I thought i wanted to be a marine so i swore in already in the delayed entry program but i really want to be in the Army because i want to stay in Texas and be promised the job i picked.
2007-11-19 07:04:37 · 12 answers · asked by Jeff 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Until you head out to basic you can change anything.
2007-11-19 07:06:52 · answer #1 · answered by shootmenowplz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use to be a Recruiter. Even though technically you signed a contract, usually you are not held to it until after swearing in. The military does not want to cause bad plebiscite. As someone else suggested. Go see your Recruiter. Of course he wants the credit for you, so he will say NO. Go to an Army Recruiter, and tell them your story. If they can do it, THEY WILL!
2007-11-19 07:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Glenn T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly if you backed out of this what else in life will you back out of. This is one of the best things in life you can do. Look at the economy, what are you gonna do hanging around your old town that you live in? work in a factory? It is an awesome decision and you will look back and be happy about it. You are nervous just like everyone else. trust me on this as i was the same way as you and twelve years later I am still loving life in the Marines.
2016-05-24 05:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm positive this has happened before and recruiters know how to handle it. I would go to an Army recruiter first and explain. I think they should be able to take care of getting you switched over. No one is locked in until they have shipped for bootcamp.
2007-11-19 16:45:29 · answer #4 · answered by Snuggly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will tell you no, but as long as you haven't been to any training yet you can. There might be small trip wires here and there, but to the best of my knowledge, the answer is yes. Talk to an Army recruiter.
2007-11-19 08:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by CAUTION:Truth may hurt! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You arn't on the phone with an army recruiter yet?
Thats the only way you are going to know.
2007-11-19 07:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt you would be able to change, but check with the Army recruiter and see if it is possible. If I were you, though, I would not trust the Army's promise of staying in Texas and doing the job that you prefer. They tend to tell you what you want to hear, and then forget about you.
2007-11-19 07:10:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kevin U 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
They will tell you no, but you have the right to back out until boot camp.
2007-11-19 11:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes until you swear your oath right before you leave for basic your free to do whatever
2007-11-19 07:10:39 · answer #9 · answered by bmetzger1988 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honor you first commitment. If I say more you might not like the answer.
2007-11-19 07:14:45 · answer #10 · answered by Steven D 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋