Can you join the British Army with a criminal record?
923219
good question, waiting for answers.\n\nfrench foreign legion ? yes, but its 5 years
147440
Yes.  When I was drafted into the army during Viet Nam, I applied for conscientious objector status.  When it was denied, I went AWOL for a few weeks, turned myself in, and was sent to the stockade for 5 months.  I never completed training and was discharged after 15 months in the army.
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1) Where are you travelling from - Abroad or just outside London\n2) Was the offence in the UK or abroad\n\nWithout knowing this we can't answer properly but, unless there are still outstanding warrants out on you, you should be fine.\n\nOf course if the crimes were in the UK and there are still warrants out they will let you in, and escort you to the nearest police station
460656
Yes, if you get sixty credits, you can enlist as a private first class.  That's what I did.\nIf you go for two more years, and complete a bachelors degree, you can enlist as a specialist, or even commission as an officer.  Consider all your options before making a decision.  Joining the Army will change your entire life.\nGood luck!
1140878
British nationality law, especially as it relates to former colonies and territories, is rather complex.  Generally speaking though, it would be unusual for someone to acquire BOC after 1983.  You would need to present a great deal more information in order to assess your personal situation.\n\n(Hey, you wrote to me for more information, but you won't even pick my answer?  That's bad form!)
940805
Go to your State Defence Force. If not on the web, get the phone book. They have the same ranks as the army, but you are appointed your rank by what you have sone in the military or your civilian life, like experience.
736069
If you were convicted of a VIOLENT crime, then No.  But if you are on parole for a NON Violent crime, then maybe.  You just need to go to a recruiter and ask.
64530
I think by your name you may be a Marine.  Crimes are crimes, and some, can be forgiven with hard work and a real change.  I am an NCO and I have seen troops grow up and take their duty and the rules seriously.  You can change, even if you get discharged.  You can ALWAYS choose the right path, just hope it is not to late, like for Tookie Williams.  Chose to change too late.
1186959
of course not,  as long as you are a U.S. citizen, have good credit rating and a clean criminal record, and are well qualified for the job, you have a good chance of bagging the job,   all you have to do is apply
759824
Ahh, the Good Ole Boy system at it's finest.  Going on here where I live.  Did a big story about some small rural departments hiring guys will felony drug arrest, aggravated assaults.  Smaller departments like that somehow can sometimes get away without doing background checks, don't know how, some loop hole I guess. \n\nI agree with the previous post, you're going to need proof of it, and any information you have.  Try contacting your state Bureau of Investigation office. (If you lived in Kansas, it would be called KBI, here in Tennesse it's TBI, etc.)  Can also contact the agency that certifies the officers.  Some states it's called POST(Police Officer's Standards & Training) or CJST(Criminal Justice Standards and Training).  They're the one's that can yank a cop's certification.
358532
If you are after a job in Government department they sometimes seek to establish your character and politics as well as if you have any crime record. This may include interviewing your collegues as well as you.Depends on the role of the department you are seeking to join. Of particular concerns to defence depts include how much debt you may be in or if you gamble. Basically anything that may pose a risk to security
366332
I'm assuming that since you have the certificate it was an arrest and conviction and not just an arrest. If the incident was 21 years ago and you've had a clean record since then, then you probably won't have much of a problem. The biggest hurdle you'll have to face is if your arrest was for drugs. People with drug convictions in their background will be automatically disqualified from some jobs, especially if you're applying for a position where you'd have access to controlled substances. The best advice that I can give you is to be 100% honest when applying for the job. Lying about your past will get you in more trouble than telling the truth.
906665
it is a quite simple yes mate, I am an ex Guardsman who served along side guys from the Republic who joined the Irish Guards.\n\nThey will carry out all the same standard checks as if you lived in the UK. I wish you all the best in the future.
16994
The United States allows people to sometimes pull up records of other people in the army. You may want to see his records if they allow this
564271
you havent decsribed what type of trouble you're having, so this may not be a very useful answer, especially since i am not in great britain but here goes, as some principles apply regardless of geography:\n1)  do you have the guidelines that stipulate all of the requirements for the position, as published by the constabulary - or a higher body - if applicable\n2)  do you meet all of the requirements?\n3)  do you have the necessary schooling and physical capabilities?\n\nalso, have you spoken with their human resources person? are they currently accepting candidates for their academy/training program? if not, how do you get your application on record for future consideration? how long do they keep applications and how often do they accept new cadets for training?\n\nif they are under a freeze currently, keep in touch with the human resources person on an ongoing basis. create a relationship with them!\n\nfinally, do you know someone on the force? could they, in effect, "sponsor," you? would they be willing to do so? would they put this in writing?\n\nhope this helps.\n\n:-)
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It is possible for immigrants to gain admission to the US aremed forces. I have served with quite a few. However, not an illegal immigrant. There aren't FBI clearance checks for entry, but there is a very rigorous background check. Including an AFIS and NCIC checks, DMV check and the one most any illegal will fail, is the most simple. The records from the high school they graduated from. No diploma, no entry. Yes there are exceptions, called a GED window, but your high school transcripts must be included with the GED certification. There is a minimalist background investigation, but it is there nontheless. But no. There are not illegal immigrants in the US armed forces, and anyone who says so is simply misinformed. I spent 12 years of my life in an intel unit, providing preliminary background checks to the FBI for securuity clearance investigations. The process for entry alone prohibits their entry. There are just too many different things they would have to fake, and it would be the little things that would get them caught. And the penalties for trying to enlist as an illegal are very severe. VERY severe. Crimes against the State, Federal Penitentiary, Leavenworth Ks., severe. That's why I can say there are NO illegal immigrants in the service. If they are there illegally, they have a new title. They are promoted instantly from illegal alien status to spy. \nDon't believe everything you hear. YES there is a legal way to enlist, if you are from a foreign nation. And it's NOT that hard to do. If you're serious about enlisting, I would strongly suggest you contact the area MEPS (Military Enlistment Processing Station) and ask to speak to the NCOIC about advice as to what you would require. It sounds to me like the recruiter you spoke with simply doesn't want to have to deal with the added paperwork. Here on a student visa? Explore joining the ROTC program at your school, also.\nI wish you the best of luck.
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A Brit wouldn't..(not a true one)..they would join the British Armed Forces...