2007-12-17 13:33:14 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The military is kind of a neat job. When you've fulfilled your obligation to them, they let you go. Usually that's about 6 years.
Why did you join? What changed that you now want to get out? Did you find that they don't always do things the way you want? Did you do something stupid and get into trouble? And some military don't trust draftees...
I knew a kid at the Pentagon who was busted for disobeying a direct order. He was ticked off and got himself an interview with the Washington Post in which he bashed the Navy. The interview was published Sunday. The Admiral came in at 8:00 AM Monday. At 8:05 the kid was escorted out of the Pentagon. His security clearance had been revoked, and his Pentagon Pass taken. The last time I saw him, he was picking up papers at Annacostia Annex (transit barracks) waiting for his discharge. I think he got a BCD, but it might have been a general under other than honorable.
2007-12-17 14:03:03 · answer #1 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reg force or reserves? Canadian or American? You need to be more specific. As far as Canadian military goes there are several different types of releases. There is a voluntary release, which basically means you sent a memo to your higher up stating your reasons for wanting to leave etc. This will not reflect badly on future jobs, but you will have difficaulty getting back into the military if you have not completed your contract. Then there is the medical release, which means you must leave for medical reasons. Again this doesnt reflect badly on you. Then there are involuntary releases which include being kicked out for drugs or other offenses. These will permanently hold you back and will look bad on you to any future employers, especially govt related jobs. If you're trying to leave for your own sake do a voluntary release, don't get yourself busted for drugs or something just to get out!
2007-12-17 13:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by lady_necromancer666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately during a time of war it makes it more difficult to get out. But, if you really need to get out now the best path is to talk to your chain of command and let them know that you feel the military is not right for you and the process you need to go through to be discharged. There are different ways to get out like a medical discharge or for family reasons. without knowing your circumstances its difficult to give advice. I was in the military for seven years, reenlisted once and have been out for eight years now. It was a good stepping stone to the career that I have now. So depending on your job in the military it could be beneficial for you to stay in until your enlistment obligation is complete.
2007-12-17 13:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by cjb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may be tough, it not be all that you thought it was going to be cracked up to be but its only a part of your life. If nothing else you are learning what you don't want in your life. The compleation of your time is better than the alternitive. a dishonorable discharge will haunt you for the rest of your life. Finish your time. In the long run you will be happier.
2007-12-17 14:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by Michael K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh come on , it's not so bad! I'm on my 4th tour in Iraq and I've been in for 7 years (SSG) why would you want to get out? Don't tell me you turned into one of those people who support nothing but their check book and have nothing better to do then complain about everything without actually doing anything about it... Just finish up your time. You'll be all right
Airborne!- support the troops not the war!
2007-12-17 13:41:48 · answer #5 · answered by RICK 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
why would you join the military when you know what it involves. why would you want to get out. how much time do you have left before you are done with your commitment there are ways to get out but would you really want to go out like that.
2007-12-17 13:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by Devil Doc 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Serve your time honorably, Don't disrespect the uniform that you wear.
You made the decision to join on your own accord. Fulfill your commitment and then get out if you would like...
Remember the first years are the toughest...
USN-Retired
2007-12-17 13:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by Taz 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stick it out you will be saying wow I can't believe I have been out of the service for 20 year boy does time fly. or you can volunteer to go to the front lines in Iraq and get shot in the head. Ya that should do it.
2007-12-17 13:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell them you're suicidal .. they will let you go with a dishonorable discharge.
My personal thoughts, I find it hard to respect any man or woman who searches for a way out. They should have known before hand that they weren't cut out for it. What a shame.
2007-12-17 13:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by Ellie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why? You did it now stick to it; Ok section 8 lets see act as strange as it can make you, but you have REALLY got to loose your own mind,and pee your bunk ,sicko huh?
2007-12-17 13:41:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋