OK i have a friend that was in JROTC and is now being constantly harassed by recruiters. They call my friends house,cell, job, go to his house, and even his job to try and talk to him. He is easily "persuaded" to do things against his will. He has gone to the recruiting office once but has never signed anything. He thought that he would like to join military having no money for school, but luckily he received a grant to continue his education (grant is no way involved with the military). And he would like to know if lying to the recruiter and saying that he can't go to the appointment is illegal or if he could be prosecuted in anyway? He has never signed any papers to my knowledge and would just like the harassment to stop. If you know the answer he would appreciate it and if you have any sources that would also be helpful. He is to fearful to tell the recruiter to leave him alone. Is he obligated by law to go or is it just the recruiters pressure?
2007-08-21 17:56:04 · 10 answers · asked by mexicancowboy101 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Why is he fearful? Recruiters, like any sales personnel, don't like to chase dead leads. Tell him to quit being coy and let them know he's not interested in enlisting.
As a career military man I wouldn't have wanted someone like that in any of my units.
2007-08-21 18:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend, yourself or anyone for that matter is being harassed (or perceives that they are being harrassed) by a recruiter the simle solution is to tell them not to call anymore.
It is never a good option to Lie to a recruiter or anyone for that matter. Though not illegal it is not necessary. As I stated previously all the person needs to do is simply tell the recruiter not to contact them anymore. It is however illegal to missrepresent yourself during the recruiting process in order to enlist in the military. Fraudulent enlistment can be punishable in a court of law with stiff fines and possable jail time.
Always remember that recruiters are under alot of pressure to enlist service members. If you are interested in joining the military make sure that you know what you want to do and what the requirements are before signing the contract.
Yes you can leave the MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) after you have arrived if you feel like you are not being offered or going to receive the MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) or job that you want in the military. Bottom line is that YOU are loining the military You are the one in control. You are the one signing the contract. That recruiter is there for YOUR BENIFIT not his. If you feel u ncomfortable at any time take a step back ask some questions and make sure you get valid accurate answers. DO your research before you get to the MEPS. Ask your recruiter to take you to the nearest military base so that you can meet other military members and ask them questions. A recruiter should have absolutely no problem Setting this up.
READ YOUR CONTRACT BEFORE SIGNING IT. MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND IT. ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU DO NOT. IF YOU DO NOT SEE SOMETHING IN YOUR CONTRACT THAT YOU WANT OR SHOULD SEE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ASK ABOUT IT.
Most service members that say that the recruiter lied to them are not being completely honest with themselves.
IF ANYONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT JOINING THE MILITARY Please feel free to ask.
Joining the military is a big committment. One that should be entered into carefully. A career in the military can be extremely rewarding. It has been for me.
SHOman
2007-08-21 18:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by SHOman 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be careful what you say. If you tick off the recruiter and tell him you ave asthma, or some other ailment, he will pdq, ( permanent disqualify ) you. At that point meps will get word and you will not be able to join any branch of service if you chose to later. I seen this done once. The parent of the kid went to the office, and in front of everyone chewed the NCOIC's A** about the calls. The kid was never called again.
2007-08-22 09:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by guns155mm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, he can't get in trouble for lying about that. He should just tell them that he's decided to go a different direction. But that he'll keep they're number in the unlikely case that he'll change his mind.
Or just plain say, "I'm not interested anymore" and then quickly hang up. They should get the point and shouldn't call anymore.
Hope that helps.
2007-08-21 18:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by May Ann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!! All he has to do is tell the fact, merely tell the recruiter he's no longer involved and next time merely carry % up on him. it is merely unlawful in case you misinform the recruiter for the objective of enlisting.
2016-10-09 00:28:29 · answer #5 · answered by dermio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO> PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THESE HIGH PRESSURE SALESMEN> If you would like to stop recruiter harrassment, please be aware you can sign a form and file it and they have to remove your name from their data base. Please go to the Anti-Recruitment website and learn more.
RECRUITERS ARE PUNISHED FOR LOW RECRUITMENTS and will do almost anything to enlist a fresh body.
2007-08-21 18:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by LBee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they harass him, he's got to expect it. I'd just tell him if he joins the army, he's gonna get hazed its part of the army, you can't become a soldier without getting hazed
2007-08-21 18:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by The Chairman Of Jazzy Films 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As long as you didn't sign anything, they can't touch you.
2007-08-22 00:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he signed any contracts or anything?...
If he hasn't then it's fine.
but, if you have any more questions about this matter.. please feel free to email me at proudlyservingmycountry2007@yahoo.com
2007-08-21 19:18:17 · answer #9 · answered by proudlyservingmycountry2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, he can't get in trouble.
2007-08-21 18:04:34 · answer #10 · answered by crxdx_1987 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋