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Medical accession standards

The health requirements and criteria a person must meet to be accepted into military service.

Secretaries concerned

Refers to the civilian leaders of each military branch (e.g., Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the Air Force).

Commissioned officers

Military personnel who hold a commission, typically from the President, and are typically leaders or managers (e.g., Lieutenants, Captains, Majors).

Enlisted members

Military personnel who have joined the service through enlistment, performing specific roles and tasks (e.g., Privates, Corporals, Sergeants).

Occupational specialty

A specific job or career field within the military (e.g., infantryman, medic, pilot, mechanic).

Congressional defense committees

Specific committees in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate that oversee military matters, defense spending, and national security.

Waiver

An official exemption from a rule or requirement, in this case, allowing someone to join the military despite a medical condition that would normally disqualify them.