Every now and then you hear about criminal waivers going up the chain of command with the recruiter and someone gets accepted. These instances are rare and tend to only happen when the military needs personnel to fill needed jobs in times or shortages or major conflict. Waivers for misdemeanors or felonies require higher up approval and extra work by the recruiter and are handled strictly on a case by case basis. 

Misdemeanor Waivers

Even one violation for “Non-Minor Misdemeanors” requires a waiver. Waivers for up to three violations can be approved by the Commander of the Navy Recruiting Division. Waivers for more than three violations require approval of HQ, Navy Recruiting Command.

The following offenses are considered to be Non-Minor Misdemeanors but not limited to below:

Accessory before or after the fact of a misdemeanor. Criminal trespass Looting

Assault/Assault and battery Cruelty to animals Wrongful appropriation of motor vehicle; joyriding.

Behind the wheel (regardless of blood alcohol content level) Driving while drugged or intoxicated Negligent homicide

Bigamy Failure to stop and render aid after accident Prostitution

Child neglect Harassment Petty larceny (value $500 or less)

Conspiring to commit misdemeanor Indecent exposure Possession Drugs

Contributing to delinquency of minor Juvenile Delinquency involving criminal misconduct Providing false information to police/authorities

Criminal mischief. Leaving scene of accident (hit and run) Reckless driving

Possession paraphernalia Unlawful carrying of firearms Sex crime related charges

Wrongful use of chemical substances Unlawful entry Slander

Willfully discharging firearm so as to endanger life; shooting in public place Use of telephone to abuse, annoy, harass, threaten, or torment another Stolen property, knowingly receiving (value $500 or less).

In determining the classification of an offense (traffic, Misdemeanor, or felony), refer to the court documents to determine how the state adjudicated the offense.

What Determines a Misdemeanor?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as non-minor misdemeanors. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: If the maximum confinement under local law exceeds 4 months but does not exceed one year, the offense should be treated as a non-minor misdemeanor.

The motor vehicle offenses of taking or withholding a motor vehicle without authority and with intent to temporarily deprive the owner of his or her property. These are not offenses where the offender intended permanently to deprive the owner of the motor vehicle, or steal. Offenses of the latter nature are included in grand larceny or embezzlement involving a value of over $500, listed in Chart D, Felonies.

Any vehicle offense may be treated as a lesser offense if offense did not involve drugs, alcohol, and reckless endangerment, speeding in excess of 15 miles over the posted speed limit, bodily harm to any person (including the driver) or property damage in excess of $500.00.

Felony Waivers

Any violation considered a felony requires waiver approval from HQ Navy Recruiting Command to enlist. Felony waivers, even juvenile felony waivers, are rarely approved, but they do occur on a case by case basis. However, if the offense included any type of violence, chances are less likely.

Exception: A single felony, committed before the age of 15, may be waived by the Recruiting Division Commander, as long as the violation did not involve alcohol, drugs, weapons, sex crimes, or physical violence.

The following are many (not all) of the crimes that will require waiver or make a candidate or recruit ineligible for waiver or military service:

Accessory to a crime Car jacking Mail fraud / destruction

Aggravated assault Intent to defraud or deceive (over $500) Manslaughter / Murder

Arson Child abuse Perjury

Assault / Attempt to commit a felony Concealing knowledge of a felony Rape, Riot, Robbery

Bomb threat Conspiring to commit a felony Possession drugs

Breaking / entering with intent to commit a felony Criminal libel Stolen Property $500+

Bribery Extortion Selling Weapons to minors

Burglary Forgery Stalking

Carnal knowledge of female under 16 Grand larceny Kidnapping; abduction

What Determines a Felony?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as felonies. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: if the maximum confinement under local law exceeds one year, the offense should be treated as a felony. An offense, which is classified as a felony by the state in which it was adjudicated, is considered a felony for the purpose of enlistment eligibility determination.

If the recruiting command is considering a waiver, the CO or XO must personally interview the applicant, verify that he or she meets all of the criteria set forth above and sign the waiver document.

CNRC Code 017 must be contacted in all cases involving possession and/or use of a controlled substance. Drug offenses will be charted in accordance with state guidance and final adjudication if applicable.

Multiple Charges for Single Incident

Several violations that are relative in nature and occurring at the same time and place while at a single location are considered a single transgression in the eyes of military recruiting.

Examples:

a. Breaking into three vehicles at a shopping center is considered to be three separate violations and is not considered a single transgression.

b. Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia is considered a single transgression.

c. A minor pulled over for speeding after attempting to elude police is found to have alcohol in his possession of alcohol and assaults a police officer during the stop, would have four separate charges. This is not considered a single transgression.

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U.S. Military Enlistment Standards (Part 2)

Air Force Category Three Criminal Offenses

Can I Join the Army with a Misdemeanor on My Record?

Army Criminal History Waivers

Navy Criminal Disqualifications for Enlistment Requirements

Military Criminal History Moral Waivers

United States Military Enlistment Standards

USMC Military Police - MOS 5811 - Job Description

False Statements at the Recruiting Station

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Every now and then you hear about criminal waivers going up the chain of command with the recruiter and someone gets accepted. These instances are rare and tend to only happen when the military needs personnel to fill needed jobs in times or shortages or major conflict. Waivers for misdemeanors or felonies require higher up approval and extra work by the recruiter and are handled strictly on a case by case basis. 

Misdemeanor Waivers

Even one violation for “Non-Minor Misdemeanors” requires a waiver. Waivers for up to three violations can be approved by the Commander of the Navy Recruiting Division. Waivers for more than three violations require approval of HQ, Navy Recruiting Command.

The following offenses are considered to be Non-Minor Misdemeanors but not limited to below:

Accessory before or after the fact of a misdemeanor. Criminal trespass Looting

Assault/Assault and battery Cruelty to animals Wrongful appropriation of motor vehicle; joyriding.

Behind the wheel (regardless of blood alcohol content level) Driving while drugged or intoxicated Negligent homicide

Bigamy Failure to stop and render aid after accident Prostitution

Child neglect Harassment Petty larceny (value $500 or less)

Conspiring to commit misdemeanor Indecent exposure Possession Drugs

Contributing to delinquency of minor Juvenile Delinquency involving criminal misconduct Providing false information to police/authorities

Criminal mischief. Leaving scene of accident (hit and run) Reckless driving

Possession paraphernalia Unlawful carrying of firearms Sex crime related charges

Wrongful use of chemical substances Unlawful entry Slander

Willfully discharging firearm so as to endanger life; shooting in public place Use of telephone to abuse, annoy, harass, threaten, or torment another Stolen property, knowingly receiving (value $500 or less).

In determining the classification of an offense (traffic, Misdemeanor, or felony), refer to the court documents to determine how the state adjudicated the offense.

What Determines a Misdemeanor?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as non-minor misdemeanors. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: If the maximum confinement under local law exceeds 4 months but does not exceed one year, the offense should be treated as a non-minor misdemeanor.

The motor vehicle offenses of taking or withholding a motor vehicle without authority and with intent to temporarily deprive the owner of his or her property. These are not offenses where the offender intended permanently to deprive the owner of the motor vehicle, or steal. Offenses of the latter nature are included in grand larceny or embezzlement involving a value of over $500, listed in Chart D, Felonies.

Any vehicle offense may be treated as a lesser offense if offense did not involve drugs, alcohol, and reckless endangerment, speeding in excess of 15 miles over the posted speed limit, bodily harm to any person (including the driver) or property damage in excess of $500.00.

Felony Waivers

Any violation considered a felony requires waiver approval from HQ Navy Recruiting Command to enlist. Felony waivers, even juvenile felony waivers, are rarely approved, but they do occur on a case by case basis. However, if the offense included any type of violence, chances are less likely.

Exception: A single felony, committed before the age of 15, may be waived by the Recruiting Division Commander, as long as the violation did not involve alcohol, drugs, weapons, sex crimes, or physical violence.

The following are many (not all) of the crimes that will require waiver or make a candidate or recruit ineligible for waiver or military service:

Accessory to a crime Car jacking Mail fraud / destruction

Aggravated assault Intent to defraud or deceive (over $500) Manslaughter / Murder

Arson Child abuse Perjury

Assault / Attempt to commit a felony Concealing knowledge of a felony Rape, Riot, Robbery

Bomb threat Conspiring to commit a felony Possession drugs

Breaking / entering with intent to commit a felony Criminal libel Stolen Property $500+

Bribery Extortion Selling Weapons to minors

Burglary Forgery Stalking

Carnal knowledge of female under 16 Grand larceny Kidnapping; abduction

What Determines a Felony?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as felonies. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: if the maximum confinement under local law exceeds one year, the offense should be treated as a felony. An offense, which is classified as a felony by the state in which it was adjudicated, is considered a felony for the purpose of enlistment eligibility determination.

If the recruiting command is considering a waiver, the CO or XO must personally interview the applicant, verify that he or she meets all of the criteria set forth above and sign the waiver document.

CNRC Code 017 must be contacted in all cases involving possession and/or use of a controlled substance. Drug offenses will be charted in accordance with state guidance and final adjudication if applicable.

Multiple Charges for Single Incident

Several violations that are relative in nature and occurring at the same time and place while at a single location are considered a single transgression in the eyes of military recruiting.

Examples:

a. Breaking into three vehicles at a shopping center is considered to be three separate violations and is not considered a single transgression.

b. Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia is considered a single transgression.

c. A minor pulled over for speeding after attempting to elude police is found to have alcohol in his possession of alcohol and assaults a police officer during the stop, would have four separate charges. This is not considered a single transgression.

Air Force Category Four Criminal Offenses

Criminal History Military Waivers

U.S. Military Enlistment Standards (Part 2)

Air Force Category Three Criminal Offenses

Can I Join the Army with a Misdemeanor on My Record?

Army Criminal History Waivers

Navy Criminal Disqualifications for Enlistment Requirements

Military Criminal History Moral Waivers

United States Military Enlistment Standards

USMC Military Police - MOS 5811 - Job Description

False Statements at the Recruiting Station

Marine Corps National Call to Service Program

Navy Enlisted Job Descriptions & Qualification Factors

Air Force Category 5 Criminal Offenses

Nonjudicial Punishment (Article 15)

How Criminal History Affects U.S. Military Enlistment?

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Every now and then you hear about criminal waivers going up the chain of command with the recruiter and someone gets accepted. These instances are rare and tend to only happen when the military needs personnel to fill needed jobs in times or shortages or major conflict. Waivers for misdemeanors or felonies require higher up approval and extra work by the recruiter and are handled strictly on a case by case basis. 

Misdemeanor Waivers

Even one violation for “Non-Minor Misdemeanors” requires a waiver. Waivers for up to three violations can be approved by the Commander of the Navy Recruiting Division. Waivers for more than three violations require approval of HQ, Navy Recruiting Command.

The following offenses are considered to be Non-Minor Misdemeanors but not limited to below:

Accessory before or after the fact of a misdemeanor. Criminal trespass Looting

Assault/Assault and battery Cruelty to animals Wrongful appropriation of motor vehicle; joyriding.

Behind the wheel (regardless of blood alcohol content level) Driving while drugged or intoxicated Negligent homicide

Bigamy Failure to stop and render aid after accident Prostitution

Child neglect Harassment Petty larceny (value $500 or less)

Conspiring to commit misdemeanor Indecent exposure Possession Drugs

Contributing to delinquency of minor Juvenile Delinquency involving criminal misconduct Providing false information to police/authorities

Criminal mischief. Leaving scene of accident (hit and run) Reckless driving

Possession paraphernalia Unlawful carrying of firearms Sex crime related charges

Wrongful use of chemical substances Unlawful entry Slander

Willfully discharging firearm so as to endanger life; shooting in public place Use of telephone to abuse, annoy, harass, threaten, or torment another Stolen property, knowingly receiving (value $500 or less).

In determining the classification of an offense (traffic, Misdemeanor, or felony), refer to the court documents to determine how the state adjudicated the offense.

What Determines a Misdemeanor?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as non-minor misdemeanors. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: If the maximum confinement under local law exceeds 4 months but does not exceed one year, the offense should be treated as a non-minor misdemeanor.

The motor vehicle offenses of taking or withholding a motor vehicle without authority and with intent to temporarily deprive the owner of his or her property. These are not offenses where the offender intended permanently to deprive the owner of the motor vehicle, or steal. Offenses of the latter nature are included in grand larceny or embezzlement involving a value of over $500, listed in Chart D, Felonies.

Any vehicle offense may be treated as a lesser offense if offense did not involve drugs, alcohol, and reckless endangerment, speeding in excess of 15 miles over the posted speed limit, bodily harm to any person (including the driver) or property damage in excess of $500.00.

Felony Waivers

Any violation considered a felony requires waiver approval from HQ Navy Recruiting Command to enlist. Felony waivers, even juvenile felony waivers, are rarely approved, but they do occur on a case by case basis. However, if the offense included any type of violence, chances are less likely.

Exception: A single felony, committed before the age of 15, may be waived by the Recruiting Division Commander, as long as the violation did not involve alcohol, drugs, weapons, sex crimes, or physical violence.

The following are many (not all) of the crimes that will require waiver or make a candidate or recruit ineligible for waiver or military service:

Accessory to a crime Car jacking Mail fraud / destruction

Aggravated assault Intent to defraud or deceive (over $500) Manslaughter / Murder

Arson Child abuse Perjury

Assault / Attempt to commit a felony Concealing knowledge of a felony Rape, Riot, Robbery

Bomb threat Conspiring to commit a felony Possession drugs

Breaking / entering with intent to commit a felony Criminal libel Stolen Property $500+

Bribery Extortion Selling Weapons to minors

Burglary Forgery Stalking

Carnal knowledge of female under 16 Grand larceny Kidnapping; abduction

What Determines a Felony?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as felonies. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: if the maximum confinement under local law exceeds one year, the offense should be treated as a felony. An offense, which is classified as a felony by the state in which it was adjudicated, is considered a felony for the purpose of enlistment eligibility determination.

If the recruiting command is considering a waiver, the CO or XO must personally interview the applicant, verify that he or she meets all of the criteria set forth above and sign the waiver document.

CNRC Code 017 must be contacted in all cases involving possession and/or use of a controlled substance. Drug offenses will be charted in accordance with state guidance and final adjudication if applicable.

Multiple Charges for Single Incident

Several violations that are relative in nature and occurring at the same time and place while at a single location are considered a single transgression in the eyes of military recruiting.

Examples:

a. Breaking into three vehicles at a shopping center is considered to be three separate violations and is not considered a single transgression.

b. Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia is considered a single transgression.

c. A minor pulled over for speeding after attempting to elude police is found to have alcohol in his possession of alcohol and assaults a police officer during the stop, would have four separate charges. This is not considered a single transgression.

Air Force Category Four Criminal Offenses

Criminal History Military Waivers

U.S. Military Enlistment Standards (Part 2)

Air Force Category Three Criminal Offenses

Can I Join the Army with a Misdemeanor on My Record?

Army Criminal History Waivers

Navy Criminal Disqualifications for Enlistment Requirements

Military Criminal History Moral Waivers

United States Military Enlistment Standards

USMC Military Police - MOS 5811 - Job Description

False Statements at the Recruiting Station

Marine Corps National Call to Service Program

Navy Enlisted Job Descriptions & Qualification Factors

Air Force Category 5 Criminal Offenses

Nonjudicial Punishment (Article 15)

How Criminal History Affects U.S. Military Enlistment?

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Every now and then you hear about criminal waivers going up the chain of command with the recruiter and someone gets accepted. These instances are rare and tend to only happen when the military needs personnel to fill needed jobs in times or shortages or major conflict. Waivers for misdemeanors or felonies require higher up approval and extra work by the recruiter and are handled strictly on a case by case basis. 

Misdemeanor Waivers

Even one violation for “Non-Minor Misdemeanors” requires a waiver. Waivers for up to three violations can be approved by the Commander of the Navy Recruiting Division. Waivers for more than three violations require approval of HQ, Navy Recruiting Command.

The following offenses are considered to be Non-Minor Misdemeanors but not limited to below:

Accessory before or after the fact of a misdemeanor. Criminal trespass Looting

Assault/Assault and battery Cruelty to animals Wrongful appropriation of motor vehicle; joyriding.

Behind the wheel (regardless of blood alcohol content level) Driving while drugged or intoxicated Negligent homicide

Bigamy Failure to stop and render aid after accident Prostitution

Child neglect Harassment Petty larceny (value $500 or less)

Conspiring to commit misdemeanor Indecent exposure Possession Drugs

Contributing to delinquency of minor Juvenile Delinquency involving criminal misconduct Providing false information to police/authorities

Criminal mischief. Leaving scene of accident (hit and run) Reckless driving

Possession paraphernalia Unlawful carrying of firearms Sex crime related charges

Wrongful use of chemical substances Unlawful entry Slander

Willfully discharging firearm so as to endanger life; shooting in public place Use of telephone to abuse, annoy, harass, threaten, or torment another Stolen property, knowingly receiving (value $500 or less).

In determining the classification of an offense (traffic, Misdemeanor, or felony), refer to the court documents to determine how the state adjudicated the offense.

What Determines a Misdemeanor?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as non-minor misdemeanors. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: If the maximum confinement under local law exceeds 4 months but does not exceed one year, the offense should be treated as a non-minor misdemeanor.

The motor vehicle offenses of taking or withholding a motor vehicle without authority and with intent to temporarily deprive the owner of his or her property. These are not offenses where the offender intended permanently to deprive the owner of the motor vehicle, or steal. Offenses of the latter nature are included in grand larceny or embezzlement involving a value of over $500, listed in Chart D, Felonies.

Any vehicle offense may be treated as a lesser offense if offense did not involve drugs, alcohol, and reckless endangerment, speeding in excess of 15 miles over the posted speed limit, bodily harm to any person (including the driver) or property damage in excess of $500.00.

Felony Waivers

Any violation considered a felony requires waiver approval from HQ Navy Recruiting Command to enlist. Felony waivers, even juvenile felony waivers, are rarely approved, but they do occur on a case by case basis. However, if the offense included any type of violence, chances are less likely.

Exception: A single felony, committed before the age of 15, may be waived by the Recruiting Division Commander, as long as the violation did not involve alcohol, drugs, weapons, sex crimes, or physical violence.

The following are many (not all) of the crimes that will require waiver or make a candidate or recruit ineligible for waiver or military service:

Accessory to a crime Car jacking Mail fraud / destruction

Aggravated assault Intent to defraud or deceive (over $500) Manslaughter / Murder

Arson Child abuse Perjury

Assault / Attempt to commit a felony Concealing knowledge of a felony Rape, Riot, Robbery

Bomb threat Conspiring to commit a felony Possession drugs

Breaking / entering with intent to commit a felony Criminal libel Stolen Property $500+

Bribery Extortion Selling Weapons to minors

Burglary Forgery Stalking

Carnal knowledge of female under 16 Grand larceny Kidnapping; abduction

What Determines a Felony?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as felonies. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: if the maximum confinement under local law exceeds one year, the offense should be treated as a felony. An offense, which is classified as a felony by the state in which it was adjudicated, is considered a felony for the purpose of enlistment eligibility determination.

If the recruiting command is considering a waiver, the CO or XO must personally interview the applicant, verify that he or she meets all of the criteria set forth above and sign the waiver document.

CNRC Code 017 must be contacted in all cases involving possession and/or use of a controlled substance. Drug offenses will be charted in accordance with state guidance and final adjudication if applicable.

Multiple Charges for Single Incident

Several violations that are relative in nature and occurring at the same time and place while at a single location are considered a single transgression in the eyes of military recruiting.

Examples:

a. Breaking into three vehicles at a shopping center is considered to be three separate violations and is not considered a single transgression.

b. Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia is considered a single transgression.

c. A minor pulled over for speeding after attempting to elude police is found to have alcohol in his possession of alcohol and assaults a police officer during the stop, would have four separate charges. This is not considered a single transgression.

In determining the classification of an offense (traffic, Misdemeanor, or felony), refer to the court documents to determine how the state adjudicated the offense.

What Determines a Misdemeanor?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as non-minor misdemeanors. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: If the maximum confinement under local law exceeds 4 months but does not exceed one year, the offense should be treated as a non-minor misdemeanor.

The motor vehicle offenses of taking or withholding a motor vehicle without authority and with intent to temporarily deprive the owner of his or her property. These are not offenses where the offender intended permanently to deprive the owner of the motor vehicle, or steal. Offenses of the latter nature are included in grand larceny or embezzlement involving a value of over $500, listed in Chart D, Felonies.

Any vehicle offense may be treated as a lesser offense if offense did not involve drugs, alcohol, and reckless endangerment, speeding in excess of 15 miles over the posted speed limit, bodily harm to any person (including the driver) or property damage in excess of $500.00.

Felony Waivers

Any violation considered a felony requires waiver approval from HQ Navy Recruiting Command to enlist. Felony waivers, even juvenile felony waivers, are rarely approved, but they do occur on a case by case basis. However, if the offense included any type of violence, chances are less likely.

Exception: A single felony, committed before the age of 15, may be waived by the Recruiting Division Commander, as long as the violation did not involve alcohol, drugs, weapons, sex crimes, or physical violence.

The following are many (not all) of the crimes that will require waiver or make a candidate or recruit ineligible for waiver or military service:

Accessory to a crime Car jacking Mail fraud / destruction

Aggravated assault Intent to defraud or deceive (over $500) Manslaughter / Murder

Arson Child abuse Perjury

Assault / Attempt to commit a felony Concealing knowledge of a felony Rape, Riot, Robbery

Bomb threat Conspiring to commit a felony Possession drugs

Breaking / entering with intent to commit a felony Criminal libel Stolen Property $500+

Bribery Extortion Selling Weapons to minors

Burglary Forgery Stalking

Carnal knowledge of female under 16 Grand larceny Kidnapping; abduction

What Determines a Felony?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as felonies. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: if the maximum confinement under local law exceeds one year, the offense should be treated as a felony. An offense, which is classified as a felony by the state in which it was adjudicated, is considered a felony for the purpose of enlistment eligibility determination.

If the recruiting command is considering a waiver, the CO or XO must personally interview the applicant, verify that he or she meets all of the criteria set forth above and sign the waiver document.

CNRC Code 017 must be contacted in all cases involving possession and/or use of a controlled substance. Drug offenses will be charted in accordance with state guidance and final adjudication if applicable.

Multiple Charges for Single Incident

Several violations that are relative in nature and occurring at the same time and place while at a single location are considered a single transgression in the eyes of military recruiting.

Examples:

a. Breaking into three vehicles at a shopping center is considered to be three separate violations and is not considered a single transgression.

b. Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia is considered a single transgression.

c. A minor pulled over for speeding after attempting to elude police is found to have alcohol in his possession of alcohol and assaults a police officer during the stop, would have four separate charges. This is not considered a single transgression.

What Determines a Felony?

The above list is intended as a guide. Offenses of comparable seriousness should be treated as felonies. In doubtful cases, the following rule should be applied: if the maximum confinement under local law exceeds one year, the offense should be treated as a felony. An offense, which is classified as a felony by the state in which it was adjudicated, is considered a felony for the purpose of enlistment eligibility determination.

If the recruiting command is considering a waiver, the CO or XO must personally interview the applicant, verify that he or she meets all of the criteria set forth above and sign the waiver document.

CNRC Code 017 must be contacted in all cases involving possession and/or use of a controlled substance. Drug offenses will be charted in accordance with state guidance and final adjudication if applicable.

Multiple Charges for Single Incident

Several violations that are relative in nature and occurring at the same time and place while at a single location are considered a single transgression in the eyes of military recruiting.

Examples:

a. Breaking into three vehicles at a shopping center is considered to be three separate violations and is not considered a single transgression.

b. Possession of Marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia is considered a single transgression.

c. A minor pulled over for speeding after attempting to elude police is found to have alcohol in his possession of alcohol and assaults a police officer during the stop, would have four separate charges. This is not considered a single transgression.

  • Air Force Category Four Criminal Offenses

  • Criminal History Military Waivers

  • U.S. Military Enlistment Standards (Part 2)

  • Air Force Category Three Criminal Offenses

  • Can I Join the Army with a Misdemeanor on My Record?

  • Army Criminal History Waivers

  • Navy Criminal Disqualifications for Enlistment Requirements

  • Military Criminal History Moral Waivers

  • United States Military Enlistment Standards

  • USMC Military Police - MOS 5811 - Job Description

  • False Statements at the Recruiting Station

  • Marine Corps National Call to Service Program

  • Navy Enlisted Job Descriptions & Qualification Factors

  • Air Force Category 5 Criminal Offenses

  • Nonjudicial Punishment (Article 15)

  • How Criminal History Affects U.S. Military Enlistment?

Air Force Category Four Criminal Offenses

Air Force Category Four Criminal Offenses

Criminal History Military Waivers

Criminal History Military Waivers

U.S. Military Enlistment Standards (Part 2)

U.S. Military Enlistment Standards (Part 2)

Air Force Category Three Criminal Offenses

Air Force Category Three Criminal Offenses

Can I Join the Army with a Misdemeanor on My Record?

Can I Join the Army with a Misdemeanor on My Record?

Army Criminal History Waivers

Army Criminal History Waivers

Navy Criminal Disqualifications for Enlistment Requirements

Navy Criminal Disqualifications for Enlistment Requirements

Military Criminal History Moral Waivers

Military Criminal History Moral Waivers

United States Military Enlistment Standards

United States Military Enlistment Standards

USMC Military Police - MOS 5811 - Job Description

USMC Military Police - MOS 5811 - Job Description

False Statements at the Recruiting Station

False Statements at the Recruiting Station

Marine Corps National Call to Service Program

Marine Corps National Call to Service Program

Navy Enlisted Job Descriptions & Qualification Factors

Navy Enlisted Job Descriptions & Qualification Factors

Air Force Category 5 Criminal Offenses

Air Force Category 5 Criminal Offenses

Nonjudicial Punishment (Article 15)

Nonjudicial Punishment (Article 15)

How Criminal History Affects U.S. Military Enlistment?

How Criminal History Affects U.S. Military Enlistment?

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