I am a conscientious objector...?

Question

I am a CO I apply to get discharged but am not sure if Army is going to let me go, it looks like my case is going to get denied...
I m going home in a couple of days fron Iraq...
I wont go AWOL but am wondering what would happen if I refuse to wear the uniform... any comments? sugestions?
I am honest, for some reason that I dont want to discuss in here I joind the Army which I regret...

I think is hard for people to understandme, I came fronm Mexico not long ago, I was told that I was going to be doing plumbing for the Army, I do not belive in wars or violence and those things, I m not even afraid of war, I m going home and probably never deply again, but the reason I need to get out is becouse being a soldier is against my religious beliefs.[I am an E-3]
my case is not over yet, but the report that the investigating officer game, makes look like I m not honest which is false.
but even if they dont let me go I will not pick up a weapon again, I will not train, Army can do what ever they want but they wont make my mind chanche. I have three years left.

Answer 1

go ahead and refuse to put the uniform on,, or refuse to train,, i guaranty that some one like me will be along to pick you up put cuffs on you and place you in the brig, after your courts marshal,,look you might be a pansy CO, but you signed the contract just like every one else did of your own free will, do as your told full fill your commitment then get out but don't do something you are going to regret and cause your self more trouble than you need.

Answer 2

it would not matter that you're in a public college. each and every guy has to sign in with the help of regulation at the same time as they turn 18. The Selective provider gadget gained't formally comprehend registration as a conscientious objector. in spite of the indisputable fact that, the following is a few information from the Quakers: Take alongside a pal or relative to witness all that you're doing. Fill out the registration kind properly and write for the era of it: CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR. Make a photocopy of it and recent the unique on the counter. If the postal clerk refuses it, move to a distinct submit workplace. they don't have any authority to refuse registrations. finally someone will settle for the kind. Enclose the 2d reproduction in an envelope and mail it to your self. go away it sealed at the same time as presented. at the same time as and if the draft is reinstated, there'll be 3 criteria for a declare, of conscientious objection: competition to all wars competition on religious, moral, or moral grounds sincerity. The 0.33 is the most confusing to confirm. Your reproduction of the unique registration, the testimony of your witness and your different acquaintances, family contributors, and instructors stands proud because the idea of your declare.

Answer 3

At your enlistment you should have applied for CO status. But you did not. You are screwed my friend. The Armed forces is a WAR fighting institution. Everything done in it from infantry grunt to clerk typist is geared for that end.
As a plumber they no doubt trained you to lock and load and shoot your rifle for a reason. You are trapped as the oath of allegiance requires you to obey lawful orders. Well until someone rules otherwise fighting in Iraq is a lawful order.
Good luck.

Answer 4

You entered a contract and swore an oath when you enlisted. Neither is to be taken lightly. The military isn't just some job you can quit if you don't like it. Do your time and then get out. If you try to quit you'll screw up your life forever.

Answer 5

You will probably be charged under the UCMJ, Article 92, with Failure to Obey a Lawful Order. Best suggestion is to finish out your enlistment and then go about your business.

Answer 6

well, Sir, if some of your superiors were to hear about this they may be willing to help out. I am sure they don't want people that don't want to be their especially leading the troops. Ask if they can put you on some sort of make-work till your time is up. Or perhaps it is time to resign. Not everyone is cut out for the life, but thanks anyway for serving even if you found it to be something that you regret.

Answer 7

With an all volunteer military you will need to accept what ever they dish out. You were not forced to join. I wish I had words of comfort for you, but as a veteran also of the all volunteer force I can only encourage you to fulfill your commitment.

Answer 8

Since you are an officer, you MIGHT be able to get discharged IF they accept your conscientious objector reasoning. However, you should check AR 600-43 to make sure you are in compliance.

There is an Army Spec who is currently being denied discharge. Read about him here:
http://www.centeronconscience.org/UAA/08302006.html

Answer 9

First off. Just what part of ARMED FORCES did you not understand when you joined?

Once you get home, you don't have to wear the uniform if you are on leave. On duty is another question all together. And you can be charged .....................

Answer 10

Say hello to Leavenworth?

I cannot believe people join the military and then are upset when we actually are at war.

Hello? What is the military there for?