How should I tell my recruiter that I don't want to go into the Marine Corps anymore?

Question

I am currently in the DEP for the USMC. I got in the DEP In June of 07 and I ship for boot in June of 08. The reason I wanted is because I didn't want to grow up with the ordinary depressing job, and I wanted to be a man of respect, courage, commitiment, honor, and I wanted a chanllenge to make a difference in this world. Now the reason I want out is because since then I have come to realize that I can be all of those things with out the marine corps and I could probly make a bigger difference if I don't go in the marine corps. I also don't want to go in because I don't want to help fight for and support what I believe to be a corrupt gov. in several aspects; such as the North American Union, possibly going to Iran, getting involved in unnecisary foreign affairs, the RFID chip dated to come out mar. 8, 2008, and I think 9/11 may have been an inside job to manipulate the public into supporting it's agenda. So what would be the best way to tell my recruiter so he doesn't constantly call?

Answer 1

You go on and on about wanting to be a man of respect, well now is your chance to start earning some, man up and tell the truth, instead of coming on here looking for excuses, being a big girlie's blouse.

Answer 2

lol I was in the DEP many years ago. Unless something has changed since then, you are in. The MC owns you. I tried to get out too. I had met someone and wanted to get married. I told my recruiter and he set up an appointment for me with a Major. I told him why I wanted out, and he yelled at me and lectured me about commitment. My recruiter told me if I got pregnant they would let me out. So I did. But they didn't let me out. Instead, they took my job as a biomedical technician away and told me I had to go to basic 6 weeks after the baby was born, and my new job would be the only one they always needed to fill- a cook. By this time I had gotten married. My new father-in-law had some connections with a senator in my state, who was able to get me a general discharge. But unless you happen to know a senator, that probably won't happen for you. To tell you the truth, I always felt a little guilty about the whole thing. After all, I did make a commitment.
But if you really want out, in light of what you said in your question, you might say you have become a conscientious objector. As for you recruiter, just tell him. He's pretty harmless.

Answer 3

If you signed the paperwork and took the oath he has got you.

If you fail to show up you will be listed as a deserter. They will probably not come looking for you and instead will just put on the criminal files. That way if you get picked up for speeding or even talked to as a witness of a crime, they will run your name, find out you deserted and will call the Marines to come get you.

Then you could serve your enlistment at Leavenworth.

However, if you have NOT signed the papers and have NOT taken the oath, just go down and tell the recruiter you have changed your mind. Then change your phone number.

Then grow up.

Answer 4

Did you sign a recruiting contract? If so, then you have already joined the Marine Corps unless you are under 18 and your parents did not sign giving their permission. If that is the case then you have no choice but to ship out for boot in June.
If you have not signed the contract, then just tell the recruiter that you have changed your mind and no longer wish to join.

Answer 5

From the sound of things, you wouldn't make it through boot anyway. You are a pathetic easily mislead little wimp who doesn't deserve the respect that being a Marine or any member of our armed forces does. If you think 9/11 was an inside job you would never pass the mental phase of training. Just call your recruiter and tell him you are a mindless freak that can't accept reality and believes in conspiracy theories. That should do it.

Answer 6

Tell the truth. Tell him exactly how you feel. While I have massive respect for the Corps, the current administration misuse of the military verges on the criminal. I served in the military for many years and I'm proud of my service, but there is a difference between serving your country and serving the interests of a corrupt government. As an alternative I suggest that you enlist in the United States Coast Guard. The CG is as honorable a way to serve as the Marines and has the advantage of being a least a step away from the fascisti element of the Bush administration. I personally believe that every person shoulld serve in the armed forces, but when the civilian authorities that are as corrupt and incompetent as our current goverment has proved itself to be I can understand why a person would prefer not to serve.

Answer 7

Pick up the phone and state, “I have come to the conclusion that I no longer wish to become a United States Marine. I apologize for wasting hours of you time with my paperwork but, if I were to join the corps, I would only be a burden to the corps.”

If you feel so inclined, read this post back to him and he’ll know not to waste his time contacting you anymore.

Answer 8

Your making suck a good choice, but hey im in the navy I think you should switch. But anyways if you wana leave then do something called DEP Discharge. you right a letter or something

http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/joiningup/a/dep_3.htm

the site above has lots of information about that. LOTS

Answer 9

File a formal resignation letter that you are not joining the Marine Corps.

Answer 10

If u already signed the dotted line you need to man up and serve your initial enlistment. If u havent signed or swore in yet just tell him u changed ur mind.