Or is there any program to help convicted I tried the job corp. but they said no.
2006-08-27 03:28:14 · 16 answers · asked by torngoth555 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Depends on the felony. if it involved domestic violence or a weapon of any kind.. then no, you are permanently disqualified.
as for other non violent felonies.. depends..on a whole bunch of stuff. What was it for, how long ago was it, what have you done to turn your life around since then, and the needs of the Military. Plus the whole chances of a waiver being approved and the willingness of a recruoiter to put in a lot of extra man hours on your application.
2006-08-27 05:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to answer because I do not know what you were convicted of, and I don't think I should know.
There are special conditions depending on the crime, how long you were in prison, etc. Only a Army or Marine recruiter can help you. In most cases the answer is no, but like I said, there are special considerations. What you may have to do is provide letters from officals, friends, family, etc., that show this was a one time mistake. Also, if your allowed in, it will be mostly a 2 year contract, and an occupational specialty that requires no security clearance. For the US Air Force and Navy it is 100% no.
PS: And for the Canadian who thinks we are all Felons....My retirement pay is $3600 a month...not bad for a felon or!
2006-08-27 10:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by Fitforlife 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because you committed a felony -- the answer is NO -- no government service will EVER trust a felon with the Responsibility for government Resources.
2006-08-27 15:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, no. Though the Army may be able to get you a waiver. Talk to a recruiter; I'd recommend talking to the highest ranking person in the office.
2006-08-27 10:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by notoldcrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way can you join my armed services with a felony conviction, . ret/marine. pilot
Semper Fi.
and forget the US. Marine Corps
2006-08-27 10:55:02 · answer #5 · answered by aldo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a felony is a automatic dis qualifier and there is no waiver for it only certain misdemeanors can be waived under certain circumstances and some one tell the Canadian since we are all felons I'm coming to rob his or hers house
2006-08-27 16:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by HOOT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It basically just depends on what you were convicted of. I would follow the Sgt Maj comment he hit it 100%
2006-08-27 11:04:25 · answer #7 · answered by JB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess that would be a good way to get rid of felons, send them to the front lines.
2006-08-27 11:50:02 · answer #8 · answered by Mark F 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT depend or what you did and how long you have been out how old you were when you did it depending on that talk to the Army recruiter in your area and they might be able to help you
2006-08-27 14:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not any more. The last time they allowed criminals in the service was during the Vietnam war.
2006-08-29 17:11:25 · answer #10 · answered by Bob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋