a person i know just got out of jail the news paper said he was in there for breaking and entering a residents but he said it was sex abouse and that he is going into the army can he get in the army with that charge?
2006-10-29 14:25:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
this person has a hard problem telling the truth and i don't know the answer that is why i asked to see if anyone knows the truth.
2006-10-29 14:33:31 · update #1
Son, I don't know about now, but when 'Nam was on, a guy could steal a car in the south and have the judge give him a choice between prison and volunteering for the services. Considering we don't have the death penalty for car theft, more than a few picked prison.
2006-10-29 14:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by Marc h 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the charge, but generally the answer is no. Some crimes, even at the misdemeanor level prevent service in the military, like misdemeanor domestic violence. A link to the soldier's guide is below, look under Lautenberg amendment.
Other crimes are at the discretion of the recruiting commander. For example, drugs are a no go, but getting convicted of trying to pass off a fake id will not prevent military service, but will prevent service in a job requiring a security clearance (so those guys would be cooks or mechanics).
Hope that helps.
2006-10-29 15:07:42 · answer #2 · answered by Big Blair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know joining the army used to be an option for criminals. Whether or not they let these kinds of people in now, I don't think so. I know the Air Force does not allow people with a felony in the service.
2006-10-29 14:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by King_aaron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any and all sex offense are automatic disqualifications if convicted. However, if this person was not convicted, his case could be reviewed for an exception. I don't know any commanding officer willing to sign off on a sex offense.
2006-10-29 14:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by puckgoalie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but learn French, because you could joing the French Foriegn Legion.
2006-10-29 17:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can but it is very hard. It also depends on how bad the charge was.
2006-10-29 14:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by firefighter bound 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i knew a guy that was in the military and somehow the subject came up and he told me that they wont let you in and that they can even kick you out once your in for that...... but don't take my word for it. i would talk to a recruiter just to be sure.
2006-10-29 14:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sure looks like it.
2006-10-29 14:30:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they will make an exception for you... "Natural Born Killer"
or not.. American Idiot?
2006-10-29 14:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋