My best friend is ready to enlist in the Army, but I believe she may not be able to. She is currently on unsupervised probation. Does she have to wait until her probation is over before being allowed to enlist?
Oh, and please do not refer me to a recruiter. Even though I know they will give me the answer, I dont want to speak to one. I will refer her to one but this whole yahoo answers commuity is so that we can hear from our peers and the public about stuff. So what do you think or know?
2007-03-13 08:07:41 · 10 answers · asked by Shana 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Thank you for all of your answers! She spoke to the recruiter and they told her that she can enlist since she is on unsupervised probation. But, she decided to enlist after her probation is up so she can use the extra time to study and score higher on the ASVAB (my idea). Thanks!
2007-03-15 01:48:20 · update #1
yes, Your recruiter can waive just about everything. What will happen is the recruiter will contact the courts and since it is unsupervised they will likely drop it in the case that she enlists in the Army.
The courts are flexible when it comes to military service but she has to contact a Recruiter and have them initiate the process for waiver.
2007-03-13 08:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by nfntryblue32 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, she will need to be released from probation first. Most courts will be happy to terminate her probation to allow her to enlist. She can contact the initial prosecutor and let him/her know what she wants to do and they can set a hearing if needed.
Also - recruiters do not get paid any more or less for the number of folks they put in as they are also military members and are paid according to rank. They do get some extra pay for recruiter duty but that is because they work at all times, and usually no less than 12 hour days, 7 times per week.
2007-03-13 08:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by Stefka 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Recruiters can do a lot, but one MUST be completely honest with them. Tell your recruiter the entire story, complete with consequences. Chances are very good that you will be allowed to enlist.
DO NOT LIE OR OMIT INFORMATION.
I did some brig guard duty while in the USN and quite a few of the prisoners were there for fraudulent enlistment, because they either outright lied to the recruiter or purposely omitted information.
BTW, if you are allowed to enlist, get your recruiter's promises in writing!!! Without that, there are no guarantees in the military.
2007-03-13 08:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that they will allow her to enlist, depending on the crime, I assume its something minor like a class d or c misdemeanor. Depending on when her probation is up they can take it to the courts and get her released, or they can ship her off the minute her probation is over. Obviously if she only has 2-3 months left they may not want to go to the courts and will prefer to just wait it out.
2007-03-13 08:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The military will NOT accept applicants who are on probation whether supervised or unsupervised.
You may speak with the probation officer to determine if the court will release your friend from probation in order to enlist.
Often times the court will assist in this type of issue!
Best wishes.
2007-03-13 08:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Before the Iraq "help" the military was fairly picky about criminal records. Now they aren't as picky from my understanding - it also depends on the branch of service too - the Air Force is pickier than the Army. They need warm bodies. If your best friends goes to a recruiter just reminder her that they are paid based on the sheer numbers of warm bodies and the recruiters will lie and promise the world to incoming recruits. The army and your test scores determine what job and where you will serve. Remember: RECRUITERS LIE. If they deny that they lie....they are lying.
2007-03-13 08:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
hi, you are the single that have been given the DWI. handle the outcomes. that's one ingredient the army emphasizes on, taking duty on your strikes. you think of they are going to opt for somebody who tries to weasel their way out of situations?
2016-10-02 01:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure she can they take anybody, Do you know where Iraq is?
2007-03-13 08:12:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why do people always say "my friend"; JUST SAY IT'S YOU!
2007-03-13 08:18:18 · answer #9 · answered by Zipps1986 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes,. they require all abled body individuals,.
http://www.army.com
2007-03-13 08:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋