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Dominic · Member Joined: 26 Jul 2010 Posts: 3

Hello,
I've looked through this site, and most of the drug questions seem to be asking about drugs that have to be administered fairly often. What if there is a condition that is in remission, and the only thing that is required for it to be kept in remission is a shot once every other week. If a shot was missed, it would be extremely unlikely for the condition to come out of remission, however it could happen. Would this prevent one from serving in a combat unit? As well with this condition, there are pills that can be taken as backup which will decrease the likelihood of it coming out of remission even with a missed shot.

Thank you

rafi · Administrator Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 486

Hi Dominck,

That is a very tough question to answer with the specifics you provide.
No, that is not a request for more information, even then we might not be qualified to answer.

All medications are decidied upon using the same process:

1. The IDF enlistment medical form is a downloadable PDF form. It is in hebrew as well as in english. Your family physician completes it. He will then certify, in writing, whether in his opinion you are fit to serve in any situation.

2. That form is subsequently submitted to the IDF physycian who will use it as a guide in determining himself whether you should be granted a 97 profile.

Any one who tells you otherwise would be misleading you. I am sorry you are not getting the complete answer you want, but step one is going to be your family physician, Have an honest discussion with him.

And if you don't get the answer you were hoping for, you will have to decide whether you are in this to serve Israel, or whether there were other motives. Those again are questions only you can answer.
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Dominic · Member Joined: 26 Jul 2010 Posts: 3

Assuming I do not get a 97, would I still be eligible to serve in a noncombat role? Also, I've seen that number tossed around quite a few times, but I'm not entirely sure what it means. Is there somewhere on this site where it is explained?

rafi · Administrator Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 486