after boot camp or you just have to talk to a chaplin or somethin any 411
2007-10-21 07:46:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Failure to adapt is an entry-level separation (first 180 days of service). http://www.objector.org/girights/gettingout/entrylevelfacts.html
2007-10-21 07:48:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You already asked this question and the answer is the same.
Its 180 days from the time you joined. Not 180 after basic training.
This only works if you have a major change in your life, like your wife died and you are now a single parent. Or you win the lottery and suddenly become a millionaire. Or if you are a woman and get pregnant. You cannot do this just because you decided you did not really mean to volunteer. You have to have some kind of proof, a death certificate or something. If you were still in boot camp, then maybe you could claim it. But since you are not in boot camp, no.
2007-10-21 15:18:05 · answer #2 · answered by mnbvcxz52773 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that you would be better of getting out as a conciousous objecter. A failure to adapt on a DD214 would not be something to show civilian employers.
But, were it me, I would request a transfer to the Navy, Air Force or Army (in that order) The Marines are not for everyone. I was Army and in Viet Nam. No disrespect to you Marines. I spent almost a year living with Recon Marines. The word psycho comes to mind. For the entire time I served as their off duty attack dummy. Even in my bunk they would sneak up and go through the motion of slitting my throat. What I'm getting at is the Marines have a type of mental training very unlike other services. Special Forces A teams and Rangers are very similar but that type training occurs later on after they have culled the applicants.
I think the Marines would pass you on to the Navy and respect you for the decision.
2007-10-21 15:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by genghis1947 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can, but it's not something you can request. You must have a demonstrated record as a total screw-up. The Marines will have to want to get rid of you.
Believe me, before they put you out they'll try to motivate you. Believe me on this too, they've got ways to motivate people that make them wish they were dead.
The Chaplin can't help you. He can save your soul, but the Corps has your body and that's not his department.
2007-10-21 14:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
About all the chaplain can do for you is punch you TS card.
To get a "failure to adapt" discharge, you have to be a complete screw up.Believe me, they won't just say " that's all right, not everybody is cut out for the marines." Rest assured, your live will be hell on earth.
They'll ride you, insult you, humiliate you.You made a commitment, and they're going to make you keep it. Once you're broken and can't get up, they'll kick you out-when they get around to it.
2007-10-21 15:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by TedEx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What would be the reasons? Selfish ones? You can't get out unless you're a complete ______. The chaplain cannot get you out. This will go on your permanent record, it will also hinder you from getting certain types of work in the future. Think about your decisions very carefully!
2007-10-21 14:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by meco 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Chaplains cannot get you out. Chaplains cannot get you out. Chaplains cannot get you out.
That is what they will drill into your head almost from day one. If you get out for "failure to adapt" it will be labled a medical problem called "Adjustment disorder" and since you didnt tell them of this condition prior to signing the line, it will earn you a fraudulent enlistment on your permanent record.
Once you are in, you are in for good if you want to avoid any hassles later on in life.
2007-10-21 14:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As an USMC, in my day we did have an "undesirable" discharge. Also there was an medical, or Psychiatric as well.
It still was not easy. I hear it is much different now.
2007-10-21 15:21:35 · answer #8 · answered by gzlakewood@sbcglobal.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, sounds to me you thought you were a tough guy and now you are looking for the pansy way out.
Suck it up and march, chicken.
Because if you do wiggle out of the military that will be something you will have to write down on your resume and job application.
People frown on deserters.
2007-10-21 14:57:49 · answer #9 · answered by rulestheroostwithkindness 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My neighbor got out after being told "Not able to follow orders". It took 4 months.
2007-10-21 14:52:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋