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Can you get in trouble for lying to a recruiter?
No, unless you consider it being in trouble to be laughed out of the place. A Marine would go through channels of authority over him/her to do this. He/she definitely would NOT go to a recruiting station to do so.
Is it illegal to lie to a military recruiter?
Lying to join the military is a fraudulent enlistment and can result in a felony conviction. Yes, you need to be caught in the lie, but that isn’t as difficult as you might think. If you’re unlucky, you could be convicted of a felony, punishable by a $10,000 fine and three years in prison.
What happens if I get caught lying at MEPS?
What is the penalty for lying to get into the military?
It’s a felony offense, punishable by a $10,000 fine and three years in prison. If you lie to get into the military, you are committing a felony. It’s that simple. If you get away with it long enough to actually enlist and are caught later, it’s also a ” military offense .”
Do military recruiters tell lies?
While the lies military recruiters tell might seem harmless, they can have a serious detriment to your overall experience of serving. You want to serve your country, but at the same time, want to set yourself up for future skill-sets that can translate to the real world.
What happens if my enlistment is false or incorrect?
If any of that information is false or incorrect, this enlistment may be voided or terminated administratively by the Government, or I may be tried by Federal, civilian, or military court, and, if found guilty, may be punished.
Do recruiters lie about criminal or medical history?
Recruiting is a difficult job, and recruiters who do their jobs well, and legally have my utmost respect. Unfortunately, there are some recruiters out there who are encouraging (and, in some cases, downright instructing) recruits to lie about their criminal or medical history.