You are here:
Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/MEPS Drug test failure
Advertisement
Question
My really stupid son just blew his dream of AF. 17yr old great kid who got sucked into trying weed. Thought he waited about 30 days and took some stupid detox that football players used to pass highschool drug test... got the letter about 45 days but AF said NO wavers! Navy said No! Marines said NO! Army said 6 months maybe. Coaste gaurd said 1 yr.. Really no second chances for stupid kids.?He really is a great normal kid with a dream to someday fly... :-( His mom and I are totally devistated.
Should we wait for slow time of year and try Navy?. Why so strict for weed? Is there anyway he can get a second chance with AF or NAVY ever? Do I contact leaders, congressman? He'll do what ever is required now. He really got a wakeup call and a real taste of the dark side, so to speak.
Well you can blame the economy really. When the military has a hard time getting people to come into the military, they will have a different song and dance to show you. Now that its a walk in market, the military can afford to be picky and more strict on who they let in.
My advise is this. Get him into college, make him get a job and keep his nose clean. The thing is that when things are normal... weed isnt that big a deal as long you dont show that its habitual....no more than 15 times of experimental usage on average.
Once the economy swings the other way, they will be singing a way different tune and the waiver writing will continue!
- Add to this Answer
- Ask a Question
| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | Thank for the response. He may try the Army or wait like you said. DONT TAKE THE TEST IF YOUR DIRTY! Stupid Kids... and stop the drugs! | ||
Related Articles
Answers by Expert:
Howard Lorenz
Expertise
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
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.