Can I join the army with this record?

Question

1 misdemeanor for vandalism when I was 16, my fine was $36, I let the air out of a sophomores tire during high school as a prank.

1 DUI, it happened on New Years, I made a poor decision and I have learned from it and it will not happen again.

Some things that might help me. I have 28 college units and can score a 280 on the APFT. How long, in your opinion, would waivers take to go through for these charges?

Answer 1

Talk to a recruiter - for answers.

The DUI needs to be fully discharged - all fines and sentences must be served. But your best source of info is a face to face recruiter...

Answer 2

As my recruiter told me as she was listing all the waivers I needed to have. No, don't worry about it hon, we're not looking for choir boys.

Oh, my longest took 3 days. It was out of state.

Answer 3

The misdemeanor I'm pretty sure can be waived. The DUI...I'm not too sure. I think you mean AFQT not APFT?  

Answer 4

You can join easy. It shouldn't take much time at all. We need soldiers very badly right now.

Answer 5

Mannnn tha Army will take anybody. They wud take felons, dudes wit tattz on they neck and ****. U shud be ok juz have to get a waiver and amy not qualify for certain jobs

Answer 6

I wouldn't even worry about the misdemeanor.

As for the DUI, it's a bit more serious, but I don't think they would let that stand in the way of you joining.