CBP officer

[Jade78]

I just want the green check mark next to my medical soon so I can start my BI and be with the rest of the flock! I am getting left in the dust recently.

You crack me up Josh You will be very soon, as long as your case is moving along, the flock should be there at FLETC waiting.

[FutureCBPO]

Well, did another Mock PFT2 today.
220 yard dash : 26 seconds.
17 push-ups : 16 seconds.
25 sit-ups : 26 seconds.
1.5 mile run : 14 minutes 29 seconds.

Keep in mind I did this in 110 degree heat. 120 index.
I've never sweat so much. Lol

[Jade78]

Well, did another Mock PFT2 today.
220 yard dash : 26 seconds.
17 push-ups : 16 seconds.
25 sit-ups : 26 seconds.
1.5 mile run : 14 minutes 29 seconds.
Keep in mind I did this in 110 degree heat. 120 index.
I've never sweat so much. Lol

Way to go. Did you have 3 minute break in between? (not sure if it will be 3 minute there)

[Jdmgreg]

I just want the green check mark next to my medical soon so I can start my BI and be with the rest of the flock! I am getting left in the dust recently.

Oh I'm in the dust with you wondering how I can catch up. Its annoying seeing people zip on by despite starting the process after me. Can't shake the feeling there's something wrong with my medical or something.

[joshk24]

Oh I'm in the dust with you wondering how I can catch up. Its annoying seeing people zip on by despite starting the process after me. Can't shake the feeling there's something wrong with my medical or something.

What region? I know my region probably has something to do with it. The only medical issue I've had is high blood pressure earlier this year which I take medication for and it's under control. I can't imagine that being my hold up as they take your bp at the beginning of the medical test and mine was fine.

[Jade78]

Just ran 1.5 miles in 16 minutes 22 seconds. Not good.

[joshk24]

Just ran 1.5 miles in 16 minutes 22 seconds. Not good.

Good enough to pass. I did 13 mins 50 secs today. I usually do better but haven't ran outdoors for awhile due to the heat and humidity.

[Jdmgreg]

What region? I know my region probably has something to do with it. The only medical issue I've had is high blood pressure earlier this year which I take medication for and it's under control. I can't imagine that being my hold up as they take your bp at the beginning of the medical test and mine was fine.

I'm in the central east coast region. It's possible there may be a backlog or something. It's my fault for feeling anxious as I took the cbp officer's word as gospel when he told me to expect an email in three weeks. It's been six.

I need to change my signature to add my dates.

[USN_Retired]

I just want the green check mark next to my medical soon so I can start my BI and be with the rest of the flock! I am getting left in the dust recently.

Medical really held me up too Josh, and now I've waited a month for my Poly date... They're all probably on vacation for the 4th, check back next week...

[NYJRM10]

Josh & Jdmgreg-

All three of us seem to be in the same boat. It has been 75 days since MHC sent me an email stating they received my med review information and that it was forwarded for review. I sent them an email on Monday and was told 2-3 more weeks for the review process to be completed. Apparently they have an enormous backlog. So, if my med review takes 3 more weeks, that will be a total of 14 weeks. 6 months of waiting since my Med/PFT1. Then I figure another 24 weeks minimum for the rest of the process to complete. Patience is definitely a virtue here. The only issue I have is that I may be offered 2 other LE positions before I even reach the BI process for this so, decisions, decisions.

The irony here is that I do not have any medical conditions at all. I have always been in very good health but on my med forms, I wanted to be as thorough and honest as possible, so I listed a med issue I had in 1998 that lasted for about 2 weeks and that one little thing caused all this delay.

[Jade78]

All three of us seem to be in the same boat. It has been 75 days since MHC sent me an email stating they received my med review information and that it was forwarded for review. I sent them an email on Monday and was told 2-3 more weeks for the review process to be completed. Apparently they have an enormous backlog. So, if my med review takes 3 more weeks, that will be a total of 14 weeks. 6 months of waiting since my Med/PFT1. Then I figure another 24 weeks minimum for the rest of the process to complete. Patience is definitely a virtue here. The only issue I have is that I may be offered 2 other LE positions before I even reach the BI process for this so, decisions, decisions.

If you look at my timeline you would notice that I did the medical exam on 12/30/13 and was cleared on 03/25/14. I, too, do not have any medical conditions but I think you should be fine as it usually takes long time to clear. Cheer up

[NMPD128]

Just ran 1.5 miles in 16 minutes 22 seconds. Not good.

Make sure on top of training, youre also eating well. Thats one of the most important things. Eating better will help the body work better and make your training less to strenuous!!! You got this!!

[Fdriver]

I just want the green check mark next to my medical soon so I can start my BI and be with the rest of the flock! I am getting left in the dust recently.

Well I took my medical in mid December and after much back and forth, wasn't cleared until the end of April. I know the sense of frustration you are dealing with (I also tested in August and scored a 97). Hopefully you have emailed the MHC to ask them for your status (that you are concerned because you haven't heard, and if there is anything else they need from you)? That at least seemed to get things moving for me.

[rysewitsky]

Sorry jade... It is what it is. A career should be motivation in itself. Was not trying to be rude, but push yourself. The pt should be the easy part at the academy. Consider it a break from the classroom. That's the way I have been approaching it!! Imagine getting this far and cutting it close with the 1.5 mile run: and you cramp up the last lap...I would hate for they to happen!


Buck up, push through! Close to a dream job!!!!! Let's gooooooo

[joshk24]

Well I took my medical in mid December and after much back and forth, wasn't cleared until the end of April. I know the sense of frustration you are dealing with (I also tested in August and scored a 97). Hopefully you have emailed the MHC to ask them for your status (that you are concerned because you haven't heard, and if there is anything else they need from you)? That at least seemed to get things moving for me.

I have emailed them a couple times within the last few weeks. I was told there was a few steps once they received the medical report and mine is currently with a nurse for review which I believe is the last step for the medical review. So hopefully my check mark comes soon.