Can I change my mind before boot camp?

If you change your mind about joining the military, you can request to be released from the delayed enlistment process—no matter what your recruiter tells you. Most enlistments into the military are through the delayed enlistment process (DEP). The DEP is a legal, binding contract.

Can you get out of a military contract during boot camp?

After you arrive at boot camp, your fate still isn’t sealed. Even though you’re now on active duty, Army command can let you go without penalty during your first 180 days of service. The official term for this is entry-level separation. Boot camp is the best time because the Army has just started training you.

What happens if you don’t go to 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 you voluntarily get out of the military?

In some cases, service members leave the military either voluntarily or involuntarily. Also, there are characterizations for the discharge, such as honorable or less than honorable. Usually, the above-mentioned discharges are under honorable conditions, but there are some situations where the discharge is general.

Can you change your MOS after enlistment?

Enlistment and Re-Enlistment Once you’ve signed, you’ll have to complete your assignment before you can make any changes. The exception is mandatory reclassification. The Army may change your MOS if you’re deemed medically unfit for a particular job. In some cases, an MOS is eliminated from the MOS structure.

Can you get out of a marine enlistment without boot camp?

Once you enlist, you’re usually obligated to serve for a minimum of four years. If you haven’t reported to boot camp or you’ve spent less than six months as a Marine, there are ways to get out of your commitment. Few 21st century Marines ship out to boot camp right after signing their enlistment papers.

What happens if you change your mind after enlisting in the military?

That means as soon as you take the oath and sign the enlistment contract, you’re in the Reserves (or Guard). If you change your mind, the discharge process is entirely out of the hands of the recruiting command. Instead, the process lies in the hands of the commanding officer of the unit to which you’re assigned.

Can you get out of the military before you ship out?

Yes, per DoD Directive 1332.14, even if you’re in the Delayed Entry Program, you can legally get out before you ship out. If you tell your recruiter you may be counselled and they will try to convince you to stay, etc. It’s up to you whether or not you’re gonna stay. Once you made it clear you’re gonna quit, discharge paperwork would be filled out.

Can I get an entry level separation after boot camp?

If your moment of doubt comes after you’ve reported to boot camp, it’s still not too late. As long as you’re in the entry level period — your first 180 days — you can request an entry level separation. If you succeed, you’ll get an uncharacterized discharge. This rule exists so the UMSC can drop enlistees who don’t work out.