I have been awol for about 5 months now. Is there a way to get out without going back?

jammygal

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don't listen to these people honey. Who the hell wants to kill for a living?
I know a guy here in scotland who dodged the vietnam draft by coming to the UK and still hasn't gone back. He is quite happy. And history has judged that war as a complete waste of time, fraught with lies, arranged by a corrupt government.

There is an organisation here in the UK called At Ease. (www.atease.org.uk)
Maybe if you emailed them they could refer you to someone where you are who could help. The other people you could contact are the Peace and Justice Resource centre in Edinburgh, who also have international links.(www.pjrc-edinburgh.org.uk)
Perhaps you could tell the military that you are a conscientous objector. If you have any Quaker parents or grandparents, that is a very strong plus.

I must admit, if you were my friend, I would advise you to get to Canada any way you can, come hell or high water. And find out the best way to do that un-noticed. Even if that's in the boot of a car. Then I would tell you to make a life for yourself there, and work things out in time.

Just remember, you are not alone.Take care of yourself, because you matter, and it was a brave and selfless thing that you did. You don't deserve jail.

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RUESTER

First off, you are not AWOL now. You are a DESERTER, which means you now qualify for one of the scenic rooms at Ft. Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Congratulations. Keep buying those running shoes. And soap on a rope.

ra16297845

Hopefully they will put you in the brig for five months.

Sandy Sandals

No, gotta go face the music. The sooner the better because the military doesn't forget.

Ceegee

You need to seriously go back now. The longer you wait the more punishment you'll receive.

jmattiesmufc

Well the punishment for abandoning in a time of war is death. That would get you out of a whole lot of stuff, you worthless traitor.

Ravin

You ceased to be "AWOL" after the first 30 days. You've been a deserter for the last four months, and that carries far worse consequences than if you'd at least returned to your unit within the first 30 days. Being a deserter--especially during a time of war, and especially during/just before your unit deploys--carries heavy punishments. If you've really been gone that long, odds are the military's looking for you, and when they catch you will issue a one-way ticket to Leavenworth and a court-martial.

charm1936

Don't think so, better call an attorney, you are in alot of trouble

Buttafli

The longer you stay AWOL... the more trouble you are goin to be in. You are already in a huge amount. Go to your base and turn yourself in to your Commander. Tell them you know you were wrong, having issues and cry if you have to. Apologize and admit to you wrongs... you will probably go to jail for a lil while but not as long if you make them find you first. God bless.

delirium

I think you're considered a deserter after 30 days and eventually you're given a dishonorable discharge. I also think it's a federal offense, especially during wartime. You probably ought to contact a military lawyer (JAG office maybe?) and ask them. Don't take your chances.

Mel

You are screwed I hope you like jail. Military jail.

firey_cowgirl

Buddy... you are going to jail! Hahaha! Maybe you shouldn't have enlisted huh? Too bad for you! My ex fiance beat up my younger brother who was 15 at the time. I broke up with him and he went AWOL. I'm so glad they finally caught that mutherf*cker! I'm a democrat, and even I think you are a loser for doing that! I just hope to God your unit didn't get sent to war or any of you're fellow soldiers were killed!

tacomadc

Go to them and explain, and ask for a military attorney. Better have an excuse of some kind. Bring your pajamas and toothbrush.

mmgak06

go back and face the music you signed up you knew the risk involved . turn yourself in as soon as possible will look better than if you were to get picked up by local law enforcement
good luck

MikeGolf

The best thing you can do is return to your unit. The worst thing you can do is not turn yourself in.

Eventually you will be caught. Frequently this happens after you get married, get a good job and have kids - then you get pulled over for a traffic ticket and find yourself in jail. (BTW desertion is a 'no bail' offense.)

If you turn yourself in you will probably get away with an OTH. If you get caught then you will likely get the infamous 'Double D' (Dishonorable Discharge) which counts as a felony conviction for the rest of your life.

PS - don't expect sympathy from any of us.

War Games AM

Probably not, no.

h h

No there is not...

You were declared a "deserter" after 28 days of being officially U/A.

There is most likely a warrant out for your arrest, if there isnt then there will be at some point. Sometimes the paperwork gets processed slow, but it does get processed and the authorities will begin to look for you.

More than likely after you were U/A your unit or command began to call your next of kin or emergency contacts to look for you, you obviously hid from them, or told them to ignore the phone calls.

Your dealing with the federal government, did you just think they were going to forget that you enlisted with them?

You signed BINDING documents with the government concerning your enlistment, they will address you deserting at some point.

You will have to go back and face whatever awaits you.

By the way, they never forget about deserters. I once had to escort a military prisoner to the San Deigo airport who had gone awol in 1962. I escorted him from the airport in 2003.

The lord hates a coward.

MadMaxx

I'm curious as to what kind of an idiot would ever volunteer that info... kinda like you're trying to impress people... this leads me to two conclusions
1) You really are AWOL, a coward and too stupid to keep your mouth shut about it
2)You're just playing to draw a reaction from the crowd... and too stupid to keep your mouth shut

Mona O

If you turn yourself in now it will really help you out contact your bases jag unit
you know that there will be a Court-martial and you might have to serve sometime in the Brig but they will discharge you I know a guy that did the same thing and he got an admin sep under hon cond so it all depends the jag unit will help you out so much goes into it like your state of mind at the time of ua and other things good luck

Michael M

just report back troop

Sayuri Asami

Sorry, even civilian police right now will have warrants for your arrest. AWOL for 5 months = JAIL. You signed up for this if you didn't make your decision an informed one it is time for you to face up to the facts. You are a criminal and a deserter.

Nicole R

My cousin pretended to be insane. It worked for him. If you want to take the coward's way out, yeah. Have a little gumption and commitment!

Nvr2soon

You must be a liberal
Hope you like prison food!!

im@home

Why is it I don't believe you?

SBryantDenn

Here is the bad news. Our country is in a time of war, being AWOL (desertion) is punishable by death. You probably won't get that, but you probably will do some jail time at Leavenworth. You messed up. Man up, take what is coming to you and move on with your life.

Sbunch

I dont think so. My uncle was in a similar situation a few years ago, and though he wanted to get out (that was the reason for the awol) he was court martialled, then dismissed!

xindaiel

first off, be careful announcing that they get any wind that your at a place with a internet connection they WILL hunt you down. military doesn't take awols lightly.

Dep.

You need to try to work out a way to go back without going to jail.

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