Autism and the army

He definitely has autism.  But has improved regarding social and communication which is learned behaviour.

I just think he will thrive in the army.  He’s over 6ft, physically capable and one of the lads’.  He’s very popular and really funny.

The comment about boredom worries me though as he loves to torment people for reaction when he’s bored.  He’s also not bothered about saying what he thinks although now he’s learned to curb it if he knows it will stop him getting what he wants.

Thanks to all for your helpful replies.  I’ve tried to comment on them individually but I can’t for some reason.

He's definitely got autism as you have said so 100% do not withhold that from the application as its on his medical records and that alone will stop him from getting in due to lying, also he needs to ask himself how he deals with stressful situations as he will be under huge amounts of stress at numerous times in the military.

Also i am not being negative I am giving realistic advice which is coming from experience and yes i am fully aware the we are not all the same.

Like i commented previously you should think about chatting with the army themselves as they will have more answers, just be open and honest about all he strengths and weaknesses.

Word of warning though he may need to prepare himself to be told he can not serve as a front line role.

Yes I have read to be honest which we will be.  I honestly dont think it will be overturned. 

He will follow orders regardless what he has to do.  He doesn’t get stressed unless it’s something he is obsessed with or has to do for something he really wants.

He has no regrets or remorse or guilt unless it’s to do with me or his stepdad.  He will happily use people or take the mick  or drop people he once considered friends. 

This is the one thing that I struggle to cope with.  I know in the army he would happily shoot men women or children and not have a second thought about it.  But I suppose this is what they want isn’t it?

Things tend to get lost in text and unfortunately that is how i perceived what you had wrote.

Obviously I know there are rules etc etc and there are orders! I’m not so naive as to think he might have to kill a woman or child strapped with bombs (which happens a lot more than you think!) 

All I was saying was that if he had to kill these people (through orders and not indiscriminately) he would do without a second thought.

Obviously he wouldn’t be going round shooting people off his own back!!

NO THAT IS NO WHERE NEAR WHAT THEY WANT! im actually quite shocked that you think that, sorry and if im honest i truly believe if that is how your son thinks(which is not anyone's thought) he most definitely should not be aloud in a combat role in the army as you cant just go around killing indiscriminately, their are rules of engagement, violation of them rules would lead to criminal charges.  

NO THAT IS NO WHERE NEAR WHAT THEY WANT! im actually quite shocked that you think that, sorry and if im honest i truly believe if that is how your son thinks(which is not anyone's thought) he most definitely should not be aloud in a combat role in the army as you cant just go around killing indiscriminately, their are rules of engagement, violation of them rules would lead to criminal charges.  

Things tend to get lost in text and unfortunately that is how i perceived what you had wrote.

Obviously I know there are rules etc etc and there are orders! I’m not so naive as to think he might have to kill a woman or child strapped with bombs (which happens a lot more than you think!) 

All I was saying was that if he had to kill these people (through orders and not indiscriminately) he would do without a second thought.

Obviously he wouldn’t be going round shooting people off his own back!!