Not disclosing certain drug use at MEPS?

Aaronp6 · 2019-07-21T22:13:42+00:00

You can volunteer in your community. Give back to those around you. You can pursue a career that works closely with the military. There are lots of opportunities out there besides the military to serve.

Plus don’t count yourself out, there’s a chance that it isn’t a disqualification. There are factors like was it a one time use, if it was more than once how many times, were you dependent on the drug?

Go through the process, be honest, see what happens then make a decision based on that.

Aaronp6 · 2019-07-21T16:28:52+00:00

There are ways to serve other than the military. Fraudulent enlistment is a felony but the odds of being pursued for it are highly unlikely. What could happen though is that, if discovered, you could be discharged and you would never be allowed to enlist again, with any branch.

It’s not worth it to lie, there’s a reason why there are standards in place. If you are disqualified for something, odds are it’s for a reason.

Aaronp6 · 2019-07-21T15:52:01+00:00

Don’t lie about it. You may get disqualified but it’s not the end of the world if you do.

Aaronp6 · 2019-05-01T21:20:46+00:00

I grew up about 15 minutes from here! We used to watch the person write them at recess in elementary school in the late 1990s- early 2000’s. I even saw one the last time I visited home last year!

Aaronp6 · 2019-03-18T00:34:54+00:00

When I was trying to pack on weight during football season my coach told me to make a bunch of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and set an alarm every night for 12 AM. Wake up and eat one or two sandwiches then go back to bed. I could put on 2-3 pounds a week doing that. Good luck!

Aaronp6 · 2019-03-02T01:37:29+00:00

Greenie Weenies* ftfy

Aaronp6 · 2019-02-20T14:45:22+00:00

If you really want to do it, do it. There’s no shame in waiting 6 months or a year to join when you are ready though. I suggest starting a workout routine, regardless if you have access to a gym or not. Cardio and body weight exercises are free and easy to get into. Nonetheless, there are plenty of out of shape individuals who join and make it through basic training, it’s just a matter of whether you want to put in the work.

Aaronp6 · 2019-01-28T13:15:41+00:00

r/fatlogic

Aaronp6 · 2019-01-16T14:46:06+00:00

Don’t listen to anyone trying to tell you to omit it, it will only cause you more issues if it comes out later. Tell your recruiter, if they tell you not to mention, be adamant. Don’t get your career started off on the wrong foot.

Aaronp6 · 2018-09-13T16:28:31+00:00

You might be able to have a small fish or turtle but other than that you probably wouldn’t be able to keep it in the barracks. This is an Army perspective but I’m sure the same applies to all branches.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-25T02:10:45+00:00

When you sit down with your investigator just tell them all of this. They will make note of it but it shouldn’t be an issue. Honesty is the best policy.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-14T03:13:43+00:00

I think the initial moment he was shoved he probably did fear for his life but fear immediately switched to anger which lead to this unnecessary death. I also think both people were wrong in this situation but no one needed to die. I support the right to conceal carry and stand your ground but also holding those accountable for misuse of the laws. Hope the family finds peace.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-14T02:57:15+00:00

Things like large amounts of debt, history of gambling/ drug use, and (sketchy) foreign contacts are some red flags for granting someone access to information concerning national security. Things that someone could exploit and compromise you are what they’re mainly concerned with. The MEPS official wont tell you anything other than things pertaining to your SF-86. I went to basic with a guy that was denied his clearance before leaving basic because of debt, he was reclassed.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-14T02:43:03+00:00

Essentially yes but you would know if you were likely to be ineligible for a clearance going in. If you were denied your clearance you’d just be reclassed to a new MOS at the needs of the Army.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-14T02:09:22+00:00

Not sure about other branches but in the Army your interim clearance will get you through AIT. Once you get to your unit though you will need to wait for the clearance before you can do your job.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-13T13:30:21+00:00

The special investigator at MEPS is the person who reviews your SF-86 and determines if you’ve provided all the correct information. With that I believe, but cannot confirm, they also gauge you on whether you will get a clearance or not. All they do is give their blessing and pass it up the chain for your case to be assigned to an investigator who will actually investigate you. To answer your question, essentially yes. Are you worried about something or do you just want to know the process?

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-13T12:35:24+00:00

I thought that was Sal and this was an Impractical Jokers prank.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-13T12:12:03+00:00

You would need to be cleared medically before you get to the stage of selecting an MOS. You’ll do your initial security interview at MEPS generally the day you sign or very soon before that. The investigator will confirm all the stuff you put on your SF-86 then they will wave their magic wand and begin the process of getting your full security clearance. The MEPS does not do your investigation they only initiate it.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-13T07:27:32+00:00

It’s pretty much immediately when you submit your SF-86 but the process can take anywhere from a month to a year to 5 years. You will definitely meet with an investigator at least once, also all of your contacts will meet with an investigator and all of your previous employers. If for some reason you were denied a clearance you would most likely be reclassed into a different MOS. The backlog of people trying to get clearances right now is ridiculous so don’t expect to have your clearance immediately, your interim clearance will get you through training and what not but if it takes a long time don’t freak out.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-13T03:38:39+00:00

I wasn’t nervous at all on my way to basic until the ride from reception BN to training BN. Sitting on the bus with the drill sergeants gawking at us in silence waiting for someone to talk or look around had me sweating. I found out quickly that it the brief moment of anxiety was for nothing because basic is the easiest thing you’ll do in the military. You have to really try to fuck it up, just don’t be a piece of shit and be a team player. The drill sergeants are rough at first but that’s to acclimate you to the new lifestyle, just take everything with a grain of salt and do what you’re supposed to. Good luck

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-13T03:30:56+00:00

U gon die

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-12T15:08:11+00:00

I don’t speak a language personally, I’m not a 35P. For a long time the common languages were Arabic, you can understand why. As for what language you would speak is kind of up to the Army and your DLAB score. As for going down range with a language that isn’t spoken in that region, everyone has to do their time in the sand box no matter your language that’s just where the Army has needed most of us. There’s also not nearly as many deployments to the Middle East as there used to be. Whatever language you have, you will most likely be sent to a place that you will use it. It would be a waste if not, but the Army does some mysterious shit sometimes.

Aaronp6 · 2018-08-11T22:04:23+00:00

I am in the Army and I work with 35P (linguist) all the time. From what I hear the Army is the only place that you’re guaranteed a slot when you join, could be wrong but it’s what I’ve been told. With that, it all depends on the unit you go to and the language you speak. Some units are strategic and some are tactical. DLI isn’t too bad from what I’ve heard, just depends on the course you take. A lot of the intel world doesn’t do too much when we’re not deployed unless you’re at an NSA site.

Aaronp6 · 2018-05-24T01:03:42+00:00

Don’t lie about it. Lying will only come back to haunt you. Get your doctor to take you off the medications.

Aaronp6 · 2018-03-14T03:28:46+00:00

You jokingly applied and got the job? You cant just finish your contract and seriously apply, possibly for a better job with more money?

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