2006-10-09 17:15:42 · 9 answers · asked by Danger46 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If the coviction in no way affects you, the military should allow you to join. However depending on where you get stationed your spouse may or may not be allowed to join you. Also if you are sent overseas your spouse will be unable to accompany you. Your job will not really be affected unless you are working with sensitive information which in that case you might not be allowed a high security level. With the military it all depends on what the charge was for. From there it will be determined if it will affect you in any way, but you will be able to join without a problem.
2006-10-11 10:22:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the spouse committed the felony while married to the recruit, yes, it can hurt your job prospects in the military in hindering your ability to get a security clearance. If the felony was committed before the marriage and the recruit had no knowledge of it, then it should not hurt the recruit. The best track to take is to not even mention it until it comes up. If the matter comes up be open and frank about it but if it never comes up, which it probably shouldn't, don't volunteer it. The first security clearance that is applied for is a secret clearance, most servicemembers hold at least this type of clearance and little more than a background check is conducted on the recruit. The in depth investigations are reserved for the higher clearances like Top Secret, or a PRP clearance.
2006-10-09 19:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jim T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but be aware that any OCONUS orders would result in the spouse with the conviction NOT be allowed to go with, and that will not prevent the military from forcing the SM to go anyway.
It may also prevent receiving a Higher Security Clearance, which means jobs would be limited.
2006-10-09 17:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the spouse of someone with a felony conviction can join the military. although, possibly not the air force. they can be awfully snobish when it comes to recruits. most things can be waived while trying to join. the best thing you can do is go to the recruiter and talk to them, they will do most anything to get someone in the military.
2006-10-09 17:20:26 · answer #4 · answered by Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not that's going to be a bit tricky. In most services and most "MOS's" (Military Occupational Specialties), you need to be able to get a security clearance. Even though you yourself have never committed a crime, having a spouse that committed a felony may hinder your chances opf getting a security clearance. Best if you speak with a recruiter and be exceptionally honest with them. Good luck.
2006-10-09 19:06:45 · answer #5 · answered by CV59StormVet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The military takes anyone these days.
Illegal immigrants can join the military. Of course, even that does not earn them citizenship.
2006-10-09 17:20:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it will be a disqualifier to join, but it may make it difficult to get a security clearance which would limit the jobs you could do.
2006-10-09 17:34:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if that person was not an accomplice.
2006-10-09 17:17:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think so
2006-10-09 17:17:16 · answer #9 · answered by Marypoppens91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋