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Ive been in the Navy for three years. I originally came in as a Nuke. I graduated A school and accepted accelerated advancement. After a year on security clearance hold, I was dissenrolled for being on hold too long and never started the advanced training. I recently found out that I now have a secret clearance. The Navy says im still going to have to serve 5 years even though I had to accept an accelerated advancement extension to enroll in the Nuclear program. I never received an enlistment bonus either. The intsructions state that I could have requested discharge at the time of dissenrollement but I wasn't informed of this. I believe I might have a breach of contract and would appreciate your opinion. My reason for seeking a discharge is to inter-service transfer to the Army.
What you need to do is get your ducks in a row and gather all your enlistment docs etc and take it to the Navy IG for review. If there has been a breach they will allow for the discharge...The burden of Proof is in you at this point. The review of your military records by the IG should turn up any wrong doings ..
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Answers by Expert:
Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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