Coast Guard medical question!

fish1260 · August 19th, 2007, 19:08

I was reading through some of the requirements for coast guard aviators and it mentions specifically no cavities. I assume this means that cavities in the past that have been filled are fine, but no current ones...is that correct? This also seems odd that i haven't heard a lot about this in other branches of the military, are these rules there and just not as public knowledge?

My Flight Surgeon · August 19th, 2007, 19:13

Most things the military does are not public knowledge

If the cavities are filled, it is OK to be on active duty.

August 19th, 2007, 19:08	#1
fish1260 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: HIO Posts: 53	Coast Guard medical question! I was reading through some of the requirements for coast guard aviators and it mentions specifically no cavities. I assume this means that cavities in the past that have been filled are fine, but no current ones...is that correct? This also seems odd that i haven't heard a lot about this in other branches of the military, are these rules there and just not as public knowledge?

August 19th, 2007, 19:13	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,250	Re: Coast Guard medical question! Most things the military does are not public knowledge If the cavities are filled, it is OK to be on active duty. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

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