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Circular Relating to the Physical Examination of Recruits for Enlistment in the Navy and Marine Corps: For the Use of Student Officers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780656174539: Circular Relating to the Physical Examination of Recruits for Enlistment in the Navy and Marine Corps: For the Use of Student Officers (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Essential guidance on how the Navy and Marine Corps evaluate recruits for enlistment .

This edition outlines the physical exams, record-keeping, and identification procedures used to determine fitness and document results.

This book compiles the rules, forms, and step-by-step procedures medical officers follow when evaluating applicants. It covers what is checked during the exam, how to record findings, and how waivers and disqualifications are handled. It also explains how fingerprints, tattoo descriptions, and body measurements are documented for identity and eligibility.
  • Learn the sequence of tests used to assess vision, hearing, strength, and overall health.
  • See how medical officers document findings, including tattoos, scars, dental status, and physical deformities.
  • Understand the forms and records used for enlistment, reenlistment, and medical waivers.
  • Review notes on routines, measurements, and the criteria for accepting or rejecting applicants.
Ideal for readers of historical military procedures, administrative forms, and early 20th‑century medical exam practices.

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