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YN2(AW)Williams · 12-01-2015, 09:02 PM

Depending on the MEPS that you sign through, your classifier should tell you which rates are going to be a no go. The most important thing is going to be to make sure that you fully document that from the outset. If you go for a rate that requires a security clearance higher than secret, they are going to find out about it. You do not want to be on the did-not-disclosed side of that argument.

Work with your recruiter to get an idea of what rates might be closed off to you before you go, and then take your time with your classifier to verify everything. The classifier and staff might be trying to get people out by the end of the day, but you are the one signing a commitment for 4 years or more. Make sure that you are going to be ok doing the job you signed for over the next 4 years. Also know that for a lot of people their jobs grow on them once they start doing them.

Do not be timid around your recruiters. I know I was intimidated when I started my process since I was working with a ripped OSC and former SERE instructor. Keep a clean appearance, treat them with respect, speak normal english, and basically act like an adult. Get your forms and paperwork done as fast as possible, stay proactive in your process, and make time to come in when they need you to. If you do these things, I promise if your recruiter is not a dirt bag then they will take you much more seriously. You are going to need to get into the habit of keeping yourself cleaned up anyways.

Now, I will tell you from my experience thus far with my shipmates (boot camp and A school) that a weed charge does not automatically exclude you. Particularly in the difference between possession and possession with the intent to distribute. In the latter case, you are probably not going to have much luck. In the former case you have a chance but there had better not be much else wrong in your record.

Keep faith and there is nothing wrong in trying out. Even if it doesn't work out, making the effort to better yourself and serve your country is as much as anyone can ask. Good luck friend!

12-01-2015, 09:02 PM	#2
YN2(AW)Williams ActiveDuty Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 199 Rep Power: 134	Depending on the MEPS that you sign through, your classifier should tell you which rates are going to be a no go. The most important thing is going to be to make sure that you fully document that from the outset. If you go for a rate that requires a security clearance higher than secret, they are going to find out about it. You do not want to be on the did-not-disclosed side of that argument. Work with your recruiter to get an idea of what rates might be closed off to you before you go, and then take your time with your classifier to verify everything. The classifier and staff might be trying to get people out by the end of the day, but you are the one signing a commitment for 4 years or more. Make sure that you are going to be ok doing the job you signed for over the next 4 years. Also know that for a lot of people their jobs grow on them once they start doing them. Do not be timid around your recruiters. I know I was intimidated when I started my process since I was working with a ripped OSC and former SERE instructor. Keep a clean appearance, treat them with respect, speak normal english, and basically act like an adult. Get your forms and paperwork done as fast as possible, stay proactive in your process, and make time to come in when they need you to. If you do these things, I promise if your recruiter is not a dirt bag then they will take you much more seriously. You are going to need to get into the habit of keeping yourself cleaned up anyways. Now, I will tell you from my experience thus far with my shipmates (boot camp and A school) that a weed charge does not automatically exclude you. Particularly in the difference between possession and possession with the intent to distribute. In the latter case, you are probably not going to have much luck. In the former case you have a chance but there had better not be much else wrong in your record. Keep faith and there is nothing wrong in trying out. Even if it doesn't work out, making the effort to better yourself and serve your country is as much as anyone can ask. Good luck friend!