2007-11-14 05:58:33 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
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don't listen to these people honey. Who the hell wants to kill for a living?
I know a guy here in scotland who dodged the vietnam draft by coming to the UK and still hasn't gone back. He is quite happy. And history has judged that war as a complete waste of time, fraught with lies, arranged by a corrupt government.
There is an organisation here in the UK called At Ease. (www.atease.org.uk)
Maybe if you emailed them they could refer you to someone where you are who could help. The other people you could contact are the Peace and Justice Resource centre in Edinburgh, who also have international links.(www.pjrc-edinburgh.org.uk)
Perhaps you could tell the military that you are a conscientous objector. If you have any Quaker parents or grandparents, that is a very strong plus.
I must admit, if you were my friend, I would advise you to get to Canada any way you can, come hell or high water. And find out the best way to do that un-noticed. Even if that's in the boot of a car. Then I would tell you to make a life for yourself there, and work things out in time.
Just remember, you are not alone.Take care of yourself, because you matter, and it was a brave and selfless thing that you did. You don't deserve jail.
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2007-11-14 06:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by jammygal 4 · 0⤊ 9⤋
Yes. Because you are no longer AWOL.
You are a deserter.
Your name has been entered into the national data base that the services are looking for you. The next time you get pulled over for speeding, making an illegal turn, domestic issues or even if they identify you as a witness to a crime that information will pop up. Then they grab you and hold you in police custody until the appropriate military resources are contacted and they come get you.
Depending upon the circumstances of you deserting, at the most you could get a court martial and some time in Leavenworth, followed by a dishonorable discharge. At least you would get a general discharge under less than honorable conditions.
They may take a little off the punishment if you turn yourself in.
I would not. You are a deserter.
2007-11-14 13:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No there is not...
You were declared a "deserter" after 28 days of being officially U/A.
There is most likely a warrant out for your arrest, if there isnt then there will be at some point. Sometimes the paperwork gets processed slow, but it does get processed and the authorities will begin to look for you.
More than likely after you were U/A your unit or command began to call your next of kin or emergency contacts to look for you, you obviously hid from them, or told them to ignore the phone calls.
Your dealing with the federal government, did you just think they were going to forget that you enlisted with them?
You signed BINDING documents with the government concerning your enlistment, they will address you deserting at some point.
You will have to go back and face whatever awaits you.
By the way, they never forget about deserters. I once had to escort a military prisoner to the San Deigo airport who had gone awol in 1962. I escorted him from the airport in 2003.
The lord hates a coward.
2007-11-14 07:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by h h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You ceased to be "AWOL" after the first 30 days. You've been a deserter for the last four months, and that carries far worse consequences than if you'd at least returned to your unit within the first 30 days. Being a deserter--especially during a time of war, and especially during/just before your unit deploys--carries heavy punishments. If you've really been gone that long, odds are the military's looking for you, and when they catch you will issue a one-way ticket to Leavenworth and a court-martial.
2007-11-14 06:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by ಠ__ಠ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of information relative to your question that is not included, such as: how long you have been in the military and your location when going AWOL. There is the possibility that they will simply give you a general discharge if you were in basic training when you skipped. No matter what the circumstance, you will have to report to some military installation and face the consequences of your decision. There is no easy way out.
2007-11-14 06:12:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is the bad news. Our country is in a time of war, being AWOL (desertion) is punishable by death. You probably won't get that, but you probably will do some jail time at Leavenworth. You messed up. Man up, take what is coming to you and move on with your life.
2007-11-14 12:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, even civilian police right now will have warrants for your arrest. AWOL for 5 months = JAIL. You signed up for this if you didn't make your decision an informed one it is time for you to face up to the facts. You are a criminal and a deserter.
2007-11-14 06:27:39 · answer #7 · answered by Sayuri Asami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longer you stay AWOL... the more trouble you are goin to be in. You are already in a huge amount. Go to your base and turn yourself in to your Commander. Tell them you know you were wrong, having issues and cry if you have to. Apologize and admit to you wrongs... you will probably go to jail for a lil while but not as long if you make them find you first. God bless.
2007-11-14 06:04:01 · answer #8 · answered by Buttafli 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you turn yourself in now it will really help you out contact your bases jag unit
you know that there will be a Court-martial and you might have to serve sometime in the Brig but they will discharge you I know a guy that did the same thing and he got an admin sep under hon cond so it all depends the jag unit will help you out so much goes into it like your state of mind at the time of ua and other things good luck
2007-11-14 06:39:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mona O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, you are not AWOL now. You are a DESERTER, which means you now qualify for one of the scenic rooms at Ft. Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Congratulations. Keep buying those running shoes. And soap on a rope.
2007-11-14 06:04:41 · answer #10 · answered by RUESTER 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is return to your unit. The worst thing you can do is not turn yourself in.
Eventually you will be caught. Frequently this happens after you get married, get a good job and have kids - then you get pulled over for a traffic ticket and find yourself in jail. (BTW desertion is a 'no bail' offense.)
If you turn yourself in you will probably get away with an OTH. If you get caught then you will likely get the infamous 'Double D' (Dishonorable Discharge) which counts as a felony conviction for the rest of your life.
PS - don't expect sympathy from any of us.
2007-11-14 06:27:33 · answer #11 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋