He signed up last week and has changed his mind
2006-11-13 02:12:31 · 17 answers · asked by Betty V 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I'm assuming that he is still in the Delayed Entry Program and hasn't been sworn in at MEPS yet. If this is the case, just talk to the recruiter and he will be able to get out of it. They can't force you to go to Boot Camp, but once you are there, it's done.
2006-11-13 02:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by arbolito 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is the first time I have done this.
But I did not want to "guess" in my answer even though I spent ten years in the U.S.C.G.
I sought advise from MARINE CORPS FORUM on http://www.military.com
Here is the question I posted on that site
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A poster on another forum stated that 18 year old signed up for USMC a week ago and has now changed his mind.
My attitude is "tough".
But I am kinda curious myself as to what the USMC approach to this kind of situation is and want to give the poster accurate info.
Not to aid and abet the 18 years olds backing out of contract.
Can you give me some feedback?
Whenever I see question concerning military on other site I refer them to military.com so they can get first hand feedback.
Does USMC view these situations as an administrative burden in the making?
I am going to give person from other site link to this post and let them read themselves.
Thanks in advance for info.
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here is the link to the qustion I posted....
you can read the answers yourself.
http://forums.military.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=78919038&f=69719858&m=3110066790001&r=3110066790001#3110066790001
I don't often go through this effort to answer question.
But I think you need accurate info.
Not guesswork
2006-11-13 02:46:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is not *in the Marines* until he steps off the bus at Pendelton or Parris. (but he will sure think he is on the bus ride) He is not a *Marine* until he is ready to step back on the bus to leave Pendelton or Parris.
But my question is,,,, did the boy change his mind, or did dad change it for him????
It is normal to have second thaughts the day after saying yes (no different than buyers remorse). Let it sink in for a few days before making a final decission. The USMC is a great place for a boy to become a man.
2006-11-13 02:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by tom l 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If he is sworn it at MEPS and such he is in. Though you are correct in the assesment that he is a "boy" not a man...... to begin making a huge step and then deciding to back out. Its not the cub scouts. I think since you refer to him as such he should just go, cut the cord and learn to be a man who can stand on his own. Hmmm.... benefits, education, etc. or work at whatever job he may get. Someday go to college? They give you money for that. Something that looks good on a resume? Get that too. A few years in the military and still have that when he gets out? Odds are if he backs out he will regret it for the rest of his life and wish he would have followed through. Sounds like you need to let him go.
2006-11-13 03:12:48 · answer #4 · answered by jackson 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Surprise... as of his 18th birthday he reaches is majority and is legally bound to any contract he signed...
Now, if he as been sworn in he's obligated... I GUESS that he hasn't gone to USMCRD yet (as he'd be too busy to call home and cry).
As others have pointed out... he can go to his recruiter and try to get out of it... but he DOES face possible legal action. Also if he "announces" he's turned gay/alcoholic/drug-dependent... he could face perjury charges since he stated he was NOT when he signed his contract.
I enlisted in the Navy in 1985 at 22 yrs... sure I was nervous... but I went. I did boot-camp (simple), then Aircrew Candidate School (difficult), then Rescue Swimmer School (pure HELL). I served and flew until 1998... and am damned proud.
I hope he lives up to his obligations and oath.
2006-11-13 03:34:43 · answer #5 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An 18 year old is not a "boy."
He has entered into a contract. I suspect unless his physical or mental status has changed in the last week, he has to comply with the agreements he made.
2006-11-13 02:16:51 · answer #6 · answered by C = JD 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
once you enlist and you're 18 ur more than likely not going to get out of it. because 18 is considered an "adult" not a "boy". I think that the only way he can get out of it is if he files some sort of disagreement with the compliance of killing people. then he might be placed in another part of the branch
2006-11-13 02:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by †Emily† 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure he can back out of it. It would be a good life lesson that you can't sign your name to something and then change your mind the next week. I would call a lawyer...I'm sure this sin't the first time something like this has happened. Good luck!
2006-11-13 02:16:43 · answer #8 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He isnt actually commited until he is sworn in, at that point he is in the service and cannot back out. When he gets to wherever he is sent he can try to get chaptered out, but in today's enviroment fat chance of getting out.
2006-11-13 02:35:01 · answer #9 · answered by Frank R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are ways out, an easy way is to make sure they know you are gay. Remember don't ask don't tell means it's ok as long as they don't know especially in the USMC. It's sad that being gay is thought to make you not fit for service, but it is.
PS. I am not saying that you are gay, but if you claim to be, you could get out of the contract.
2006-11-13 02:22:10 · answer #10 · answered by dakota29575 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋