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| Subject | Date Asked |
| NEXT STEP | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: THE ARMY HAS DECIDED TO RETURN ME TO DUTY. I WANT TO BE DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMY WITH AN HONORABLE ... A: You need to give me more details before I can even begin to answer the question. What are you ... | |
| Masters Degrees and Promotion for Physicians | 1/8/2012 |
| Q: I haven't been able to find any information on the effect of Master's degrees on promotion for ... A: You can be promoted without a Master's Degree. Education really doesn't have an effect on ... | |
| Underage Marriage In Military | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: my name is Amanda and I'm 16 but will be 17 in Jan. 14th. My boyfriend is 20 and is stationed in MO ... A: The issue is your marriage must be legal in the state you're living in and that you get it in. If ... | |
| Waiver | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Over a year ago I was arrested in Florida for grand theft. Outcome was adjudication withheld. At the ... A: I can only answer for the Army as I have zero experience with the other branches. Your chance of a ... | |
| heart murmer | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: 4 years ago my son (age 16 at the time) was told he had a heart murmer.. A few weeks later the ... A: Likely not, but the Army doctors will want to see all the information and then make a decision for ... | |
| basic training locations? | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: ok i just enlisted in the army as a 89b which is ammunition specialist i have been told this is a ... A: I'm not quite sure. I talked to a recruiter I know and he's even more sketchy about some of the ... | |
| DEP rules? | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: ok i found this page that states if iam enlisted active duty and i request a discharge and i get one ... A: Recruiters don't like to steal each others' recruits. If you're in DEP with one service you should ... | |
| basic training locations? | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: ok i just enlisted in the army as a 89b which is ammunition specialist i have been told this is a ... A: First.. if you're looking for a safe job or something 'not on the front lines' you need to consider ... | |
| Career | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I've been having trouble finding work with just a bachelors degree. I have one semester for my ... A: If you join under a contract to become an officer; go to basic, then Officer Candidate School, then ... | |
| West Point Admission | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm a high school senior this year. I have a pretty good average and athletic activities in school. ... A: The unfortunate thing is that you're not allowed regular admission to USMA unless you're a US ... | |
| wifes discharge | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: iwas called on 9/11/2011 from her being told she was getting discharged so i called her recruiter ... A: It all depends on the reasons for her discharge. Some discharges take longer than others to ... | |
| RE-3F | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: My question is this.. the national guard is getting me a waiver so I can re enlist.. if the national ... A: The national guard belongs to the states unless called into title 10 status. That means states can ... | |
| dating a minor | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm currently 16 years old, and my 18 year old boyfriend is leaving for the army. Someone told us ... A: That is more dependent on the state laws where he lives. If he is in a state where the age of ... | |
| shoulder surgery | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: i have a question about if i was to have surgery to get a mass removed from my upper arm would it ... A: The answer is 'it depends'. You didn't give enough information to really answer your question in ... | |
| Joining the army with an re3g from the navy | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Can i join the army with an re3g from the navy A: The answer is things are always possible, but you'd need a waiver that is difficult to get. More ... | |
| Underage drinking | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: My husband is in the army... A few nights ago we were having a few drinks with his buddy before he ... A: Yes. If your husband is underage and he was drinking he can be punished for it. They will charge ... | |
| VA | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: I served 20 months active duty from 91-92 and was discharged under a chapter 11. In order to ... A: First, I need to understand that you got chaptered on a failure to adapt chapter? That's almost ... | |
| awol | 6/25/2011 |
| Q: OK i have a friend the i g-raped (national guard)that has not been to basic or ait and went to his ... A: It depends. He's in the National Guard which tends to have squirrely UCMJ ways... He will probably ... | |
| Former Conscientous Objector | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I joined the Army at the tender age of 19. I was placed in the Delayed Entry Program. At some point, ... A: You'd have to discuss with the Air Force their current accessions policy. I know the Army is ... | |
| RCP and Separation Pay | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have looked high and low for an answer to these questions, but it seems like I'm the only one ... A: You will be considered separated once you actually leave military service. Looking at the ALARACT ... | |
| Questions on joining the military | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: I have achieved a lot in my life and I have no regrets in my life, but the one thing that has been ... A: 1. Your chances of being killed overseas are minimal but real. I don't know your chances here as ... | |
| promotion | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: I am a 1LT in the Army. I am Finance Branch detailed to Armor. I was recently informed by my Senior ... A: The problem is that you are getting what is called a 'referred OER' which means that it is negative ... | |
| RCP | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I am an E-5(P) (prior service) with 18 1/4 yrs in June 2011. I have been told that i am part of the ... A: I don't see where you are exempt from the RCPs as set forth in the ALARACT. You'd need to contact ... | |
| Getting back in the Army after I finish college | 3/26/2011 |
| Q: I got an OTH discharge from the army for misconduct (serious offense) in 2009. I got a reentry code ... A: I spent some time talking to HRC and other people and it seems highly unlikely you'd get your ... | |
| DEP contract | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Cpt Shifferly, Back in December of 2010 I took a trip to MEPS in order to get some answers ... A: Yes.. MOS quotas are set by fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). If you were to be commissioned ... | |
| DEP contract | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: Cpt Shifferly, Back in December of 2010 I took a trip to MEPS in order to get some answers ... A: You can renegotiate a DEP contract all you want since you don't actually 'belong' to the Army until ... | |
| MOS disqualification for a prior misdemeanor | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I would like to enlist in the Army with a military intel job. The requirement lists that I must ... A: There is always the possibility of a waiver, however it is highly unlikely. They assess your ... | |
| DUI | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I got a dui while on a military base in Germany. I lost my job and am now in the states. I haven't ... A: Firstly, if you're not in the military anymore you won't be afforded the services of legal counsel ... | |
| Past domestic violence charge | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I am graduating from a 4 year university this summer and willing to join the OCS, but my only ... A: It all depends on if it comes up in your background check. Even a misdemeanor conviction triggers ... | |
| Medical question | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: In your explanation of what you can and can't answer - you mentioned medical. I actually have a ... A: Army Regulation 40-501 is the Standards of Medical fitness for the military. Paragraph 2-18 is the ... | |
| too much paper work | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to do some research for my husband about career decisions. His commission is up soon, ... A: Ma'am: First.. your husband, as a commissioned officer, doesn't technically re-enlist; he just stays ... | |
| RCP and CSB | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: My husband has been in the army for 17 years now.. He is E5(P) and is getting ready to deploy this ... A: I reread the ALARACT that I quoted a couple answers ago as to RCP. It doesn't seem to provide any ... | |
| Joining the Army problem | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I have slight knock knees. When i stand with my knees touching my feet are about 2-2.5 in apart, and ... A: Honestly, the doctors at MEPS will have to determine if your condition is sufficient as to be a ... | |
| Direct commissioned officer resignation | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I was directly commissioned into the Army as a 70B (health care administrator.) I have a three ... A: AR 600-8-24 chapter 2 covers unqualified resignations. I honestly can't tell you what your options ... | |
| NEW RCP for 2011 | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been told the amy is back to late 90's RCP. E-5P serve max 15 yrs. Have you heard if this is ... A: Mac: Sorry took me a while to dig into the ALARACT messages and see what you were asking about. ... | |
| military opt out | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: do military personel have the right to "opt out"of serving in a war they disagree with? A: There is a contentious objector status military could apply for, but it is rarely approved and means ... | |
| re-enlisting | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I served 8 years with honorable discharge 19 Jan 2004. I served active. I would like to re-enlist. I ... A: I'm going to answer your question with an eye towards re-enlisting in the Army.. but with the lack ... | |
| metal in arm from surgery | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: my son is applying to West Point and will hear soon about an appointment. He recently broke his ... A: Not necessarily. The issue is complicated so you're going to have to dig around. First, you'll ... | |
| chapter 517 | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: My son is currently in basic training and about to be discharged with a chapter 517 medical. His ... A: It could be, depending on how he heals. Honestly, he gets little choice in the chapter process as ... | |
| join us army | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: i am an indian and i want to join US reserve army could i join? A: You need to discuss eligibility requirements with a recruiter. Generally, if you are eligible to ... | |
| Applying for Blue to Green CWO Program | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: How are you doing today Sir ? I want to know do need to have any type of degree to apply for that ... A: It honestly depends on your chosen warrant branch. Usually, no.. you'll need just an associates ... | |
| marriage between branches | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My son is in the Marine Corps and he plans to marry a girl joining the Air Force, and I am wondering ... A: Theoretically, yes. However, it is still at the convenience of the military and if there isn't a ... | |
| reentry code 4 | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I just recently got out of the military. how does it work on your dd214, when you have an honorable ... A: RE Code of 4 means you have some sort of permanent disqualification. Without more information, I ... | |
| Enlistment | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: I am currently working with my recruiter in Arizona looking to join the army. However I took the ... A: I'm sure you've already seen this but here's the link to the Army's description of the EOD (89D): ... | |
| medical history | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: sir i havent smoked weed in a year but i smoked alot before that. i passed my asvab and will be ... A: Yes and, if you lie, you will be in worse trouble than admitting it. You won't be given a top ... | |
| helicopter pilot | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: My son who is 19 would like to become a helicopter pilot. He is a very bright young man and very ... A: There is a chance for him to fly without a college degree but he will have to really want it and ... | |
| Dicharge under 5-17 | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: While stationed in Iraq our son was promoted in formation to the rank of E3. Weeks later he is being ... A: The chapter most likely has everything to do with his promotion, but it can be a variety of things ... | |
| Honorable discharge | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: My fiancé is in the Air Force reserves, he tested positive for THC back in September and is being ... A: It will depend on his separation code, which will most likely be an RE3. He will, at a minimum, ... | |
| Highest retirement grade | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Sir: I originally entered the military on 5 March 1974. I spent 9 years enlisted in the Reserves ... A: I'm sorry it took so long to get back to you but I have been having my personnel people check into ... | |
| Re Enlistment Question | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am currently serving a four year enlistment term and am stationed in South Korea. I am 19 ... A: Government jobs will be harder to get, as will any job that requires your DD214. Employers do ... | |
| Re Enlistment Question | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I am currently serving a four year enlistment term and am stationed in South Korea. I am 19 ... A: The reenlistment depends on your discharge qualification .. you really need an Honorable, and your ... | |
| appealing my disqualification | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I was disqualified from the Army during my time at MEPS due to my medical records mentioning the ... A: As to your first question about the disqualification itself, yes, they can disqualify you for a ... | |
| Recruiting and CID | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I am an E-5 currently stationed at FOB Shindand in Afghanistan. My question concerns Recruiting and ... A: It all depends.. You didnt provide me with enough information to know for sure. The crime you were ... | |
| reentry code | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have served 10 years active duty with the navy. i hyt on Oct 3 2009 my reentry code is 6. can i ... A: Unfortunately there is no clear cut answer to your questions. You need a waiver but the ... | |
| Few questions about transfering from Reserve to Regular Army (Active Duty) | 11/25/2010 |
| Q: I am currently in AIT now but back in BCT week 2 of basic training my DS made me go to sick call ... A: I can't answer the question as to your medical records. The only person who would even be able to ... | |
| Staying in the army | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I am currently a career firefighter, I have been for 4 years now. I want to finish school and join ... A: If you are healthy enough to enter military service the military will do its best to ensure you stay ... | |
| Joining US Army recently removed from USMC DEP with Moral DQ/EPTS | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a permanent resident with a family here in US. I have a BS Degree and I'm 25 years old. I got ... A: The answer is probably not. There are more applicants to join the Army than currently are positions ... | |
| Joining the ARMY Reserves... | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can answer my question. I have my GED with less then 15 college credits. I also have ... A: Well there are a few variables here that could affect your case. Overall I'd say it is about a 40% ... | |
| pt test | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: how long do you have after pcsing do you have before you take a record pt test A: TC 21-20 or AR 350-1 doesn't state a minimum length of time. Technically, you can be made to take ... | |
| re-enlistment | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: I was curious if there was any way i could enlist again but as active duty in the army. A: It all depends on your DD214. If your discharge characterization is anything but 'honorable' then ... | |
| Promotion to MAJ | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a Army CPT RC AMEDD with a DOR of 17 NOV 06. My MOS is 66H. I was given a satisfactory rating ... A: I think you still stand a pretty good chance of being picked up in your primary zone but, remember, ... | |
| A few questions about the army | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: & thanks for reading! I wanted to a plan a visit to see my fiance who is in the army, he lives on ... A: Kim: The answer to your question is kind of involved so I'll explain as best I can and if you have ... | |
| army rotc | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 years of age and I want to join army rotc to become an officer but I am unsure if I will be ... A: You will need to apply for the waiver. It's not the most serious offense on the books so, if you're ... | |
| ROTC Green to Gold Program | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I was currently preparing for my ROTC packet, and I have done my phase I and II physical, but right ... A: To be honest a summarized ART 15 is so low on the forms of UCMJ that it really doesn't count. A ... | |
| West Point and the Army Reserve Split-Option Program | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I would really appreciate it if you could help me with the dates for the Army Reserve Split-Option ... A: First, with the split option program you need to talk to a recruiter. That program changes all the ... | |
| getting back in after discharged for pissing hot..can ? | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey there, I was giving an general under honarble discharge for coming up hot on a U.A. 2. Ill ... A: Look on your DD 214 for your RE code. I'm guessing its a 3 and that would mean the answer to your ... | |
| surprise visits to base? | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: and thanks for taking the time out to read this. I know this might sound a little crazy, but I was ... A: Well you'd get a pass when you arrive at the gate. You would need a friend of his (military ID card ... | |
| surprise visits to base? | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: and thanks for taking the time out to read this. I know this might sound a little crazy, but I was ... A: First, it is very difficult and, without assistance from a friend of his, you won't be able to get ... | |
| Army Military Police | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: I recently graduated high school in June. I have been very interested in joining a military branch ... A: Christine: Wow.. long question but I'm going to do my best to try and answer all facets of it. ... | |
| military discipline | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering about military discipline/skills that I could learn/implement before I join; just to ... A: Just work on the physical aspects: push ups, sit ups, running.. those are the issues that usually ... | |
| I need help immediately please | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: texas. A friend of mine which is in the military told me that he can help me to apply for a job at ... A: If you think there is an issue or that something illegal happened you can report it to the base ... | |
| Army Military Intellegence | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm going in to the Army with in the next two weeks after my court date. I just took my ASVAB and ... A: Well, unfortunately, nobody knows because the criteria for granting security clearances is fluid and ... | |
| Bi-Polar disorder in the military. | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I am currently an active duty E-4 in the Army. I was diagnosed bi-polar about two years before I ... A: Not totally. Dishonorable Discharges are only given out after conviction at a Courts Martial ... | |
| admin discharge | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Can a commander block a retirement to keep an enlisted man for admin discharge? A: Typically the answer is yes. Without specifics I can't give you a better answer except to say that ... | |
| Chapter 5-17 time frame | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: "From start to finish," if there is no board involved, how long does the process take for an Chapter ... A: I'm sorry to say that there is no set timeline with any separation. The final separation authority ... | |
| youthful offender | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: i want to join the army so that i may serve my country in 2008 after 5 years of waiting i was sent ... A: If your records are sealed you may have a slim chance but, you're probably ineligible to join the ... | |
| reenlisting | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: it was both my first and last pt test in the military, i was discharged under chapter 13 ... A: You need to contact the VA for your records and then petition for an upgrade to your RE code. With ... | |
| surgery | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I've been wanting to join the Army. But since my accident which is, I broke my elbow a few months ... A: Absolutely. The Army will want you to be fully rehabilitated and recovered from your surgery before ... | |
| self-harm? | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: about 3 years ago was really depressed about not finding a job in this tough economy so I tried to ... A: It all depends on what made it into your medical records about the incident. If you have no mention ... | |
| Drug Test,. | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: i work for a private security company and a applicant who is currently in the Army reserve was given ... A: No. Also, even should you do so, if the test was not conducted in accordance with the Army standard ... | |
| DRUG CHARGE | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: About a year ago I was arrested for possession of marijuana. It was a misdemenor and ... A: Keep applying.. try to get that off your record, if your state allows for it. With that on your ... | |
| DD Form 293 | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I have written this board quite a few times looking into my discharge. In April 2007 I was ... A: In an attempt to refute a discharge I would recommend that you get everything your records contain, ... | |
| Renlistment after misconduct discharge | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to ask this question because everyone gives me the run around about it. I joined the ... A: You need to apply for a discharge characterization upgrade if you don't have an honorable. This is ... | |
| undesireable discharge given during the vietnam war | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Please explain what an undesirable discharge is? and also how the Presidential proclamation 4313 on ... A: Undesireable discharge isnt a correct term. It is really a poorly charachterized discharge such as ... | |
| Question about joining infantry | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Can i be infantry if im red/green colorblind? I cant pass that dot test but i have my heart set on ... A: The regulation (AR 40-501) says there is no standard for colorblindness when it pertains to entry, ... | |
| GED | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: If I told the National Guard I had my GED but I lost it in a move, and I cant remember the location ... A: Probably not. They will want some proof that you actually have the GED. If that's the honest truth, ... | |
| Referred OER | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I am an active duty Infantry Captain, with 8yrs of service. My date of rank is 1 Jan 06. I received ... A: I talked to my BDE ADJ and she seemed to think you'd make Major during your PZ. She did say that ... | |
| special forces | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: i see that the army is taking us civilians to be part of the special forces now i was just wondering ... A: First you'd have to have someone evaluate your diabetes to ensure its not more serious than the Army ... | |
| cut off age.. | 7/24/2010 |
| Q: what is the cut off age for joining the U.S. military ? A: Officially 42, but it takes a waiver to enter at that age. Also, that's just the Army's cut off age. ... | |
| Fighter Pilot | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: Hey, My name is Lena and I have wanted to be a fighter pilot for two years now I am still really ... A: First you need to concentrate on a high level of physical fitness and also to make sure you're very ... | |
| military waivers | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32yr old mother of two boys. I donot have any further education other than my highschool ... A: Yes, you could possibly get a waiver. That being said, it won't be easy because you have a felony ... | |
| Theft | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: If my son who is in enlisted in the National Guard was arrested for theft a Class B misdemeanor for ... A: Possibly. There are a lot of factors that go into this to include: Was he on active duty at the ... | |
| Ranger school | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a prior marine with one njp. Joined army 11x haven't shipped to wtc yet but I was wondering if ... A: Your company grade NJP shouldn't factor into anything when you joined the Army, so it shouldn't play ... | |
| t | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: if i join the military would it be easier for me to get into the medical field. as some sort of ... A: That depends on your current level of education, what kind of nursing you want to do, and how ... | |
| Prior Service | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a six year vet of the Army. I have been out of the military for 10 years. I am wanting to ... A: The short answer is I don't know. Now for the longer one: Every state's National Guard operates ... | |
| Weed? | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: i really need help on this situation. I've been really interested in joining the military and I was ... A: I would be more honest with the recruiter and give him the whole story. Most of them have been ... | |
| Eligible for reentry? | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I was recently discharged from the Army on 12/15/09 and i would like to try to get back into the ... A: Actually you're doing everything you should. You need to get your discharge re-evaluated in order ... | |
| misdeameanors | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: Yes;will the army or air force take an individual who has a misdemeanor larceny charge at the age of ... A: The army will. Depending on how the charge reads and whether or not you were charged as an adult or ... | |
| Re-Code 3 | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I have an Re-Code of 3 with an OTH. Ive read several different articles in regards to re ... A: Well with both an RE code 3 and an OTH you canot reenlist currently. You need to apply to have both ... | |
| AZ undesignated felony | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: October 2006 I was arrested for theft (larceny, felony) for an unspecified amount of money from a ... A: Unfortunately all you can do is keep asking for the waiver. Check your things again, go back and ... | |
| Braces? | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I was at a TRADOC unit before this one and got approved by my 1st SGT to get braces I am here now ... A: Braces aren't necessarily the deployment limiting factor that they used to be.. You can be made to ... | |
| dyslexic son | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: My son is a very intelligent young man that was diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school. He ... A: I'm going to cut and paste a portion of Army Regulation 40-501, Standards of Medical Fitness: ... | |
| Bipolar discharge? | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am currently active duty in Fort Carson. have been seeing behavioral health for depression, ... A: What will happen to you is up to the doctors that are caring for you. If your disorder is severe ... | |
| Driving | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: While stationed in Germany I got a dui(yes very stupid I know). The German law states that a .05 is ... A: I can't answer for the Air Force, in particular, but I know that USAREUR policy is a one year ... | |
| majuana use | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: My son got caught with a couple of friends smoking marjuana on base. Big no no!! I do know that. ... A: I can't tell you exactly why it was that the males were separated while the female wasnt, but I can ... | |
| Drug Use By Officers? | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: If I know of an inactive Army Officer (major) who abuses illegal drugs such as marijuana, and ... A: Firstly, I'll assume that by inactive officer you mean one who is in the Army Inactive Ready Reserve ... | |
| arrested for dui and domestic violence | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: my husband is a warrant officer in the army.he got arrested for domestic violence and dui here in ... A: Most of these questions belong with a lawyer, I'm afraid. If you are still legally married to your ... | |
| Worried about quota | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Im 19 about to graduate and want to enlist in the US. Army , I am worried the Army will meet there ... A: Slim. You should see a recruiter soon. You can enter into the delayed entry program and sign a ... | |
| ARMY/AF ROTC | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: Soon to be freshman in college. Army ROTC is located on my college campus, my preference however, is ... A: The only pro would be that you would get some sort of indoctorination into military ways. Otherwise ... | |
| bad conduct discharge | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I received a Bad Conduct discharge in 2005 for desertion. I went AWOL while in School of infantry. ... A: The BCD affects you if you ever apply for a government job; you won't get it. Also, many employers ... | |
| Am i qualified? | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I kinda have a feeling that my retruter is giving me the run-around because i have one battery and i ... A: The answer is you probably are, depending on what the charge you were convicted of. If you had any ... | |
| ARNG to USAR conditional release | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: I was an E7 DOR 5/27/2009 in the ARNG. On 3/24/10 I completed a conditional release with a contract ... A: Wow. You take the prize for tough question of the week. I've talked to my personnel specialists here ... | |
| VA Benefits after Upgrading and OTH | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Sir, Six months ago me and one other person in the Army was arrested for Article 121: Larceny and ... A: Wow.. ok. I'm giving you a link first that will guide you through the upgrade request process.. ... | |
| Army Pilot/Warrent Officer | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: To become a pilot in the Army I was told I had to be a warrent officer. But to become A warrent ... A: You need at least a "Secret" security clearance to become a pilot. Your credit doesn't have to be ... | |
| pilots | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: O.F.T program. I have Erbs Palsy and this limits my arm motion slightly will I still be able to ... A: You need to have a doctor evaluate your condition. The regulation doesn't mention this condition but ... | |
| Joining the US Army with a stet docket | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I was arrested in Oct of 2005 in Maryland for concealment/possession of a deadly weapon (6 inch ... A: Ask the recruiter. If, as you say, you dont have anything drastic on your record it shouldn't be an ... | |
| med waiver possibilities | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: i have a slight blood coagulating problem. i had my tonsils and adnoids removed and had a slight ... A: I cannot answer the question definitively. My gut instinct would be to say you're probably going to ... | |
| Promotions and reductions | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: i was lateral promoted to cpl becuse i functioning in a e5 position in my last unit.. i was told ... A: A corporal is generally used as a rank for someone who is in an NCO slot, much as the First Sergeant ... | |
| scared and confused | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: sir, I'll get to the point, I'm an infantryman in the army and I'm in my first duty ... A: Either or is a possibility. It all depends on what your mental health specialist recommends and he ... | |
| prior service enlistment and discharge info | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who was given General Under Honorable Conditions for a code of JKB and the ... A: Unfortunately you left out a key piece of the equation in the crime your friend was imprisoned for. ... | |
| Can I join the Army with genital herpes | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: .. I have a question.. Can I join the army with genital herpes.. I have been affected with this ... A: I'm going to cut and paste this quote from Army Regulation 40-501 paragraph 2-12. (10) Current or ... | |
| re-enlistment to Army ROTC with a chapter 5-17 | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I was active duty Army Military Intelligence (SPC) but had been release prior to my full term (3yrs ... A: In order to re-enlist you'd have to get your RE Code upgraded and have paperwork attesting to the ... | |
| Question | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I enlisted in the army reserve on july 24 2008 I failed a drug test at my unit for the future ... A: You should be able to re-enlist but there is a specified waiting time depending on what your ... | |
| stress fracture on tibia | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My husband is a 2LT and is currently completing his BOLC III course. A few weeks ago he had to go ... A: Its unlikely your husband will be discharged over a stress fracture. He will be given every ... | |
| Army Reserve | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I joined the Army reserves as a junior in high school and I've completed Basic training. I have not ... A: You should definitely inform your unit as soon as possible. As for what will happen to you, that is ... | |
| Green to Gold | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: My husband in currently in the Army, his ETS date is quickly approaching. If he were to re-enlist ... A: There is currently no re-enlistment option for green to gold that my contacts in the recruiting ... | |
| Lap Band and trying to join. | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I had the Lap Band surgery several months ago and have lost quite a bit of weight. I really want to ... A: Talk to a recruiter. The procedure is so new that the existing regulations don't cover it as far as ... | |
| Army and criminal records | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My name is Samantha. My son has been working with a lawyer and a recruiter. He wants badly to join ... A: First things first is that your son has to let everything be over and done with including all of his ... | |
| becomin a pilot | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: i am currently an enlisted soldier and would like to know the best way to become a pilot via green& ... A: If you go officer you leave it to others to decide your branch and your chance of being a pilot is ... | |
| Switching Branches | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: i am currently in the navy as a depper and 2 months ago i had a surgery to fix my broken collarbone, ... A: Zero. You are only in DEP and you are under no obligation to your chosen service. You can talk to ... | |
| waiver | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My son received a waiver for his vision and was recently sworn into the Army. He will graduate from ... A: I enlisted with glasses and can tell you that vision waivers are quite common. The military does ... | |
| Green to Gold possible waiver | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: My husband is currently in the military (Army-Infantry). He is wanting to do the Green to Gold ... A: Check with a recruiter, but I don't think its possible. They will want him to serve his contract, or ... | |
| leave | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My son completed basic, during basic he had leave (exodus) for Christmas now he has been assigned to ... A: Usually prior to a deployment the commander gives a block leave period - a period of time where ... | |
| joining Air Force, considering Marriage but future husband have a criminal record. | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm in the process of joining Officer school for the Air Force, While expressing interest in ... A: I will preface this by saying that I can only give you general ideas about the Air Force since I'm ... | |
| Confused Reservist | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I am 22 years old. I signed up for the US Navy Reserves last August, I go to bootcamp in May. I want ... A: You need to check with your recruiter about what exactly your trade school gives you in terms of ... | |
| arrested for Delayed Entry Program No-Show | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: A co-workers 27 year old daughter,a mother herself, was arrested 4 weeks ago at work in Hawthorne, ... A: This sounds fishy because Delayed Entry Program doesnt commit someone to abide by the UCMJ, only ... | |
| Promotion After Reduction | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Private attached to the 3rd Infantry Div. which is currently deployed. Recently I was issued ... A: When you are reduced a grade your time in that grade starts over at zero. So you'll be a PV2 with ... | |
| duty stations | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I am currently a 11b in Iraq. Next march I go to ait for mp training. First I wanna know where are ... A: Military Police do far more than just paperwork and details, so whoever told you that is sadly ... | |
| OTH discharge | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I enlisted in the army in 1972,while in basic I was male sexually assaulted, I went to the sick bay ... A: Unfortunately you're not going to like most of what I have to say. It will be very difficult for you ... | |
| upgrade to separarion and re code | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a separation code of jkk and a re-entry code of 4 from active duty army. 1)is it possible to ... A: If you are pursuing the discharge upgrade that is a big part of the issue. As far as the separation ... | |
| Military housing | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: Are spouses allowed to live on base when a soldier/officer is stationed there? I know there is ... A: In most places a legal spouse can live with the Soldier. In Afghanistan and Iraq, however, they are ... | |
| Medical Discharge | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend has been told that he will be medical discharge in the army because of psychological ... A: Ok. I assume your boyfriend is in the US Army and will answer accordingly. He is entitled to know ... | |
| chapter 11 | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My wife is being discharged under chapter 11 something about failure to comply and has been told she ... A: It depends on the type and characterization of the discharge she actually gets on her DD 214 ... | |
| Army ROTC | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: What is the current Army ROTC age limit for non prior enlistment? Also is there a age waiver for non ... A: To be an ROTC applicant you must be enrolled in college and go to classes. Further information can ... | |
| discharge | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: i recieved a general discharge from the army get demoted to e-1 can i come back in as a e-4 after i ... A: You'd have to look at your RE code and what your discharge was for. It may not be possible to come ... | |
| Career | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a freshman in high school and am looking at going to Westpoint in the future. I have been ... A: You start putting it in in the spring of your junior year to ensure ample time to complete the ... | |
| va benefits for chapter 5-17 discharge | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I was given a chapter 5-17 discharge from the army. I was still a S.I.T. at the time. I received the ... A: OK you need to go back and look at your paperwork because something is amiss here. AR 635-200 says a ... | |
| enlistment with a felony | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I was convicted of a felony 7 years ago, i am now 26. I was wondering if my record was pardon is ... A: If by pardon you mean that a governor or the president has signed papers erasing your conviction ... | |
| coast guard | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: Our son has passed all of the exams for the Coast Guard. He did have to go see one of their Doctor's ... A: What the recruiter told your son is plausible. The military runs its fiscal year from October 1 to ... | |
| Military opportunities | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 38 years old and self-employed in a production industry and live in Northwest Alabama. I have ... A: First things first. I know the Army will still let you enlist at age 38 but it's not as simple as ... | |
| enlsiting ?s OUI, divorces, debts | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I recently a month ago got arrested for a entrapment of a OUI, how do I put this on my enlistment ... A: You need to be honest on your enlistment packet, but if you haven't gone to court and gotten a final ... | |
| OTH RE4 | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: About a year ago I was given an OTH with a RE4. There reason for this was I AWOLED from OSUT. I did ... A: It sounds like you just didnt agree with basic training and, given that, you should think very ... | |
| RE4 | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I was discharged from the US Marine corps in 2004 with a bad conduct discharge and a RE4 code.The ... A: If your DD214 has 'Bad Conduct Discharge' on it you were either convicted at Courts Martial or ... | |
| BAH and TDY | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: My husband is due home from deployment soon and already has TDY class dates for this summer. If we ... A: I assume that you are stateside by the use of the term BAH and so I'll answer the question geared ... | |
| Helping my AWOL son | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to arrange help for my son who has been AWOL from the Army since 2 Jan 2008. With the aid ... A: Unfortunately your son is no longer AWOL. 30 days after he goes AWOL he is declared a deserter and ... | |
| Army infantry officer cross train | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if the army still allows infantry officers to cross train with the british ... A: There are some opportunities like that but they are very very rare and hard to get. They are also ... | |
| IRR deployment | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: recently a Sergeant first class contacted him to join a "stable" program for the Army Reserve. He ... A: What does your fiancee want to do? This definitely sounds like a recruiter pitch but he needs to see ... | |
| I.D. # | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a ACH helmet which had a band around the helmet. On the band it had the persons ... A: The 6771 is most likely the last 4 numbers of the Soldier's social security number; we commonly use ... | |
| Brother failed drug test. | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: My brother is an 88M (Motor Transport Operator) for the Army Reserves. He has been enlisted for ... A: I'm sorry to say, but the Army rarely makes mistakes in cases such as these. Urinalysis is a widely ... | |
| Officer Commission | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 years old, and I am a U.S. naturalized citizen. I have an MBA degree from Missouri State ... A: You won't get finance.. Signal (IT) is a possibility, but remember there isnt just IT.. signal ... | |
| one kidney | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I donated a kidney about 4 yrs ago to my mom. I was told by my recruiter that the medical personnel ... A: Unfortunately according to Army Regulation 40-501 which governs the standards of medical fitness for ... | |
| Officer Commission | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 years old, and I am a U.S. naturalized citizen. I have an MBA degree from Missouri State ... A: First off I advise you not to join the Army without Officer Candidate School (OCS) being written ... | |
| mililtary enlistment | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: My stepson apply to the marines and was failed do to a perceived shoulder injury Is there a waiting ... A: Just have him bring the documentation from the doctor with him to the recruiter. He'll have to go ... | |
| Military Police | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I just wanted to know are you still qualified to become a Military Police Officer if you have your ... A: If they're not offering you MP then don't sign. You don't have to. I don't know if you're National ... | |
| palace chase | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a son on active duty and his wife to be is due next month. does the army have the equivalent ... A: I talked to a career counselor of mine and, the information we could find, says no. The Air Force ... | |
| Thinking about joining the military | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I've been wanting to be in the military since I was about 8 when my brother in-law joined the ... A: Be prepared for lots of walking and light weaponry. Cav scouts are the forward elements of the ... | |
| Selected change of Duty Station | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My husband is currently deployed and has re enlisted. We received a bonus and we were able to change ... A: It all has to do with the wording on his contract, but changes from what is promised almost never ... | |
| blue to green | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: sir, i am currently serving as an active duty security force member in the air force. i recently ... A: Your ART 15 shouldn't affect your transition as long as it doesn't affect your discharge. Just ... | |
| Taking a leave from a military academy | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: If I go to a military academy would I be able to leave for 2 years when I'm 19 to serve a mission ... A: OK I'll assume you're of the Mormon Faith since that is the most common one that espouses missions. ... | |
| Custody/active duty | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a PFC active duty army also in the military police corps. I am currently stationed in hawaii. ... A: I can say that it depends on the state you are undergoing the proceedings in. You've listed the pros ... | |
| stretched muscle fractures | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: my daughter was in navy bootcamp and suffers from stretched muscle fractures she is being sent home ... A: The truth is maybe. She will have to heal and see the type of discharge given to her on her ... | |
| Change of station | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I re-enlisted in iraq last year and picked germany as a duty station and now im here in germany but ... A: You're not going to like my answer Mark. I'm pretty sure you're stuck there. Weather and fiancees ... | |
| Thinking about joining the military | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I've been wanting to be in the military since I was about 8 when my brother in-law joined the ... A: Military life is very different from normal life in that you work for the military and cannot just ... | |
| re-enlisting with re 3 separation code jfw | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: i was discharge from basic training in 2004 didn't complete basic so i didn't get ait, i was found ... A: I can't for any reason think of why they'd turn you away like that. I'm sorry but I can't give you ... | |
| Thinking about joining the military | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I've been wanting to be in the military since I was about 8 when my brother in-law joined the ... A: Matt: Any job in the military that gives you experience with weapons will help you for a future ... | |
| Patterns of misconduct, re enlistment | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: long story short. I Served 8 years in army, have perfect record, except for the last 3 months i was ... A: You may have done yourself a disservice by signing the paperwork instead of challenging it because ... | |
| army enlistment question | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon Mr. Shifferly, My 23 year old son has made a decision to enlist in the Army. He has ... A: He would most likely have to get a 'moral waiver' for marijuana possession, but this should not be a ... | |
| Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCSS) | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: We returned from Iraq in May of 09 and in October the AKO website had a new duty station available ... A: Your problem is that you are so close to ETSing that the Army is saying it isnt cost effective to ... | |
| Engagement | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: First, thank you very much for helping me with this question. I am seeking a career in the united ... A: I cant give you information on housing because each service does that differently but I can say that ... | |
| Military & Domestic Violence | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: My roommate's little sister (we'll call her Jane) is dating this guy who I just found out is abusing ... A: Most certainly his commanding officer and the Military Police could step in. Assuming he lives on ... | |
| waiver | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My question is regarding a waiver into the asrmy or to know if I even need one. I recently tried to ... A: If you were convicted, you have issues with a provision in law called the Lautenberg Amendment, ... | |
| delayed entry program. | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: fully sworn in with a ship date of August 8th. I'm really thinking of changing to the army but not ... A: Your ASVAB scores should transfer from one service to the other; same with the physical and such. ... | |
| A good candidate? | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 30, has a Masters in Social Services Administration and 5 years of social ... A: Honestly, your daughter is incorrect. She can definitely start a rewarding career in the military ... | |
| Confused! | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: For the past few months I have been doing research on enlisting into the armed forces. But the ... A: They usually do a background check that involves some sort of medical/psychological qualification so ... | |
| OTH Discharge | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I was given an other-that-honorable discharge from the army, while in entry level status. before the ... A: All you can really do is appeal to the VA to upgrade your discharge status. The JAG should have ... | |
| discharge - broken knee cap | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Grandson has 5 weeks of boot, breaks knee cap on obstacle course. Had surgery yesterday and Sgt. ... A: Generally speaking, he will be discharged and get no entitlements other than pay for time served and ... | |
| being an mp | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: hi im looking to enlisting here soon an i was wondering what you could tell me on being an mp like ... A: OK as far as scores on the ASVAB we don't look at that but the score that is generated from your ... | |
| pregnat while in DEP | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: i found out im pregnat im 17 what will happen to me will i be able to re enlist im due to ship ... A: You won't get any money, benefits, or support from the military until you're enlisted and off to ... | |
| Height and Weight Requirments | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if the height and weight requirements are extremely important. The reason I ask is ... A: Not necessarily. All of the answers you seek are in AR 600-9 the Army Weight Control Program. If you ... | |
| Question about enlistment | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me with some setbacks. I am currently 17 years old, and my friend (also ... A: As far as I understand the buddy option you go to basic training, AIT, and your first duty station ... | |
| DAT Waiver | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon, I have a question pertaining to the DAT waiver conversations. Around three years ... A: The letter may help, but the issue is that the military turns on and off the waivers depending on ... | |
| marjuana use | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: My son just called me and was scheduled to come home for Christmas and this would be the first one ... A: Your son is about to have a bad time in the military. His marijuana possession is a crime under the ... | |
| Promotion from SSG to SFC waiver availability. | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I am SSG 21N currently deployed to Afghanistan for the fourth time. I returned from my third ... A: Check on the HRC website for updated information, but I'm pretty sure they will allow it. In the ... | |
| Switching of Schlorships? | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I am currently a rat at the Virginia Military Institute, ever since I was in about middle school I ... A: You would have to talk to the Coast Guard about a scholarship, but I've seen people on Army ... | |
| Diagnosed w/Hep C in boot camp | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: My 21yo son called me last week and told me he was diagnosed with Hep C. He has been in bootcamp ... A: According to AR 40-501, the Standards of Fitness for Soldiers, your son will be evaluated by doctors ... | |
| Which branch to join | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been seriously considering joining the marine corps or the army for a long time. I have a lot ... A: It all comes down to your personal choice. There is no difference in entitlements or pay for being ... | |
| re-enlisting | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an employee who says was discharged from basic training because of asthma. Also says he ... A: Well your employee cannot become a ranger out of basic training. He would have completed that as a ... | |
| reguarding policy | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i have quick question regarding seperation documents, maybe you can help or point me to someone who ... A: National Guard has a different set of rules on how they play the discharge game. I don't know what ... | |
| GRANDFATHER CLAUSE | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I WAS ACTIVE DUTY FROM 1981-1988,AS AN SGT,GOT OUT WENT NATL GUARD IN 1996,AS AN SGT 36B,SHOULD"N I ... A: Every state guard has slightly different rules for how they promote people based on the slots for ... | |
| re code regulations | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: quick question. do you know any good websites for amry regulations regarding re codes? or do you ... A: www.hrc.army.mil is the site for the Army Human Resources Command. They would post most anything you ... | |
| RE-4 code | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I was in the Marine Corps for 4 years, and I received a court martial because I had a computer that ... A: It sounds like you're doing all you can at the moment. You need to get all paperwork and ... | |
| arrested for dui and domestic violence | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: my husband is a warrant officer in the army.he got arrested for domestic violence and dui here in ... A: You should consult with an attorney in the state where you live. They can answer those questions for ... | |
| ROTC instructor positions | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what ROTC instructors do during the summer? Do they participate in ROTC cadet ... A: They can take leave during the summer, but there is also ROTC training and schools that are carried ... | |
| military intelligence | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: Aaron, thank you for your service and your background seems perfect for my question. I am 23 and ... A: As a commissioned officer you would oversee a section of specialists doing work instead of doing a ... | |
| Switch to Active to Reserve | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My friend is currently in job training for the U.S. Army,he thinks he might be able to switch from ... A: The short answer is no. The switch may be possible, but it takes a very long time and lots of ... | |
| re-inlistment after seperation | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I was active army in Feb 1996 and I received an honorable discharge for family hardship. My husband ... A: I would check with your local recruiter if you're serious. Re-entering the military may prove ... | |
| husband awol | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: my husband is currently awol and probly considered a deserter by now. but he plans on returning to ... A: According to the UCMJ, the governing rules and laws of the military, if your husband has been AWOL ... | |
| Graduation | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I will be graduating from a state university in December of 2010 with a bachelors of communication ... A: With a college degree you can enlist, go to basic training, and then attend officer candidate school ... | |
| Army Special Forces | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I am currently a freshman and can't decide which path to choose. I could either go to West Point or ... A: Well you don't just get to join the Army and go special forces you have to try out and earn it after ... | |
| Enlistment Period | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I want to enlist in the Army but I have come across some problems. I ended up going to a military ... A: OK .. well you want to be a psychiatrist which is a medical doctor and requires both an ... | |
| Promotion | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I am an E-3 in the Army, who has transferred from the Navy through the Blue to Green program. ... A: Sorry for the delay.. hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. If you go to the www.hrc.army.mil website ... | |
| Enlisting in the Army | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I am seventeen years old and have a GED, will my GED disqualify me from joining the army? If i can ... A: Your GED won't disqualify you at all. You can enlist. If you do enlist, OCS (Officer Candidate ... | |
| Joining the Army and my parents live with us. | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband is planning to join the Army soon and my parents live with us. They are both on ... A: OK I've been checking into this. They can keep their retiree status if you want to just move them at ... | |
| Blue to green | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I am current in the navy I am a E5 with 9 years in the navy I would like to do the blue to green but ... A: I couldn't find any documentation that shows a program to take you out of the Navy and put you into ... | |
| Nat Guard to Air Force | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a family member who is currently in basic for National Guard. He has expressed interest in ... A: Honestly, its possible but not likely. He would need a release from his state in order to try ... | |
| IST for Army OCS | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: From what I have read on this and other websites, I can see that my situation isn't necessarily ... A: I dont know the Marine Corps' procedures for accepting candidates for OCS, but I can say that the ... | |
| Civilian DUI | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: My son very recently got a Civilian DUI. Which he regrets tremendously because he loves the army. ... A: Not necessarily. He screwed up and the people who will consider him for E7 look at this but they ... | |
| RE code 4 | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I was discharged with an RE code 4 and looking to see if you could help me. I was at basic and ... A: Sorry, but once you were categorized as a deserter (which happened after you were AWOL for 30 days) ... | |
| Cross-Commission | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a freshman at a community college who performed poorly during high school due to personal ... A: I honestly don't think you'll be able to get a commission in the Air Force if you do Army ROTC. The ... | |
| color deficiency | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: First i would like to thank you for your service to our country and second i would like to know if ... A: You will just have to have the doctors re-assess your color deficiency as a prelude to obtaining an ... | |
| felony waiver | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I was convicted of agg. robbery back in 1990 and given a 10 and 20 year sentence of which I served ... A: Your best bet is to talk to a recruiter. Be prepared to answer some hard questions about your crime ... | |
| changing over from national guard to air force | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My name is Morris and i just wanted to ask is their any way I can change or join the air ... A: If you really want to not mention it to the Air Force, you're going to end up in a more serious ... | |
| changing over from national guard to air force | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: My name is Morris and i just wanted to ask is their any way I can change or join the air ... A: First, you need to ensure you have been discharged and are in possession of a DD214 saying that you ... | |
| eyes? | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: hey you answered my question before. i know if glasses or contacts make me see 20/40 i can join.if ... A: I would attempt to go in without the surgery. The Army does pay for the eye surgery if you have time ... | |
| Mortician | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: Our Daughter is enlisting and one of the jobs she qualified for was Mortician. She will Graduate in ... A: Ma'am: She qualified for Mortician, but what does she want? What service is she applying to? Is she ... | |
| career choice once enlisted | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of deciding on whether or not to join the Army. I am currently a nursing ... A: Cindy: First you don't get stuck into anything unless you choose to, because your job and all the ... | |
| Osteodegenerative arthritis | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have osteodegenerative arthritis in my knee. I have completed the MEPS processing and was waiting ... A: Unfortunately, it seems you have a dead end at the present time. If MEPS has said you're permanently ... | |
| Officer or Enlisted? | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of joining the US Army. I am a licensed attorney but want to get out of that ... A: First answer. If you enlist and go to Monterey to learn another language the Army will be paying a ... | |
| Officer or Enlisted? | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of joining the US Army. I am a licensed attorney but want to get out of that ... A: First thing to know is that there are no officer-translators so you would have to come in enlisted ... | |
| Medical history requirements for appointment to US military academies | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: If an applicant for one of the academies had ALL (acute lymphcytic leukemia) as a toddler but has ... A: It could be, but you would really need to pose that question to the Department of Defense Medical ... | |
| assignment preference | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering about the assignment preference. My husband is in basic training still...so I'm ... A: If he doesn't have a base written into his contract, he will be assigned at the needs of the army. ... | |
| my boyfriend | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend is going off to basic for the air force. after he gets out we would like to live with ... A: I will start by saying I'm not completely familiar with AFIs because I'm in the Army, but I can give ... | |
| threatened w/dishonorable discharge do to arthritis | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: my nephew recently went to boot camp at the medical exam they noted he had arthritis in his knees. ... A: There is something fishy about how all that's going down. Either your nephew is leaving something ... | |
| Question | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a friend that recently went to a recruiter for the Army when he was 15 years old he was ... A: He should consult a lawyer for getting them expunged. If he's unhappy with his recruiter he can go ... | |
| PDS | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I am intending to enlist in March and am not really certain which MOS I will be persuing as yet. ... A: Well mechanics are more common than linguists and are more in need of being stationed at Fort ... | |
| Waivers | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I am writing this letter in reference to your granting a waiver on my behalf. I was discharged ... A: Firstly, I don't grand waivers. That would be the US Army Recruiting Command and it would be applied ... | |
| Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps Pilot | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I am JC (short for Joshua Christopher) and I am 22, about to graduate college (December 2009) and so ... A: You'd have to ask the Air Force about their requirements, but your height/weight isn't an issue for ... | |
| reenlist?? | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I was discharged from the air force in 2002 for fraudulent enlistment and received a re code of 2c. ... A: The only answer is to try. You'll have to go through a medical clearance again and probably answer ... | |
| Military | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I just don't understand the branches of the military: army, navy, air force, marines. What about the ... A: Green Berets are actually Army Special Forces. They are not a separate branch of the military. The ... | |
| Army recruiting | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Ok I've always wanted to join the military and planned to when I turned 18 because I was a lost and ... A: Your ASVAP score won't necessarily preclude you from getting a waiver, but it will limit the types ... | |
| Can my husband reinlist | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband was discharged from the army with a other than honorable discharge, RE code 4, in lieu of ... A: Your husband elected to leave the military rather than face court martial for an offense he was ... | |
| 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: You stand a great chance of getting a waiver, in my opinion. You have to realized the Army doesn't ... | |
| stepchildrens benefits from the navy | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I am the biological father of my child who was born out of wedlock.My ex has now married a navy ... A: Your ex can because she qualifies for TriCare (the military healthcare plan) by virtue of being ... | |
| Pcs | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am currently deployed right now. I want to pcs when I return home but I will only have 1 year 9 ... A: Generally PCSing requires 13-18 months TIS left in order to PCS. It depends on the duty station ... | |
| Navy Medical | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Just Wondering about a medical waiver that was submitted for me and its chances of getting passed. I ... A: As I'm not a Navy guy I can't really talk to the specifics of Navy medical recruiting and the like, ... | |
| Lupus | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have lupus, but it has not been active in three years now. I was in the Army. I was not ... A: The regulation says lupus is a bar to enlistment, but it leaves doctors latitude in determining the ... | |
| i have an re code of 4 | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is donald graves and I was in from june 7 99 through april 19 04. After coming back from ... A: Honestly I dont think you can do anything except keep writing and appealing through the same ... | |
| could non-citizen join us army? | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: please sir since 2007 i am making research to know how a non-citizen who does not live in usa could ... A: Talking to a recruiter I know he says it is difficult. Depending on the country you're from it could ... | |
| Joining the navy with a possible felony | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am 25 yr old with a Bachelors and a Masters degree; graduated with my MSW in May 2009. I have been ... A: I can only answer this from the Army point of view, as that's all I'm familiar with. You can join ... | |
| Sons administrative separation | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: My son is in Basic Training at Fort Knox. His wife received a short call recently to say that he ... A: Ok. I'll answer them as distinctly as possible. 1. Basic training separations are generally not ... | |
| Teaching the children of military personnel | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in teaching the children of military personnel on a military base. Where do I get ... A: Ma'am: You want to visit the website: www.dodea.edu . That is for the Department of Defense ... | |
| Am I eligible to join the ARMY? | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Two weeks ago, I went to MEPS, and took the ASVAB scored a 95 with a GT score of 137 and the full ... A: I think you'll be alright. If you were not convicted then you don't have anything to worry about; ... | |
| chaptered | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been chaptered out of the army for failing a urinalisis and was chaptered out, general under ... A: Your DD214 should have been mailed to you as it is your record of discharge. If you don't have a ... | |
| enlistment | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: My question is after you are sworn in the army and you have a good period between that day you are ... A: Short answer is that you're not in the Army until you're in the Army. If you want to change during ... | |
| over weight program/separation | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a tape test coming up, and I do not think I am going to do well. I just came off the ... A: AR 600-8 is the weight control program regulation and details the steps that need to be taken for ... | |
| getting out early for a secured DOD job | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am currently serving on active duty and approximately 2/3 through my contract. Would i be able to ... A: No. Unless the Army chapters you out for misconduct or overweight or some other administrative ... | |
| Leukemia | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Will I be allowed to join the Army active duty if I have been diagnosed and treated for leaukemia? A: It depends on many factors. Your best bet is to bring your entire medical file, including details of ... | |
| MOS | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: It's pretty broad. I'm a female applying for a commission to the Army in a few months and will have ... A: It all depends on how you applied to come into the Army. If you are applying for OCS then you will ... | |
| PCS Move | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My husband just moved to Japan on Orders. We were under the impression that we could go since it ... A: This seems odd just because if you've been married for a while and are registered in DEERS you ... | |
| living | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: ok so i have a boyfriend and he really want to go into some branch well my question is do i have to ... A: You have to have a degree to be a nurse. You can be a nurse assistant without one. College benefits ... | |
| living | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: ok so i have a boyfriend and he really want to go into some branch well my question is do i have to ... A: The Army won't be sending him to college full time. He will get the opportunity to do classes on his ... | |
| Prior service navy joining Army | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm prior service navy of almost ten years about to join up in the Army. My question is a two partDo ... A: You would have to ask your career counselor/recruiter about the MOS availability; particularly since ... | |
| housing | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I am currently stationed in Germany. Active Duty army MP. I recently got married on leave and I was ... A: No.. Assuming you're enlisted you'll be given on post quarters eligibility and moved in. Once you ... | |
| wanting to change branch | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Good morning/afternoon/evening sir, Is there any what that I can switch to a different branch of ... A: Generally the only way you'll be able to switch branches is to fulfill the terms of your original ... | |
| Policy for spouse or family requesting leave for active duty military | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the process is for a spouse or family member requesting a leave for an active ... A: I need you to follow up and tell me what you actually want. If you want your deployed spouse to take ... | |
| housing | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I am currently stationed in Germany. Active Duty army MP. I recently got married on leave and I was ... A: OK .. congrats. I just came from Germany as an MP .. I loved it there. So what you need to do is get ... | |
| living | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: ok so i have a boyfriend and he really want to go into some branch well my question is do i have to ... A: I'm going to try and break this down into parts since you asked a bunch of questions but please feel ... | |
| Platoon Guide | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My son is at Fort Leonard Wood and wrote to his friend and told them that he was a Platoon Guide. ... A: A platoon guide is basically the trainee who tries to keep the other trainees in his platoon ... | |
| MEPS Urine Analysis Failure: Effects on Career | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: This is my first time on this site, but I am hoping someone can give me the answers I am looking ... A: It shouldn't have affected your current enlistment. You should be ok as long as you're honest on ... | |
| dislocated knee | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: his graduation date is september 18.just today his grandmother recieved a letter from him saying he ... A: If you know your son's unit you can then get on the www.jackson.army.mil website and use the 'basic ... | |
| military police | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in the process in signing up for the air force. I'm 20 years old with a son and ... A: There is a huge difference between MP (military police) and what the Air Force equivalent is: ... | |
| Military Police for Females | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in joining the military, and would like to serve directly in the war (not join ... A: OK. I am not sure about the Marines for job stuff, but if you honestly want to deploy then the Army ... | |
| academy acceptance | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been wanting to join the united states air force academy for a while now. I work really hard ... A: Possibly. They look at the overall student/officer concept like all the other service academies. ... | |
| Question regarding step-children | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Your information was very helpful. I do have another question though. My husband is enlisting here ... A: You may have issues with that when it comes to getting them added to your travel orders so that you ... | |
| baby and the navy | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm nineteen years old, six months pregnant, and engaged. I graduated in '08 but that's as far as i ... A: You have to make that decision on your own. You could make a great decision or it could be bad ... | |
| Enlistment bonuses and station | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband wants to join the Army and hopes to also become a Ranger. Two of his selling points when ... A: OK I will do my best to answer your questions in order and detail. Please feel free to follow up if ... | |
| felony | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: About 5 years ago I had been convicted of a class d felony, and served my time through probation and ... A: You will need to talk to a recruiter on that one. Most felonies are immediate bars to enlistment ... | |
| How old must i be? | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: How old must i be and how can i join if i'm an South African sitison A: 18 is the legal age for joining our military. You would have to find out through a recruiter what it ... | |
| Exception to Army family housing rule | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a new check-in at Mannheim Germany. The hosuing office says that I have o move myself, wife, ... A: You need to go to the Housing office on Sullivan Barracks and request an exception to policy. If ... | |
| deployment | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I am starting college again to finish my 4 year degree an I am also joining the ROTC program. I ... A: I think you need to see if you can be both in the ROTC and the National Guard at the same time. ... | |
| Marriage in different branches | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Me and my fiance are in different branches of services, i'm in the Army and she's in the Navy. Our ... A: I'm sure there is a similar program to the MACP in the Navy, but the problem is that it doesnt mean ... | |
| attention deficit disorder and the military | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My nephew, graduated from high school despite he had severe ADHD with Tourettes and a few other ... A: Honestly you cant. His trial attorney could try to present some of this evidence at his court ... | |
| 4050 | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: Aaron, I was in Navy boot camp in 1965 and witnessed many beatings of the recruits, some serious. ... A: I cannot answer any question that pertains to the Navy. US Army Training and Doctrine Command is in ... | |
| reenlist with an re4 | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: i went awol back in the day due to stupidity and home sickness. im missing my military lifestyle ... A: RE4 codes generally mean you can't get back in. If it was just for the AWOL that you were discharged ... | |
| an interesting situation with army ranking | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: The opportunity for officers school seems the right route however, the process right now is ... A: If you got whatever job you wanted as an enlisted and then went to OCS you're still not guaranteed ... | |
| prior service wanting to re-enlist | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 40 spent 2 years active navy, went in open contract struck out of deck into gunner's mates got ... A: You have to ask your unit that question. National Guard has to release you and then Active Army has ... | |
| Felony 3rd degree | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have gotten a 3rd degree felony charge(stalking)in 2008. I was told that in order to get a ... A: Were you convicted or deferred adjudication on this charge? If so, you're ineligible to become an ... | |
| Medical Discharge / Missing RSP. | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in the NY ARNG, I just found out that I have excercise induced asthma I told my ... A: It really can't be considered fraudulent enlistment unless they can prove that you knowingly ... | |
| single parent | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering when they considered your first enlistment up? the other question is i have one ... A: I dont know how this would be considered fraudulent enlistment but, again, you're not really giving ... | |
| Medical - pulmonary function | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I am an army ROTC cadet with a history of breathing difficulties. Before I recieved my scholarship ... A: I dont know if they'll require you to retake it, but they may. If you fail, and its a bar to ... | |
| single parent | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering when they considered your first enlistment up? the other question is i have one ... A: Your first enlistment ends when you either re-enlist or ETS. I don't understand your question about ... | |
| Need to no | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: yes i went to iraq with a national guard unit and when i got back i went awol and got discharged can ... A: If the character if your discharge was 'other than honorable' or even 'general under honorable ... | |
| compassionate reassignment | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I am currently stationed in california, i have been for about 5 months now, my wife and i are very ... A: You need to look at AR 614-200 page 44 where it discusses compassionate reassignments. It says that ... | |
| Getting an ROTC Scholorship | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: upcoming school year and is heavily considering joining college Army ROTC. I have A's mostly B's ... A: You sound good, but there are several types of ROTC scholarships: ones the Army gives out and ones ... | |
| Military Dependency | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My cousin and I are very close and have recently decided that we would like to move in together. ... A: I have never even heard of someone not immediately related to the servicemember being declared a ... | |
| flying a plane when you have asthma | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: can you fly a plane if you have asthma? A: Your doctor needs to assess how severe your asthma really is. It is, in some circumstances, a ... | |
| MOS Duty Stations | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: Me and my husband are currently going through the steps to switch over from National Guard to Active ... A: As far as the possibilities go, they are virtually endless. 88M is a versatile MOS that gets ... | |
| PCS Request | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My fiancee has been in for about a year and is being deployed in Aug. He would like to request a ... A: OK. Your fiancee doesn't request a PCS.. the Army will tell him when its time for him to go. He will ... | |
| ROTC and a misdemeanor charge | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My son was awarded a 4 year ROTC scholarship starting this fall. At the end of his high school year, ... A: Ma'am: The chances of his retaining the full scholarship are definitely in doubt. My two coworkers ... | |
| Medical Waivers | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Good Evening Captain, I'm currently a MIDN in a Navy ROTC unit. Having completed my first year, and ... A: Brian: First, you answered a question on the questionnaire and they made a decision based on it. ... | |
| Army Personnel Errors | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: My husband signed a contract with the Army. He served 4 years active duty (as an officer), was ... A: I have seen this but unfortunately there is no easy answer. He needs to keep trying to get it ... | |
| Guaranteed First Duty Assignment for Army OCS | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Captain Shifferly, This question is a continuation on a question answered by Rod Powers on ... A: They may offer you this option, based on their needs and you can take it. However, you'll still be ... | |
| Military Retirement and credit for 4 yrs at Military Academy | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I just went over 18 years of AFS (11 - Active Army, 7-ARNG). Graduated from USMA in '91. Where is ... A: Sir: I dont think we get credit.. I have checked and looked and all of that and I think that 4 year ... | |
| Discharge Inquiry | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Good morning, Sir. I had an inquiry about whether it's possible to change the status of my discharge ... A: You can turn those medical records into the VA for possible claim, but I'm pretty sure that's all ... | |
| SSI (Combat Patch) Qualifications | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: Do members of the Navy, Air Force, and Marines qualify for Army combat patches, if they served and ... A: You would have had to get orders from the Army unit awarding the patch to a non-Army unit. I dont ... | |
| army helicopter pilot | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I want to become an army apache pilot. I have been considering to options that are open to me. There ... A: Chris: Here is the process and I'll explain to you the differences: First. you need to have a ... | |
| OTH Discharged from navy want to join army | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I am Going to be OTH discharged from the navy for going UA "AWOL" because i wanted to get out the ... A: If you are, indeed, given an OTH discharge from the Navy it will be extremely difficult for you to ... | |
| Off-base housing for a girlfriend and a recently enlisted E1 | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: my name is Wilma. I feel very strange asking questions in this matter because I have no real ... A: Your research has you pointed in the right direction. Your boyfriend will be assigned a room in the ... | |
| combat patch | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I am currently a member of the Army National Guard. I was previously a member of the Navy and ... A: According to AR 670-1 (dated 3 Feb 05) Appendix F you are authorized the 1CAV patch for sure since ... | |
| PLDC WLC | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I DID SOME TIME IN THE NAVY AND MY QUESTION IS ARMY EXCPET THE NAVYS LEADERSHIP COURSE IN PLACE OF ... A: If you're going to go blue to green that's good but you need to talk to a recruiter about the ... | |
| discharge for testing hot | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My son came home on two months ago and met up with old friends and smoked pot. Upon return to base ... A: Ma'am: Here's the long answer. Standard Army procedure is to process all positive drug tests for ... | |
| Active duty | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Good afternoon, I'm currently in the NG, with the desire to go active Army after I'm commissioned in ... A: There is a possibility. You'll need to put together a packet and forward it through your chain of ... | |
| Medical waiver for individual with undescended testicle | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My son is very inetrested in joining the US army. He recently did the medical but was told he has an ... A: The army has a fairly uniform entry standard and if this is a bar to enlistment then he'll need to ... | |
| Tattoo Policy | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: Recently my fiance's friend signed with the Marines. Now my fiance is very interested in joining ... A: Each service sets their own policies for tattoos (placement, type, amount) so I am unfamiliar with ... | |
| Housing | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Well, I'm getting married to my fiance in a couple months. I currently live in FL and he currently ... A: OK Here's how this works: You two get married. He needs to bring a certified copy of your marriage ... | |
| army awol | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: i know someone in army reserves who was being deployed to iraq, she called her co and said she will ... A: She will be in a serious amount of trouble, as will he. There are numerous crimes under military law ... | |
| ROTC | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My name is Daniel cherry. I have been awarded a full ride army ROTC scholarship. I am worried about ... A: I dont think it would affect you negatively as long as you continue to pay the debt as you are able. ... | |
| not passing IST | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been in the DEP program for one year already. My problem is 3 months ago i could run 1 1/2 ... A: I don't really know, but most likely, they'll keep trying to get you to meet the standard.. As far ... | |
| military enlistment | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: i was arrested for i dui recently i have not gone to court yet what is the possibilty of me being ... A: Check with the recruiter. They're going to tell you to wait until after your court to find out what ... | |
| Helicopter pilot | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I plan on joining the Army after high school. I am currently a sophmore. How long does it take to ... A: The long version of the answer is you can't enlist and become a helicopter pilot. You must meet the ... | |
| AWOL | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I know someone who was in the army and went AWOL in 2004. I believe he went AWOL due to financial ... A: If the facts are as you stated them, your friend is a deserter. If/when he turns himself in he will ... | |
| awol | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend is 19 and new to the army.but he went AWOL about a month ago. my boyfriend just got ... A: Your boyfriend is in a huge amount of trouble. He will be prosecuted for the marijuana possession, ... | |
| Honorable Discharge with RE4 | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: Sir, my name is Ken Rathburn and I need some advise on an issue I have. Basically I was in the ... A: I'm not sure there is a form, but you should call the VA and ask them. Worse comes to worse, write a ... | |
| Honorable Discharge with RE4 | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: Sir, my name is Ken Rathburn and I need some advise on an issue I have. Basically I was in the ... A: Sorry. I should have made myself clearer.. The reason for requesting their version is to make sure ... | |
| Join Army and entry in OCS | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I am attempting to join the Army as an officer and attend OCS. I have been arrested for Domestic ... A: Were you arrested or convicted? The difference is huge and could seriously factor into your ability ... | |
| National Guard Activation | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: Does the National Guard consider natural disaster's as active duty status? The Guam Army National ... A: Yes and no. You were most likely in title 32 status which means that you were activated and ... | |
| Honorable Discharge with RE4 | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Sir, my name is Ken Rathburn and I need some advise on an issue I have. Basically I was in the ... A: You have the right to request the reasoning behind your RE code and see all documents that show why ... | |
| disqualifying condition-color blindness | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: my boyfriend tried to enlist in the army 1978 or 1980 he's not sure of the year. took some eye test ... A: Sorry, but you're not going to like my answer. Most likely, the Army didnt keep your boyfriend's ... | |
| Join | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I was on army.com and noticed that they did not take a regular GED as a high school equivalent. Yet ... A: Basically there is a separate category for GED holders; they don't count like high school diplomas ... | |
| question regarding the army | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: My name is Ana. I am almost 17, and i had knee surgery in 2008 , I really want to join the army but ... A: Bottom line, Ana, is that you have to go and talk to the doctors at the recruiting station. They ... | |
| different duel military | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: My husband is active duty(army), and I was thinking about joining one of the services. Does the ... A: The long answer is they try, but the problem is that there really are very few places you guys go ... | |
| arrest | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: step son between boot and ait was arrest on felony charges what reg. on repoting incident A: UCMJ requires that he report it because it will affect his ability to continue service and to get to ... | |
| Uncharacterized discharge | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I was in the army reserves but went on IRR early. I thought they would keep me on IRR until my time ... A: your DD214 should give you the exact terminology and 'uncharacterized' isnt usually on there. You ... | |
| Missing RSP | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently joined. i am a single mother of 4 and thought i had a family care plan but the person ... A: You technically violated the UCMJ on several counts to include Failure to Be at Proper Place at the ... | |
| ELS process | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about the ELS process. My boyfriend is currently going through the process of ... A: I'm assuming you mean Entry - Level Separation and the answer is to that effect. If you mean ... | |
| Secret Security Clearance | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I am currently 24 years old. When I was 18 years old I joined the Navy and Failed the drug test at ... A: You may be able to, especially if that was the only thing you ever did wrong and you have had ... | |
| Army Officer | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: What is it looking like for Officers in the Army, considering the economy? Is it getting more ... A: Yes and no. The Army is meeting its recruiting goals more consistently now, so that means that ... | |
| Competitive Army officer candidate | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I was curious with the shifts in the economy what the Army considers competitive for an Army officer ... A: They consider if you have a degree (what it is in is really immaterial) along with physical and ... | |
| Becoming an Amry Officer | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I am hope you can help me out with my questions. I enlisted in the USMC when I was 17 back in 2001. ... A: Your problems are going to be twofold.. overcoming the reenlistment code and the actions leading up ... | |
| Husband discharged for knee injury | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: My husband recently left for his BTC and was injured on his second day there (he was still ... A: Generally speaking, yes, but it all depends on your husband being physically fit and able to keep up ... | |
| Disability Severance and Retirement | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: In 1999 I was medically separated from the Army with disability Severance Pay. The PEB rated me at ... A: Have you actually come off active duty? I would immediately call your chain of command (even if ... | |
| 65 on asvab for a waiver | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: hey guys what is the deal with haveing to score a 65 on the asvab if you have had a bad credit card. ... A: I would clear your credit report first, and then once that's taken care of take your documents to ... | |
| Multi-part question-prior service | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a 38 year old, prior service (enlisted) Male looking to rejoin the Army as an officer in the ... A: You need to check with a recruiter with specific knowledge of the chaplain program. I understood it ... | |
| Discharge? | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been in the USMC for 9 months now. About 6 months ago, in Marine Combat Training, they didn't ... A: Michael: You absolutely need to address your medical issue with your chain of command, if only so ... | |
| had a past medical issue | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: i want to join the army but when i was a minor i was seeing a psychologist for depression and ... A: The autism may be an issue since that is a more permanent condition than depression or other ... | |
| JAG | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: K, so I just finished my sophomore year of college. My desire after graduating is to go on to law ... A: OK first, I dont know of any other programs aside from OCS (going enlisted to officer internal to ... | |
| need help | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: my son recently joined the national guard, he previously had 2 juvenile offences for fights and one ... A: Your son should read the letter and see what they actually say, as in if he has failed to report an ... | |
| Marines | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Can a person with a mental retardation label be in the armed forces A: Generally speaking no, but it really all depends on who labelled this person as developmentally ... | |
| Army Re-Enlistment with a RE Code 3 | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my husband enlisted into the Army in November 2008 and we had to get a waiver for him to ... A: It will but not because he did or didn't apply for compensation, but because the injury was serious ... | |
| Army Re-Enlistment with a RE Code 3 | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my husband enlisted into the Army in November 2008 and we had to get a waiver for him to ... A: You're always welcome to ask me questions and I'll answer to the best of my ability. Yes, you'll ... | |
| Officer reserves vs. enlisted reserves | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 35 years old female and have a BA in both physics and mathematics and a minor in astronomy. I ... A: Well I dont know much about how the Navy chooses to deploy its personnel. Every service is given a ... | |
| Army Re-Enlistment with a RE Code 3 | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Ok so my husband enlisted into the Army in November 2008 and we had to get a waiver for him to ... A: You're going to have to trust the doctors on this one. You'll need to keep very good records of his ... | |
| Officer reserves vs. enlisted reserves | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 35 years old female and have a BA in both physics and mathematics and a minor in astronomy. I ... A: First I don't know which service you are applying to and that does actually bear on your situation, ... | |
| JAG physical requirements | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is currently in law school and is interested in applying to the JAG. Will the ... A: Ma'am: Normally asthma is a barrier to service in the military, and as such she would have to apply ... | |
| Sexual addiction | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I am writing this as a concerned wife that really is not sure where to turn to for advice on this ... A: Well my first thought is for you to turn to Army Community Service and/or the Chaplain to get ... | |
| Marriage | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My fiance is in the Marine Corps and we will soon be married and i have some questions about what to ... A: Ok. I'm Army but the process should be generally similar to how I describe it here. You first have ... | |
| my fiance is over seas | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Me and my fiance would like to get married but he is leaving for afghanistan tomorow and i wont be ... A: There are certain states that allow a marriage by telephone (I think Montana being one) in the very ... | |
| Army/Navy SEALS | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I want to be in Special Forces. However, if I don't make it, would I have to switch branches ... A: Special Forces and Navy SEALs are different in their mission as well as their training. Both are ... | |
| re4 navy | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: My son was in the Dep and broke his leg while in the program. He had a plate put in and went in to ... A: I'm not totally sure about the restriction codes on a DD214, but the best advice would be to just ... | |
| How can i get stationed where i want. | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I just joined the U.S. Army active duty as Military Police. I dont want to be reserves but i would ... A: When you go to MEPS you will speak with a career counselor who assigns your job and prepares the ... | |
| awol honorable discharge | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: my fiance went awol in oct 2008 for personal reasons. he returned to his unit four months after and ... A: If he did, indeed, get an honorable discharge then he may be able to do so. AWOL stops at the 30 ... | |
| How can i get stationed where i want. | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I just joined the U.S. Army active duty as Military Police. I dont want to be reserves but i would ... A: Timothy: I'm afraid your chances of being stationed in Oklahoma after OSUT at Leonard Wood are slim, ... | |
| army and marines | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Well I asked you a question about a week ago. I was in army basic got hurt and discharged due to my ... A: I honestly have no idea if the Marines can do something any quicker than the Army, but if you want ... | |
| dependants | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i are dual military and we have one child i wanted to know if we have another one do ... A: You should check with your local branch of Finance to ensure what I'm telling you is correct, but ... | |
| Medical discharge for sleep walking? | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: My son showed up on our doorstep last night claiming to have been generally discharged from A school ... A: Ma'am: I would be very suspicious. I'm assuming he's Army? If so he would have a DA form 31 at the ... | |
| Hello | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend is planning on joining the army and i wanted to know doing the basic training can he ... A: Tiffany: Your boyfriend can't get visitors during basic training except during special weekends. ... | |
| army jobs | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I have reserved a job for the army in sattellite communications and it sounds very good and what i ... A: So you signed up to be a satellite communications specialist in the Army and you want to know your ... | |
| GtG, West Point? | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently a SPC in active duty Army, in Afghanistan, trying to go Green to Gold or West Point. ... A: Matthew: Tips for the ACT/SAT.. hrmm. it wouldn't hurt to get one of those study programs for your ... | |
| discharge from army bootcamp | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My brother left for bootcamp last June. He still has not graduated. He keeps getting sent home ... A: Actually he's probably telling you the truth. A stress fracture is generally a short term issue ... | |
| army salary | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: What kind of salary range I can expect in the army as a fresh high school graduate? A: Stefan: http://www.dfas.mil/militarypay/militarypaytables/2009MilitaryPayTables.doc That link will ... | |
| airforce | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: My husband is leaving for basic in 1 wk. He recently got a ticket a wk ago for disturbing the peace ... A: Mindy: First, I have little experience with the Air Force but I'll do what I can to answer. Your ... | |
| Trying to get back in the army | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Well I joined the army straight out of high school and i was a p.t freak that was in army rotc. I ... A: It is honestly a personal preference Jordan. If you really have a desire to serve and the Army has ... | |
| 3k re code waiver | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My recruiter has informed me that because of my re code of 3k, I need a waiver in order to be ... A: Anthony: Honestly I have no idea. Doctors in the Army definitely work at their own pace and really ... | |
| criminal case | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I was involved in a criminal case 18 years ago where my wife (at the time) had me arrested for ... A: Nathan: As long as you were not convicted you are not subject to the Lautenberg Amendment, which ... | |
| braces issue | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: i wanted to ask you if the Army accepts a person who wears braces. you see, im 17 years old. im a ... A: Gabriel: I'm not completely sure. I know the Army will give people braces, but usually on the ... | |
| Army captain wanting to reinstate commission | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: 35 years old, was a captain in Army Reserves before honorably discharged last year. Wanting to ... A: I have just had a co-worker transition from Reserves to Active within the past month, so I can tell ... | |
| wife in trouble | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: my wife lied to the mp's on an investigation form and got caught and admitted it now she is being ... A: Jeff: Ahh.. That complicates things further from a legal standpoint because she's also guilty of the ... | |
| wife in trouble | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: my wife lied to the mp's on an investigation form and got caught and admitted it now she is being ... A: Jeff: I'll try to give you the best answer I can, but some information is missing from your question ... | |
| Will he be discharged? | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My son completed navy boot camp and is now in the nuke program but on a questioner he answered yes ... A: Ma'am: The honest answer to your question is "I don't know." While having suicidal thoughts at one ... | |
| Plaque | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: A good friend of mind served in Vietnam and just died from ALS. I want to give his wife a flag case ... A: Matt: I would engrave it without the 'Class'. While not improper to include it, most people would ... | |
| trouble | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: some trouble before enlisting has unexpectedly lifted it's head and a warrant issued. Burglary or ... A: Ma'am: The recruiter honestly does not have your son's best interest at heart there. Unless he ... | |
| trouble | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: some trouble before enlisting has unexpectedly lifted it's head and a warrant issued. Burglary or ... A: OK. Here's the best I can do. You will need to answer the warrant. Burglary is usually a felony and ... | |
| Recruitment - Criminal History Waivers | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been to all branches and have been turned down by all. The reason for it is because of my ... A: Well I assume you've already paid all civil and criminal penalties associated with your DUIs ... | |
| trouble | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: some trouble before enlisting has unexpectedly lifted it's head and a warrant issued. Burglary or ... A: First I need more information to accurately answer this question but, as a Military Police Officer, ... | |
| Reenlistment disqualifiers for Army | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions I am seriously considering reenlistment. And I do not want to pursue it if I ... A: Lisa: If you cannot find the doctor and obtain a copy of your record either via fax or email, and ... | |
| Reenlistment disqualifiers for Army | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions I am seriously considering reenlistment. And I do not want to pursue it if I ... A: Lisa: Lets address the questions in the order you asked them, but I will say right off the bat some ... | |
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Aaron Shifferly
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Expertise
I am currently an active duty Army Captain in the Military Police Field. I have been enlisted (Military Intelligence) and attended The United States Military Academy at West Point. I can answer questions related to the Army, posting, jobs, lifestyle, workings... pretty much anything you can throw at me with the exception of very specific recruting or medical questions. I have no expertise in what it takes to get in the military other than the fact that I, myself, joined at one point in time.
Experience
I have experience in both deployed and garrision environments as a Military Police Officer.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Arabic and French from United States Military Academy at West Point.
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