2007-05-31 12:43:09 · 7 answers · asked by Heather G 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It wasn't me who lied, it was a friend's husband. I was just curious.
2007-05-31 13:09:46 · update #1
PS; some of you people can get off your high horse, I was asking a question because I didn't know the answer.. I didn't ask for your parenting advice.
2007-05-31 13:15:36 · update #2
Well if you lied and said you had a child when you didn't you would get charged with defrauding the us government and forgery(for the birth documents) at the least. If you joined under the false pretense that you did not have children and they discovered you did you could be charged with fraudulent enlistment which carries a maximum penalty of $10000 and 10 years in prison.
2007-05-31 12:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by cutiessailor 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lying to the Army about having or not having dependants can be a pretty serious offense in that you are defrauding the government. Depending on the situation, at worst you could look at an Other Than Honorable Discharge, and at best a very bad mark on your permanent record and have to pay back any money you might have gained if claiming to have a dependant when you don't. I've seen people produce false marriage certificates for the extra pay for having a dependant. There are a lot of mitigating circumstances that are taken into account and if you frequently have even minor problems with your chain of command, you could be in for a very rough ride. Rest assured, you'll get whatever they deem fitting for you.
2007-05-31 13:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Knight Errant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, they could be lying to get extra income, they could be lying to get out of active duty or they could be lying because they don't want to leave their current post. Gotta be careful lying to the goverment, they just don't like it! I wonder if the US Army will ask for actual proof of the child in the near future. The best of luck to your friend's husband...I think he should come clean though.
2007-06-04 07:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh Fraudulent enlistment discharges, among other things. the militray takes a VERY dim view on parents shirking their responsbility or trying to weasel out of their duties by claiming family child care issues.
for isnatnce: Single parents may NOT enlist ionthe Active duty military. they may NOT give up custody forthe sole purpose of enlisting,a nd they may NOT hget custodey back at all during their firsttermof enlistment. adn tryingt o do sao will get them into a lot of hot water, usually followed by an Other than Honorable discharge and forefeiture of all benefits they would have gotten .
2007-05-31 14:48:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't lie about a child because he/she is a dependant and are eligible for medical benefits and such.
Lying to the government will cost you financially and mentally.
Truth is the way to go.
2007-05-31 13:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by nysportsbabe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And people will find out either way. Lying is never the best option. What is the lie and why is it happening?
2007-05-31 12:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by Just me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up the word fraud.
I wished parents would teach their children better before sending them out in the world.
2007-05-31 13:10:36 · answer #7 · answered by noobienoob2000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋