When one swears into the military the first time, can leave before they swear in a 2nd time or are they stuck?
604175
You know people who are actually already in the service are capable of crossing over to other branches, it happens all the time in the reserves. So I don't think you should have a problem doing so. The Marine recruiter will make it difficult no doubt but you should be able to...I'll be back. I'm gonna check something for ya...
374368
I know from personnel experience that you can do it. I have served my country for over 18 years as a US Army Ranger and was fortunate to pass my first time through. Not all make it the first time. I was 17 and in great shape. The younger you are the better. The Darby Queen will get most of the people in your group. But hang on and don't give up.
994030
There really is no guarenteed way.  Some commanders will kick you out for the smallest thing, others will keep you in just out of spite.  Those that do kick you out, may know that your doing or did whatever just to get kicked out so will give you the dishonorable discharge just so you don't get 100% of what you wanted.  \n\nThe best choice that you can do is stay in a suck it up.  The average enlistment is 4 years, same as college and after you can do something related to your MOS regardless if you did it while you were in, and regardless of how much of a POS you were.  Plus you get life long VA benifits, a GI bill, and the self-respect to know you didn't quit.  \n\nIf you quit, you get what?  A fu-ked up record, no job, (and I would fire you on the spot if I heard you got kicked out regardless of discharge status, and I am not alone on that belief), and a life of regret?\n\nJust don't leave your room, miss every formation, and just say you can take the stress anymore.  Mental discharge..., sounds like you fit the profile already anyway..., reposting the same question everytime it expires...?  \n\nJust grow up and take it like a man!
844714
plain and simple no...you'll have to talk to the courts and if you are on delayed entry they might end your conditional discharge. {they did for me} but like i said i was on delayed entry so i already had the paper work proving that i was enlisted and not saying it to be released before my time. they best place to find out would be a recruiter though ..
500516
If you're in delayed enlistment and have already taken the Oath of Enlistment you are technically obligated to 8 years of service (typically 4 years active duty and 4 years active or inactive reserve) and could be forced to report for active duty on the date on your contract.  \n\nAs a practical matter, if you go to the recruiter and tell them you want to back out you'll normally be allowed to do so.  That's not to say that they'll be happy or not give you a ration of sh*t but they'd rather let you go than get dinged for having recruited someone who "failed to adapt."  Please note that this is NOT a guaranteed outcome!\n\nIf you simply failed to report, you'd be AWOL and would be subject to arrest and return to military control.\n\nAn old NCO (me!) once said, "I can't MAKE you do anything, son, but I can DAMN sure make you wish you HAD!"
516712
I believe he signed a contract with the army of his own free will. He would have to talk to a lawyer to see if there is any way out of it.\n\nMaybe when he has to do his enlistment oath he can disagree with taking orders from the commander and chief?
934287
Please don't. \n\nIn the Air Force you can sign up for 2 years instead of the normal 4 years. \n\nIf you go AWOL, oh you'll be sorry!! That stays on your record for the rest of your life and it may determine whether you get a good job or a sloppy one. Trust me, my Dad went AWOL in the Navy and it hurt him
199258
Yes, and by many means. Just make sure you do so BEFORE they are scheduled to deploy anywhere, or it will be a lot harder. The easiest way is to simply stop going to drills. yes you can get all sorts of hell for it it, but recruitment and retention in guard is SO low right now, they try NOT to give you a discharge that would prevent you from getting back in at a future point. The easiest way beside that, and perhaps the safest, is get an address at least 50 miles from your unit, were they dont have a unit availible with your MOS. The guard must offer to give you another job, but if its not your MOS, it, you can legallly refuse and its a discharge.If you havent done basic yet, or your schooling, when you go to meps, just tell them you have ashma and your recruiter told you to lie about it. They will instantly belive you and discharge you on the spot.
399457
once you have signed yourself over to them you have to wait until your enlistment is up. it doesn't matter what branch you choose.
856222
That depends on the state.  Which state's Governor?  I would suggest that you look up your state government website and do a search on 'swearing-in date' or something similar.  Or, make your question more specific so that we have enough information to answer you.
944218
Oh Sh!t i"ve changed me mind i don"t want to be here!! then the training kicks in and you get on with the job in hand.\nFirst time i was in combat i was terrified and could"nt stop shaking for hours after anyone who says their not scared sh!tless the first time is either a liar or a madman.
1144802
minimum commitemnt for anyone entering any branch of the military is eight years.  This can be divided in to Active Duty, Reserves,  Guard and Inactive Ready Reserve.\n\nThe Navy currently has Perform to Serve, which I believe is 15-24 months of AD service; the remainder followed by IRR time.  Other enlistment contracts start at 4-6 years Active Duty, depending on the rate and time required for instruction.  \n\nThey start kicking you out at any time past 20 years, although several people have gone 30 years or more, but they MUST retire by the time they are 65, regardless.  Only ADM Grace Hopper was allowed to serve past 65.
981094
WOW! I'd like to know too!  I'm with you right up to you being charged with Manslaughter after he kills a civilian - after you've done everything you can to protect them and yourself.\nThe Military is different than local law enforcement, though.  If you took the oath and those are the rules of engagement - you're stuck with them. Stay in the Air Force.
976919
The only ways to get out of the National Guard without adverse repercussions are:  (1) to serve your time and get an honorable discharge, (2) to get a hardship discharge -- and you have to meet the criteria for it, usually involves death of a parent or spouse, (3) be discharged for medical reasons -- you didn't do anything wrong, but you no longer meet the physical qualifications required to serve in the National Guard.\n\nOnce you sign the papers and take the oath you can't change your mind and "back out."  You're expected to honor your contract, and if you're involuntarily discharged from the National Guard for misconduct or unsatisfactory performance, that's going to stick with you for the rest of your life.  ANY employer (including McDonald's) who has a job applicant that received anything other than an honorable discharge will want to know why, and in most cases those who don't get an honorable discharge don't get a job.
81148
RE-14 IS A BAR TO RE-ENLISTMENT,YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET  IN ANOTHER BRANCH OF SERVICE,HOWEVER NOW THE MILITARY NEEDS PEOPLE TO JOIN AND THEY CLAIM TO NOW ACCEPT PEOPLE WITH DRUG&ALOLHOL PROBLEMS AND PEOPLE WITH CRIMMINAL PAST
8484
We had two airmen who left during basic from my flight for being gay.  Typically, the Air Force has so little invested in you at that stage of your career that it makes no sense for them to do anything other than give you an administrative discharge and send you on your way.  You could also simply fail the physical requirements, or a number of other tests they give you.  "Failure to adapt to military life" is a valid reason for discharge as well.
427327
This is the law:\n\n"Employees returning from military service must be reemployed in the job that they would have attained had they not been absent for military service (the long-standing 'escalator' principle) and with the same seniority, status and pay, as well as other rights and benefits determined by seniority. Reasonable efforts must be made to enable returning employees to refresh or upgrade their skills to enable them to qualify for reemployment. If refresher training is not successful, USERRA provides that the employee must be reinstated in a position that most nearly approximates that position originally held. Employees who are disabled (temporarily or permanently) due to military service must also be accommodated in a position most nearly approximating the original position."\n\nIf you do not get your job back - you can sue them and you _will_ win.