I want out of the national guard, im 17, and only completed bct, i have a year left till ait, what can i do?

Question

please help

Answer 1

You need a valid reason to get out of the Guard (like a hardship/family reason or a medical condition).  If you don't have either of those you are out of luck - you singed on the line you need to complete your time.  Whatever you do don't make a poor decision to go AWOL or do anything that would put your service record or school benefits in jeopardy.

Answer 2

Your in the national guard.. It's not like you have to be there every day or something.... The worst thing that can happen to you is you have to go to Iraq for one year or you have to help with relief efforts in your state. It's not that bad. Just take advantage of the free college tuition, get a college degree, and get out when your obligation is up. You might change your mind later on, and even regret your decision when you get old....

Answer 3

I might feel bad for you if you were a WEEKEND WARRIOR. Deal with it your not doing it everyday just one weekend a month 2 weeks a year. It takes more trouble then it's worth to get out and you could really s***w your future by trying.

Answer 4

Why did you join up in the first place?

Answer 5

You can go crying to your parents and they can file an appeal and say you are just a baby and not able to act like an adult.  If you can cry a little and whine it will help.   They do not want pansies or whoosies so they will let you out.

Of course,  you will never be able to join later in your life.    

Answer 6

Why did you sign up in the 1st place if you are backing out? Wow, tell your mommy to do it for you.

Answer 7

Just tell them you are a puss and unfit to serve your country or state. You might try crying a little.  

Answer 8

dont ***** out  

Answer 9

Just deal with it. It'll put some hair on your chest.

Then, when you do get out, you can say, "Yep, I served" instead of "Yeah, I tried, but then turned tail and ran away."  

Answer 10

Go AWOL prezident bush did it during the Vietnam war and got away with it.

Answer 11

be a man! you signed up for it. no one held a gun to your head did they?

Answer 12

im sorry, but its pretty impossible, you have an agreement now. unless you wish to get a dishonorable discharge, then you are SCREWED for getting a job later in life. i know its not what you want to hear, but i dont think you can do it without consequences. good luck :(

Answer 13

im assuming you got in under the split option program.  since the school year just started i would suggest that you talk to your unit administrator first.  then take some time to consider what WILL happen to you as a result.  for example if you were paid any sort of bonus you WILL pay it back.  you may be held for fradulent enlistment if its found out that in some way you lied to get in.  there are a number of things that could happen.  whats for sure though is if you decide to do this then you will get a RE CODE 4 on your final paperwork and if later you decide you want back in, then it WILL NOT happen

Answer 14

I assume you don't wish to serve in the military at all, not just switch to the Reserve or the Active Component...

First, you need to get some facts about your problem.

- Why did you enlist?

- Why do you want to get out?

- What is the policy of U.S. Army and your National Guard for your situation?

- What can you do?

- What can you NOT do? (not shouting, just emphasizing)

No one should knock you for not wanting to be in the military.  The U.S. military IS an all-volunteer force.  That means you have to go to them to enlist, they don't come and take you away. (that would be a draft)

You should also consider the consequences of voiding your contract with the military:

-impact on current and future educational benefits

-impact on future employment opportunities

-impact on current and future income benefits

Ultimately, the main thing you have to think about is this; I made a contract with the United States Government.  That contract has benefits and responsibilities associated with it.  If I no longer wish to honor my portion of the contract what are the consequences of breaking the contract and do I wish to pay those consequences?

Suggestion:  Contact your unit, preferably your Squad Leader or Platoon Sergeant and use your Chain of Command.  If you don't feel like you can do that comfortably, speak to the legal office (JAG) for your unit.  Usually located at the Division (occasionally, Brigade/Regimental level).  

One piece of advice:  Do not decide that you just don't have to show up for AIT/Drill.  That would be a poor choice, in my opinion, and could result in some severe repercussions.