2006-08-03 17:50:54 · 9 answers · asked by airjamaica87 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Actually you can call the GI Rights hotline. They have agents who can help you out.
Signed Up For the Military?
If You Change Your Mind...
You don't have to go! Getting out of the Delayed Enlistment Program is easy.
For whatever reasons, many people who have enlisted through the DEP change their minds before their ship date. They have the right to do this and do not have to go!
How does someone get out of the Delayed Enlistment Program?
Fundamentally, the way to get out of the DEP is NOT TO GO, not to report on your ship date. Some people simply do not go; others choose to write a letter stating their decision not to go. In either case, the results are the same: you do not have to go to MEPS on the ship date.
What are the consequences if I do not go to MEPS on my ship date?
There are no consequences and no records as a result of withdrawing from the DEP that currently have any effect on things like employment or your legal record. This is the case for non-citizens as well as citizens.
Withdrawing from the DEP has no effect on future employment. You don't have to write on any employment application that you have withdrawn from the DEP, and there is no question on employment forms that pertains to that issue.
Withdrawing from the DEP may affect your ability to enter the military at a later time. On the other hand, with the military desperate for ground troops, and Army recruitment numbers way down, it's hard to believe the Army wouldn't take a qualified person who at an earlier time had withdrawn from the DEP.
Will I be harassed?
The Army Recruiting regulations state that recruiters will not threaten, coerce, manipulate, or intimidate DEP members, nor may they obstruct separation requests. (USAREC Reg 601-56, 3-1c). The Navy Regulations state, threatening DEP member with possible disciplinary actions for failing to enlist or coercing DEP members to fulfill their contractual [sic] obligations is inconsistent with the concept of the all-volunteer force (COMNAVCRUITCOMIST 1130.8F, 6A-6, Note 1). The Marines don't have this clear language prohibiting harassment, but do make it clear that the individual can leave the DEP. Their Recruiting Regulations, under Desire for Release or Intent Not to Report state, If the individual insists on being released from the enlistment, the individual will be discharged . (MCO P1100.72C, 4301, 3d(2)).
Still, we hear every day of recruiters harassing people who have decided not to join the military. Recruiters often cross the line from reselling to harassing, and they have become increasingly aggressive. On the GI Rights Hotline, we have heard stories of recruiters coming to people's homes, calling their parents, going to their workplaces, and even trying to kidnap them.
The recruiter may tell you that you have to go, that you have signed a contract, and things like You'll go to jail for five years; you'll get a dishonorable discharge, you'll never get a job. Our favorite is Just go to boot camp, and if you don't like it, you can get out. None of these things is true. In particular, once you go to boot camp it is much harder to get out!
What can I do if I'm harassed by a recruiter?
What is important to realize is that you hold the cards! It may be hard to feel like you have the power over your life when you're dealing with these well-financed, slick, uniformed recruiters, but you do! What they rely on is pretend-friendliness, an air of authority, bluff, intimidation and outright lies. You can enlist the support of your family, friends, and co-workers so that you do not have to speak to the recruiter. You can write a letter stating that you want no further contact, and citing one of the regulations above that forbids them from harassing you. You can screen your calls so that you do not accept any calls from the recruiter. A letter or call from a lawyer may stop the harassment. Some people choose not to be at home around the date they had planned to ship so that they avoid potential contact.
2006-08-03 18:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by Scape Goat 2 · 6⤊ 2⤋
You have made an excellent choice!
Sadly, you have displayed a weakness in your character.
Being over the age of seven, your word should mean something.
When say you will do something, everyone should believe you. Now you tell the world that you took an oath, swore before others and now you want to break your word. That is to say that you were lying when you gave your word?
Where should trust come from? Who should believe you?
2006-08-03 18:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Air Force does homeland security, for the most part. You'll be in the states for most of your enlistment. You made your choice, now you have to keep your word! Good luck!
2006-08-03 21:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by Journey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can decline to ship. You should go. You have made a committment to be in the Air Force. It is not that bad. You will be happy you went.
2006-08-03 18:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by chkibo2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to report if you're on a delayed entry contract and haven't taken the second oath at the MEPS.
2006-08-03 17:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kolacky is correct. You can get out of it if you are just in the Delayed Entry Program. Contact the MEPS.
2006-08-03 18:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by Charles D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry man, but you're stuck. Once you sign on the dotted line, you're in.
2006-08-03 17:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by WhyAskWhy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you speak fluent French? If so, Canada is one other option.
2006-08-03 17:55:57 · answer #8 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2006-08-03 17:55:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋