My daughter's boyfriend is now in jail, and wants to join. I believe they will not accept him. Anyone really know?
2006-09-08 04:10:34 · 23 answers · asked by One Sly Look 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am not happy with her choice of boyfriend, she knows this. But she is 19, and is old enough to make her own mistakes and hopefully learn by them. Maybe he will change if they accept him.
2006-09-08 04:20:45 · update #1
YES as long as he dosent have any felonies he can get waivers.
my best friend has a huge stack of them he was first arrested when he was 8 and stayed in trouble untill he joined the NAVY 2 1/2 years ago he was also a foster child.
pretty much all around a bad kid the military takes em in and straightens up.
2006-09-08 05:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by lilrichey85 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what he is in jail for. Because enlistment has been down, almost all of the services have lowered their acceptance standards. You would be surprised at some of the people who are allowed to join! So, if it was murder...no...drug charges...depends on what drug...petty crimes, juvenile delinquency...probably. It just depends on what he is in juvenile detention for. The military does not necessarily judge a teenager by their past if they have the correct attitude and want to change for the better! Also, a lot of Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) require security clearances. If he chooses a job that does not require one, he will have no problem and if he wants a MOS that does need one, he needs to be up front and honest about his charges because it will come out in the investigation that he was arrested and put in detention. The exact crime will not appear! If he is honest about what he did and is able to explain it, he can even get a security clearance. Amazing, yes, but the key to investigations is the honesty of the individual. Do Not LIE! If the lie comes out, he can be dishonorably discharged from the service and that will reflect poorly on him for the rest of his life!
2006-09-08 11:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by novella 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on why hes in. if it was a juvy offense that will be sealed etc. your best bet is to call a recruiter. explain the situation. different branches are hurting more for people. the army is easier to get into than the air force or navy etc.
he also may not get a job better than cafeteria worker or maintenance person depending on his offense. he also will have issues getting a clearance for any good military jobs. if he is up for a clearance he needs to remember it is better to be honest and explain what happened (as stated in all legal papers etc not his version) as its better to be honest than lie as the invesegators find out all sorts of things and not telling them stuff can make it so you dont get a clearance.
ps-- shes 19. shell be a different person in a few years just let this wave ride its course and once she realizes he wont change etc shell find a better guy. good luck.
pps- drugs charges regardless your probably looking at a no entry because the military now has a strict you pop once your out policy. no exceptions.
2006-09-08 15:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by autumnl78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is worth looking into. I was told that unless it was something serious they would consider taking a juvenille offender. Often juvenille records are sealed and the military won't know about it unless the boyfriend tells them. Find out the law on this in your area. Tell him not to volunteer any information not asked for.
2006-09-08 11:13:55 · answer #4 · answered by Chloe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what he has done. He will have to wait at least 90 days after he gets out of jail before he can join. Juvenile records will count against him for military purposes.
2006-09-08 11:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by chkibo2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Juvy records are SUPPOSED to be sealed. It used to be that judges would give guys like that a choice, Army, or jail. He may be able to get in IF the charges against him weren't all that serious. If I were you, I'd HELP him get in and far away from your daughter. Anyone can make ONE mistake, but to keep repeating means this guy has a BIG problem.
2006-09-08 11:14:05 · answer #6 · answered by Spirit Walker 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they will accept him, but I think the bigger questions is...what is your daughter doing with a guy who is in jail and what kind of a future will she have with him?
Usually, juvenile records are sealed, unless one gets certified as an adult when he is charged for the crime.
2006-09-08 11:14:05 · answer #7 · answered by Yosette_Blades 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In jail for what? They aren't looking for theives, murderers, etc.
It used to be that a judge might give a young man a choice between the army and jail, but now the guys a convict, it might be too late.
2006-09-08 11:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They've lowered the bar to get into the military, from what I've heard.
They're trying to let in criminals and homosexuals (oh wait, they already have). I don't think he'll have a problem getting a recruiter to 'mock up " some fake records for him.
2006-09-08 11:13:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Juvenile records are not usually brought forward for military consideration unless the juvenile was tried as an adult.
2006-09-08 11:13:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋