Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

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ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS OF THIS DISORDER IS IMPULSIVITY AND MY CONCERN IS THAT ALTHOUGH MY SON HAS DECIDED TO ENLIST IN THE MARINES, HE IS ONLY 19, BARELY MADE HIS GRADUATION, DUE TO EXCESSIVE ABSENCES, HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH MARIJUANA, ALCOHOL, ETC. AND MAY NOT BE FULLY AWARE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF THIS DECISION. I HIGHLY DOUBT HE HAS NOT INFORMED THE RECRUITER ABOUT HIS ADD. WOULD HE BE DISQUALIFIED IF THE RECRUITER KNEW?
CONCERNED MOM

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He would be definitly temporary disqulafied, but may be cleared if he had a consult with a military shrink.  He would also be disqualified for the alchol and marijuana issues, but can get waivers.  BUT, all combined, I doubt he would be able to join.

He most likley did not disclose these issues.

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.

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13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.

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Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting

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Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.

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