What is 'fraudulent enlistment' in the marines and can it be overturned?

Question

My friend joined the marines several years ago and had some personal issues that affected him. He ended up being discharged with 'fraudulent enlistment' and now wants to try again. Is is possible to overcome this and who would he contact?

Answer 1

There is a strong possibility that your friend may get back into the military, however you are very vague as what he was fraudulent about. Usually it means he was under age, lied on his application about his arrest record, drugs, false name, and or he could have been in prison. Usually it is a very serious situation that would cause him to be discharged.; He could ask his congress person and truthfully explain to him what took place, and why. He must have gotten a General discharge. If that is so, he may have a chance to get in. If he got a discharge other than Honorable or General I don't believe he has a chance. He should also check with a recruiter, or go to a military base and speak to a representative of the Staff Judge Advocate. Or a Navy base. I wish him luck, hopefully it wasn't a serious situation.

Answer 2

Have him look at his DD 214.

If he has a reenlistment code of 4, he can never enlist in any US military service.

Lying to get into the military is a Felony and a violation of UCMJ Article 83.

You said he was discharged with fradulent enlistment, which means he completed less than 6 months in the military, or he would have been charged with violation of Article 83 and then thrown out.


The Marines or Navy will not take him again. And the Air Force wont take him...because they are force shaping and throwing people out now.

but he may be able to join the Army. Have him check his DD 214 and call a recruiter

Good Luck

Answer 3

Fraudulent enlistement is a FEDERAL crime. he lied on official ferderal documents somewhere along the line.

His chances are VERY slim that anyone will even give him the time of day. Its an Honor and integrity thing. The military doesn't want people who cannot hold themselves to a high standard of conduct, and he proved he didn't by lying.