Navy, can a person sign a contract and leave months after? example. we are now in October, I sign a contract today, but I want to leave on February, is this possible? if so, how? thanks.
2007-10-10 06:40:34 · 11 answers · asked by Pinky 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
DEP, how it works?
2007-10-10 06:46:21 · update #1
No i mean, not leave, go to the boot camp. I sign today and i want to go to the boot camp example february.
2007-10-10 06:47:55 · update #2
Nevermind that millitary Zombie guy, but the only points he has ever made were in this reply, do read the fine print, and dont trust the recruiters. I sign Friday, but before going to the recruiter I researched all my questions on both pro and anit millitary sights, and the ones that that didnt answer I asked people in this forum, all you gotta do is make sure you negoaite your departure date with them before you sign, and to be safe, have in writing in your contract, if they say you have to leave now, yadda yadda, threaten to walk, and bam, there will be a surprising opening three to six months from now. lol The reason they dont ask you about it is that sometimes they see people applying for delayed entry as people who still arent sure if they want to join, and may go awol, or drop out. The time allotment does vary according to your MOS, but unless you want to hurry up and leave, you should be given all the time you need, but I dont see why people want to wait six months after signing up, when they could have just waited six months TO sign up. All I want is three weeks, and Ive been told it will take at least two for background checks to be complete. Good Luck, and thanks for your willingness to protect our country, even the people that dont deserve it.
2007-10-10 09:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by Cody B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's Called DEP: Delayed Entry Program. you sign a contract and guarantee a slot in an A school. When your class starts determines when you ship to Boot Camp. the maximum amount of time you can be in DEP is 12 months.
2007-10-10 07:14:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean leave? Like getting out? or going away?
Well, if you mean going away; you can definately leave within a couple of months even weeks after yousign the contract. I joined the Army in December 2001 and I left home on Feb.
It all depends also on the group of enlisters who are going to be taking the training. Usually, they wait until there's a large group to ship everyone out. Talk to a recruiter, they are the best people to answer your questions.
Good Luck!
2007-10-10 06:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by SIUKEY G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I signed my contract before I even got out of high school and left after I graduated! I was only 17 when I left and my parents had to sign for me. Just make sure this is what you want to do. Once you sign all the forms and do all your physicals. There is no turning back.
EDIT- That is what we are saying....You can sign today and not leave until Feb. if that is when you choose. It sounds to me like you need to talk to them some more before you sign those papers! Haven't they talked about all of this with you? Email me if you have any ?'s I have been in the Navy!
2007-10-10 06:43:29 · answer #4 · answered by Grants a tractor luvr! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I hear, if you enlisted you can back out up until you ship out for boot camp. Maybe you should do that. The last thing we need is people in the military who aren't dedicated to what they do. Why would you want to go in for just a couple of months? That doesn't even give the Navy time to adequately train an enlistee in the skills they will need for their method of service. If you are just trying to scam college money, get a loan or a part-time job.
Sorry, Yany. I completely misunderstood your question. Talk to your recruiter about scheduling a date to ship out. They can help you find the right date for you.
2007-10-10 06:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by Fireball 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes They can. U must file with the recruit or and they will file your work, as long as there is a specific day that's not out of the question. But you already have like a ninety day waiting process.
2007-10-10 06:45:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should be able to tell your recruiter that you are not available to leave until February due to personal obligations. Good luck!
2007-10-10 06:51:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your boyfriend did not do ANY research! Which was not smart of him. If he signed the contract he is more than likely pretty much screwed.
2016-05-20 23:54:47 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, and thats pretty common actually. Its called "DEP" Delayed Enlistment Program. Good luck.
2007-10-10 06:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are signing up for a standard military relationship, NO, you're in for years.
The military is not something to "dabble" in.
2007-10-10 06:42:56 · answer #10 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋