Can you become an Army officer with a criminal record?
I am 22 and had an 18 month conditional discharge (Caution) when I was 18 or 19 that went to migistrates court but nothing happened.
Now 22 I have all the needed qualifications for army officer including BA degree.
I have also been told that a conditional discharge does not count as a conviction so I don not have to actually disclose this on any form and It shouldnt be a problem..is this true??
No. PERIOD
It’s the Army. They’ll take anybody, provided they aren’t gay.
I dont think so.
Call you local recruiter and ask! They will know better than anyone on Yahoo!
There’s only one way to find out. Go talk to the recruiters.
Uncle Sam sees all. YOU MUST DISCLOSE IT. if you fail to do so they WILL find it when they start the Clearance paperwork, and you will most DEFINITELY not become an officer then.
as to whether or not it will disqualify you, I do not know. But lying about it WILL. the Army may see the conditional discharge as the same as a conviction( they have different standards than civilian courts).
I am an Army officer and I hope you do not get a commission.
Work somewhere else please, I still have pride in the military, we don’t need you. Look elsewhere.
Talk to an Army recruiter. You do have to disclose your record, but depending on what it is you might only need a waiver to join.