how would my friend be able to get discharged from the marines?
2007-01-27 21:15:22 · 13 answers · asked by Lakers for a 3-Peat? 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If you want a *fast* discharge, get caught doing something overtly homosexual. But that can get you discharged straight to prison (if the Corps is feeling particularly snarky) and a dishonorable discharge (or general, which is almost as bad) - so it may not be a viable option.
It's also possible to apply for a hardship discharge or reassignment, but they are *very* hard to get. If he's been held over involuntarily from a previously scheduled termination date and *has not* signed any new agreement, the case would be considerably stronger. Consult a JAG officer (or whatever they call them) for better guidance.
It would help to know more about the specific situation; but if someone is just trying to get out of combat service, they're not going to get much sympathy. If they're just tired of the service and want out, expect even less.
2007-01-27 21:39:35 · answer #1 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The easiest and best way to get discharge from the marine corp is to complete the enlistment and receive the Honorable Discharge. No one is forced to join, and few think very highly of a person that does not full-fill an oath made by ones own freewill. The Marine Corp sets rather high standards so if your friend does not want to be in the Marine Corp chances are the standards are to high and the corp may discover this and save you this concern.
2007-01-27 22:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by DeSaxe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Poole... You never even made it to boot camp? That's pretty sad. And yes, he can kick you out. Nobody wants to serve next to someone they can't trust. Besides, I'm pretty sure that you did more than just skip class. You probably popped on you p*ss test or something. No you can't be discharged since you failed before you ever even had a chance to serve. Which in turn means you can't get a dishonorable discharge, which means you are fine. Either way. Good job! You just failed out of school on summer break basically!
2016-05-24 08:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finish his service. I am in the Marine Corps and I work in corrections. I deal with this B.S. all the time. "I smoked pot because I don't want to go to Iraq. I went UA because I miss my mommy." Among other things. It all lands them in the brig (jail). Depending on what kind of court-martial he gets he could have a felony conviction on his record forever. It's not worth it. He signed up, now he can suck it up. Nobody made him sign the contract.
2007-01-28 03:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by Christina W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with froggy. the best way to get discharged is to do your time and get out when your time is up. if you try to get out for another reason, other that something legitimate it will cost you benefits or an "other than honorable discharge" and trust me, it is not worth it.
2007-01-27 21:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by Aaron 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Punching his commander is an easy way, but I don't recommend it.
Unless you get an honorable or medical discharge, you're asking for trouble. Plus, it makes it harder to get a job on the outside world, or with any federal agency for that matter. Employers check for that stuff.
2007-01-27 21:27:19 · answer #6 · answered by fieroturbo 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
serve out his term. and even with Stop Loss in effect, he may not be able to leave on time anyway.
2007-01-27 23:46:30 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do hist time in the service.
2007-01-27 21:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
why would he want to? He should of known what he was getting into before he enlidted.
2007-01-27 22:54:23 · answer #9 · answered by NEOH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should be man and do his time.he must of thought he was a man when he joined,looks like he found out he wasn't.
2007-01-27 22:08:39 · answer #10 · answered by BUSHIDO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋