Can military recruiters lie to you?

Most recruiters are not bad, but they have quotas to meet and that pressure can lead to bending the truth or outright lying. Bottom line- do your research, read your contract and don’t fall for the 12 military recruiter lies below. Related Article – Do Army Recruiters Get A Commission To Sign You Up?

How do I report a bad military recruiter?

The National Youth and Militarism Recruiter Abuse Hotline is now open at 1- 877-688-6881. After hearing many reports from young people and their families about abuses by military recruiters, we at AFSC are beginning to track these abuses as reported to our national hotline.

Can you sue a military recruiter for lying to you?

A recruiter who encourages you to lie has violated his/her own service regulations and can be prosecuted for violation of a regulation under Article 92 of the UCMJ.

How do I report army misconduct?

Complaints of fraud, waste and abuse in the Department of Defense or any military service can be reported separately through a hotline that has been set up. Complaints can be called in Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm EST, at 1-800-424-9098. You can also email your complaint.

Do military recruiters tell lies?

While the lies military recruiters tell might seem harmless, they can have a serious detriment to your overall experience of serving. You want to serve your country, but at the same time, want to set yourself up for future skill-sets that can translate to the real world.

What is the penalty for lying to get into the military?

It’s a felony offense, punishable by a $10,000 fine and three years in prison. If you lie to get into the military, you are committing a felony. It’s that simple. If you get away with it long enough to actually enlist and are caught later, it’s also a ” military offense .”

Did a recruiter tell an applicant to lie about his asthma?

An applicant claims his recruiter told him to lie about his childhood asthma. The recruit does so and is accepted. A week before graduating boot camp, he falls ill with a breathing problem.

Are recruiters encouraging recruits to lie about their criminal history?

Unfortunately, there are some recruiters out there who are encouraging (and, in some cases, downright instructing) recruits to lie about their criminal or medical history. Here are four common examples of situations that occur: