Does autism affect being a infrantry soldier
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Category: Role Description
Date asked: Sunday, January 30, 2022
Last reviewed: Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Jen C.
Reservist Brigade SO2 SPS
Hi, unfortunately it's a really tricky answer to give you as every person is different and your autism is different from one person to another. Your best bet is to apply and go through the medical questionnaire. If you are not eligible but you have reason to believe you would make a good soldier and there are good grounds to appeal then you can - so don't be disheartened. Sorry i can't give you a definite answer but this really is something that is handled by the medical team on a case by case basis.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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