Hey guys, I've been doing some research into possibly pursuing a military route after graduation. During all this, I've come across the term 'PDQ from military branch'. Can anyone help me in figuring out what this means?
PDQ is short for "Permanently Disqualified." When used in the context of the military, a PDQ is issued when an applicant fails to meet the qualifying standards of a particular military branch due to a long-term or permanent medical, legal, or personal issue. It is important to note that a PDQ doesn't necessarily mean that you can never join the military branch. In some cases, you might be able to receive a waiver to override the PDQ, depending on the nature and severity of the disqualifying condition, but that can be a long and detailed process. If you are interested in pursuing a military route after graduation, it would be beneficial to understand the specific physical and medical requirements for the branch you're interested in, in addition to the academic and character requirements.
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