The military takes into account various types of anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder. Service eligibility will be assessed based on the symptoms’ specific type and stability. One of the most important factors would be how severe the symptoms are and whether they significantly impair a recruit’s ability to function in a high-stress environment. A social anxiety disorder may be considered a mental disorder that could affect a person’s communication, teamwork, leadership, or stress management skills, which are essential for military service, in which case it may be necessary to receive a waiver for an anxiety disorder, allowing a person to join the military despite the condition.