I am currently seeking a commission in the US Navy. During college however, I was enrolled in ROTC. During a summer incampment I SIE'd (Self Initiated Elimination). I am wondering if this is something I should bring up or if I just should not mention it to my recruiter? I know I had to sign something that said my disenrollment could jeopardize a future commission.
I was not on any contract with ROTC and did not receive any tuition assistance. One part of me says I might be wasting a lot of time if I don't say anything and it is discovered. Another part of me says I was just dropping a class and it's no one's business since I was under no contract.
I have mentioned to my recruiter I was in ROTC, but she has not asked any probing questions about my experience. So far I've left it at that.
Any ideas?
2007-09-27 14:19:59 · 6 answers · asked by tjacksfl 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Honesty is the best policy. If you fail to reveal your self-elim, and it is discovered later, you could be accused of fraud.
2007-09-27 14:25:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, SIE from field training is nowhere near the same as dropping a class. Fortunately for you, the navy isn't cutting it's numbers so you might be able to get around it.
Now, it's on your record that you didn't complete the training. If you tell them and ask for a work-around, they can probably get you into OCS anyway. If you DON'T tell them, the chances of that are MUCH slimmer. They're looking for someone with the integrity to be straightforward.
2007-09-27 16:20:34 · answer #2 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were enrolled in ROTC but never took the class, I wouldn't worry about it. I wouldn't mention it to the recruiter. Anything in your record will come out, and if that one does...you can claim you 'forgot' it.
Your commission hinges on your passing OCS, having an accredited degree and little else. Go for it.
2007-09-27 14:29:18 · answer #3 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From everything I have heard in talking with various people associated with the military, if you tell them something that may disqualify you you can often get around it, but if you lie, and they find out later, you will be discharged certainly, maybe even court-martialed . If they never ask, in any way shape or form, you are probably safe, but if they consider you not telling them lying.....
2007-09-27 14:29:02 · answer #4 · answered by theseeker4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead and mention it,it should not interfere with any of your military plans
2007-09-27 14:50:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Full disclosure is safer.
2007-09-27 14:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋