I know this is possible because i know someones mom that won the lottery and bought out her sons remaining contract. Im in the marines and have 2 years 9 months left on contract.
2007-10-20 01:07:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You are serving your country.......change your ways and live with it for 2 years 9 months.
OIF 2003
2007-10-20 03:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 10⤋
you're identifying on the incorrect variety of occupation. it will be Uncle Sam's determination not your man or woman. You sign a 8 3 hundred and sixty 5 days settlement with the army. meaning that even regardless of the shown fact which you my purely be energetic for 2 years they nonetheless have you ever on the books for yet another 6 years that's pronounced as the IRR. And definite they having being pulling human beings out of the IRR to place in. there is likewise something pronounced as provide up LOSS, meaning you will be prolonged longer than your out date (ETS). you could not purely %. up and walk away once you're interior the Sand container. Freedom of determination is something you will not have. the militia would not run that way if it did not something might ever get finished. Allot would be asked ot you and you will possibility your existence at the same time as deployed. do not bypass into any branch with a chip on your shoulder correct to the government. in case you an recommendations-set once you walk interior the door you would be in for an fairly impolite awakening. Its not loose determination interior the militia that's do as your advised. Sorry yet that's how that's.
2016-11-09 00:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll cost you 2 years and 9 months of your life to "buy out" your contract with the Corps. A service member can apply for a hardship discharge (yes winning the lottery is considered a hardship). Try talking with JAG at your base, they might tell you're SOL or they might help you to get discharged. Good luck.
2007-10-20 01:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by armyparalegal 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I had a gunny in California (1st Tanks, 1st Marines) who won the Lottery/Sweepstakes contest (5 million I believe) in the late 80's, and they offered to "Release" him from active duty, as one of the above answers stated, a "once in a lifetime changing event" is allowed, he declined, but I believe that and a family tragedy (All members killed, or only caretaker for critically hurt/dying parent) are about the only reasons.And I would think you would have to have all sorts of documentation. 33 months is not that long, use this time for education (many programs available, and the service will pay or all or most of the education), set your self up for after military, i.e. employment, resume, local contacts, remember you are now part of the biggest fraternity in the USA, so use it!
Good luck
Semper Fi!
2007-10-20 01:46:02 · answer #4 · answered by gregva2001 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
There are stipulations in doctrine that allow soldiers to request for discharge from the military based on sudden wealth, a once in a lifetime job opportunity, and unusual circumstances that would be in direct conflict with the military. My guess is that this Marine's mother requested Congressional assistance to assist in that discharge. The U. S. Military cannot buy out a contract. It just doesn't happen.
2007-10-20 01:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by rance42 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Wouldn't that be an insult to all the poor guys in the sand in Iraq - just stay there till you win the lottery - it'd be a sick sick joke. Then again, I suppose money can make all sorts of inconveniences just go away.
2007-10-20 03:13:17 · answer #6 · answered by fordfalcon1953 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a very simple process. Go to your Sergeant Major and ask him for the form to start the buyout. He will be very happy to assist you and point you in the proper direction.
2007-10-20 03:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by Too Old For Idol 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The British Military allows contract buyout, but not the American.
2007-10-20 01:25:10 · answer #8 · answered by redlegman64 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
*urban legend* What actually happens would be considered a hardship discharge. Basically you have to prove that being in the military is screwing up your life financially and its going to affect you work if you dont get out where you can make more money on the outside.
2007-10-20 01:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
not so. any discharges would be "for the good of the militray" and would constitute a conflict of interest. you can't just write a check for X thousand dollars and get out.
do people who win millions in the lottery get them,? yes, but they are rare and hard to get.
you would basically be paying the military for every bit of training you have had, and that is easily in the tens of thousands dollar range. and they can also say they need you too badly and not let you go.
2007-10-20 01:43:51 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
This has to be just about the most simple minded question I have read lately... YOU CAN NOT BUY YOUR WAY OUT OF THE MILITARY.... PERIOD...
Where does stupid stuff like this get started?
2007-10-20 01:45:38 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋