Sage-Tips

Can I be friends with my Drill Sergeant?

If you get personal attention by Drill Sergeants at basic training, just remember it’s for your own good. Don’t be Friendly– Your Drill Sergeant isn’t looking for a friend, so leave your manners at home. The other recruits should be your friends, the Drill Sergeants should be your motivators and trainers.

What happens if you skip bootcamp?

You don’t count towards the quota until you report for boot camp. If a recruiter consistently fails to meet this quota, they get poor evaluations, fail to advance through the ranks as required, and/or get transferred to less desirable job assignments. They might even be deployed to a war zone.

Can I rejoin the military with an entry-level separation?

Can You Reenlist in the Military After Getting an Entry-Level Separation? Typically, yes. However, if the reasons for the ELS is due to a newly discovered medical or mental condition, you may be blocked from other branches, as well. Your DD Form 214 will have an enlistment code.

Are military recruiters stretching the truth?

Military recruiters are some of the most tireless salesmen in the country. When they’re not handling some paperwork to make entering the military easier on a recruit, they’re out finding fresh faces to bring into military service. Oftentimes, however, recruiters are given a bad reputation for stretching the truth to a prospective troop.

Can a former spouse get a military ID if not married?

Unmarried former spouses are eligible for a military ID if they meet the 20/20/20 rule: The sponsor served at least 20 years that is creditable in determining the sponsor’s eligibility for retired or retainer pay; The spouse and sponsor were married at least 20 years

Can you quit the military at any point without legal recourse?

You cannot quit the Military at any point without legal recourse. When you make a commitment to join the Military you sign a contract. Once you attend Basic Training your contract begins. Even prior to going to Basic Training you make a commitment.

Are military recruiters 100\% honest with you?

Life is full of surprises, but some things never change: the sun shines, birds fly and military recruiters aren’t 100\% honest with you. Well, calling recruiters “dishonest” might be a bit of a stretch.

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