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I want to join the active army recently discovered that I can not because I stupid mistakes I made when I was 13. When I was 13 I was charged with
Battery
Battery
Petty Theft
VOP
VOP
VOP
The army will not allow someone that has 6 or more misdemeanors enlist. I have 6. I am 24 and I hae a bachelors degree and had no misconducts since the age of 13. Is it possible that the National Guard would allow me to enlist or do they have the same standards?
National Guard is the same way, but we classify a violation of probabtion as a lesser offense, so you can be eligible for a waiver IF your state is granting moral waivers, which most states are not at this time. But check with your local recruiter to see if your state is.
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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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