until MEPS while entering the Delayed Entry Program. He was even trying to be a seal at the time. It cut out almost all the jobs. Now ..... looking back.... I truly believe everything happens for a reason. God put him where he needed to be and he is so happy! He is a Corpsman and he is very happy with this... despite the disapointment he had in the beginning ... it all worked out the way it was suppose to. :) Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Jill H on March 5, 2009 at 12:10pm

Hi Pam-
We had the same thing happen with our son. He was to do Aviation Tech but got to boot and was told no. He is now in cryptology down in Pensacola. He'll actually be in A school for CTR. Good luck to your son....there are jobs out there for him!

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Permalink Reply by rebecca the crazy1 on March 5, 2009 at 12:12pm

Hi Pam-
My son has color "challenges"- as he says! He only has a few problems with shades- but it also took away over 500 jobs- and the ones he wanted. He came home -thought about it for a few weeks and signed as a CS-culinary specialist. He just went out in the fleet. He is happy with his choice. The only advice I would give- and to anyone- is make sure it is what you want- do not sign until you know you can live with it for at least 4 years. Good Luck.

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