I recently heard a resentful news from local army recruiters that I can't join the army because I got a wife attending ROTC and two minor dependents. My family is actually depending on me for everything even since I got laid off from my previous job. I wanted to process it a little bit earlier so it could be succeeded, but that's what the recruiters said to my wife about it. They didn't call me to say directly because I am not a native speaker or wahtever. And ironically I went to goarmy.com and asked someone there and she said " i didn't need a waiver". what the barnickle ...!!! I am a head of family who's obligated to support incomeless family. And I can't serve the country that I belong because I have a wife and 2 kids??? Common...I really need to find what's going on. Does anybody who knows about this will be appreciated to tell me in detail.
2007-10-19 18:20:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The information that "schazjmd" provided jives with my experience as both a Recruiter and a Personnel Sergeant.
2007-10-19 18:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the reason you need a waiver is because your wife is also considered to be Active Duty. Dual military with children need a waiver. If she were NOT in ROTC, you would have no issues, as you do not need a dependent waiver for 2 children, only more than 2. Have you considered the Reserves or Guard? Less issues going that route.
you also say you are not a native speaker.. are you a legal permanent resident with a Green card or citizen? if not, you cannot enlist period.
2007-10-20 01:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a former recruiter who has enlisted someone into the Army while their spouse was serving in ROTC at college, with 2 minor dependents... You have to do a family care plan. For example, while you're gone to Basic Training and IADT, who will be the primary care giver? Your parents, your wife's parents. Even though your wife is still there to take care of them. You must sign Power of Attorney stating that whoever the care givers will have temporary custody of your children. Upon your return from training, the power of attorney ceases. Also if your spouse is dropped or resigns from ROTC, the power of attorney may cease. Remember also that if you are deployed overseas and your wife is still in ROTC, you'll need to do a family care plan then as well. Good luck to you! We need good soldiers that want to serve this country. HOOOAH!!!
2007-10-19 20:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by s s 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I enrolled in ROTC, I had to get a waiver and a family care plan. My husband is also in the National Guard and we have two kids. It is because you both could get called at the same time and you have to prove you have someone to keep the kids.
2007-10-21 05:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need what is called a "Family Care Plan", because of the minor children. The recruiter should have informed you of this. Find out who his/her superior is and talk to them, or find another recruiting office.
2007-10-19 18:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by HH6 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your wife is in the contract portion of ROTC, she is under military obligation. If she is under military obligation, you cannot enlist because you jointly have dependents.
"(v) Husband and wife teams who have one or more dependents under 18 years of age are disqualified. No waiver is authorized.
(vi) An applicant with a spouse on active duty with any Service who has 1 or more dependents under 18 years of age is disqualified."
The services have this policy because military members are subject to deployment at the needs of the service.
If your wife is not under contract and quits ROTC, you can enlist with three dependents (Army). "(1) The applicant may have only three dependents"
2007-10-19 18:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 12:21:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find a decent recruiter. A good recruiter will move mountains to get you in.
2007-10-19 18:53:41 · answer #8 · answered by santokieann 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋