im the only male of all my family members i have heard that i can join the military just not go to war and i have also heard that they will not let me enlist
2007-05-31 13:05:45 · 10 answers · asked by \huddy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I was and still am the last in the line of my family and I served a combined 21 years in the Marines and Navy. If you're looking for an excuse NOT to enlist, look elsewhere. If you're worried about not being accepted for that reason, I'm happy to allay your concern.
2007-05-31 13:21:51 · answer #1 · answered by Knight Errant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, being in the Armed Forces doesn't mean that you have to put your family life on hold. My wife has served for 12 years and we have three kids who were all born in AF hospitals. She is viewed by her leadership as a Outstanding NCO and is constantly nominated for, and wins, military awards. I think you might be referring to women who get pregnant to get out of deployments. In this case it is VERY hard to prove that this is the reason for her doing so, but if a competent military authority can prove that she got pregnant SPECIFICALLY to get out of a deployment then she can be charged under the UCMJ. Which in the end can result in Dishonorable Discharges or under Other Than Honorable Conditions discharges. Otherwise the military has become, and is increasingly, family oriented and many services on military installations cater to Active Duty mothers and their children.
2016-05-18 00:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an all volunteer military. yes, you can enlist and YES you WILL be deplpyed, possibly to combat. the whole sole survivor thing is a myth.. for the most part. the only time sole remaining children are exempt from combat areas is if a parent or sibling died IN COMBAT.
2007-05-31 14:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only exeption for sole survivor is for the draft and even then it is the persons choice to ask for that exemption. To voluteer to enlist is no problem.
2007-05-31 13:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by ritzysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is an all volunteer force. If you volunteer how can they stop you. If you being the soul survivor was such a big deal to you, you wouldn't join in the first place.
2007-05-31 13:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's a myth, while it is followed in extreme situations, like Saving Private Ryan (which is based on a true story). It is an xception not a rule
2007-05-31 13:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is your decision. I've never heard of them refusing because of being last in a family line.
I'm sure you'll make the right choice.
Good Luck to You!!!!!!!!!
uscg mstc
2007-05-31 13:11:38 · answer #7 · answered by nysportsbabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have dependents and they have no support, enlisting should not be a problem
2007-05-31 13:12:59 · answer #8 · answered by jean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see your local recruiter. They can tell you the best course. Also, make sure you become a military police!
2007-05-31 13:09:05 · answer #9 · answered by mpblackbelt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go for it!!!! Son the U.S. military will take you with pride!!
2007-05-31 13:09:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋