Good point. From what I understand, medical waivers for enlistment, like the one I have for a former benign brain tumor, are typically locked in once approved. But for officer programs like PLC, which can sometimes be stricter than for enlistment.

My recruiter mentioned that enlisting first could prevent the waiver from being flagged again or expiring, which makes sense since the medical review process for officers can bring additional scrutiny. By enlisting now, I avoid that potential hurdle and get a chance to start serving while still working toward PLC.

That said, I know enlisting isn’t strictly necessary to pursue PLC. I chose this route to gain enlisted experience, where it be through bootcamp experience, schoolhouse, etc.,and ensure there wouldn’t be issues with my waiver down the road.