My son signed up for the Army National Guard, he was told a bunch of lies, and wants to get out before he has to go to basic, is there any way to do this without getting in trouble?
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He can legally opt out at any time up until he leaves for basic training. The recruiter will probably lie and say he can't, but he's just trying to make money. \n\nEdit: You're right. Lie is probably too strong a word. What he will probably tell you is that it is very difficult to get out. It is - for him. There is a lot of paperwork to be filled out, and all the work he put into your son will have been wasted. If he was lied to, and has a witness, be sure to report the recruiter for violating UCMJ Article 83.
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The only guy I know to have gotten out of boot camp was a guy in my platoon, who started "sleep-walking" around the squadbay at night. He was gone inside of 2-days. Apparently his girlfriend was pregnant and he wanted to go home.\n\nShort answer, VERY, VERY unlikely. Anyway I wouldn't want you in my fighting hole if you were going to wander off or somehow otherwise compromise our position.
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You can, but they'll confiscate it.  The first rule they tell any one is no cameras.  Since he's been there, he's taken an official photo that he will be able to purchase.  Once he's in AIT, he can have all the cameras he wants, but no cameras at basic.
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I went to basic in fort jackson....i went on june 2nd 2004. Dont bring a damn thing.....When you get there...they give you a 'smart card' and they make you buy shoes...clothes..socks..etc. Keep in mind everything you bring you will be holding with your arms straight out for atleast an hour... so dont buy anything. Try to be what we call'high speed' dont kiss ass..and DONT ASSUME THE DRILL SERGEANTS LIKE YOU..BUT do everything your told to the best of your ability and as fast as possible. Try to become the bay leader or the platoon leader. Work your ass off in pt and dont cry or whine. Whether you like the training..(rifle,landnav,bayonette courses..etc) or not have fun with it but dont smile. Say YES DRILL SEARGEANT , NO DRILL SERGEANT as loud as possible. Keep your area clean and learn how to do hospital corners on your bed BEFORE you go to basic. Start drinking plenty of water now....youll have what is called force hydration where you have to drink 2 qts so you might as well start now so you dont get sick. Make sure your 'battle buddies' dont fuck up...stay on them even if they hate you tellin them what to do itll look good on your part and youll have a smoother ride. Be aware that theyre will be some 'crazies' when you get there...people will try to pull some bullsh it and kill themselves, run away, talk back....just ignore them and do what your supposed to do. The red phase is the worst. Oh and once you get to the blue phase ( last phase) youll be right back to red phase...they like to mind fu ck you like that. Dont stress it though. Youlll learn to like the chow...no soda or dessert but youll be alright...umm if you have anymore questions you can message me on im whatever496@yahoo.com
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I don't think you can unless you've emancipated yourself from your parents. I know I had to either wait to sign all the paperwork and leave after I turned 18, or have my parents sign as my legal guardian. I ended up waiting until about 2 months after my 18th bday to leave for basic. You could technically leave on your birthday though- I think the recruiters can help you with that.
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GO Back to the Recruiter who originally accepted your enlistment and have a talk with them,tell him your ready..after you visit a Free Clinic..they are listed in any Yellow Pages and have them write-up any pertinent information for your case..also you may try legal aid or the local Military Judge Advocates Office.I hope this helps you
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Crap!  I love these answers.\n\nHe is National Guard.  After AIT, he will return home.  He will be required to do his one weekend a month, and his two weeks a year (normally in the summer).\n\nIF his unit is activated, then he will be required to do the mission.  If the unit is activated to go to Iraq or Afganistan, then that is where he will go.  If his unit is activated to perform a mission for the state, then that is what he will do.\n\nIn any case, he will return home after AIT.  You need to find out from him THEN if his unit is to be activated.
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they do know better.. the military lied to me .. i joined.. then left 4 months later.. i had lied to get in.. they told me to do so.. not worth it.. you are better off with a real profession.. ps.. they lie because they must.. we all do the best with what we have.. now that i left the military, i have to explain this to every future employer.. somehow.. something i am struggling with this minute.. i left four years ago.. (ten days ago) bye for now.
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Go ask the Local Recruiter... They will fill you with more lies than they did me, when I joined!\n\nWell, now with the war, they probably cant release any information on that, because they dont know what affiliation you and your daughter may have with the enemy!\n\nThat would be like giving away troop movements to the enemy and its a strict NO-NO.\n\nJust comfort your daughter and love her as much as you can... And pray...\n\nI wish you well..\n\nJesse
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Please be a little careful about what the ROTC instructors tell you. They can and do give out inacurate information for various reasons, one being they want to keep you. It is all about numbers.\n\nDo your own research. My son did just that and found out it is not easy at all. Here is why:\nHe found out that when you complete ROTC for one branch and at any time want to switch to another branch, they look at you as DAMAGED GOODS. They want to know why you are not happy? They think you are pulling out so therefore you are not dependable. It is just like any other jobs. You try to switch and they feel you are hopping around looking for the best deal. There are a few exceptions but it is not easy.\nMy son took NAVY ROTC in high school while he did Civil Air Patrol (Air force Aux). But then the Army gave him a scholarship to college so he went Army hoping later to switch to Air Force. It never happened. As soon as he graduated he was assigned to transportation and shipped out to East Coast for training. From there he was assigned his base in Texas and from there he was shipped to Iraq. He is now a 1st Lt in the Army and proud of it.\n\nAnother thing is that the Army advances you in rank much faster than the Navy or Air Force. Higher rank means more responsibilites and more pay. But the Air Force treats its men the best (food, lodging, education).\n\nSo keep in mind if you go Army dont plan on a switch as it may not happen. The Air force can tell you they dont want you and the Army does not have to let you go. Simple as that.\n\nAlso remember, ROTC is a recruiting tool. They have you and they want to keep you. They will help pay your education but you will serve your country for 8 years. Dont do it just for the education or the money. Make sure you are a soldier first.
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If I were you, I would seriously think about wanting out.  You look depressed in your pic, but do you really want out of the Guard?  Talk to your friends, family, and your Chain of Command about this.  I think that if you seek the help, you'll be fine.  The years go by fast (trust me!), you'll have cash for college, training you cannot receive anywhere else, and a camaraderie with co-workers that is unexplainable.  \n\nYou do have to be careful about what kind of discharge you receive.  The military may or may not discharge you for depression.  I have a friend in the Navy that was on anti-depressants for the last year and now they are kicking her out because her rate (MOS) is overmanned and she cannot arm up (she is military police).  You can find out more about what kind of discharge you would be facing by talking with your COC or admin dept.  It can take a long time for the process too--keep that in mind.  Good Luck!
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You may be able to go into a judge and get it taken off your record.  It it was long enough ago and its not something that you have any connection to now.  Its worth a try.  I have known people who have them taken off their record for joining the military, so i'm sure they can do it for other things.
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I'm assuming that he is still in the Delayed Entry Program and hasn't been sworn in at MEPS yet.  If this is the case, just talk to the recruiter and he will be able to get out of it.  They can't force you to go to Boot Camp, but once you are there, it's done.
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If you are thinking of going into the National Guard, you may be limited in the array of MOS's you can select.  It often depends on which jobs are available at the unit(s) you are trying to do.\nMy experience was this;\nI did well on those areas myself, and I ended up selecting an MOS in electronics in the Ordinance Corps.  I served 4 years in the regular Army in my regular MOS, then I joined the national guard, and chose an MOS that was available at the unit.  I never trained in my new MOS, and I ended up getting out of the guard back in 2003.\nI certainly do not want to tell you what to do, but I do suggest that you watch what you sign, and talk to more than one person.  There are some dirtbag people in the Armed forces that are out to stick it to the serviceman, be it senior officers, senior ncos, DOD Personnel, and those in the community that are not connected to the military.  especially if you are stationed conus at a large military post.\nRegardless of what you do, I wish you the best.\n\n================\nDid they change the policy since I was in the military?  I was regular army, then I went into the National Guard.  That was in 2001.  Have they changed the policy since then?
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For one, DO NOT tell them you have any mental history what so ever.  Without a waiver it will be impossible for you to join the military no matter what branch.  It is extremely difficult to get a waiver for mental issues.\n\n2. You only have to be 17 to join.  The only thing you can't do is deploy until you turn 18.\n\n3. go to about.com for paycharts and such.  Pay goes up every year so by the time you get to join the pay will be higher.  You will get full health/dental/life insurance. You will get free housing with no utilities, if you are single, if married you will get money for housing and utilities or you can live on base and get the free housing. \n\n4. Any job you want to do is suitable for a female in the military. ASVAB is the biggest thing.  It will tell you what you are eligable for, specifically your GT score, which a recruiter can explain to you.\n\n5. Females can do ALMOST anything, with the exception of combat arms such as infantry, special forces, ranger.  \n\nJoining the military is a very good way of life and it is a good way to get a better education also, thats another benefit you will have, they will pay for you to go to college and in some instances you will be able to get out of work if you have classes.\n\nA lot of my family is in the army and none of them regret their decision, its a great way of life.  And don't let anyone tell you that joining the military is going to mean you will deploy.
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Contact the recruiter for the Guard in your state.  It is up to the state to determine if they will accept you for service with the Guard.
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the only way you can be released from your current contract is if you are accepted into a Commissioning program.\n\nthe Blue to Green program allows Sailors and Airmen to go directly into the Army  as soon as their contract is up.