I have a friend who is very intelligent however fell upon a string of hardtimes healthwise and financially which resulted in depression and after joining the military with good intentions to redeem the situation and help out family as well as network and utilize opportunity found the military to make the current situation worse and now lives in total misery with multiple health issues and mental health complications.
2006-07-19 01:49:45 · 7 answers · asked by Suga Rae 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
A guaranteed way is to go see a counsellor/chaplain/whatever is available and outline all the problems with the added twist that you don't think you can go on. Suicidal cases are nearly always discharged, but of course considering the US military is getting extremely low on its recruiting and needs warm bodies to go kill and die, I've heard commanders are turning a blind eye to things they normally would discharge soldiers for. If your friend is not proactive about his health (both physical and mental), he is unlikely to have someone report the problem and will become the latest statistic down the road.
2006-07-19 02:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by PALADIN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this person's health/mental issues are great enough, the military should give them an early discharge. How much longer do they have in the military, if an early discharge isn't an option? In a perfect world, military obligations are 4 years active duty and then 4 years of IRR (individual ready reserves). Things may be different now because of current situations in the world.
2006-07-19 08:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by SAGAL79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If their physical and mental health truly is bad, the military won't let them serve anyway.
If it's not really as bad as the serviceperson says, then they have to serve their time and get out when you're supposed to. People know what they're signing up for when they enlist. It's no surprise how grueling it is to be in the military. Keep a stiff upper lip and trudge on.
2006-07-19 09:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by carmilysmom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They need to go see the chain of command and have a talk with medical. But trying to scheme your way out never works and if you get a dishonorable diwscharge it follows you forever. Its like having a felony, go the correct route and it will help him out in the long run
2006-07-19 11:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by mac_usmc_2k4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every country would have different systems... But I think most (civilised) armies would have a chaplain available, and even if you're not religious they're a good starting point for problems. But if this person is as ill as you infere, surely his unit commander should have noticed. Unfortunately not all unit commanders are observant, nor are they all approachable.
2006-07-19 09:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by Tony P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your friend should talk with the commanding officer of the company....if no results climb the chain of command...that's why they are there.
2006-07-19 08:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by norwood 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them to see their CO and apply for a discharge.
2006-07-19 09:13:23 · answer #7 · answered by gg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋