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Waiting for the day of my physical exam!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Craig on
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Reserves is an awesome way to serve your country. What rating (job) do you think you want to try for?
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LadyH - I was thinking the same thing. She is only eligible to be a reservist,but needs a waiver for that. I hope to heck sure informed her recruiter, because they will find out.
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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If she goes active..she has to give up the childrens custoday for 90 days BEFORE the recruiter can even legally talk with her. Than she won't be able to get custody back until the end of her enlsitment (4-6 years) if the children are caught living with her before than she will be seperated.
Just thought I would post the info in case she thinks she is going to join as active duty.
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What she really needs to read is this:
WARNING: Relinquishing custody does not terminate dependency. Recruiting personnel are prohibited from having any involvement in an applicant’s decision to relinquish custody of a minor dependent, or in acting upon this decision.
Navy recruiting COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8J – VOLUME II Chapter 2 Section 5 4 personnel must not advise, imply, or assist an applicant with regard to the surrender of custody of a minor dependent. If asked whether they would become eligible by surrendering custody, the recruiter’s correct response is that enlistment processing can not begin until 90 days has elapsed from the date of custody transfer and that it is not the intent or the desire of the U.S. Navy for any person to relinquish custody of a dependent for the purpose of enlistment . If applicants persist, they may be informed that if they surrender physical custody of their dependents for personal reasons, the only transfer recognized by the Navy is a valid court order that transfers physical custody and does not show intent to return the custody back to the applicant after a temporary period. Single parents that transfer physical custody of minor dependents must be advised that enlistment processing can not begin until 90 days has elapsed from the date of custody transfer and that they may not retain, nor have the minor dependents reside with them during the term of the first enlistment
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