Posted: 12/19/2009 9:04:12 AM EDT
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I know a young man who was separated a couple years ago for inability to adapt.
He's talking about wanting to go back into the Army. I've never heard of someone discharged under that condition going back in. I don't think it can be done. Does this guy have a chance? I think he's matured through life experiences, but I have doubts about getting a second chance at this. |
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Quoted: Read AR 601-210I know a young man who was separated a couple years ago for inability to adapt. He's talking about wanting to go back into the Army. I've never heard of someone discharged under that condition going back in. I don't think it can be done. Does this guy have a chance? I think he's matured through life experiences, but I have doubts about getting a second chance at this. Depends on Seperation Code (Look at page 26). Will Require a Waiver. (may or may not, Have seen stranger things happen in recruiting) |
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Read AR 601-210
I know a young man who was separated a couple years ago for inability to adapt. He's talking about wanting to go back into the Army. I've never heard of someone discharged under that condition going back in. I don't think it can be done. Does this guy have a chance? I think he's matured through life experiences, but I have doubts about getting a second chance at this. Depends on Seperation Code (Look at page 26). Will Require a Waiver. (may or may not, Have seen stranger things happen in recruiting) More than likely he has an RE-3, which will require a waiver. %99 chance it will get denied, the Army is not hurting for people right now and even when we were, those waivers almost NEVER get approved. Then, he will need to find a recruiter who is willing to deal with the bullshit of getting his waiver packet done, and then waiting the 3 months just to hear that it was denied. Oh, and I'm willing to bet that his DD-214 doesn't say "inability to adapt", it most likely says" personality disorder." Meaning, your friend probably threatened to kill himself to get out of the Army. Just my personal experience talking here. |
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There were family problems at home (he didn't provide details) and said his chain of command didn't think it was as important as he did and didn't approve leave for him to go.
He went anyway. He realizes the AWOL was a dumb move, and if he had it to do over wouldn't. The question is whether he can talk someone into a "do-over." 
I try to tell young folks that decisions have consequences that follow them for a long time. Some folks have to learn that on their own. (Come to think of it, that's how I learned most of my lessons  )
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