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08-12-2010, 10:30 AM
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Talking to a recruiter is a good start. Don't lie about anything. If you've ever been arrested or charged with a crime is a question bound to pop up. Be forward about it.
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I've had friends be told to lie by their recruiters about injuries among other things. (Which by the way, don't do). A friend of mine who just joined the Navy was arrested for possession of a large amount of marijuana before he went to boot camp. He didn't say anything about it. His recruiter found out and approached him the day before he was due in court and. The recruiter and his superiors talked to the county prosecutor... charges disappeared. I've also know a few individuals with lengthy records as well as gang affiliation. The decision is entirely up to your recruiter. | |||
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#12
08-12-2010, 10:36 AM
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Perhaps if you've done whatever the judge in question ordered as reform, and it's been long enough time for the state you live in you can have your felony expunged, citing the reason that you want to join the armed services to serve your country. Air Force sure get nice barracks compared to the other pogues.
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08-12-2010, 11:48 AM
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The decision isn't up to your recruiter. But every recruiter is familiar with what will and what won't show up on a background check. A lot of things won't show up and can be hidden. I've seen recruiters use white out and send that to their CO. Don't lie to the recruiter, they'll decide who to lie to for you, and yes, it is your ass if it comes out later, not theirs.
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08-12-2010, 01:04 PM
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Friend of mine got told by a recruiter to lie about an ACL injury he had. Thankfully, he didn't. | |||
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