i have told them over and over that im not going into the military but they keep insisting. how can i get them to stop calling and sending me stuff in the mail?
2006-12-05 01:59:55 · 14 answers · asked by walker 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
They them you have already been recruited by another branch and are in their DEP program.. They cannot continue to talk to you if another recruiter has already picked you up. Its against military recruiting regs. Trust me it works.
2006-12-05 02:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unofrtunately the do not call directory doesn't apply here, because they are not soliciting. I was a Recruiter and there is a whole other level of stress they are under that NO ONE could EVER POSSIBLY understand, unless they are a former recruiter. I apologyze that you are upset right now, but heres a fact, 15 people that told me over and over they will never join, ended up joining. A 15 sec pone call shouldn't be that much of an interuption of your day, simply state at this time it is not for me, please put me down as do not follow up until (state the next month). Also try to listen they just might have some info you never knew before to help you make a more educated decision about your future, I mean hell you don't have to join, but learning what is out there can only help you.
2006-12-05 10:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Will I be harassed?
The Army Recruiting regulations state that recruiters will not threaten, coerce, manipulate, or intimidate DEP members, nor may they obstruct separation requests. (USAREC Reg 601-56, 3-1c). The Navy Regulations state, threatening DEP member with possible disciplinary actions for failing to enlist or coercing DEP members to fulfill their contractual [sic] obligations is inconsistent with the concept of the all-volunteer force (COMNAVCRUITCOMIST 1130.8F, 6A-6, Note 1). The Marines don't have this clear language prohibiting harassment, but do make it clear that the individual can leave the DEP. Their Recruiting Regulations, under Desire for Release or Intent Not to Report state, If the individual insists on being released from the enlistment, the individual will be discharged . (MCO P1100.72C, 4301, 3d(2)).
Recruiters often cross the line from reselling to harassing, and they have become increasingly aggressive.
What can I do if I'm harassed by a recruiter?
What is important to realize is that you hold the cards! It may be hard to feel like you have the power over your life when you're dealing with these well-financed, slick, uniformed recruiters, but you do! What they rely on is pretend-friendliness, an air of authority, bluff, intimidation and outright lies. You can enlist the support of your family, friends, and co-workers so that you do not have to speak to the recruiter. You can write a letter stating that you want no further contact, and citing one of the regulations above that forbids them from harassing you. You can screen your calls so that you do not accept any calls from the recruiter. A letter or call from a lawyer may stop the harassment. Some people choose not to be at home around the date they had planned to ship so that they avoid potential contact.
2006-12-05 11:04:46 · answer #3 · answered by striderknight2000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
O come on what else do you have going on? Just enlist and he or she will stop bugging you. After I enlisted (back in 1999) I never heard from my recruiter again. So there you go, a time proven method. Hay, it worked for me.
On a serious note: don't stoup to lying just tell them your not interested now, not ever, stay away or I'll get a restraining order. In other words make it abundantly clear that you want nothing to do with the military or them.
It is that simple.
2006-12-05 10:10:11 · answer #4 · answered by sean e 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Tell them you will only consider being an officer (which requires a college degree) or joining a ROTC program. Recruiters hate the "O" word.
2006-12-05 10:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by Crusader1189 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are either going to have to tell them that you have something wrong with your spine or you are going to have to ignore everything they send you.
Telling them you are a homosexual won't work.... it won't matter, thats why we have the don't ask don't tell policy.
If you are truely dead set in not going in tell them that you can't join the military due to 2 knee replacement surgeries and you are looking at possibly having to have another surgery.... its going to have to be something medical that will inable you to run.
Sorry you don't want to join, i"m having the time of my life. Good luck in whatever you do.
2006-12-05 10:11:49 · answer #6 · answered by marajade_04 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First report them to the phone company, second you can block the calls (via the phone company), they may reported to authorities.
2006-12-05 10:16:34 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can tell them to F..off. The flyers on the other hand can't be stopped. I am an overaged veteran and even I get them.
2006-12-05 10:14:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are dead set on not going in... act as if you are interested and would love to join, but then say "Can I join with a curvature of the spine?" or... Tell them you have a prosthetic limb, or blind.
2006-12-05 10:05:17 · answer #9 · answered by Dayryn G 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Tell him you are having an affair with his wife and don't want to leave her to go overseas !
2006-12-05 10:55:12 · answer #10 · answered by jarhed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋