I want to get OUT! Can I get into trouble if they find out I have a self-inflicted wound?

MenifeeManiac

Don't hurt yourself; just tell them you're gay and you want to kiss General Peter Pace...

Conservative1st

yes... do you really have to ask this.

prncswarrior03

Yes and you will be charged with damaging Government property.

GayLF

Yes, you will get in trouble.

fla5232

Um Duh! You'll get a court martial, which could put you in a clinical facility for the insain, or a dishonorable discharge, either way it wont be the scar to rin your life!

elmar66

Yes, it's called destruction of govt property. Surely you aren't that big of a coward are you?

Sunshine

Talk to a chaplain and let him know what is going on. I know in time of war they aren't letting anyone go freely but if you have a legitimate reason for wanting to be discharged the chaplain is your best bet. Good Luck.

P.S. Dont hurt yourself just to get out, there are other avenues to take.

Shane

YES!!!! You will get in a lot of trouble. And it's very, VERY easy to tell is a wound is self inflicted.

That's not the way to go. Try to get a change of duty station.

Don't try to hurt yourself.

theGODwatcher_

UCMJ Article 115 (Malingering)

â€œAny person subject to this chapter who for the purpose of avoiding work, duty, or serviceâ€â€”

(1) feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement; or

(2) intentionally inflicts self-injury; shallbe punished as a court-martial may direct.

Elements.

(1) That the accused was assigned to, or was aware of prospective assignment to, or availability for, the performance of work, duty, or service;

(2) That the accused feigned illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement, or intentionally inflicted injury upon himself or herself; and

(3) That the accusedâ€™s purpose or intent in doing so was to avoid the work, duty, or service. Note: If the offense was committed in time of war or in a hostile fire pay zone, add the following element

(4) That the offense was committed (in time of war) (in a hostile fire pay zone).

Explanation.

(1) Nature of offense. The essence of this offense is the design to avoid performance of any work, duty, or service which may properly or normally be expected of one in the military service. Whether to avoid all duty, or only a particular job, it is the purpose to shirk which characterizes the offense. Hence, the nature or permanency of a self-inflicted injury is not material on the question of guilt, nor is the seriousness of a physical or mental disability which is a sham. Evidence of the extent of the self-inflicted injury or feigned disability may, however, be relevant as a factor indicating the presence or absence of the purpose.

(2) How injury inflicted. The injury may be inflicted by nonviolent as well as by violent means and may be accomplished by any act or omission which produces, prolongs, or aggravates any sickness or disability. Thus, voluntary starvation which results in debility is a self-inflicted injury and when done for the purpose of avoiding work, duty, or service constitutes a violation of this article.

Lesser included offenses.

(1) Article 134â€”self-injury without intent to avoid service

(2) Article 80â€”attempts

Maximum punishment.

(1) Feigning illness, physical disablement, mental lapse, or derangement. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 1 year.

(2) Feigning illness, physical disablement, mental lapse, or derangement in a hostile fire pay zone or in time of war. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 3 years.

(3) Intentional self-inflicted injury. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 5 years.

(4) Intentional self-inflicted injury in a hostile fire pay zone or in time of war. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 10 years.

88 Jayhawk

You are a coward! You will be turning big rocks into little rocks at Ft Leavenworth for years to come when they sentence you to hard labor. Learn how to grab your ankles and squeal.

lana_sands

Lets make it simple:YES, expect consequences.

Melissa

Yes, you coward. Be a man and serve your country like you promised to do in the first place!!!!

lisab

Yes. Not to mention you may still not get out.

The Gypsy

Not only will they NOT let you out, they will make life VERY difficult for you. It will cost you not only a lot of money, but your reputation for the rest of your life. You will never be able to get a good job. You will never be able to buy a house. You will never get student loans.

Not only do I NOT want you serving in our military, I would not want you serving me fries at McDonald's! Grow up! You made your choice to join, now be a man and do your freaking job! It is people like you that give the rest of us a bad reputation!

Chris

Yes, they can send you to prison for it.

BioProf

Of course you can you moron. but if your family has enough influence you can become a congressman and war hero like kerry.

Mrsjvb

absolutely, they can legally prosecute you for malingering as well as destruction of government property. the Re code and the type of discharge you would get won't be pretty and will negatively impact your future for a long time to come.

shjOlds_442

Why don't you take the time to look into what the military did to it's people who did such things during the Vietnam War.

General Patton, during WWII almost shot one himself for being a coward. And his intention wasn't to just wound him.

rem87062

I seem to recall a Family Guy when Brian and Stewie shoot eachother in the foot to get out of the military. It didn't work. They weren't charged, but that's a cartoon. If you do that you will be charged. I think it's probobly better to do the honorable thing.

Mac Boswell

Yes, they can send you to prison for it.
Just ask if you can Blow the Frist Sgt. that should do it.
Thay woun't ask if you gay But you can tell.
you sure are quiter.

searching_please

Yes.

Tell them you're gay - they'll send you home.

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