I am 24/F. I was discharged from the Air Force DEP program back in December, because of some criminal info, i did not enclose on my MEPS application. I have several misdemeanor charges.What are the odds of me being able to join the Army?
2007-06-18 09:16:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If the charges kept you out of the Air Force, then the Army probably will not accept you, either.
2007-06-18 09:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by lulu muffin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I doubt that they completely discharged you for withholding the information (it's not like the military is American Idol or anything)...It must be the nature of the misdemeanors--but that's still questionable since they're not felonies. Were they reduced to misdemeanors? I think the Air Force is a little more pristine (hoity-toity) than the other branches. I wouldn't fret over it. Just find a recruiter and put all your cards on the table if you really want to go. They will most likely tell you the truth, trust me, because they work on a kinda quota basis on the amount of people they recruit, so they have no reason to bs you on anything.
2007-06-18 09:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Mama Nuveau 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what the criminal thing was? If it was a felony or not. Most of the time if you come clean they will work with you. You may have luck with a waiver. You'll have to talk to the recruiter. But, if it's a misdemeanor nickle & dime thing then all you'll need is a wavier at the most.
2007-06-18 10:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by Gee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The army is definitely more lenient than the air force when it comes to criminal things. BUT, it all depends on what, when, etc.
The only thing you can do is talk to a recruiter. They go on a case by case evaluation, so what works for someone, or doesn't as could be the case, may be different for you.
2007-06-18 09:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by Ch4plain 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low. Because of the criminal conviction, you will not be able to hold a security clearance even if you are accepted. A classmate of mine who attended school with me at Fort Sill had his convictions catch up with him while we went to Germany. S-2 (Intelligence) revoked his clearance and made him a permanent gate guard and lawn mower until he broke regs and was drummed out.
2007-06-18 09:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you didn't disclose and were found out, you earned yourself a DEP discharge for fraudulent enlistment and have slammed the door. the ONLY branch that MIGHT consider giving you a second chance is the National Guard.
2007-06-18 13:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it kept you out of the AirForce then chances are you won't be in the Army either.
The only thing I can suggest to you is for you to talk with a recruiter.
2007-06-18 09:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by dragonlady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told by the military recruiter that there are no 11B slots open at this time so you would have to wait. They will still take you as an 11x with no slots guaranteed.
2016-05-18 23:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't a matter of you having those charges. It was a matter of you not disclosing them. They look down on people that cannot be honest. Sorry to say, but you probably can't for a few years.
2007-06-18 09:26:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you cant get into air force than you are probley not going to get into anything higher than that. did you know about the criminal things???
2007-06-18 09:23:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋