2007-01-07 07:03:29 · 5 answers · asked by kristina e 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You would number one have to have a waiver to join, but that is not a problem usually. Once you complete training, you will have housing provided for you and you and your child will live together. It will be like any other job, but you will be required to have a family care plan-for the event you get deployed or go to the field. Also, you need to be on the ball with your child. As a commander in the US Army, I do not like it when a soldier uses the child as an excuse to get out of work.
2007-01-07 07:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by Damn Good Dawg 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
single parents may NOT join ANY Active Duty Branch of the Service. They may NOT give up custody for the sole puprose of enlisting. they may NOT get custody back at ALL during their first term of enlistment( cna be as long as six years).
The AF reserves and the Guard will consider single parents on a case by case basis and if they have a family Care plan in Effect.
2007-01-07 21:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need a waiver. I knew a guy when my husband was stationed in Germany, however, and his wife left him and their 2 children. He could not get a child care provider and was discharged from the military. I think as long as you have someone to care for your children while you are away there should be no problem. You would probably need to assign temporary guardianship or give power of attorney to that person to make sure they could get medical attention for your children and take care of their enrollment in schools ect. I'm not 100% sure of all the details though. Talk with a local recruiter to find out exactly what steps you need to take. Good luck
2007-01-07 21:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by misty n justin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you look in the phone book, or online, you should be able to find the number of the local recruiting "station". Find the branch you are interested in and ask. I have always found the recruiters are very helpful. Good Luck and God Bless!
2007-01-07 15:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by gigglings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no you would have to give up custody for your term of enlistment must people have there parents or someone close to take care of there child once you a get married or get out you my get back custody of your child.
ssg Barton u.s army recruiter
2007-01-07 16:43:17 · answer #5 · answered by jasonbarton8310 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋