Breach of Contract?

Question

I have gone half way through getting a bachelor degree from a University. I was bored and took some time off then goofed around at the Marine recruiting station... well actually them kids were goofing around with me first, I was just playing along and see how far they will go.
I ended up signed up for Reserved and the ball kept rolling, a week later I signed up for Active Service. My score on the AFVAB was 83% and I was able to get the job that I thought would be interesting: Aircraft Maintainance.
But the real problem isn't the contract, nor the job, but its more dealing with the younger kids who are coming in as enlistees. Now I dont come off arrogant nor anything but very humble. My dad was an officer in the Navy so I grew up quite discipline. So I probably would find myself better along with the people at my level...
The question I have is that, eventhough I signed the contract and my bootcamp is in a month. What will happen if I dont show up for bootcamp?

So what about the contract I signed ? There is a way I can back out w/o getting in any type of trouble ?

I like that Admin discharge better than a metal retardation lol... I plan on joining at a later time. But probably not USMC though, those guys aren't too bright....no offense to anyone who is an USMC.

Its not a matter of arrogant, its a preference on who I take as a role model and look up to. Before you attack me, you must know that I take alot of humility before my other rebellious self surface, and once it does...even God can't help.

Military life is based on rules and restrictions, not itimidations and forced behaviors. An individual with a firm head on his shoulder know whats right from wrong and behave properly in certain situations.... Not because you have a uniform nor a rank give you the right to dictate. Otherwise, it'd be Iraq here in the states....

But Not many ppl will see my point of view and think that im arrogant... which is okay...im used to it.

Answer 1

ok so here is the scoop. i am a navy recruiter, recruiting works basically the same way with very slight differences. those idiots that are telling you that the police or mp's will come and get you have no idea what the hell they are talking about. this is what will happen if you do not show up for bootcamp; you will just become a waiver if you try to get in again. the marines can say you can't join again, but they never will. my command has never turned down anyone that was discharged from the delayed entry program from any branch. the delayed entry program is controled by the reserves but it isn't part of the reserves. you can only be officially discharged when you have at least 180 days of active service (dep not included). that is the truth of what can happen, but let me say a few things that i want you to think about. do not judge any branch by the recruiting station, bootcamp or the school for your NEC, MOS ect.... those are all training commands. if you are having second thoughts, you really need to sit down with your recruiter and hash it out. hopefully he realizes that you are a little more mature than average recruits. realize that you signed a contract with the government and rose your right hand and swore to support and defend the country. just don't disapear on him and be a man and talk to him. the military isn't for everyone. as a navy recruiter myself i hate it when my recruits keep concerns to themselves. keep in mind that you initially joined for a reason and don't let something like "immatur kids" stop you from achieving the goals you set out for yourself. if you are a little nervous about bootcamp then join the millions of men and women that joined the armed services before you. its normal. good luck with what ever your decision is and i hope you make the right one.

Answer 2

You will be Absence Without Leave (AWOL) perhaps the Corps will give you an opportunity to present yourself without prejudice and perhaps not. At some point the Department of Defense will advise the F.B.I. of your AWOL status and tell then to issue a warrant for your arrest. Following 30 days if you're still on the run your status as being AWOL will change to being a deserter. Then won't your Father be proud of you.

If I was you I would just go to Boot Camp, once your Drill Instructor gets a load of high handed attitute, I'm sure you won't last more than a couple of weeks at best!

Answer 3

Technically, you won't get into any trouble. You aren't in the military yet. But you will sure piss off a lot of people. They have a quota to fill and when you quit before boot camp they go negative and its worse if its within the month you leave. Don't just not go. Talk to your recruiter. He will be understanding and try to talk you out of it but if you really don't want to go you still have a chance to get out.

Hey, if you talk to the recruiter you will have a better chance of getting in later. Go Navy. They will release you from your contract. Plenty of people that joined out of my husband's office have just not shown up and they were in no legal trouble. They probably won't be able to join again though. But be a man and talk to them.
Right now, you are in the Delayed Entry Program, you are not enlisted. When you go back to MEPS, before they ship you off to Bootcamp, and swear in, then you are enlisted and its going to be more difficult to get out of it.

Answer 4

They will send police to come get you and you'll end up facing charges in the military. Abesent without Leave, failure to report, etc.
If you're concerned about being with "people of your level" then talk to your recruiter about becoming an officer. More likely than not, you can finish your degree while you are enlisted and go to officer candidate school all paid for by the Marine Corps. You could even stay in aviation.
But whether you stay enlisted or get a commission- ducking out of your promise will only bring you down- personally and professionally.

Answer 5

you can legally get out at any time between now and when you ship.

HOWEVER. you may find it much harder to get in later on, even a different Branch. the recruiter will take one look at the fact that you didn't ship once already and wonder if you won't pull the same stunt again.

Answer 6

Marine Corps is different but probably they will issue you a dishonorable discharge that will prevent you from ever working for Civil Service, getting school loans, going to Law School. and will blow many chances at jobs because many of large corporations will not hire anyone with a DD. There are other things that can be done as well. The technical word for not showing is Deserting during time of Conflict. (Iraq) It could result in time in Portsmouth Naval Prison.

Answer 7

awol. dishonorable discharge. go to recruiter and try to get out of it for whatever reason b4 hand. bad health or something. you screwed up dont let it ruin you future

Answer 8

Man, with your arrogance, I would love to to see a Marine DI get ahold of your egotistical ***.

I envision a long Military career for you---in the brig!

Answer 9

If your Dad was an officer I'm sure he could tell you. He should be really happy to hear that.
Other then that they'll come find you and probably arrest you. Either way you're going.
You may get re-evaluated and get discharged medically, or psych.

Answer 10

Show up to Boot Camp naked and do something lewd. You might be sent home on a section 8 ( this is an army term for a mental case).