I can be an officer automatically because I am graduating from college next week or so.
2006-07-08 16:44:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I already talked to a Army recruiter and he didn't seem to care that I had a felony on my record?
2006-07-08 17:20:29 · update #1
Who cares anyway it disapears after a year due to my lawyer.
2006-07-08 17:20:57 · update #2
Not once they find out about your record.
2006-07-08 16:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are seriously misinformed. There is NO way whatever that you are getting a choice of a commision as an officer or six months house arrest.
The modern military has very little tolerance for criminal behavior. You have to get a waiver if you have too many traffic tickets, & here you are talking about a felony? Further, a judge may give you defered ajudication in which the case is dissmissed after a year, your lawyer may then supress the record of the case, and then you can apply for the military, but don't think it won't show up on your security clearance investigation & they will take it seriously.
So far as a degree making you an officer, it doesn't. Most mid-level enlisted folks have degrees, many have a masters or better, & it doesn't make them officers. You would have to apply to Officer Candidate School (OCS). In the Navy you'll need about a 3.75 GPA in a technical degree. You'll also need a strong application package which includes character, and your criminal record will bite you in the butt there. Let me make this short in saying you are not going to be an officer. Even if you are found innocent of the charges, the arrest alone will be a problem.
If the Army is willing to let you enlist in a non-security rating job, say like being a cook, and the judge is willing to dismiss the charge on that basis, then good luck to you. I'm sure the miliary would benefit you, but I'm not so sure you would benefit the military & that's how they are going to look at it. Why don't you go on military.com and ask a couple recruiters who aren't trying to sell you.
2006-07-08 18:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can not join the Navy of a Judge told you to join. That will permanently disqualify you. Also, with your degree, you would come in as an E3 or E4, not an Officer. Two reasons: One, a degree holder is not automatically an Officer. You have to be judged by a panel, enter as enlisted, go through Basic, then Officer School, and if still selected, you'll be an Officer. Second, criminals can barely join period and Officers have to have an exemplary record.
By the way (FYI), the military unseal all records and find all charges. Anything not admitted during the Application process is grounds for discharge/arrest. Admit everything..even Parking Tickets.
2006-07-08 16:47:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mark W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pick house arrest because I could spend six months doing nothing but answering questions on Yahoo! Answers.
By the way, a 4 year degree does not guarantee anyone a commission. You need to be a service academy graduate or an ROTC member. Otherwise, you would have to enlist and try to get into Officer's Candidate School. There are plenty of enlisted people with four year degrees.
2006-07-08 16:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you have a degree doesn't automatically make you an officer. You need to pass an officer review board, you need to pass officer training school, you have to have no history of mental illnesses, and have no serious physical ailments. There is probably more requirements, but you get the idea. Anyways, to answer your question; starting out, an officer makes about $60,000 a year. How much will you make in house arrest? Go Navy.
2006-07-08 16:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh, you poor misguided soul..
a felony conviction will most likely DQ you period for a Commission in the Navy. Having a degree does NOT guarentee a Commission in any branch of the service. A judge may NOT waive punishment in lieu of joining the military.
Depending on what the felony conviction is for, you may even be permanently DQd from military service altogether.. such as in the case of domestic violence or anything involving a weapons charge.
2006-07-09 07:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have done something that warrants house arrest and have the option of Joining The Navy as an Officer. I would be very disappointed. It would show me excellence is no longer with us.
I hope you are Bull Shitting us. Were you a dealer, a user or both?
2006-07-08 16:52:17 · answer #7 · answered by oscar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would serve as an officer. But if this is a real choice, you may have to settle for house arrest. I doubt that they will give you a commission once they see whatever it is on your record that would lead to house arrest.
Good luck
2006-07-08 18:09:12 · answer #8 · answered by jeffma807 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Ex Navy Salior I would prefer you Stay out of my Navy. You do not sound like Officer material. I rather you not find that out when it counts and peoples live are at risk.
2006-07-08 20:25:22 · answer #9 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't automatically make you an officer.
A college degree may get you an increased pay grade when you get out of basic - but not a commission.
2006-07-08 16:47:20 · answer #10 · answered by rsantos19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dream on................and they WILL find out.
And judging by your other question you seem to have no intention of abiding by the rules of house arrest either. Your P.O. is going to love you.
Well, at least you got one thing down pat.........the typical behaviour and mind set of a common criminal. Congratulations, hope you didn't waste too much money on college.
2006-07-08 16:47:44 · answer #11 · answered by Huh? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋