Can you go to boot camp and not serve in the military after completion?

Question

I'd like to go to boot camp for the discipline and physical challenges, but do not want to serve time after.

Answer 1

You're kidding... right?

Get a job in the police force or fire department.

Or, go to boot camp, and blow up your barracks on graduation day. But you'll probably serve time after that. But you can be certain you'll get out of the military.

Answer 2

You want to find a civilian version. It would be a huge waste of money to train you and get you into shape and have you not serve a single day in the military. I dont know if civilian boot camp would come close to what military boot camp does but honestly its all you can get. Of course you will get out of it what you put into it also.

Answer 3

It IS possible.... but not favorable... I got booted out of boot camp (lol?) on the 12th week out of total of 15 weeks. Why? Because around the 5th week I had a heat incident where I collapsed at a 105 degrees temperature and when they took off my socks drill sergeant noticed my flat feet and told me to go to sick call for them.

I could do the training and pass all the physical fitness tests but I did very terrible on road marches and when I told them that they started EPTS'ing me.

So yeah I almost did the entire training, and got kicked out almost last minute.

But.... I didn't want to leave.... in fact I'm planning on going back in as MP =Op

Answer 4

No not at the present time. But at the end of WW1 and WW2 many drafftees who had just completed boot camp were sent back to civilan life as they were not needed

Answer 5

The short answer is no. No you can not, at least not in the US military. The only way you might be able to do it is to join, complete basic training and then get kicked out but that's a real waste of taxpayer money, it takes a long time and it might not work. Just man up and join up. They don't make video games about quitters.

Answer 6

If you want a physical challenge and discipline join a martial arts program or sign up for survivor not the US MILITARY. First of all i find what you say very degrading to our troops as my husband is stationed overseas right now and joined during peace time not war time. My husband when he joined 10 years ago yes got into shape and was disciplined but now he's made a choice to retire while he's protecting YOUR butt and freedom of speech. Then here you go and use that freedom of speech to make yourself sound moronic.

Maybe the better question to ask here is "Do you all mind if I waste your tax paying hard earned dollars to make myself stronger and learn how to fold my under-ware?"

I don't know maybe that's just me being selfish but hey you posted the question! Oh wait I didn't answer it did I??? Yes you can but only during the first few weeks of boot camp when you change your mind and BEFORE you get your first base pay. AKA you realize you're not up to being an American Hero!

Answer 7

uh no. you sign a contract for eight total years of service. you are obligated to serve at least 4 years, The military is not in the habit of spending money training people and then letting them off the hook without recouping that expense.

Answer 8

No. They're there to train warriors, not serve as a fitness camp.

Answer 9

Nope. Want that---go find a civilian Boot Camp. They seriously have them!! Check on Google, see what you can find. :)

Answer 10

Is this a joke?
Wouldn't that be an incredible waste of taxpayer money, that pays to feed, house, and train you for the six to twelve weeks