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It doesn't serve anyone to proceed with training if there's a disqualifying condition. We bear the same costs only to then decline to admit the candidate, and f

• glitchc 2y ago
  Is eight weeks of basic training really that much higher in cost compared to a comprehensive medical work-up? The effort is mostly borne by the candidate. I'd wager the latter is significantly more expensive to the military.
  • derektank 2y ago
    It costs tens of thousands of dollars to put one person through basic training. So yes, it's more expensive than a comprehensive medical workup.
    • macintux 2y ago
      And the disruption to the failed candidate presumably ranges from “my old job’s gone” to “I’m now attending my own funeral”.