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About John Lewis
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Expertise
I am a National Guard recruiter and localmarketer, been doing it for five 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 11 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 differnt, 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
11 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 5 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. Met yearly quoata for 2009 by end of May.

   

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In Category  Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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Army Contract11/20/2009
  Q: I realize this is not a great question to ask, but I'd like to get an opinion on this. I am going ...
  A: Once you DEP in to the Army, there is is nothing that can make you ship to training. If you injur ...
Re-Enlistment and Options11/18/2009
  Q: John Lewis, I am currently in the active army, in the MOS of 21/12B(Combat Engineer),with almost ...
  A: Dont do it for the Money, thats #1 in my book. Do it for the job you want. If you want 31E, then ...
Air Guard11/17/2009
  Q: I know you were in the Army National Guard (as I am Air Force active duty) but I'm sure this ...
  A: When you discharge from the Air Force, you can talk to a transition recruiter to enlist in the Air ...
re4 and honorable discharge11/16/2009
  Q: I am seeking information for my son who served in the Marine corp 1994-1998. His dd214 shows ...
  A: You can have an RE4 and honorable, he must have had some trouble while in the Navy to get that. If ...
Medical Waiver11/14/2009
  Q: I was wondering if my medical past history might disqualify me to join the Navy. I am currently 18 ...
  A: It is doubtful you would be able to, but I would go thru the motions to see if they will accept you. ...
Join Navy11/11/2009
  Q: Im almost 17 i have been thinking about joining the navy and doin the seabees, my high school is a ...
  A: Right now most services will not work with drug charges. Expunged isnt real, it is always there to ...
Switching from Marine Corps Reserves to Army ROTC/National Guard SMP11/11/2009
  Q: I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in July of this year and was planning on taking a ...
  A: Not showing up to ship will have little to no effect on future enlisting. It happens all the time. ...
enlistment11/11/2009
  Q: I am trying to enlist in the military. I had 2 charges both for possession of paraphanelia one when ...
  A: The national Guard can help you, no charges are ever expunged off records for military checks, they ...
Disability and National Guard11/7/2009
  Q: I am on temporary disability for rhuematoid arthritis but my levels are low and am not on everyday ...
  A: Your OCS question is simple, all men must pick a combat arms MOS as a choice to serve, the army ...
Transer from Army Reserves to Air Force ROTC11/6/2009
  Q: I enlisted in the USAR with the split option program on december 2007 and went to boot camp that on ...
  A: An IG complaint wouldn't go anywhere because it is up to the Army Reserve if they want to release ...
Transer from Army Reserves to Air Force ROTC11/6/2009
  Q: I enlisted in the USAR with the split option program on december 2007 and went to boot camp that on ...
  A: Getting released from USAR is hard and takes time, but not mpossible. Go thru your unit admin and ...
Retire recall11/5/2009
  Q: Mr. Lewis. I retired in OCt 2006 after 27 years in the Military. I served in desert Storm, Ans ...
  A: Every once in a while, they will put a call out looking for certain Jobs. I take it you were Guard ...
Re-enlistment11/5/2009
  Q: Lewis, ...
  A: You should be ok, though Active Guard reserve as an MP is not going to happen. You can come in as ...
Disability and National Guard11/3/2009
  Q: I am on temporary disability for rhuematoid arthritis but my levels are low and am not on everyday ...
  A: Your civilian doctor does not have the authority to say you are fit to serve, only a military doctor ...
ELS from Air Force BMT.10/28/2009
  Q: About 4 years ago. on Nov. 2005 I was given an ELS from the USAF in BMT. It was a medical reason; I ...
  A: Getting an RE code upgraded is very hard. Only discharge types (general, other than honorable etc) ...
medical quals10/27/2009
  Q: I would like to know if the army will take someone that previously had gastric bypass surgery for ...
  A: This is still a disqualifyer due to the way the surgery actually reduces the amount of food you can ...
HPSP and Medical Waivers10/26/2009
  Q: Background info: My question is about qualifying standards for the HPSP (Army) program. I am ...
  A: If you were never diagnosed, then you dont have it, but if you thing you might have issues, go get ...
Son entering the Guard10/26/2009
  Q: John, My son will be transferring to Utah State this Dec. where he will be entering into their AROTC ...
  A: It depends on what he contracts as when it comes time. he can contract as a Guard Officer or ...
Commission/Enlisting10/26/2009
  Q: My son is a 1st class cadet completing his final year at an officer procurement school, scheduled to ...
  A: Wow!! Turning down a commission? I understand his plight, but they are usually taught that the ...
Questions about becoming a Army MP10/24/2009
  Q: I am only 17 years old and I definetly want to become a Cop when i get older and eventually become ...
  A: Becoming an MP will not help you become a cop, though as a female, it is better than any other job. ...
Random drug screen10/23/2009
  Q: Sir, I have recently been terminated from my employer for failing a random drug screen for thc. In ...
  A: If you tell the Army you only smoked 3 times, you will be fine. If you tell them you got fired for ...
enlisting10/23/2009
  Q: I am forty years old and want to join the army. I have been reading through the information on the ...
  A: You really at this point should be talking to a recruiter directly. Knee issues can be tricky, ...
chronic nervous tics10/8/2009
  Q: my daughter is in basic training for the Air Force and she called and said they are sending her home ...
  A: If they are sending her home for an issue, she is being discharged and most likely will not be able ...
Re-Entry10/4/2009
  Q: I served 4yrs active in the Marines, received an Honorable discharge and joined the Air Force ...
  A: You do not get a dd214 in the reserves. All you get are orders. A general discharge can get a ...
Navy Seals9/29/2009
  Q: i was wondering if there was a 4 year contract with the navy seals? If not, what is the navy seal ...
  A: you cannot enlist into the navy seals, you get a chance to try out once you are in. Once you make ...
MEPS Question9/29/2009
  Q: Mr. Lewis, I am prior service interested in joining the Air National Guard. I recently went to the ...
  A: That is strange, if it is that long ago, then usually they will take statements from you. Both are ...
Medically Seperated Severance --Army9/28/2009
  Q: Sir, After getting my BA in Politics I enlisted in the Navy. I was medically separated from the ...
  A: Intel is really hard to get. Smallest part of the Army, and they usually want people that have ...
Asvab Score9/26/2009
  Q: My Grandaughter recently went to MEPS scored a 42 on the asvab, she passed her physical and her ...
  A: For a while, the navy required a woman to score a 50 on the asvab due to limited slots for women. I ...
Son's Army Issue9/25/2009
  Q: My 17 yrold son followed his recruiters advice and did not put down on his app that he had ...
  A: They will evaluate his records that you provide and send him to a psyciatriac consult with a doctor, ...
sons screw up9/25/2009
  Q: Good morning ,My youngest son was doing great until they sat around in White Sands New Mexico for 8 ...
  A: What I recommend is go to www.va.gov and go under militray records, there is a place there where he ...
sons screw up9/23/2009
  Q: Good morning ,My youngest son was doing great until they sat around in White Sands New Mexico for 8 ...
  A: He can get a waiver to rejoin in the future. He just need to attend some type of program and get a ...
my son9/16/2009
  Q: My son was scheduled to ship out to basic training recently. 10 days before he shipped he was ...
  A: if he was active duty, he was just discharged for Deleayed entry, he can go back and rejoin right ...
National Guard Flight Options9/15/2009
  Q: John Lewis, Hello, I am a soon to be college graduate with a good GPA and a great set of ...
  A: Street to seat candiates rarely make the cut due to no military experience unless they already are ...
reentry9/8/2009
  Q: My name is Joe. I had an entry level seperation from the Navy in 2008 with an RE code of 4, and an ...
  A: With an RE code of 4, you cannot reenlist in any service, and right now there are no waivers for any ...
Army recruiting9/8/2009
  Q: Ok I've always wanted to join the military and planned to when I turned 18 because I was a lost and ...
  A: Basically it all depends on how the crime was rated. If it was considered a felony, there are no ...
If he is ARMY can I....8/26/2009
  Q: I was wondering if my husband is in the Army can I go Navy Reserve and if so whats the probablity of ...
  A: You can, but if he moves to an area with no NavyReserve units, you would have issues, I would wait ...
DV enhancer8/24/2009
  Q: In January of 2008 I was arrested for a harassment charge after getting into a fight with my ex and ...
  A: If it was just harrassment, you should be good. One way to find out is see if you are allowed to ...
counseling and pet ownership8/24/2009
  Q: A question for you in regards to living arrangements with the Coast Guard. What can I expect for my ...
  A: If you do not live in barracks, you can have a pet, but not in barracks. Stress can be dealt with ...
17 old son wants to join the Navy8/23/2009
  Q: Good Evening Mr. Lewis We have a 17 old son, a senior this year and he seriously wants to join the ...
  A: He will be able to join, though probably need a waiver depending on how the navy categorizes them. ...
navy combat patches authorized for wear on acu8/23/2009
  Q: I served in the navy for four years aboard the u.s.s. George washington cvn 73 and did two tours in ...
  A: No patches can be worn form any other service unless awarded while in the army. Since the Navy does ...
Undisclosed duty8/22/2009
  Q: John, This question is regarding my Step-son (21) who is a Navy Corpsman who has been assigned to a ...
  A: Basically, the Marines are part of the Navy and the Navy works hand in hand with the Marines. the ...
National Guard to Active Duty8/22/2009
  Q: I am an officer (2LT) in the active duty Army and my future husband (wedding is Dec 31!) is an ...
  A: As a guard member, he can transfer to the state that you are in for AD. It is done all the time. ...
Living arrangements for Coast Guard8/20/2009
  Q: A question for you in regards to living arrangements with the Coast Guard. What can I expect for my ...
  A: Living quarters vary station to station. You can do anything you want on your time off that you ...
recruitment8/20/2009
  Q: Before i go back to the recruiter i would like to know your opinion. previously i had a couple ...
  A: The original charges and diversion/convictions will always count despit what the courts do. ...
Brother needs advice8/20/2009
  Q: My brother is wanting to join the Navy to ideally become a Fleet Marine Force Medic or "DOC", but ...
  A: No branch of the military will allow him to be a medic. The regulation is clear on no history of ...
Can I re-join?8/20/2009
  Q: Last April I joined the Navy. About one week before I went to MEPS I went out and I partied to kind ...
  A: Well, you knew the responsibilities of joining but you still did something to stop you from joining. ...
RE4 JFU in 20018/19/2009
  Q: I know you have answered re-enlistment questions, but would appreciate an answer tailored to my ...
  A: The re4 is a career stopper, it bans you from the military service in the navy and all services ...
getting out8/17/2009
  Q: i enlisted in army national guard in April, not shipping to boot camp till August. i don't believe i ...
  A: You dont have to ship to basic, noone can make, you will not go to jail, and it will not hurt you in ...
National guard8/17/2009
  Q: My husband is active duty and currently getting out in AUG 10. He had orders to be a recruiter but ...
  A: No, you both can be in the Guard at the same location, but of course could not be in the same unit ...
Can I join the National Guard/Military with diabetes/a transplant?8/15/2009
  Q: I know you've been asked this question WAY too many times and I know that in short, the answer is ...
  A: Even though you posess those qualities, they would not jump through any hoops for this. You do not ...
Conditional Realease pending mmrb8/14/2009
  Q: I'm in the NC army national guard and I am trying to go active duty army (with a deployment). I am ...
  A: Medical review boards do not take two years to finalize paperwork, but being released to go active ...
Being commissioned as an officer in the Air Force or Army8/14/2009
  Q: Lewis, I am considering going into the military but I had some question first. I am a graduate from ...
  A: 1. ASVABis required for all except direct commisions, which having a phd is a good chance you may. ...
pre exsisting medical cond.8/12/2009
  Q: Prior to him joining and all I spoke with the recruiters and explained to them he had ADHD, ...
  A: at 17 you signed his medical form and consent to join, he will get no help from the Army since he ...
Navy Dep Program8/11/2009
  Q: This is kind of a complicated question for my husband. my husband is currently in the dep program ...
  A: He cannot get discharged from one and join another like that. he can ship form the city he is ...
Domestic Violence8/10/2009
  Q: Brother had a domestic battery abuse charge from being a drunken fool with an ex-girl friend one ...
  A: It all boils down to why it was expungeed. Nothing is really expunged, it is a misnomer. If he was ...
army life and family life.8/9/2009
  Q: i am a junior in high school and am considering a life in the military. I would really like to be a ...
  A: If these are your concernes, no military branch is right for you. ALL military jobs are dangerous ...
Enlistment8/5/2009
  Q: Currently im trying to join the army,but last august i got into to trouble and recieved 2 felonies ...
  A: As long as there was no deferrment, like you went to classes or something, you should be fine. All ...
air force/color blind8/4/2009
  Q: My son wants to join the air national guard, he is a college graduate (may 09) He wants the job of ...
  A: Some jobs are available for thse with color issues. the job selection is slim, but theree are jobs. ...
release from ANG to join Reg Army8/3/2009
  Q: John, my son is a rising high school senior and is about to graduate from basic training in two ...
  A: The cahnces of getting released varies by state. Since the Alabama Guard paid for his training, I ...
Options after initial 8 year commitment8/1/2009
  Q: Good morning Sir I am an E-5 in the Air National Guard, enlisted in 1999, had a small break in ...
  A: You can't walk out any time, you have a contract in place. You can request a discharge, if your ...
Discharged for failed drug test7/29/2009
  Q: My friends son was in the National Guard and failed a drug test given in October of '08 and was ...
  A: It is a big deal, he would have to complete a drug rehab program even before being considered. ...
army Q&A7/29/2009
  Q: Do I need a high school diploma or GED to get in the military.
  A: Yes and No. To go to bootcamp you must have at least a ged. However, you can join the national ...
Dual Military7/28/2009
  Q: Sir, I have been looking online regarding information about dual military spouses. My situation is a ...
  A: She will require a waiver and both of you a family care plan. that is needed to designate who would ...
Release/ Discharge from National Guard7/26/2009
  Q: My son in law left last Monday for National Guard Basic Training. After spending the night in a ...
  A: He is not discharged, it does not happen that quick, he is stll under contract and more or less just ...
Officer Recruiters7/23/2009
  Q: I am wondering how to find Officer recruiters in my area(Army, Navy, & Air Force). I am told and I ...
  A: To be honest, the best way is to go to his station and talk to the station commander, who is usually ...
Old debts & drivers license suspension7/22/2009
  Q: About 15 years ago I didn't pay off some credit card debts. The debts were eventually charged off ...
  A: During your entrance, you will be asked questions aout both. On chargeoff, answer yes and put you ...
Prior Service Reserve Reenlistment Issue7/21/2009
  Q: Lewis, I'm sorry to have to be asking you this question due to the fact that I see how often you ...
  A: If you get an RE4, it pretty much kills your chances for coming back in. If they allow Re4 to come ...
recruiting process7/18/2009
  Q: sorry for the long question. i know you are a National Guard recruiter, but i am going into the ...
  A: nThe speeding tickets, chicken pox, most small medicla stuff is no big deal if you told them or left ...
Medical Disqualification7/13/2009
  Q: My son was recently sent home from LTC with a medical disqualification. He is in the Army ROTC ...
  A: Even mild is senough to be an issue. the key thing your Dr said was "managed". During combat, one ...
Should I enlist or not?7/10/2009
  Q: Lewis For the past several months I have been conducting research about ...
  A: basically, they would not have access to your medical record unless you told them it was there. It ...
enlisting with revoked license7/10/2009
  Q: just wanted to ask if it was still possible to enlist with a revoked license, its being revoked for ...
  A: yes, as long as you do not owe any fines. However, if your record is that bad, you might not be ...
Discharge from Fort Leonard Wood7/7/2009
  Q: Lewis, My son went to Ft. Leonard Wood 3 weeks ago today. He called on July 4th and said that he ...
  A: He may have had issues adjusting in Bootcamp, spoke to a Dr who sent him to a shrink which made the ...
I think i want to join the navy7/7/2009
  Q: IM 17 and Im a female and I think i want to join the navy. What would I have to do if i decided to ...
  A: Joining the Navy would give you great benefits for college after you finished your navy time. You ...
New recruit and my wifes pregnant7/6/2009
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me, i just joined the Navy and leave for boot camp on July 16th. I am 24 ...
  A: You are fine. Once you leave, you will find out about tricare, the military medical insurance. ...
Enlistment and past drug use7/5/2009
  Q: Mr. Lewis, I am 24, a college graduate from a top-10 university looking to enlist in the Army. ...
  A: Well, it depends on how the treatment wss done. If it was court ordered, you are done, If you have ...
Medical Waiver6/28/2009
  Q: I've received a permanent medical disqualification and a disapproval on my medical waiver with the ...
  A: You cannot try again for 2 years, that is when the MEPs physical expires. If you were denied and ...
Getting into Marine OCS with poor uncorrected vision, correct to 20/206/28/2009
  Q: My refractive error is outside of -8.00. However I am correctable to 20/20 and I am willing to get ...
  A: the requirement for eyesight you speak of is applicaapple to all branches of the military. Though ...
Bankruptcy in the Military6/28/2009
  Q: Is bankruptcy a disqualifying event for obtaining a secret or top secret clearance in the Military? ...
  A: bankruptcy is not disqualifying if it was related to divirce, medical or busines failing, unless the ...
Innappropriate Sinus Tachycardia and commissioning?6/24/2009
  Q: Sir, I've directed this question to you because as a recruiter you are probably most likely to know ...
  A: You cannot get a commission while you have to take medication for anything byt allergies, and the ...
RE code change and narrative change6/24/2009
  Q: Here is my situation. I had a issue in Aug 08 where I was having difficulty catching my breath and ...
  A: You may if they ask you more about it. You do not have to provide info on your military service, ...
RE code change and narrative change6/23/2009
  Q: Here is my situation. I had a issue in Aug 08 where I was having difficulty catching my breath and ...
  A: Since you got fraudulent, it was something that was not logged about your attacks before you left. ...
Re-enlistment to Army6/22/2009
  Q: My son was separated from the Navy in July 2008 with the following separation & reentry codes: JFC & ...
  A: My fault on the 2 years part. If the Navy Diagniosed him with adhd, then he would have little ...
Transfer from Ohio NG to Active Duty Navy.6/20/2009
  Q: I had turned in a DD368 about two months ago. Both my Company Cpt. and my Battalion Commander ...
  A: It all depends on your states needs. most 368's do not get approved. Also, if it is approved, you ...
Joining Army Reserves6/20/2009
  Q: I have seen so many postings about people longing to join the military but have some sort of history ...
  A: Actually, it is harder to join the military with criminal record, they have not relaxed criteria, ...
Re-enlistment to Army6/20/2009
  Q: My son was separated from the Navy in July 2008 with the following separation & reentry codes: JFC & ...
  A: Weird discharge for serving 2 years. JFC means "erroneous entry" which means something was not ...
Wanting to enlist in the Navy, Med questions6/18/2009
  Q: Several years ago I had a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) and since have very occasionally ...
  A: The gall bladder emoval is not an issue, the issue will be the digestion problems you had afetr. ...
airforce recruit-waiver question6/15/2009
  Q: My son is 19 and has his heart set on joining the Military Special Forces. He wanted to go ...
  A: If he has already sworn in once, he is locked in to the Air force, and he cannot join any other ...
Medical Denial6/14/2009
  Q: I tried to enlist in the Coast Guard last Fall, and while I was exceptionally qualified, I was ...
  A: If you were denied before even going down, then I doubt you would make it thru the process. You ...
reentry code meaning6/14/2009
  Q: I have a re entry code of RE4 WHAT DOES THAT MEAN. AND SEPERATION CODE OF JFV, CAN I EVER JOIN AGAIN
  A: The seperation code means "physical condition, not a disability' That will not stop you from ...
airforce recruit-waiver question6/13/2009
  Q: My son is 19 and has his heart set on joining the Military Special Forces. He wanted to go ...
  A: If he does mention it, it will be an issue and he probably will not get to enlist. The problem is, ...
getting back in.6/12/2009
  Q: I'm currently a student at one of the Academies. I am in my senior year and I'm being separated ...
  A: I know if you went to the academies, you can come in as an e-3 or e-4 and you can enroll in OCS down ...
Thinking about joining the Guard6/12/2009
  Q: I wanted to join the Guard out of high school but too many people talked me out of it. I am now 31 ...
  A: You would start off as an e-4, you could get $50k for past student loans. Other than that, it is up ...
US Army6/11/2009
  Q: Well this is a little difficult to understand but I have went through MEPS 2 times now, and this ...
  A: Try another branch of the service. Once the Army says no go, its final, sounds like you did what ...
Medical Waivers6/10/2009
  Q: I submitted two medical waivers (for mild eczema, which healed up) for the Army and both were DQ'd, ...
  A: No, once a waiver is denied by a branch of service, they cannot be resubmitted, you will have to try ...
Currently enlisted in the Army National Guard and want to do Air Force ROTC6/6/2009
  Q: I am currently enlisted in the Army National Guard, and I was reading on the Air Forces Special ...
  A: You can join AF ROTC and not contract AF until you get discharged from the Guard. If you get ...
National Guard - My daughter6/4/2009
  Q: Mr. Lewis, My daughter is 17 and has joined the NG. She has not went to basic yet; she has been to ...
  A: If she blacks out, there is a medical issue, that would be her ticket. She would leave for Boot ...
FY20096/4/2009
  Q: I am going to join Army active duty. I was told that all training seats for the MOS I want (68Q) had ...
  A: This time of years, training seats fill up and they do not release them until the new FY or closer ...
Enlistment waiver6/4/2009
  Q: I am 44 years old and have a BA degree. I served 6 years in the USAR (military police) and received ...
  A: The only service that you could join is the USAR, You are now too old for the Guard. The reserves ...
Juvenile records5/27/2009
  Q: I've looked everywhere, and I've seen things slightly close to mine but with no answer. I'm 23 years ...
  A: If you do not live in the town where it happened you should be ok, I say go for it. Do not mention ...
General discharge from National Guard5/20/2009
  Q: My husband tested positive on a random urine screen for THC and this June will make 2 years since it ...
  A: Right now no waivers are being given for people to get back in, except minor medical. When they do ...
I need out of the National Guard5/18/2009
  Q: I joine dthe guard in feb 23 2009. I am a single mother of four children. I thought I had someone ...
  A: You cannot get arrested for missing one weekend drill. You have to miss 3 months worth of drills ...
transfer to army5/17/2009
  Q: I AM IN THE COAST GUARD AND THINKING OF TRANSFERING INTO THE ARMY. MY QUESTION IS IF AN E-5 CAN ...
  A: You cannot transfer, but you you can be released to join the Army, but usually from active it is ...
Misdemeanor Family Violence dismissed5/16/2009
  Q: I am currently finished putting my packet together for Army OCS. 7 years ago I was charged with ...
  A: That's a tough one, since you went to classes, then dismissed, it is viewed as "adverse disposition" ...
My Recruiter is Trustworthy but new. Need Info.5/15/2009
  Q: I've been looking into the military for a while now. Air Force told me to take a walk, Army is not ...
  A: OCS probably won't happen due to background, and you cannot join until all fines are paid. ...
MOS award5/14/2009
  Q: I am currently mobilizing to go to Iraq for the second time with the National Guard unit I have been ...
  A: No MOS allows you to do OJT, you must go thru a TASS school to get awarded the MOS, there is no way ...
independent study high school5/12/2009
  Q: I'm trying to get into the Marines, but I came from a less orthodox high school (it was an ...
  A: Once you have 15 college credit hours, you are considered a college student and no longer in that ...
Re-entry code 2B JJE5/12/2009
  Q: Was wondering if i can join the Army or Marines with Re-entry code of 2B JJE? Thank you for your ...
  A: With JJE being court martial (Drug abuse), you would only be eligible to join if you completed a ...
Trying to get back to active duty5/11/2009
  Q: I'm prior service army and last July I reenlisted to go active and failed drug test at MEPS (pot). ...
  A: Being an E4 would allow you a waiver when they return. You might be able to go reserves from IRR ...
Entry into military as an officer with va disability5/10/2009
  Q: I got out of the Marine Corps about a year ago with an honorable discharge. My re-enlistment code is ...
  A: Being on disability period would hurt your chances of getting back in. 30% is max, but a ...
Army enslitment5/8/2009
  Q: My son wishes to enter the army; however he had made a bad decision in the past and got in some ...
  A: Right now waivers are not being given due to the good nature of recruiting people that do not need ...
Changing my MOS Before basic.5/4/2009
  Q: Ok so i have gone through all of the process' of joining the military. Scored in the 50's on my ...
  A: It is possible to change MOS, but unlikely unless there is a job they need more. As far as going ...
re inlist possible?4/28/2009
  Q: i am prior service. 3 years active duty. (mos 82c) left the army on an early out for downsizing ...
  A: the total years of active and reserve would count towards reserve retirement. You might be able to ...
RE Code for Navy Reserves4/28/2009
  Q: I was in the Navy Reserves from 2003-2005/6. Heres what happened...... In May 2005, I had emergency ...
  A: Re4 is a career killer. It basically bans you from joining the Navy again, and recently a ...
Desertion!4/27/2009
  Q: I was in the United States Army and i went awol from AIT. Well i really had no choice i had ...
  A: Rules as they stand right now are no waivers for re entry for RE4. The reason of young and stupid ...
Enlistment Advise4/27/2009
  Q: Are there any independent people to assist with recruitment? Not all recruiters are equal and I'd ...
  A: All recruiters are well trained and usually work as a team. The best thing he can do is research ...
Desertion!4/25/2009
  Q: I was in the United States Army and i went awol from AIT. Well i really had no choice i had ...
  A: Even if they do upgrade it, they do not change RE codes. Re4 bans you from coming in the military ...
awol4/25/2009
  Q: I have been AWOL from my South Carolina national guard unit since February. I tried to get a ...
  A: You will not go to jail for being awol form the guard unless you skipped out on an activation. You ...
Little contact w/son in Navy4/24/2009
  Q: Sir, My barely 18year old son left for the Navy on Dec 10. He graduated bootcamp and I have heard ...
  A: Since he is 18 and all, that would be a little difficult. There is a privacy issue. Your best bet ...
army guard?4/24/2009
  Q: I have 4 years exp on B-2 bombers as a mechanic. 6 months civilian experience on slurry tankers. I ...
  A: you can, the only issue now is that you must be a qualified crew chief to join the guard right now. ...
Desertion!4/22/2009
  Q: I was in the United States Army and i went awol from AIT. Well i really had no choice i had ...
  A: A DD149 is used to correct records. You went AWOL, did you ever turn yourself in? If not, you may ...
MEPS testing4/21/2009
  Q: John, My brother recently applied for the Coast Guard. He found out, several days after testing, ...
  A: While he can retest in 45 days, I doubt he would get a waiver. the drug tests cannot detect THC ...
Meps PDQ4/20/2009
  Q: I was recently PDQ'ed due to basically "having bad teeth". I passed through everything else, but ...
  A: Why would I be disqualified over something that would not effect my performance? Teeth can affect ...
medical discharge and re-entry4/1/2009
  Q: My husband and I were both discharged last year for injuries. He had a fracture to his shoulder due ...
  A: Medical waivers are no quick process. It can take a few weeks to a couple months. There is no ...
Discharge On Account of Marijuana Usage3/28/2009
  Q: myself and two other soldiers are currently attending advansed individual training at Ft. Sam ...
  A: You will most likely be reduced to E1 and discharged. With the state of recruiting now, I doubt ...
Lap Band Surgery3/26/2009
  Q: Lewis, I am prior service (2yrs), 42yrs old, Military Police I had the Lap Band surgery over 2 ...
  A: Now you are too old to join the Guard, the age was lowered to 35, you would need 8 years of service ...
Marine to National Guard3/26/2009
  Q: Im in the process of joining the guard as MI, I spent 21 years in the Marine Corps active and ...
  A: In class A, all but Marines marksmanship badges. Combat action ribbon does not convert to a combat ...
Marriage overseas3/19/2009
  Q: I'll try to make this as brief, but as thorough as possible. My boyfriend and I (both Army National ...
  A: I would talk to chaplain about the marriage thing. I do not think it will fly while out in ...
AFQT SCORE3/18/2009
  Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF THE AFQT SCORE WAS A 39 AND A 34. DO I QUALIFY TO ENLIST IN ANY OF THE MILITARY ...
  A: Each branch has different requirements. Army is 31 except for GED, need a 50. Air force is 35 ...
enlistment3/16/2009
  Q: I am 19 years old and looking to join the military. I recently heard that the enlistment bonus for ...
  A: There is no such job as aerial gunner in any military. Bonuses vary job to job. The Navy and Army ...
I want to transfer from the Ohio National Guard to the Navy.3/16/2009
  Q: What is the process for transferring from the OH NG into the Navy? I entered under the delayed entry ...
  A: Chances of being released are slim. You can request a release through a DD368 and send it up the ...
BAH & living arrangements3/14/2009
  Q: Currently my fiancee is in basic training but shortly he will be attending AIT in SC. Will he ...
  A: He will not receive full BAH unless he is married. He will live in barracks as well. He will ...
army life3/13/2009
  Q: My husband is currently in the Army National Guard, but he is about to switch to Active Duty, which ...
  A: In short you can live on base when/if available. Some bases have nicer housing, duplexes. All ...
Question about joining ARNG after separating from active duty Army and another question3/11/2009
  Q: My fiance was told that he can't re-enlist until six months after he has been separated from AD. He ...
  A: Fiance can join the NG right after he gets out. He can join while processing out of active duty, or ...
Getting back into the Army3/11/2009
  Q: I don't have a family care plan right now because my husband is in IADT. I am getting deployed and ...
  A: Normally you would have a FCP. You can try to go over his head and ask for an exception. The only ...
Army Reserves after retiring from Navy Reserves3/9/2009
  Q: I am a 48 year old Surgeon who previously served for a little over 10 years on US Navy active duty ...
  A: Bringing someone out of retirement into another branch is not allowed because you belong to your ...
Direct Comission3/1/2009
  Q: Sir, I am currently a medic with a bachelor's degree in health care administration. I am about to ...
  A: Only medical professionals and lawyers get direct commissions. Plus, you would need a waiver for ...
zoloft and flying2/28/2009
  Q: my son is 18 yrs old. Last year he took Zoloft for aprox. 2 1/2 months due to mild situational ...
  A: Zoloft will make him unqualified for the military since he took it last year. only 4% of the ...
Ritalin and Recruitment2/27/2009
  Q: Yesterday, my son was eliminated from consideration for Army Reserves because he truthfully answered ...
  A: He usually would not be not allowed only for the past use of ritalin and aderrall. If he has been ...
Question about 18X in the National Guard2/27/2009
  Q: I'm an E-5 in the Army Reserve, Iraq veteran. I've been in eight years and am interested in doing ...
  A: You would have to talk directly to a SF recruiter. If you are combat arms and already air assault ...
Prior Drug experimentation question2/26/2009
  Q: My question pertains to past drug use. I do not have a criminal record for any drug use. But from ...
  A: Here is the honest truth about that. If you answer honestly, you will never be allowed to join the ...
Returning to Active Duty2/25/2009
  Q: I am 25 years old and I joined th Navy 25JUL01. I received an other then honorable discharge with a ...
  A: Not with an OTH as yuor discharge service. You have to have it upgraded. Go to www,va.gov and ...
I can't convince my husband to let me join the guard2/20/2009
  Q: I want to join the Ohio Army National Guard. I have spoken with a recruiter and I have done a lot of ...
  A: It seems that you have done everything you can, done your research etc. What I recommend is to get ...
enlistment2/12/2009
  Q: I went to an Army recruiter and after I took the asvab was going through the process of getting a ...
  A: The felony waiver for pre trail divesion will bevaery hard to get. The counselimg stuff will show up ...
National Guard2/11/2009
  Q: Hey my name is Coleman and I was thinking about joining the National Guard after college. When is it ...
  A: Qualifications are simple 17-42 yrs old Be in good helath, No major law violations Pass an entrance ...
article 152/5/2009
  Q: My son had problems with a couple guys at reception, who after he reported, started sexually ...
  A: He should be, it is going to be a filed grade Art 15. He needs to state the truth on everything and ...
navy background check2/2/2009
  Q: hello my name is Roosevelt spiller and I've been trying to get into the navy for over a year but ...
  A: When a waiver is deinied, it is because they look at the whole person concept. If you show a ...
PDQed before MEPS physical2/2/2009
  Q: I recently tried to enlist in the Army. I have an arrest on my record from 2001 for drugs, when the ...
  A: Who told you you were DQ'd. Only MEPs can do that for drug counseling anyways. Go to another ...
Reserve Dependent Medical?2/1/2009
  Q: I am in a very bad monetary situation right now, and my wife, and I just found out that she could be ...
  A: As part of the reserves, you can puchase tricare for $181 a month and basically get the same care ...
becoming an officer1/31/2009
  Q: My question is what are my chances of becoming an army officer with a 14 yr old felony conviction ...
  A: It would really depend on the exact charge. Felony would probably negate your chances. No felony ...
Medical Disqualifications1/30/2009
  Q: I joined the Air National Guard this past August, and I was given the dates to ship out to basic on ...
  A: You will be required to tell them about it, it may delay your boot camp, but I doubt it would ...
Adderall scrip1/28/2009
  Q: I've been DEPped into the navy as active personnel, and I am leaving in April of this year, about 12 ...
  A: If you are taking any medications, you are required to divulge it. When you do, you will be dropped ...
ROTC PROGRAM1/28/2009
  Q: IM A 42YR FEMALE IN THE ARMY I'VE JUST PAST MY MARK FOR 1YR. IM NOW A PFC. ANYWAY I WOULD LIKE TO ...
  A: At 42 there is no way to get a commssion as an officer, but you can go warrant officer. But you ...
I need to know1/26/2009
  Q: I'm deciding whether to join the army, or the national guard. My decision is a tough one because I ...
  A: In a nut shell, join the active army if you wish to live the army lifestyle for the next three ...
PDQ Self Mutilation1/24/2009
  Q: Sir, do I still have a chance to serve in the armed forces? I am 21 now and when I was 13-14 I gave ...
  A: To be honest, I would never bring it up. Meps Dr's are brutal. if they see them, explain them as ...
Becoming a navy officer1/22/2009
  Q: I am in the process of applying to officer candidate school for the navy. I have a bachelors degree ...
  A: The DUI may have an affect, but they do look at the person as a whole. If denied, you can reapply. ...
Lautenberg amendment enlistment1/21/2009
  Q: I am a 22 year old recent college graduated, who is interested in enlisting in the United States ...
  A: She would have to drop it totally. This order prevents you by law of having a firearm, even in the ...
Enlistment age1/19/2009
  Q: My question is what is the maximum age to get into the military. I wanted to join the air force ...
  A: The army or army guard are the only branches you could enlist for for your age, but since you take ...
EPTS discharge1/19/2009
  Q: My stepson just called and said they are sending him home on an EPTS discharge. Someone fell on his ...
  A: They are discharging him for his injury due to the fact that since he injured it before, and he re ...
pot1/16/2009
  Q: if as a 16 year old a kid experimented with pot a few times and did not smoke after that what is the ...
  A: I would answer in the negative, never tried it. As long as you have no charges related to drugs. ...
MY son1/15/2009
  Q: My son is supposed to ship out for the National Guard on 2/12/09....he is 19......his 21 yr old ...
  A: He cannot ship out while awaiting trial. His sister needs to get the state attorney (or whoever) to ...
Surgeon says my son should not participate1/13/2009
  Q: We have a 17 year son who with his dad permission joined the National Guard IN June of 2008. He does ...
  A: I am currently in the National Guard and deal with RSP recruits all the time. I run a recruiting ...
RE4 CODE1/12/2009
  Q: I was discharged from the Marine Corps in 2001 for being overweight. I received a re4 code along ...
  A: A Marine RE4 only bans you from the USMC, but the other branches can take you depending on the ...
dual military1/12/2009
  Q: My boyfriend is enlisted in the coast guard and i am currently in Army ROTC and trying to go to ...
  A: If you stay in the Guard, you can more easily transfer to the area he is stationed, but there is no ...
medical issues at reception1/12/2009
  Q: my son recently arrived at fort jackson for the start of basic training. He left home with a kidney ...
  A: It is the call of the training station, but I have seen them send people home on medical and then ...
Reclass1/12/2009
  Q: just graduated Nov 14th, i am at my duty station now, i was wondering if i can re-class to a 44b ...
  A: Doubtful, Infantry cannot usually reclass so early in their career unless injured where they did not ...
Transferring to National Guard from US Army Reserve1/12/2009
  Q: Is is possible to transfer from Reserve to National Guard? If so, would I have to give up my ...
  A: You can get released form the Reserves by getting the first general officer in your chain of command ...
Military Science1/11/2009
  Q: for Background, Assume that I am prior service, and Discharged. attending university, and my major ...
  A: MDS I and II require no contract, however 3 and 4 do. Reason being, you are required to get a ...
Medical Disability1/11/2009
  Q: I have been on a medical profile, for possible environmental exposure illnesses, and was told today ...
  A: technically, they are correct. However, you still will go thru med board, if discharged, you may be ...
Surgeon says my son should not participate1/11/2009
  Q: We have a 17 year son who with his dad permission joined the National Guard IN June of 2008. He does ...
  A: He is still required by his contract to show up at drill. Nothing bad will happen if he doesn't, ...
Re-Enlistment Qualifications1/10/2009
  Q: I am trying to re-enlist in the army and was told that due to a court fine I cant re-enlist until ...
  A: There is no way around the fine being paid first. Technically, you can be arrested for not paying ...
National Guard to Marine Corps1/8/2009
  Q: I am a former active duty Marine and got out in September of 07. I enlisted in the California ...
  A: Very hard to say, you can request a conditional release, and if approved, they would let you rejoin ...
Enlistment medical issues1/5/2009
  Q: John, I am very interested in joining either the Army or Marine Corps. I am currently on Zoloft for ...
  A: While there is no set standard that I know of of how long you must be off zoloft, riule of thumb is ...
National Guard Active first1/5/2009
  Q: i just graduated osut in november 2008, i joined the national guard "active duty first" program i ...
  A: Basically, no. If your pay is still meesed up and have not recieved your bonus, file a formal ...
Joining1/5/2009
  Q: John, If I have a medical issue that is a DQ but I don't tell the recruiter, could they find out ...
  A: I recruiter is supposed to identify all possible disqualifyers. During the medical process, the ...
enlistment and adhd1/4/2009
  Q: If I have I am being treated for ADHD with non-stimulant drugs, can I enlist or does ANY ADHD ...
  A: The military has many memebrs with some form of adhd, and do very well (me included). However, if ...
Medical waiver clarification1/2/2009
  Q: my name is Andrew, I am 18 years old. I have been in the enlistment process since last November. I ...
  A: Waiver after a surgery is common. Its not a big deal. However, it may prevent you form going ...
Enlistment after brief institutionalization1/1/2009
  Q: My son is 25 years old. 7 or 8 years ago he took an overdose of Tylenol in an episode that was ...
  A: Technically yes he should reveal it. However, if he was cleared of suicide thoughts and has NO ...
OCS Training1/1/2009
  Q: I am currently a professor of construction management and hold two masters degrees (civil ...
  A: At this point, you are too old to attend OCS, the cuotff is 35, buta waiver can be granted. Guard ...
Switching from ARNG to the Navy1/1/2009
  Q: My wife and I were just recently married and she is pregnant and stationed in virginia for the navy ...
  A: I doubt the Alabama national Guard will let you go to the navy, and I doubt thr Navy would take you. ...
DODMERB disqualification12/30/2008
  Q: I've been wondering about this for a while and figured it's probably time to ask. I was awarded an ...
  A: A DODmerd would not effect you serving in an enlited capacity, but I am suprised of officer ...
disqualifing factors12/28/2008
  Q: If you are prior service personnel and came up positive on the MEPS physical drug exam, for ...
  A: If you pop hot at MEPs, your contract is automatically voided. If you are an E-5 or above, you will ...
national guard recruit12/27/2008
  Q: My fiancee is thinking about joining the National guard soon, if possible. He served in the Marine ...
  A: With an other than honorable discharge, he is not eligible for any branch he will find. I doubt ...
enlisting12/25/2008
  Q: I was in basic and failed to pass the pft portion of my training. I have a re-3 discharge code and ...
  A: Yes, you can try to get back in, it would require a waiver, bu tif it said erroneous enlistment, ...
Son's wishes12/25/2008
  Q: I would be interested in your knowledge if there are positions for people in the service for young ...
  A: There is no place in the military for those that are disabled in anyway, mentally or physically. It ...
Army Reserve12/24/2008
  Q: I talked to a recruiter a few weeks ago about joining on active duty after I graduate high school. ...
  A: Thta is a program you can do , however, you do give up your entire summer. There is also no ...
Guard12/23/2008
  Q: I am a retired Lt. LDO (Navy) 22 yrs. I am done with the regular naavy but would be interested in ...
  A: Anyone who is retired from one branch may not join another branch. Heck, we can't even re enlist ...
military discharge12/21/2008
  Q: What happens when you go AWOL for a year.
  A: If someone is AWOL from active military for a year, they are a wanted fugitive. There is a bench ...
Navy Officer - color blind question12/20/2008
  Q: I'm going to public university, am a Junior in college majoring in Physics with a 3.9 GPA. With the ...
  A: While I cannot give you a definite answer because I do not keep up with Navy quals, I would be ...
Question?12/19/2008
  Q: Is it right that I am pregnant due in July in a unit that is mobing in Oct. it is DEC and I was told ...
  A: Pregnancy does not affect your bonus. You are usually cleared for duty after two menstrual cycles ...
army or guards12/18/2008
  Q: I asked an army recruiter to explain the deference between army and amy national guards. He said ...
  A: In a nutshell, your recruiter is flat out lying to you. The Army and National Guard are one and the ...
Am I Disqualified?12/18/2008
  Q: I have been on depression meds with follow-up therapy for about a year now, but I am just ...
  A: Bi polar is a definite no go and most history of depression with heavy meds is a no go. Light meds ...
Am I Disqualified?12/17/2008
  Q: I have been on depression meds with follow-up therapy for about a year now, but I am just ...
  A: If you were misdiagnised, that is good, however, does the illness you have need long term care? If ...
Combat patch12/16/2008
  Q: I just enlisted in the National Guard after having served 10 years in the Marine Corps. I was in ...
  A: Technically no patch is authorized for you since it was not earned in the Army, however, it is ...
Maximum age to become an officer12/15/2008
  Q: I am currently a TSgt in the Air National Guard with about 15 years in, six of which was active duty ...
  A: You are too old for any commission program, but can get a waievr, though very hard to get. Warrant ...
dd21412/15/2008
  Q: what is the process to get my brothers dd 214 changed and or corrected. He was discharged while in ...
  A: I doubt you need it changed? The porcess to change a dd214 is posted on www.va.gov. It is a ...
national gaurd12/15/2008
  Q: I recently joined the Army National Guard in October and it is now December. When i joined i was ...
  A: Realistically yes. You do not HAVE to ship when it comes time, just do not show up. Let your RSP ...
my fiance12/13/2008
  Q: .. my name is mike, i was wondering if i have several juvinile charges and 1 pending felony court is ...
  A: You can get married, it will not be an issue on her clearance unless your charges have to do with ...
Married between Active Army and National Guard12/13/2008
  Q: I plan on marrying a girl who is currently in the National Guard in Michigan. She reenlisted about a ...
  A: Yes, very easily. She needs to request a interstate transfer to Washington. Her state will contact ...
Boot Camp12/12/2008
  Q: If a person went thru Boot Camp in the late 1960's and they did not succeed in passing boot camp - ...
  A: I am not sure about the 1960's on exactly what they would have recieved. They would have at least ...
Returning to Military12/11/2008
  Q: John, I served 4 years in the USAF and received and Honorable Discharge. At the time of discharge ...
  A: You are qualified to return to service. I don't know what option the AF would give you though. In ...
Air Force waiver12/11/2008
  Q: I've been waiting on a waiver for about a year and a half now for a felony i was charged with as a ...
  A: If you haven't gotten it back it is because they will not approve it. You said charged, were you ...
Military disqualification12/10/2008
  Q: I am a 17 year old male and I'm currently a high school junior. I would like to join the Marines and ...
  A: You will need to wait at least another year before you will be considered due to being on ...
keratoconus12/10/2008
  Q: In 2006 I enlisted in The United States Marines. I went through MEPS without any physical problem, ...
  A: As you know, keratoconus is a degenerative disease of the eye, which will eventually make your ...
Can I switch to active duty during my 8 year obligation?12/9/2008
  Q: A few years ago, I served in the army for 2 years (active duty). I am now currently the in-active ...
  A: You can request a 368 (conditional release) its very easy to fill out, but very hard ot get ...
navy recruit12/9/2008
  Q: John Lewis, My 22 year old was pressured by his father some months ago to join the Navy. He did it ...
  A: He is not required to ship off. Even though he signed up, he is able to change his mind. All he ...
being dq'd in 0712/9/2008
  Q: I was dq'd from the marines in 07 for symptoms of generalized anxieties and from that they assumed ...
  A: If he tried, then you are stuck, there is probably nothing more that can be done. Your recruiter ...
Other than Honorable Discharge with an RE-412/9/2008
  Q: Is it possible for someone that has an Other than Honorable Discharge with an RE-4 enlistment code ...
  A: An RE code canot be changed, but the OTH can be upgraded. Go to www.va.gov, there is a section on ...
Coast Guard Enlistment12/8/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me with this problem. When I was 12 years old, one of my friends stole a bicycle ...
  A: Wow, a felony as a 12 yr old? I would go pull the juveniel record tp see what is actually says? ...
USMC Prior Service Recruiting12/8/2008
  Q: My husband was active duty USMC for 4 years. The PSR called him up and was trying to talk him into ...
  A: Marines have the option of rejoining and being what they called non-obligated. Some Marines come ...
NG College 1st12/8/2008
  Q: I was planning on joining the National Guard. The College First program really intrigues me because ...
  A: Yes, the college first is a National program. Federal Tuition asistance pays $4500 a year towards ...
Air Force question12/6/2008
  Q: I wasn't sure who to ask, but I'm fairly new to this. My boyfriend is graduating from pilot training ...
  A: Bototm line, for housing you need to be married. I have never heard of anything else otherwise. I ...
Basic Training12/6/2008
  Q: Am I going to be able to wear my contacts through basic training?
  A: No, you will be issued glassed and will wear those. Training cannot cease so you can add drops or ...
Commission Resignation12/5/2008
  Q: I resigned my commission and was honorably discharged in Oct. 2007. I was in the chaplain candidacy ...
  A: Becoming an officer is possible, but there are requirements. If you have a college degree or close ...
Active Duty12/4/2008
  Q: My separation code JFE and reentry 4K. I was wondering what I need to do change my code so I can get ...
  A: An re4 code is not eligible to be changed. I am assuming you mean it was from the Army. If it is ...
Undeclared medical condition12/4/2008
  Q: The question is, before I go into the details, if I see a doctor regarding a condition that could ...
  A: You can disclose it to your civilian Dr and ask for it to be not part of your record that goes to ...
ETS during 2 week annual training12/4/2008
  Q: I served in Iraq with my national guard unit, returning home last March. I am scheduled to ETS on ...
  A: No, but you could just extend for six months if you meet some other requirements. Otherwise, the ...
RE-4 Navy12/4/2008
  Q: My husband was discharged from the Navy with an RE-4 for pattern of misconduct, general discharge ...
  A: Don't know why it is taking this long, it is a national level waiver, but it should take no more ...
turned down for dental health12/2/2008
  Q: I went to MEPS and they turned me down because I have horrible dental health due to growing up in a ...
  A: If MEPS turned you down, the only thing I can recommend it take out a loan, get your teeth taken ...
Boyfriend joining Coast Guard12/1/2008
  Q: My boyfriend is looking into joining the USCG and we were wondering if I would have to be married to ...
  A: Yes, you have to be married ofr housing. As far as living together for 2 years, I do not agree. ...
pre-existing medical11/30/2008
  Q: My son was trying to join the army, we told the recruiter about a past medical condition, 2 years ...
  A: The recruiter was technically wrong for telling not to mention it, but it was the right thing to do ...
dead end mos11/29/2008
  Q: i have been in the active army for 6 years, my mos is 13s and i have done the job maybe once, i have ...
  A: I would just flat out ask to change MOS to an MOS more needed by the Army. 13S are not much needed ...
Waiver for mental health11/28/2008
  Q: If you have previously have taken prescribed drugs for emotional stress due to a bad marriage, would ...
  A: Most liley yes, as long as it wasn't recent and your Dr has cleared you. Make sure you havent been ...
Navy11/28/2008
  Q: im a DEP for the navy and have some concerns.While at meps i did notify them i had an unborn child ...
  A: The military pay system is screwed up. they require that if you are un married and have a child, ...
Army reenlistment11/27/2008
  Q: My son was recently separated from the Army for drug use, although his discharge was not coded as ...
  A: The dicharge code of misconduct is common for a drug offense. he can get back in with a waiver, but ...
civilian to military helicopter pilot11/26/2008
  Q: I recently received my commercial helicopter pilots license with instrument rating. I have about ...
  A: While I cannot give you the exact requirements, I can tell you the only branch you will be bale to ...
DD Form 36811/25/2008
  Q: i am currently in the oklahoma army national guard and am looking to get released to join the active ...
  A: They are correct, you cannot get rleased yet. My suggestion is, go to basic and AIT, deploy. ...
Getting released from the Navy DEP program11/25/2008
  Q: My name is Tori and I'm currently in the Navy DEP program. I want to switch to another branch asap, ...
  A: No one can release you without cause, and they will not release you because you want to switch. You ...
Getting released from the Navy DEP program11/25/2008
  Q: My name is Tori and I'm currently in the Navy DEP program. I want to switch to another branch asap, ...
  A: You can threaten with a lawyer all you want, they don't care. basically, there is only one way out ...
malicious wounding11/24/2008
  Q: I am a 30 year old man, when I was about 24 years old, I received a malicious wounding charge. I ...
  A: If it is a felony, you are unable to join any branch at the moment, but if it is a misdameanor, yo ...
Master at Arms and Color Blindness11/23/2008
  Q: Greetings! My name is Alex and I've enlisted with the US Navy DEPS and my shipdate is 20090202. My ...
  A: Having color blindness and failing both color test limits you to just a handful of jobs, less than 5 ...
navy drug test11/22/2008
  Q: But then he got disqualified due to blood test for marijuanna marked positive but his urine waz ...
  A: The military does not test marijuana in blood, it is not what we do. I do not know why he was told ...
felony waiver11/22/2008
  Q: I was 14 years old when I Was arrested in school for taking another students playing cards and ...
  A: At this time, there is nothing you can do. You were never convicted of a felony. The intervention ...
Confused about bf in Army Reserves11/21/2008
  Q: I'm 18 and very confused. My xbf has come back into my life. We haven't seen each other in almost 4 ...
  A: To be honest, do not get invlolved with this guy. He needs to get his life straight and on his own. ...
interservice-transfer11/21/2008
  Q: hey, i'm a marine reservist with 18months left on my contract, i recently applied for a flight seat ...
  A: The Marines have every right to deny the request for release, but that does not make it right. I ...
suspended sentence11/20/2008
  Q: My son is trying to enlist. He served 30 days of a 180 day sentence 120 suspended 60 day remaining ...
  A: Depending on the charge, he will have to wait six months to be able to join after the suspended ...
Mip in 200011/20/2008
  Q: i have a question about MIP of Alcohol. I am joining the navy, i have taken my asvab and scored way ...
  A: Rules change over the years and some jobs now require no alcohol or drug charges ever in your past. ...
RE-4 waiver11/17/2008
  Q: My nephew was a SSG in the Marine Corps with a very good record. He was released from the Corps ...
  A: The Re4 is waivable, but the felony is not. He is currently not eligible for any branch of service ...
Medical waiver11/17/2008
  Q: I have a letter from my Dr. saying that I was issued an inhaler for bronchitis. The Dr. at MEPS are ...
  A: What they will do is request a consult for asthma and that will bethe determining factor. I had a ...
reenlistment11/16/2008
  Q: I was an active army servicemen. when i was discharged. my separation code is JKK (drug use). my ...
  A: You are eligible for a wiaver and will probably get it. Have you been to meps yet? If not, then ...
US Army...or....Military in general11/13/2008
  Q: My son wants to join the US ARMY when he is old enough but he has a legit question.Can he join the ...
  A: Most likley not. Medical standards for military service are very high. One must very physically ...
Navy Recruitment-Dismissed case11/12/2008
  Q: My brother in law is trying to enlist in the Navy. Everything was going fine but they are now ...
  A: What the record shows is that he was arrested and charged. That fact does not go away. However, it ...
we need answers!!11/12/2008
  Q: my best friend is having a problem with her ex husband...but the issue at hand is that he ran away ...
  A: They didnt pay his child support, he did. they took it out of his check. No matter what he tells ...
Army officer w/ criminal record11/12/2008
  Q: Four years ago I was arrested for misdemeanor possession of marijuana (I was 21). I will graduate ...
  A: You should be ok with one possession charge. Especially if you have had a clean record otherwise. ...
we need answers!!11/12/2008
  Q: my best friend is having a problem with her ex husband...but the issue at hand is that he ran away ...
  A: If he is AWOL, and he knows he is, his best bet would be to report back to his station. If he ...
Army vs' National Guard11/12/2008
  Q: Can the National Gaurd get waivers that the Army cannot? According to AR 601-210... 4-24 ...
  A: There are lots of disqualifyers in the military. Most are waivable if you are otherwise a good ...
Navy enlisted to Army ROTC11/10/2008
  Q: Mr. Lewis, right now I'm currently enlisted in the active duty Navy. I've realized this isn't what I ...
  A: Neither. The navy will not release you to go to school full time in a ROTC program. You will have ...
road to OCS11/10/2008
  Q: lewis, I have another question for you. Since I have to enlist first to receive citizenship (in ...
  A: If you are 22 you have time still, however, first focus on doing whatever it takes to become a ...
world war one army classifications11/9/2008
  Q: John: I recognize this is a curve ball you may not have any answer to. Can any experts help. What ...
  A: All army enlisted wore the same uniform, there were just many differnt uniforms they wore. I have ...
enlistment11/9/2008
  Q: I got a domestic violence charge a year ago. I did not hit her or anything, they supposely droped it ...
  A: As long as you are off probation, which is what staying out of trouble is, and your classes are ...
checks11/9/2008
  Q: To the best of your knowledge, if you are recruiting an individual in the active army as an ...
  A: There is only one sf 86. Every one fills out the sf 86 to join. Every one goes thru a fbi check, but ...
checks11/8/2008
  Q: To the best of your knowledge, if you are recruiting an individual in the active army as an ...
  A: I cant give you a good answer. Most likely if you fess up, you will be disqualed becuase they are ...
About My Diploma11/8/2008
  Q: bout 5 moths ago i received a diploma from an online school. I was told prior to this by a Nation ...
  A: Your recruiter is misinformed, as long as the school was acredited when you recieved it, it is good. ...
NAT Bonus - Navy Reserves11/7/2008
  Q: My daughter is Navy Reserve (enlist date 25 JAN 2007). She received a $5000 "enlistment bonus" this ...
  A: It is not unusual for new recruits to realize they got a bonus. I will not bring up a bonus with a ...
checks11/7/2008
  Q: To the best of your knowledge, if you are recruiting an individual in the active army as an ...
  A: The military does local and state checks. At Meps, you get fingerprinted and it goes to the FBI for ...
Enlistment. ARMY11/6/2008
  Q: At 4 months into the recruiting process, I have been told that I am non-waiverable. I have now been ...
  A: In a nutshell, you were not found innocent, or not guilty. Since you were put on probabtion and ...
bariatric surgery11/6/2008
  Q: I'm in the National Guard, I'm working full time right now. I was considering having surgery ...
  A: Never heard of them performing them at militayy hospitals excpet on retired vets or at a VA ...
bariatric surgery11/6/2008
  Q: I'm in the National Guard, I'm working full time right now. I was considering having surgery ...
  A: Yes, you would be getting an unauthorized surgery. The militray has seen too many issues with ...
Vision11/5/2008
  Q: my son has 20/50 vision in one eye with his contacts in, he has a condition called Nystagmus aka ...
  A: As long as one eye is correctable to near perfect he should be ok, it will limit what jobs he can ...
TDRL Re Entry to Navy11/5/2008
  Q: I was a FMF corpsman served 5 years 2 months was put on TDRL and found FIT after 3 years. I elected ...
  A: easy enough, the recruiter you are dealing with is a dirtbag. Dump him, find another recruiter that ...
Renegotiating my contract11/4/2008
  Q: I wanted to know if I could back out of my Enlistment Contract with the Army. I tried to go into ...
  A: The real answer is yes you can. The Army is still all volunteer force, there is nothing they can do ...
becoming an officer w/ green card11/4/2008
  Q: Lewis, I recently got my green card in the US, and I am about 8 months away from graduating with a ...
  A: With your degree, you can start off as an E4 in the Army soley based on having a bachelors degree. ...
becoming an officer w/ green card11/2/2008
  Q: Lewis, I recently got my green card in the US, and I am about 8 months away from graduating with a ...
  A: There is no way you can become an officer until you are a citizen. My best advice is for you to ...
Records10/30/2008
  Q: What's the specfic name of the background checker the recruiter and the meps does? For example there ...
  A: Meps uses an FBI data base that all law enforcemnt agencies genrally report to. If the foriegn ...
prior service10/28/2008
  Q: I'm prior service army and my fiance is active duty AF. I can't get into AF active duty in a career ...
  A: Alot of reservists fill full time positions either on a temporary or full time basis. I myself am a ...
Interservice Transfer10/28/2008
  Q: I'm an Army Reservist I signed a contract for 6 years Reserves and 2 years IRR. I'm 6 months into my ...
  A: Not off hand, its your contract, you are stop loss for 90 days after returning. They cannot hold ...
prior service10/28/2008
  Q: I'm prior service army and my fiance is active duty AF. I can't get into AF active duty in a career ...
  A: No one can guarentee that, I have seen couple split on seperate coasts. Then one has to try to ...
Military Options10/28/2008
  Q: I am 17 and looking into the military field. I recently looked into the 69W position because of the ...
  A: If you are definitely going to college, go Army national Guard. Best benefits, especially for ...
Question about joining the reserves10/27/2008
  Q: Good Afternoon, I am a recent college graduate looking to move forward with a new career. I have ...
  A: Your GPA and job status are not an issue, your record is. You would require a waiver just to join ...
waiver10/27/2008
  Q: I could really use some insight. I am just starting the whole process. So far, I have only had 1 ...
  A: The debt will effect secuity clearance. Disability, unless given by the military will disqualify ...
DUI10/27/2008
  Q: I got a DUI last weekend and am slotted to graduate and commission Active Duty Army on 13DEC. I've ...
  A: Waivers can take 30 minutes, they can take 30 days. There is no set criteria. Problem with a DUI, ...
Contract/Record10/26/2008
  Q: So if i was told i don't qualify for ranger training after basic or something because of my fbi ...
  A: They can still give you 11b with airborne. If you are clean, then you have nothing to worry about ...
Active Duty10/23/2008
  Q: So I'm kind of confused about a few things regarding Active Duty. My boyfriend recently joined The ...
  A: For him to go active duty at this point will be a challenge, the Guard has to release him, which ...
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER10/23/2008
  Q: ONE OF THE SYMPTOMS OF THIS DISORDER IS IMPULSIVITY AND MY CONCERN IS THAT ALTHOUGH MY SON HAS ...
  A: He would be definitly temporary disqulafied, but may be cleared if he had a consult with a military ...
reenlist10/22/2008
  Q: i was discharged with an re4 18 yrs ago with an gfx code under honarable conditions personality ...
  A: The will not chnage the RE code, but can change under honorable conditions to honorable. Go to ...
branching from rotc10/22/2008
  Q: I was wondering how you can find out how many open military intelligence positions there are to ...
  A: For GFRD it all depends on the availibility with in the state of which you will serve. If you are ...
Tough MEPS question10/20/2008
  Q: Okay let me summarize my situation, my father is stationed overseas in korea, there's no meps here ...
  A: With the new age of electronic record keeping, most documents are stored in a central data base ...
Officer Ranks Upon Entry10/19/2008
  Q: I am a practicing attorney who is semi-retired and considering dropping a packet for a direct ...
  A: You should be ok for a direct commission. It would be the rank of Captain (O-3). There are other ...
ROTC scholarship for my son10/18/2008
  Q: My son is interested in becoming a Physical Therapist in the military. He is unsure how to do this. ...
  A: An ROTC scholarship will not put him in the direction of a physical therapist as an officer. ...
bipolar10/16/2008
  Q: my brother is in the national guard and has recently been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. i am ...
  A: Yes, he would be medically discharged. It is his duty and responsibility to himself and those in ...
Tough MEPS question10/16/2008
  Q: Okay let me summarize my situation, my father is stationed overseas in korea, there's no meps here ...
  A: Basically, eczema is disqualifying but canbe waived if you rarely have flare up, ot haven't had one ...
MEPS DQ10/14/2008
  Q: I just joined the army and today i was supposed to go down to MEPS for my physical and to DEP in. I ...
  A: MEPS does not DQ for no reason. There has to be specific medical reason why. If you failed to ...
Trouble while in DEP10/14/2008
  Q: son was supposed to leave for Navy June. Broke hand and delayed to November. Is in trouble now. Some ...
  A: They will run another records check, even if he is found not guilty, he has to revealed anything he ...
Restrictions on Tattoos10/14/2008
  Q: What is the exact policy on having tattoos that are visible. What if your tattoos that are visible ...
  A: Tattoos are now permitted on hands and side and back of neck. They are photographed and sent to the ...
Conditional Release question10/14/2008
  Q: Good evening, I have a question on obtaining a conditional release. I've read up some on the ...
  A: To be blunt, forget about it! The Marine Corps does not release Marines to go to another branch of ...
JAG Corps10/10/2008
  Q: Sir,I am an active duty soldier and am looking at going to law school. The catch is I am too old for ...
  A: I am not aware of any program to allow soldiers to go to law school while on active duty. In my ...
Getting 3p PDQ lifted.10/8/2008
  Q: I had tried to get into the army 4 years ago provided all documentation on an injury i had when i ...
  A: The only thing that can be done is the recruiter requesting a waiver IF that past injury has the ...
NON qualifing DV lautenberg10/8/2008
  Q: I am trying to re-enlist in the US Army or enlist into the Michigan Army NG, I have 5 years prior ...
  A: I never heard of anything being considered a conviction until it was dismissed. The way the regs ...
NON qualifing DV lautenberg10/8/2008
  Q: I am trying to re-enlist in the US Army or enlist into the Michigan Army NG, I have 5 years prior ...
  A: You still did not answer my question about what were YOU convicted of, if anything? Right now there ...
NON qualifing DV lautenberg10/7/2008
  Q: I am trying to re-enlist in the US Army or enlist into the Michigan Army NG, I have 5 years prior ...
  A: Ok, I am confused. What are you CONVICTED of? A domestic violence conviction is auto disqualifyer. ...
early medical diacharge10/6/2008
  Q: I spent 15 years in the Army National Guard,14 good years for retirement. Deployed to Iraq ...
  A: You pretty much answered your own question. Since it was determined not service related, I would ...
Enlistment10/5/2008
  Q: I was wandering since I have had surgery on my neck, which is permanent if I am going to be ...
  A: It all depends on the type of surgery and the affect it has on you to to various things. The obly ...
US Coast Guard10/5/2008
  Q: My 18yr old is very interested in joining the Coast Guard. The problem is he is ADHD and on Med's. ...
  A: The issue isn't testing clean for meds, but the effect of him being off them. He is on meds for a ...
ARNG to Marine Reserve10/3/2008
  Q: Hola, My name is Brian Lewis I am 18, from Puerto Rico. I enlisted in the Army National Guard about ...
  A: Well, there is a process in which you can request a conditional release from the Guard, however, ...
My son is interested, but has medical conditions10/2/2008
  Q: My son is 15 years old and in JROTC in High School. He has been diagnosed with Aspergers, ...
  A: You have heard correctly, any one taking any type of maintenance drug for anything is not qualified ...
Incompatant recruiter, so asking for your advice.10/2/2008
  Q: Mr Lewis, I've a few concerns about enlisting in the Army (active) that my fresh recruiter probably ...
  A: Your first set of issues can be worked around, however the issues comes form the domestic violence. ...
volunteer deployment10/1/2008
  Q: I was wondering how I can volunteer to deploy.I'm in the army reserves and my mos is 21w.
  A: Of course you can volunteer. The trouble would be finding a unit that needs your MOS or if the ...
reapply10/1/2008
  Q: My nephew applied for the Navy. He passed the tests took his evaluation tests, did well on all ...
  A: Yes , he can go back down to MEPS after 45 days, get a clean drug test and request a waiver. He ...
Waivers9/30/2008
  Q: My boyfriend is trying to join the military but has an issue. He is most interested in joining the ...
  A: If he did probation for the charges, then he was convicted. He may not have done jail time, but he ...
enlisting as an eagle scout and life on base for my wife and young daughter9/30/2008
  Q: Mr Lewis, My name is Lee. I am 22 years old, I am an eagle scout, a father and a husband. i ...
  A: Eagle scout alone gets you E2 in the Army. Not sure of Marines (though I know its not E3) and the ...
special force9/29/2008
  Q: i just want to know what the minimum yrs of time you need to be in the army for special force. i ...
  A: Depending on your charges, you may not even be able to join. 3 drug charges will make you forever ...
Drug Use and Army OCS9/29/2008
  Q: Lewis, I graduated from college in December and I am planning on applying to OCS for the Army. I ...
  A: Well, tough question there. being honest about drugs is the right thing to do, It will disqualify ...
Enlisted to Officer Age Question9/28/2008
  Q: I'm a non-prior 31 year old and have a Navy Officer package up for review for PAO on October 1st. If ...
  A: Age limit still applies, but waivers can be granted. If you are still talking to an officer ...
psych eval9/28/2008
  Q: ive been in the army for roughly a year and a half and recently have had suggestions from other GIs ...
  A: If you are diagnosed as bi polar, you would most likely be discharged. I doubt they would just ...
Disqualifacations9/28/2008
  Q: I have recently full-filled my 4 year contract with the Marine Corps and now am on the IRR. I was a ...
  A: If you are still in the IRR, you will probably have little issues getting in the Guard. You can ...
Fraudulent Enlistment - Or is it?9/28/2008
  Q: Wow, this must be like the strangest thing that I ever seen happen in like EVER, in the world of ...
  A: In short, she has to wait a waiting period of 6 months to a year after discharge to re enlist. A ...
Enlisted to Officer Age Question9/27/2008
  Q: I'm a non-prior 31 year old and have a Navy Officer package up for review for PAO on October 1st. If ...
  A: Not 100% sure of Navy Requirements, however, usually you can submit an OCS packet at anytime during ...
Enlisting with a Record of Psychiatric Hospitalization9/27/2008
  Q: .. Sorry this is gonna be a doozy, but I just gotta ask someone! I was wondering, can you get a ...
  A: Just make reasonable effort to get your documents. If you cant get them, dont worry about it. A ...
Enlisting with a Record of Psychiatric Hospitalization9/27/2008
  Q: .. Sorry this is gonna be a doozy, but I just gotta ask someone! I was wondering, can you get a ...
  A: The main question I have is how old were you when this went on? This is a major factor, but what is ...
Army Program for Master's9/25/2008
  Q: I am an active duty soldier with a 4.0 in college and about to finish my Bachelor's. I heard there ...
  A: The Army does have some programs that allow a masters to be obtained, but are usually reserved for ...
age waiver9/25/2008
  Q: Is it possible to get an age waiver to join the AF active national guard? I know that that 10 U.S. ...
  A: The Army and National guard allow enlistment up to age 41 and you must ship to training before ...
Bipolar; Military service (Navy); my unique case9/24/2008
  Q: I myself am diagnosed with bipolar disorder and am currently taking medications. I am currently in ...
  A: To be blunt about it, there is no way the US Military would let you join the ranks. Yes we have ...
get back into military9/23/2008
  Q: I was in the army for 22 months, then received a general discharge for misconduct, and 2 article 15 ...
  A: I doubt the Coast guard would grant you a waiver, they don't give out too many waivers. the Army or ...
re-enlistment9/22/2008
  Q: i have been in the army national guard for 9 years. after my six years i re-enlisted for another 6. ...
  A: Well, hard question. There is no easy way out. Only hard ways. You could request a discharge, but ...
Switching from Marine Corps to the Navy.9/22/2008
  Q: My fiancee is a PFC in the Marine Corps and is stationed in North Carolina. He has recently become ...
  A: The chances of him switching to the Navy is slim to none. The Marines will have him for the ...
Navy Administrative Separation9/18/2008
  Q: I found out on a Tuesday that my Naval psychiatrist/Dr. was recommending me for separation. After it ...
  A: This is a little out of my league, I can only tell you with my past experiences working with ...
retired reservist options?9/17/2008
  Q: Can an Army reservist who is in the process of retiring with 27 yrs. of service and 46 years old, ...
  A: Once you retire from a branch, no other branch would take you. You are probably an E-6 or higher, ...
son9/17/2008
  Q: O.K. I'm just going to come out and ask this question. If you quite Marine boot camp and you get ...
  A: This is normal if he fialed to achknowledge issues he had before he joined. If he was looking to ...
having trouble enlisting9/17/2008
  Q: ok here goes, i have 3 juvenile felonies under my belt with the last conviction occurring 11 years ...
  A: With three juvenile felonies, the answer is "NO". The waiver authority differs are each type of ...
son9/16/2008
  Q: O.K. I'm just going to come out and ask this question. If you quite Marine boot camp and you get ...
  A: He will be able to join another Branch most likely. the Marines will probably not take him, but the ...
having trouble enlisting9/16/2008
  Q: ok here goes, i have 3 juvenile felonies under my belt with the last conviction occurring 11 years ...
  A: Unfortunatley, no branch of the military can take you with three juvenile felonies. Two is the max ...
pdq9/15/2008
  Q: I was given an entry level separation from the Marine Corps in 2005 after only about four weeks of ...
  A: You would go through the MEPS process and they would DQ you most likely. A waiver would then be ...
Husband9/15/2008
  Q: My husband is thinking about doing the imagery analysis as his job in the army, if that is what he ...
  A: He would attend school at Ft Huachauga, AZ, then can be off to any base in the world where he may ...
security clearance9/15/2008
  Q: what jobs in the navy does not require a security clearance
  A: Thats kind of a braod question, there are lots of jobs that do not require secuirty clearances, ...
re-enlisting9/14/2008
  Q: I'm re-enlisting with an honorable discharge from the marine corp. Although I had a great experience ...
  A: The best option in re enlisting is to talk to a recruiter, being prior service makes things easier ...
Childhood medical issues & Joining the military9/14/2008
  Q: My husband was active army for 8 years. He's been in the National Guard ever since. My son (his ...
  A: Unless these issues are cleared quickly with no medications after age 14, the chnaces of him ...
US Coast Guard9/13/2008
  Q: Back in 1991 I received an OTH discharge from the Marine Corps. This was my choise. Either that or ...
  A: having an OTH discharge will not let you join any branch of the military. Petetion to have it ...
son9/9/2008
  Q: O.K. I'm just going to come out and ask this question. If you quite Marine boot camp and you get ...
  A: It is hard to Quit bootcamp, they will not let a recruit just walk away. The Marines are very good ...
enlistment disqualifications9/9/2008
  Q: My 23 yr old nephew applied to the U.S. Coast Guard in March of 2008. He was brought to Baltimore, ...
  A: The Coast Guard is the smallest branch and their pool of recruits is large, so they can pick and ...
IRR9/6/2008
  Q: I joined the Army Reserve in Oct of 2002. Since then I have been actively going to drill and ...
  A: Makes no sense, if you signed a 6x2, you are automatically transferred to the IRR unless you are ...
Post-graduate ROTC options8/31/2008
  Q: Powers. My daughter is entering her third term at a state college, and has a long-term plan of going ...
  A: Many branches of the military will let an officer go back and finish a post graduate degree if it ...

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