I've been seriously thinking about joining the service but have had a lot of perplexity of whether or not it's the best choice for me. Do I have a right to say no after I have visited the recruiter?
2006-10-29 20:06:34 · 18 answers · asked by littlemsbrunette185 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You're not committed to anything until you swear in. Your signature on a government document in the USA is invalid until it's sworn to before a notary, judge, or recruitment command officer. So don't sweat it, and don't let the recruiters BS you.
2006-10-29 20:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by weary0918 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have the right to change your mind right up to the point where you sign. However, I would advise you to think very carefully as I changed my mind on it at the age of 18 and did not go thinking I would leave it a couple of years, I am now 41 and consider it to be one of the worst decisions I ever made. Sorry if I sound like your mum. Good Luck in whatever you choose.
2006-10-30 04:10:50 · answer #2 · answered by tiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check out all the branches of service before making any decisions. Some are safer than others. USAF or Coast Guard would probably be the easiest ones to come out of alive. Pick a job that you can do in the civilian world.
2006-10-30 04:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by kstfas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a right to say no if you have not been processed and you have not had a physical. In other words, if you did not sign anything that said you were enlisted for a period of 4 years, and included bonuses and stuff like that.; then I think your free to do as you please. If you have a desire to serve your country, but you worry about dying in war, the Air force or coastguard would be good choices.
2006-10-30 04:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by LISA P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know exactly wat u mean and i am in the same situation. half of me is saying go for it and the other is having 2nd thoughts due to the war going on. but u do have the right to say no. by talking to a recruiter, all your doing is getting information u want to know about the service. nothing is final until u sign the enlistment forms
2006-10-30 04:13:48 · answer #5 · answered by ANGIE T. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have that right until you show up at basic training or boot camp, you can be sworn in at meps, have a contract signed, and be waiting to leave, but if you decide to not get on the plane or but to actually go, they can't touch you.
2006-10-30 04:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by Slim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the United States of America we are talking about right?
Then YES you have the right.
You have the right to choose whatever you want for your life, as long as it doesn't infringe on the rights of others.
2006-10-30 04:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ofcurs its solely depends on your choice. if u wish u can say yes or no
but there is a better way to say "No" so that the recruiter wont feel bad about it
2006-10-30 04:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by gracious_78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you didn't commit to anything so yes you can still back out. Your not commited until your on the bus or plane on your way to basic.
2006-10-30 10:24:21 · answer #9 · answered by Joe R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just because you see a recruiter doesnt mean u have to sign up. i talked to one several times in highschool and i didnt do it. they are just there to give you info
2006-10-30 04:14:30 · answer #10 · answered by brandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋