Any ways to quit during basic training?

davrea

It can be done. When I was in it was called an entry level separation. Does he want out or do you want him out? If he quits it will be something he regrets for the rest of his life.

3years-left

why would you want him to quit...its so not honorable!!!!!

mikerr83

If he could manage to quit, he wont get that 14k bonus. Why post all these questions about duty stations, AIT, yada yada when you just want him to quit. Grow up, you could never handle military life as a spouse, they wont send him home from a deployment just because you need him. Get a life

jmf931

He signed a contract with the government for service. He has to live up to his agreement or face the possibility of a court martial which will result in loss of rank if any obtained, loss of pay, jail time, dishonorable discharge (that will follow him all his life) and enlistment bonus to be returned and thats just for starters. If he decides to go A.W.O.L. then it gets even nastier.

Whom ever informed you that your hubby can just QUIT is grossly misinformed. Hey the time will fly bye, basic training is just like a bad nightmare.

Former 82nd Airborne enlisted soilder

texanweazel

The fastest way out of Basic Training is to graduate. The real world will be waiting for him when he returns and it's not forever. Tell him to hang in there and just forge through it.

Basic Training was not made to be easy, but most people who were dropped out of recruit training while I was there regretted it afterwards. One wrote back to the drill instructors:

"There will still be your loved ones, movies, junk food, TV and McDonald's when they graduate. Unfortunately for me, I didn't find out until it was too late, that they will have accomplished something, the only thing I have done is something I will be ashamed of."

Support him and tell him to hang in there. He can take care of you better once he is graduated..better benefits, better work opportunities, better education possibilities..

Do you really want him to give all that up just so he can get home a couple of weeks earlier?...and then he will have to live with, and explain, the discharge for the rest of his life?

Think about it...then get back to taking care of yourself...you did that before you were married..you can do it - to support him in his decision to better his life - now.

Lucy

well they cant force him to stay, but he signed a contract with the military if he quits he faces penalties. first off, DISHONORABLE DISCHARGE! which looks terrible when he's trying to get a real job. secondly, a typical contract involves fines and penalties for leaving early. including payment of any money theyve already given him.

its not good on so many levels. its going to put you in extreme debt and make it practically impossible for him to get a job or earn any respect in the real world.

acredhead113

I am sorry but he made his decision when he signed on the dotted line!

When I was in basic training about 40 years ago we did have one individual who they sent home because he was just not suited to serve in the armed forces. He was a momma's boy. He was fat, uncoordinated, had no self esteem, and was a poor choice for the military!

It will make your husband a man and you will be proud of him when he graduates. My advice stick it out!

wyldbilld

I don't see it happening. We had one guy drink bleach to try and get out, but that didn't work. Another had broke his foot, he had to stay there until his foot healed. After it was healed, he had to start basic over....waaahwaah!

Mrsjvb

you don't just quit. the FASTEST way out of basic training is to COMPLETE it and move on.

he signed a contract and he cannot just decide he doesn't want to honor his end of the bargain.

Y! Answering Addict â™¥

seriously? he signed a contract. he should honor that commitment! and you should stand by his side all the way. He will be home before you know it!

Perro De Lava

Step into reality please...

He will be home for supper..

Jennifer M

Well first of all I'm pretty sure the contract wasn't signed in blood! The contract can be broken however it will be a VERY difficult process for him to quit but it can be done. Google GI Rights and they will be able to help you out more than anyone, other than a (civilian who practices military law) lawyer. Is it him wanting to quit or you wanting him to quit? Try to ignore those that are rude to your question. Wake up people the military isn't for everyone! My husband is going through the same situation and it is very difficult so be prepared. If he decides to quit make sure to tell him to read everything before signing because yes they will trick him with the paperwork because SOME of them don't live up to the values they preach and try to install into their soldiers. Good luck with everything. He is not less of a man if he quits. It is better for him to quit now if that is what he wants and not later when it may cost someone their life on the battlefield.

mechanic_1@sbcglobal.net

Keep in mind what Jennifer M said. I too have the same situation. My husband DOES have a medical condition and they are chaptering him out. Pay no attention to those who choose to ridicule. Weak minded people always talk sh*t. Do what is best for your family. Just dont let the reason for leaving be about fear. Because if it is, then he will later regret it and possibly you.

Mac McFlurry IV

He can always go up to the Drill Sergeant or Company Commander and plant a wet one on his lips! then wink at him!

Bob

No you cannot quit during basic or any time until your contract is up. He signed that contract and he is stuck with it. If he didn't have the guts to be in the service he shouldn't have signed up. No one held a gun to his head did they? I didn't think so. He can always report to sick call and tell them he is too much of a coward to stay in and they might evaluate him and medical him out if he is really found to be sick. But then that will always be on his record that he psyched out of the military. Not something nice to follow you around the rest of your life. Imagine the kids asking "were you in the service Daddy?: And his answer is "no I was too much of a baby to stick it out." Nice.

Ant

Yes you can quit. All he has to do is go to his Drill Sgt and say i want to go home. They will pick on him and mess with his head but at the end of the day he can quit!!! That's a ral loser way to do things, hell he signed the contract. But yes he can "quit"!!!

dan b

cint say as i no of inny

i surved in th army fir 18 yers an m dang prowd of it

v l

hey he's a human being he can quit he might have to live in canada lol, but not if he quits now as he will be ok
more honorable to quit than to fight for the wealth of the bush mafia and kill innocent children

good luck

bocaj73

I was in the Army Reserve at 17 and had no idea what I was getting myself into. I went through Basic that summer, and reported to my reserve unit. Reserve unit were a bunch of overweight, beer drinken chain smokers. I was young and wanted a challenge. I just stopped reporting and noone said anything. Here it is over 20 years and still haven't heard a word. This action didn't follow me financially etc...but I do look back and wished I did things differently. It does follow you in your heart and mind.

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