Flat feet in the US Army?

Question

When i was about 6 or 7 i was prescribed orthotics for flat feet and i even remeber the doctor saying my feet weren't too bad and when i was older all i had to do was were shoes that had an arch in them. I don't need my orthotics anymore and i do beleive an arch now b/c my "wet foot print" shows i do. I'm going to be a senior in HS and i would like to do the ROTC in college. What are the chances i get DQ'd for this?

Answer 1

just don't bring up the history of it, if its fine now.

Answer 2

History of the use of orthotics or prescription footwear to correct flat feet is disqualifying for entry into the armed forces, including ROTC. The source below is the medical standard.

Answer 3

Get with the recruiter your working with tell him what you wrote here and he will probably let you take the phys. flat feet don't disqualify a person any more in the army.

Answer 4

I had them, still have them and served nearly a decade.