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If you are a single parent, you can (and most likely will) get rejected from military service. At least that is how it is in the USAF, I'm not sure about other branches.
 
Like the others said, married with children - good. Single with children - red flag. The military wants you to be deployment ready. The would likely want you to prove that your children would be cared for during deployments, if at all. Best of luck!
 
The Navy requires that you give up custody while your in boot camp. Then you can get custody back when you get out of boot and get into active duty with your normal job.
 
Mikey_G said:
If you are a single parent, you can (and most likely will) get rejected from military service. At least that is how it is in the USAF, I'm not sure about other branches.
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as long as you have a family care plan you are good to go
 
You sure about that Ian? I hope you're right, however, I belong to an AF enlisted forum elsewhere on the "internetz" and have seen several people get denied entry due to being single and having a kid.
 
Mikey_G said:
You sure about that Ian? I hope you're right, however, I belong to an AF enlisted forum elsewhere on the "internetz" and have seen several people get denied entry due to being single and having a kid.
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I'm sure it is possible, but I too know several single parents who were accepted into the service as well.
 
Mikey_G said:
You sure about that Ian? I hope you're right, however, I belong to an AF enlisted forum elsewhere on the "internetz" and have seen several people get denied entry due to being single and having a kid.
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from first hand experience? no as i'm not single nor do i have a kid....everything i have heard though is that a family care plan is a must and then you are good to go......but you might know better than me
 
I think getting in is the hard part. I believe for ROTC you need a waiver if you are a single parent. However if you become a single parent while already in I believe all you have to do is get a family care plan.

They cannot throw you out for having a kid out of wedlock right?.......RIGHTTTTT?
 
One of my buddies in flight school had 2. When we finished he had 3. Now he has 5. The military is family oriented. But, you need to have a strong wife that is prepared to support you while you train and throughout your career. I have 3 kids and my wife works her butt off. I couldn't imagine doing this line of work with out her total loyal help.

If you are a single parent, then life in the military will be difficult. Folks do it and my hats off to them. You still need a good support structure. If you don't have it, then your priority should be your child and I would think about another line of work. Remember, anything is possible. But, it has to make sense and when dealing with children, their care is first and foremost. That is why they have rules for younger folks joining ROTC or other programs that have children. But, once you are commissioned then you're in the big boy program. It is up to you to provide for your children while ensuring you meet all of your requirements at work.
 
This is a direct copy of the Army regulation concerning this subject when it comes to eligibility to become an Officer.

(2) An unmarried applicant who has one or more dependents under 18 years old is disqualified, except as provided in (3) below. No waiver is authorized.

(3) A divorced or sole parent applicant may be processed for enrollment without waiver when the child or children of such applicant have been placed in the custody of the other parent, adult relative, or legal guardian by court order, if the applicant is not required to provide child support. If the applicant is required to provide child support, a dependency waiver is required. The CG, Cadet Command, has the authority to grant the waiver. In both cases, the applicant must sign a statement of understanding that he or she will be disenrolled if custody of the child or children is regained while the applicant is enrolled in ROTC. DA Form 3286-69 (Statement for Enlistment-Parts I thru IV) will be used as a guide. An exception to the disenrollment may be granted only in extraordinary circumstances, such as the death of the legal guardian, or adult having custody of the child or children.

(4) An applicant with a spouse in a military component of any armed service (excluding members of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)) who has one or more dependents under 18 years old is disqualified. No waiver is authorized.

(5) Husband and wife teams who have one or more dependents under 18 years old are disqualified from enrollment in ROTC as a team. No waiver is authorized. Either the husband or wife may enroll without a waiver subject to other provisions of this Paragraph.
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Im almost certain this is the right forum. The gentleman posted his concern about joining the military with children.
 
Is that a serious question?
Common Sense... Socialism is one thing I would not want my family to grow up around. Expecially with the military hospitials now days, you have a better chance of getting proper treatment in mexico.
 
erictgill said:
Is that a serious question?
Common Sense... Socialism is one thing I would not want my family to grow up around. Expecially with the military hospitials now days, you have a better chance of getting proper treatment in mexico.
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It was a serious question, yes. The original question was whether or not he could join the military with kids. Maybe it's just I really don't know what you mean by:

Why would people sign up for socialism?
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Or how it's relevant to the discussion.

Your profile says you are in the military. How long have you been in and what do you do?
 
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