When I was 18 I went to join the army. This was right after high school. I was 30 to 40 over the weight limit at that time. For the army. They would not let me sign up why? You go to training and boot camp. So when come out you know your going to be lean and mean. So because of that I never went back. To me it was discrimination on there part. I am now 25 I have thought about trying to sign up again.

What is your question? Was this discrimination? If so, no. The Army has rules and regulations. They are not Weight Watchers and they don't want all the recruits to have to slow down to accommodate you. Understandable.

Police Departments have the same weight considerations.

If the question is whether you should sign up now, certainly you should if you want a career in the Army. Here are the standards: U.S. Army Height/Weight Chart - Males (http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/l/blmaleweight.htm)

In view of your other post about your health I don't understand why you are considering enlisting. It sounds like you won't pass the physical. https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/medical-conditions-diseases/lung-cancer-351796.html#post1725159

Did you ever consider that a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link? The Army is a big team, don't take the attitude that the team owes you when in fact, you don't even meet the MINIMUM standard to get in. Try looking up the MINIMUM APFT scores with corresponding reps/time as well as the height & weight/tape requirement.

Yes bootcamp can help you lose weight. But if you aren't already SOMEWHAT physically fit before you go, you won't even finish bootcamp. If you're carrying around 30 or 40 more pounds than the average recruit, you will be slower, less agile, etc.etc. and you more than likely wouldn't be able to endure the physical activity that bootcamp demands.