Is it possible to get out of military if you've already been sworn in?

Question

My girl friend has joined the NAVY, and now has changed her mind on what she wants to do with her life, she has already been sworn in, but had failed to show up at any PT and the recruiter has been calling for her, is there anyway we can keep her from going?

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Answer 1

If she explains to them she does not want to go to basic training she should be able to cancel her contract. Don't feel bad, military life is not for every body. Only 1% of the country is military personnel. When my husband was in basic there was several people that refused to kill anyone even in self defense so they were sent to jail then home with failure to adapt to military life. Best of luck. God bless.

Answer 2

Yes, but there will be a price to pay.  The Navy - and society in general - looks pretty dimly at people who sign agreements and then try to weasel out.  Yes, jail could be involved.

Answer 3

What's so bad about the Navy. I guarantee you, that whatever her plan is, experience in the military service, Navy, can only do good. Cannot do her any harm. Unless she did something dumb like sign to be active for 8 years.

It is very bad practice in the first place to try and cancel out. But if she really wants to endure that shame for the rest of her life, she really doesn't have to follow through with anything.

Answer 4

No, not really.  It's not a contract to be taken lightly.  She's now obligated to follow through with her commitment, irregardless if she's changed her mind or not.  She'll enjoy it though, she just doesn't know it yet.

Answer 5

She needs to speak with her recruiter...he is the only person who can help her in this situation and ignoring his calls is not going to help the situation.

It is not unusual for people to have second thoughts.  WHile the military is not for everyone, your girlfriend should sit down with the recruiter and discuss what has made her reconsider.  It may be she is simply nervous and needs some support.  It may be she has honestly decided on another path.  In either case, speaking with her recruiter will be the first step.

Answer 6

It sounds like she joined the Navy DEP (Delayed Entry Program) not the Navy. If that's the case then all she needs to do is write a letter stating the she wishes to be released from the DEP and she needs to hand it to the head of the recruiting office. The recruiter will then need to do paperwork to have her discharge from the DEP. Chances are the recruiter is going to drag out the paperwork and if your girlfriend ever tries to change her mind and go back then most recruiters won't work with her.