This is regarding speech impediment for combat roles
Anonymous asked a question to James S.
Can someone who has a mild to moderate speech impediment go for combat roles like royal marines,parachute regiment and special forces(sas/sbs)? There is no such problem in speaking 3-4 words of phrases clearly and if I am able to manage in between combat communication with 3-4 phrases of words.
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Whilst this will likely limit the areas that you are hoping to join it may not be a show stopper.
Like you have pointed out, in a combat scenario, if you are not able to communicate effectively with your team then you may risk putting them and or yourself at more risk that could ordinarily be avoided. The only way to really find out is by applying and having our medical professionals that vet you decide the best coarse of action. In doing so a career path could potentially be discussed further.
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Isn't the conmunication in combat operations mostly brevity and short phrases? As I can already speak 3-4 words short phrases clearly even before taking speech therapy.
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Comms aren't limited . If you are required to relay further instructions more rapidly it could play a vital role.
Situation dependent. The only way to really find out is by applying and asking the medical professionals.
