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I have gotten a 3rd degree felony charge(stalking)in 2008. I was told that in order to get a security clearance I cannot have any felony charges. I have served as enlisted from 2003 to 2006. I was wondering if there is a way to get a waiver so I can sign up for ROTC in Rutgers branch.
Were you convicted or deferred adjudication on this charge? If so, you're ineligible to become an officer in the Army according to AR 601-100. If you were just charged and the charge was dropped you may have a chance for a waiver. If it involved domestic violence, however, you're in hot water because of the Lautenberg amendment and its prohibition for carrying weapons.
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Aaron Shifferly
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I am currently an active duty Army Captain in the Military Police Field. I have been enlisted (Military Intelligence) and attended The United States Military Academy at West Point. I can answer questions related to the Army, posting, jobs, lifestyle, workings... pretty much anything you can throw at me with the exception of very specific recruting or medical questions. I have no expertise in what it takes to get in the military other than the fact that I, myself, joined at one point in time.
Experience
I have experience in both deployed and garrision environments as a Military Police Officer.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Arabic and French from United States Military Academy at West Point.
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