| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Army Contract | 11/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Re-Enlistment and Options | 11/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Air Guard | 11/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| re4 and honorable discharge | 11/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical Waiver | 11/14/2009 |
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. ...
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| Join Navy | 11/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Switching from Marine Corps Reserves to Army ROTC/National Guard SMP | 11/11/2009 |
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. ...
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| enlistment | 11/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Disability and National Guard | 11/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| Transer from Army Reserves to Air Force ROTC | 11/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| Transer from Army Reserves to Air Force ROTC | 11/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| Retire recall | 11/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| Re-enlistment | 11/5/2009 |
Q: Lewis, ...
A: You should be ok, though Active Guard reserve as an MP is not going to happen. You can come in as ...
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| Disability and National Guard | 11/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| medical quals | 10/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| HPSP and Medical Waivers | 10/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Son entering the Guard | 10/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Commission/Enlisting | 10/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Questions about becoming a Army MP | 10/24/2009 |
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. ...
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| Random drug screen | 10/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| enlisting | 10/23/2009 |
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, ...
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| chronic nervous tics | 10/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| Re-Entry | 10/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| Navy Seals | 9/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| MEPS Question | 9/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medically Seperated Severance --Army | 9/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Asvab Score | 9/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Son's Army Issue | 9/25/2009 |
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, ...
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| sons screw up | 9/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| sons screw up | 9/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| my son | 9/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| National Guard Flight Options | 9/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| reentry | 9/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| Army recruiting | 9/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| DV enhancer | 8/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| counseling and pet ownership | 8/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| 17 old son wants to join the Navy | 8/23/2009 |
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. ...
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| navy combat patches authorized for wear on acu | 8/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Undisclosed duty | 8/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| National Guard to Active Duty | 8/22/2009 |
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. ...
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| Living arrangements for Coast Guard | 8/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| recruitment | 8/20/2009 |
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. ...
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| Brother needs advice | 8/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| RE4 JFU in 2001 | 8/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| getting out | 8/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| National guard | 8/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Conditional Realease pending mmrb | 8/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| Being commissioned as an officer in the Air Force or Army | 8/14/2009 |
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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| Navy Dep Program | 8/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Domestic Violence | 8/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Enlistment | 8/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| air force/color blind | 8/4/2009 |
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. ...
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| release from ANG to join Reg Army | 8/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| Options after initial 8 year commitment | 8/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| Discharged for failed drug test | 7/29/2009 |
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. ...
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| army Q&A | 7/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| Dual Military | 7/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Release/ Discharge from National Guard | 7/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Officer Recruiters | 7/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Old debts & drivers license suspension | 7/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| Prior Service Reserve Reenlistment Issue | 7/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| recruiting process | 7/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical Disqualification | 7/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| enlisting with revoked license | 7/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Discharge from Fort Leonard Wood | 7/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| I think i want to join the navy | 7/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| New recruit and my wifes pregnant | 7/6/2009 |
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. ...
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| Enlistment and past drug use | 7/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical Waiver | 6/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Getting into Marine OCS with poor uncorrected vision, correct to 20/20 | 6/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Bankruptcy in the Military | 6/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| RE code change and narrative change | 6/24/2009 |
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, ...
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| RE code change and narrative change | 6/23/2009 |
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. ...
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| Re-enlistment to Army | 6/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Joining Army Reserves | 6/20/2009 |
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, ...
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| Re-enlistment to Army | 6/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Wanting to enlist in the Navy, Med questions | 6/18/2009 |
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. ...
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| airforce recruit-waiver question | 6/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical Denial | 6/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| reentry code meaning | 6/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| airforce recruit-waiver question | 6/13/2009 |
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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| Thinking about joining the Guard | 6/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| US Army | 6/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical Waivers | 6/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Currently enlisted in the Army National Guard and want to do Air Force ROTC | 6/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| National Guard - My daughter | 6/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| FY2009 | 6/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| Enlistment waiver | 6/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| Juvenile records | 5/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| General discharge from National Guard | 5/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| I need out of the National Guard | 5/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| transfer to army | 5/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Misdemeanor Family Violence dismissed | 5/16/2009 |
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" ...
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| 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. ...
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| MOS award | 5/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| independent study high school | 5/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Re-entry code 2B JJE | 5/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Trying to get back to active duty | 5/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Entry into military as an officer with va disability | 5/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Army enslitment | 5/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| RE Code for Navy Reserves | 4/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Enlistment Advise | 4/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| awol | 4/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Little contact w/son in Navy | 4/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| MEPS testing | 4/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| Meps PDQ | 4/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| medical discharge and re-entry | 4/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| Discharge On Account of Marijuana Usage | 3/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Lap Band Surgery | 3/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Marine to National Guard | 3/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Marriage overseas | 3/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| AFQT SCORE | 3/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| enlistment | 3/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| BAH & living arrangements | 3/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| army life | 3/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| Question about joining ARNG after separating from active duty Army and another question | 3/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Getting back into the Army | 3/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Army Reserves after retiring from Navy Reserves | 3/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| Direct Comission | 3/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| zoloft and flying | 2/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Ritalin and Recruitment | 2/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Question about 18X in the National Guard | 2/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Prior Drug experimentation question | 2/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Returning to Active Duty | 2/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| I can't convince my husband to let me join the guard | 2/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| enlistment | 2/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| National Guard | 2/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| article 15 | 2/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| navy background check | 2/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| PDQed before MEPS physical | 2/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| becoming an officer | 1/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical Disqualifications | 1/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| Adderall scrip | 1/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| ROTC PROGRAM | 1/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| I need to know | 1/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| PDQ Self Mutilation | 1/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| Becoming a navy officer | 1/22/2009 |
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. ...
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| Lautenberg amendment enlistment | 1/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| Enlistment age | 1/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| EPTS discharge | 1/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| pot | 1/16/2009 |
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. ...
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| MY son | 1/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Surgeon says my son should not participate | 1/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| RE4 CODE | 1/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| dual military | 1/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| medical issues at reception | 1/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Reclass | 1/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Transferring to National Guard from US Army Reserve | 1/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Military Science | 1/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical Disability | 1/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Surgeon says my son should not participate | 1/11/2009 |
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, ...
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| Re-Enlistment Qualifications | 1/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| National Guard to Marine Corps | 1/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| Enlistment medical issues | 1/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| National Guard Active first | 1/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| Joining | 1/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| enlistment and adhd | 1/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| Medical waiver clarification | 1/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| Enlistment after brief institutionalization | 1/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| OCS Training | 1/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| Switching from ARNG to the Navy | 1/1/2009 |
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. ...
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| DODMERB disqualification | 12/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| disqualifing factors | 12/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| national guard recruit | 12/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| enlisting | 12/25/2008 |
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, ...
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| Son's wishes | 12/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| Army Reserve | 12/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Guard | 12/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| military discharge | 12/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| Navy Officer - color blind question | 12/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| army or guards | 12/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Combat patch | 12/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| Maximum age to become an officer | 12/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| dd214 | 12/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| national gaurd | 12/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| my fiance | 12/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| Married between Active Army and National Guard | 12/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| Boot Camp | 12/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Returning to Military | 12/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| Air Force waiver | 12/11/2008 |
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 ...
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| Military disqualification | 12/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| keratoconus | 12/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| navy recruit | 12/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| being dq'd in 07 | 12/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| Other than Honorable Discharge with an RE-4 | 12/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| Coast Guard Enlistment | 12/8/2008 |
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? ...
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| USMC Prior Service Recruiting | 12/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| NG College 1st | 12/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| Air Force question | 12/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| Basic Training | 12/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| Commission Resignation | 12/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Active Duty | 12/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| Undeclared medical condition | 12/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| ETS during 2 week annual training | 12/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| RE-4 Navy | 12/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| turned down for dental health | 12/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| Boyfriend joining Coast Guard | 12/1/2008 |
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. ...
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| pre-existing medical | 11/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| dead end mos | 11/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| Waiver for mental health | 11/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Navy | 11/28/2008 |
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, ...
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| Army reenlistment | 11/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| civilian to military helicopter pilot | 11/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| DD Form 368 | 11/25/2008 |
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. ...
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| Getting released from the Navy DEP program | 11/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| Getting released from the Navy DEP program | 11/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| malicious wounding | 11/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| Master at Arms and Color Blindness | 11/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| navy drug test | 11/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| felony waiver | 11/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| Confused about bf in Army Reserves | 11/21/2008 |
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. ...
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| interservice-transfer | 11/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| suspended sentence | 11/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| Mip in 2000 | 11/20/2008 |
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. ...
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| RE-4 waiver | 11/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| Medical waiver | 11/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| reenlistment | 11/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| US Army...or....Military in general | 11/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| Navy Recruitment-Dismissed case | 11/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Army officer w/ criminal record | 11/12/2008 |
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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| Army vs' National Guard | 11/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| Navy enlisted to Army ROTC | 11/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| road to OCS | 11/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| world war one army classifications | 11/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| enlistment | 11/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| checks | 11/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| checks | 11/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| About My Diploma | 11/8/2008 |
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. ...
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| NAT Bonus - Navy Reserves | 11/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| checks | 11/7/2008 |
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 ...
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| Enlistment. ARMY | 11/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| bariatric surgery | 11/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| bariatric surgery | 11/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| Vision | 11/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| TDRL Re Entry to Navy | 11/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| Renegotiating my contract | 11/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| becoming an officer w/ green card | 11/4/2008 |
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. ...
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| becoming an officer w/ green card | 11/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| Records | 10/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| prior service | 10/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Interservice Transfer | 10/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| prior service | 10/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Military Options | 10/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Question about joining the reserves | 10/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| waiver | 10/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| DUI | 10/27/2008 |
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, ...
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| Contract/Record | 10/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| Active Duty | 10/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER | 10/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| reenlist | 10/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| branching from rotc | 10/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| Tough MEPS question | 10/20/2008 |
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 ...
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| Officer Ranks Upon Entry | 10/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| ROTC scholarship for my son | 10/18/2008 |
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. ...
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| bipolar | 10/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| Tough MEPS question | 10/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| MEPS DQ | 10/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| Trouble while in DEP | 10/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| Restrictions on Tattoos | 10/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| Conditional Release question | 10/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| JAG Corps | 10/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| NON qualifing DV lautenberg | 10/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| NON qualifing DV lautenberg | 10/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| NON qualifing DV lautenberg | 10/7/2008 |
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. ...
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| early medical diacharge | 10/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| Enlistment | 10/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| US Coast Guard | 10/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| ARNG to Marine Reserve | 10/3/2008 |
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, ...
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| My son is interested, but has medical conditions | 10/2/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| volunteer deployment | 10/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| reapply | 10/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| Waivers | 9/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| enlisting as an eagle scout and life on base for my wife and young daughter | 9/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| special force | 9/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| Drug Use and Army OCS | 9/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| Enlisted to Officer Age Question | 9/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| psych eval | 9/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| Disqualifacations | 9/28/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Enlisted to Officer Age Question | 9/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Enlisting with a Record of Psychiatric Hospitalization | 9/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Enlisting with a Record of Psychiatric Hospitalization | 9/27/2008 |
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 ...
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| Army Program for Master's | 9/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| age waiver | 9/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| Bipolar; Military service (Navy); my unique case | 9/24/2008 |
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 ...
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| get back into military | 9/23/2008 |
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 ...
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| re-enlistment | 9/22/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Navy Administrative Separation | 9/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| son | 9/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| having trouble enlisting | 9/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| son | 9/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| having trouble enlisting | 9/16/2008 |
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 ...
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| pdq | 9/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| Husband | 9/15/2008 |
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 ...
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| security clearance | 9/15/2008 |
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, ...
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| re-enlisting | 9/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| Childhood medical issues & Joining the military | 9/14/2008 |
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 ...
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| US Coast Guard | 9/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| son | 9/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| enlistment disqualifications | 9/9/2008 |
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 ...
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| IRR | 9/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| Post-graduate ROTC options | 8/31/2008 |
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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