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I recently tried to enlist in the Army. I have an arrest on my record from 2001 for drugs, when the paper work went with my explanation of my probation (meeting with probation officer (I think I put counselor) and paying fees), they read it as "drug counseling" and disqualified me. There is no actual record of the terms of my probation, this was just what I had to write about the arrest. The Army is all I have wanted to do for a long time. I am a different person now. Is there any way for me to re-apply or will they always just see that in my records and deny me?
Who told you you were DQ'd. Only MEPs can do that for drug counseling anyways. Go to another recruiting office and tell your story. You may have had a bad recruiter.
Good luck, and demand a straight answer on why you may be DQ'd. You deserve that.
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Answers by Expert:
John L
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Education/Credentials
Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting
Awards and Honors
Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
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