My son was accepted to join the Navy Seals last fall, only to then fail the drug test..He didn't actually join..This year he stop the drug use and has cleaned up his act and really wants to try again..Recruiter (over the phone) told him to "Try the Army", but he really wants the Seals..Is it possible?
2007-09-26 18:00:51 · 16 answers · asked by Kmom 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
For the Navy SEALS, drug use is a huge disqualification. Use of a drug such as marijuana less than 10 times is considered experimental. More than that is not. Since he failed the drug test before he ever got in, I'd say his odds of getting in a year later are just about zero. I doubt that the Army Special Operations units want him either.
2007-09-26 18:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
If a recruiter told him to apply elsewhere, then there's little hope. Especially considering how pressed recruiters are to meet quotas.
He might even be lucky to get into the Army. Failing the drug test the first time is a big no-no, especially if one wants to enter an elite, professional unit like the Navy SEALs. When you're less than honest about drugs then get caught with them in your system, it's a major integrity issue.
Quite a few people who enlist are discharged because they lied about something on the medical forms - even about conditions simple enough to get a waiver for. The military doesn't tolerate dishonesty too well, so it may be wise to try for a regular job in another branch of the military, or check back in a few years.
2007-09-26 19:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by Gotta have more explosions! 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Before being accepted into SEAL training, your son would have to be in the NAVY, gone through boot camp, had a MOS, then applied for SEAL training,which by the way, has a large wash out rate even from the otherwise qualified applicants.
If he didn't join, there is no way that he could have been accepted to join the Navy SEALS last year. The recruiter was correct in telling him to try another branch. If you or your son believe he was accepted, you are incorrect. I believe the SEALS will not accept anyone with any history of prior drug use due to their high requirements and they are required to pass a background investigation for a security clearance, another factor where prior drug use would disqualify your son.
2007-09-26 18:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by Chris L 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
First of all he cannot be signed up for the seals in the Delayed Entry Program. You get a chance to try out for the seals in Basic Training, A School and onbase once a year.
He failed his drug test at MEPS and could not join. Now he would need a waiver just to join the regular Navy and no the Seals won't take him.
I agree with the Navy Recruiters Recommendation. I'd say the same thing.
2007-09-26 18:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I have a recruiter speak to a group of high school kids each year and he has plainly stated that the Navy will not accept anyone who has done drugs. . . Trying is once- doing is more than once. That means that a positive drug test result will exempt someone from the Navy Seals. Sorry to bear bad news.
2007-09-26 18:11:14 · answer #5 · answered by just help ducky 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry but the answer is no. Navy Seals just like any other special forces unit look for the elite. Once you have done some thing illegal they look at it as they can't trust you with the lives of those men in those unit. Even if you joins another service it will be hard for him to get accepted in any spec ops unit such as Marine Force Recon, Army Green Berets, and so on. All those unit conduct a intensive background check, any blemish on his military or civilian records will disqualify him.
2007-09-26 18:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by Frederich S 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Why; he'll just end up gettig booted out later for failing another drug test so why have him waste the Air Force's time by enlisting, training him, stationing him somewhere when the end result will be him living in your basement doing drugs. Tell him not to bother with the military, just keep doing the drugs and you can keep on supporting him.
2016-05-19 21:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope your son enjoyed the party because he blew any chance of working with Americas Finest! I was in Marine Recon and your life is in the hands of the person to the right and left of you.....and theirs in yours. You EARN their trust setting the example and following the code!! One slip up,can cost someone or everyone their lives and that isnt taken lightly. As for the regulars.......Navy & Marines= 0 chance
Army & Air Force= 50/50 maybe
Even if he isnt excepted in the Armed Forces tell him to clean up his act and apply for the police. At the very least....leave the drugs alone.......they've already cost him. Good Luck Mom! Semper Fi
2007-09-27 02:01:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hon, if the Navy Recruiter is saying try the Army, I don't think the Navy wants him! They go by the old addage that "Once a druggy, always a druggy", so he hasn't much of a chance.
Yeah, we Army folks don't want no drugheads in our rank and file. Never know when they are about to go chasing another of their "needs", cannot trust them.
2007-09-26 19:12:02 · answer #9 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not gonna happen. he MIGHT and I stress MIGHT get a waiver to enlist in the Navy, but it is HIGHLY unlikely and there is NO way in Hell he will ever be allowed to attend BUD/s . he's lost his chance forever.
Realistically, the best shot he has is Army or National Guard, they are slightly more forgiving. But only slightly. being clean less than a year will not work in his favor. they want proof that he really means it.
2007-09-27 01:16:03 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋