How strict is the Marine Corps on the disciplinary waivers?

January 22nd, 2009 | by MakingMarines |
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scottdalbey asked:


I’ve been arrested my share of times and I’m curious as to how hard it will be to be accepted into the Marine Corps. Simple things like curfews, public intoxs, driving under suspension. I think I will have a total of 6 or 7 waivers.

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  1. 7 Responses to “How strict is the Marine Corps on the disciplinary waivers?”

  2. By 1/6,833,020,409 on Jan 23, 2009 | Reply

    Well since they need people to go and kill civilians in Iraq, I don’t think they would mind.

  3. By TedEx on Jan 26, 2009 | Reply

    .Man,. your DI won’t need any Viagra to get a hard-on or you!

    Breaking the back of someone who has so little respect for authority, man, he’ll be in heaven!

    If they take you, it;ll be a once in a lifetime , opportunity. Don’t blow it.

  4. By Amy S on Jan 28, 2009 | Reply

    Curfew violations are status offenses… infractions… they don’t really count. public intoxication and driving on a suspended WILL count, but if they were misdemeanor offenses, (and they typically are) they should be eligible for waiver. One more thing… they can be waived if you successfully completed your term of probation or paid the fines/fees as ordered. If you have unfinished legal business, it won’t be waived. Finish it, then request the waivers.

    The best thing you can do is talk to a recruiter and see what you’re up against… not just with the discipline record, but with all the other requirements to enlist. If this is the only issue and you do well on your ASVAB, your recruiter will run circles around himself getting those waivers for you.

  5. By Tea Bag on Jan 28, 2009 | Reply

    Sounds like you need a swift kick in the a$$. Goddamn Corps will fix your wagon. Give you some D-I-S-C-I-P-L-I-N-E

  6. By Bethany on Jan 29, 2009 | Reply

    It will be 1 waiver for all misdemeanor offenses and you’ll have to explain the circumstances for each offense. As long as their misdemeanors and you’re up front about it with your recruiter you should be fine.

  7. By kevin j on Jan 30, 2009 | Reply

    You have to have a diploma first off. they dont take GEDs. and if any of them are felonies they wont let you in.

  8. By Camille C on Jan 31, 2009 | Reply

    Yeah, i had like 6 or 7 arrests as well, you can still get in, but you’ll have to either come in open contract or infantry regardless of your test scores or qualifications.
    If you really want to come in as a specific mos, wait a few years, expunge your record, and they’ll never know

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