2006-09-11 20:23:19 · 15 answers · asked by mic 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
He is going to marine boot on Oct. 1st and he wants to be on the front lines. Im so very proud of him but also afraid. Hes the only boy out of all my brothers and sisters.
2006-09-11 20:33:17 · update #1
no such animal. the ONLY way he could be saved from combat duty is if a parent or sibling was killed in *combat*, and even then he must request it.
This is an all volunteer military. He enlisted of his own free will, he will go where he is needed.
2006-09-12 06:59:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let the young man serve if that is is decision. OCT 1st is coming up fast so it is now or never. No one is forcing him to join and he can stop anytime.
And there isn't anything wrong with being proud of one of the 7 females either. And as for the Sole Surviving Son act....it is primarily designed to keep the one remaining son out of combat; not the military. Oh, and who ever suggested to contact your elected officials....it is spelled congressmen and I think you mean the mayor would be the best, not "pest". Also, you can just as easily look up your Congressman's address in the phone book.
2006-09-12 04:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't keep him out if he wants to go and they accept him. It has to be either him withdrawing (if in delayed enlistment) or them refusing his enlistment. You can't stop the process. He can change his mind up until the day he is on base and signing his enlistment paperwork. If he has signed some stuff "promising" to behave himself and follow through with his commitment, he can still withdraw. He probably even stood with everyone and pledged an oath to the flag but it doesen't count until the day he arrives on base, fills out the forms and takes the oath all over again. You have until that day to tell him how you feel.
Now read this: I am a former Marine and this is how it was in 1993. He can change his mind up to the last minute before his official oath. After that he is breaking the law and will be punished by a military court, humiliated and sent home. Recruiters wil try to convince him he is legally obligated now, but he's not. He can change his mind. I hope he enlists, serves proudly and comes home safely. You should support him and his decision.
2006-09-12 03:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by noflacko 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
putting the cart before the horse he/s not even in yet let alone boot camp he maybe a wash out, volunteering is not Good idea right now i do give him credit for joining a well disciplines branch his traing is 100% snuff that concerned talk to him if too late contact all your political cronies and became the worst nuisance
2006-09-19 09:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by aldo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Currently, the United States Armed Services are stretched thin and trying to use any means they can to recruit more soldiers, sailors, etc. If this one boy is already enlisted and has signed a contract with a particular branch of the military, chances are he cannot legally stay home without facing certain consequences, most likely a prison sentence.
However, the military does still allow hearings from potential "conscientious objectors." Whether or not this particular sibling will qualify as an objector depends on the situation in which he signed up for service. More than likely, he signed up as a DEP, or delayed enlistment program. In this case, not showing up for his ship date would not be too severe.
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).
Personally, I would take the route of letter writing. Read up on the ideas of Just War Theory, your particular religion's views on partaking in war, etc. To be an objector you must demonstrate that you understand the situation of the war, and give a valid reason for not wishing to partake in the conflict, (besides just not wanting to go).
Hope this helped,
Jonathan
PS - The best way to keep your loved ones from going to war is to vote the morons out of office who put our loved ones there in the first place. Get out the vote this year and show Washington that we all see through the debacle in the Middle East and we are not powerless to stop the war machine.
2006-09-12 03:40:09 · answer #5 · answered by skippergarro 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
It used to be a valid way to avoid the draft. He can volunteer. If he's not worried about it, Uncle Sam won't be either.
2006-09-12 07:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by Bake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to apply for the father only surving son policy. That will prevent him from a warfront however, he can volenteer to go if he desires.
2006-09-12 12:25:16 · answer #7 · answered by frank f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, my DH and his brother are ACTIVE DUTY...they are in different Branches...and were both Deployed at the same time. If you don't want him to join....borrow him one of your dresses or YOU join....
2006-09-17 15:52:33 · answer #8 · answered by BITE ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last I heard they can't take him because he is the only one to pass the last name on. But this was awhile ago i don't know if they have changed it. If you want I can contact you tomorrow sometime. I have a friends who's ex husband is in the army. Sorry I can't help better.
2006-09-12 03:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by medevilqueen 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If he joins - then he joins. Not sure anything can be done about it.
If it were a draft it might be different.
2006-09-12 03:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋