Couldnt get a waiver? Methinks it's more than an innocent charge at first glance. Care to share the details? Then i could give a more appropriate observation/opinion.
It was a felony cocaine possession, so the recruiter I dealt with didn't think it was worth the time to pursue a waiver. Like I mentioned to another commenter, I'm not bitter about that, and am actually past it now. I'm more just musing about how if shit really got to the point where we're defending the Constitution, none of that will matter.
The Reserves can be difficult to join, limited slots and money so they can kinda pick from candidates sometimes. Try again, the numbers of slots vary as people come and go, as budgets come and go. Right now might be a bad time tho.
My nephew was refused by the NAVY because of a coke possession, small amount but still. That was Active Duty, Reserves can be harder many times.
If we have to pick up our rifles to get this done we need you on the line regardless of that shiite.
Mine was the same, cocaine, small amount but any amount is a felony. From my ill-advised college fraternity days. I'm not bitter about not getting to join, but you nailed it in your last line. If it really comes down to defending our rights, no one is going to care about anyone's past as long as we're fighting for the same thing.
Fun fact.... back in the 70s Uncle Sam would inform us a couple months ahead of time when a drug test was coming, didn't want any failures. They were quick to mention that they were not screening for alcohol, that woulda wiped us out, or meth because it was rumored that sometimes that was dispensed for the good of the Service. Ahem.
So people would quit smoking pot for a few months.
Always be upfront and honest. Only be vague and discreet when you need to be, typically after you get in. In Marine Corps boot camp they send all the recruits to a large room and GRILL your SHIT till a few get up to go talk 1v1 about what they "lied" about. Can't say in that moment I wasn't sweating but I guess you just need to know exactly when to be transparent, and when not to bring stuff up.
Recruiters basically are held to standards like car salesmen...they have quotas. In some regions, some recruiters aren't as hard up for recruits... in other areas they can/tend to be a little more desperate at certain times of the year.
I would talk to other recruiters for one. Also, if no recruiters in your area are willing to talk to you... then contact recruiters in other areas. Keep looking till you find one that needs a body. You never know if you don't try
Couldnt get a waiver? Methinks it's more than an innocent charge at first glance. Care to share the details? Then i could give a more appropriate observation/opinion.
It was a felony cocaine possession, so the recruiter I dealt with didn't think it was worth the time to pursue a waiver. Like I mentioned to another commenter, I'm not bitter about that, and am actually past it now. I'm more just musing about how if shit really got to the point where we're defending the Constitution, none of that will matter.
Understood. And true, we all make mistakes. Sounds like a recruiter already hit their quota.
The Reserves can be difficult to join, limited slots and money so they can kinda pick from candidates sometimes. Try again, the numbers of slots vary as people come and go, as budgets come and go. Right now might be a bad time tho.
My nephew was refused by the NAVY because of a coke possession, small amount but still. That was Active Duty, Reserves can be harder many times.
If we have to pick up our rifles to get this done we need you on the line regardless of that shiite.
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Mine was the same, cocaine, small amount but any amount is a felony. From my ill-advised college fraternity days. I'm not bitter about not getting to join, but you nailed it in your last line. If it really comes down to defending our rights, no one is going to care about anyone's past as long as we're fighting for the same thing.
Fun fact.... back in the 70s Uncle Sam would inform us a couple months ahead of time when a drug test was coming, didn't want any failures. They were quick to mention that they were not screening for alcohol, that woulda wiped us out, or meth because it was rumored that sometimes that was dispensed for the good of the Service. Ahem.
So people would quit smoking pot for a few months.
https://kekpe.pe/i/5fc93a3281208.jpg
Always be upfront and honest. Only be vague and discreet when you need to be, typically after you get in. In Marine Corps boot camp they send all the recruits to a large room and GRILL your SHIT till a few get up to go talk 1v1 about what they "lied" about. Can't say in that moment I wasn't sweating but I guess you just need to know exactly when to be transparent, and when not to bring stuff up.
Recruiters basically are held to standards like car salesmen...they have quotas. In some regions, some recruiters aren't as hard up for recruits... in other areas they can/tend to be a little more desperate at certain times of the year.
The constitution upholds anyone trying to defend our constitution from tyranny.
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I would talk to other recruiters for one. Also, if no recruiters in your area are willing to talk to you... then contact recruiters in other areas. Keep looking till you find one that needs a body. You never know if you don't try
The nine years I served in the Marine Corps are filled with the greatest times with my best friends. Don't give up if you truly want to serve.
I think you could do just fine in the Constitutional Army, my fellow Patriot!