After not showing up on my shipping date, can I now go ahead and ship to BCT, despite being processed for a general discharge by the NG?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:56:05 -0400

Last week, I did not show up on Shipping Date. Now, I am under General Discharge from Army National Guard. Today, I want to joint again. Should it possible to be back?

Response by 1SG Charles Hunter made May 21 at 2019 7:08 PM

1SG Charles Hunter — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:08:38 -0400

What justification/excuse do you have for not reporting for your ship date? If you can't ship to your training, why would your unit expect you to report for drill? Your unit doesn't need to fill its slots with dead weight.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 7:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 19:41:48 -0400

No, of course not. You missed your class date, and your ticket. There is no course reservation for you, plus you're being kicked out for not reporting.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 8:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 20:18:06 -0400

Is this a f--king joke! You bailed out bro!! Just walk away. You had your chance and you blew it.

I would be very disappointed if the Army or any branch ever lets you serve...

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made May 22 at 2019 12:48 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Wed, 22 May 2019 00:48:08 -0400

You have already proven yourself to be unreliable; why would the Army want to give you a second chance when you couldn't even make it to basic training?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2019 3:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 May 2019 03:23:09 -0400

It’s possible but you will have to go to get a waiver of some sort if you are trying to join Army/Army Reserve side. Get with a recruiter and check out your options. Only thing i would keep in mind is... make up your mind and stick with it!

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made May 22 at 2019 9:47 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Wed, 22 May 2019 09:47:16 -0400

You're not going to get much sympathy here Jason. But to answer your question, I'd suggest you speak directly with a recruiter, because they are most likely the only ones who can give you the answer.

IF by some chance, they waver you in, you damn well better commit thyself wholeheartedly; and if you do, one day you'll want to severely kick yourself for skipping your initial ship date, because you will come to truly understand WHY that was not okay. If not--assuming not--take this as a learning opportunity about being decisive, taking responsibility and honoring commitments.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 22 at 2019 10:27 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 22 May 2019 10:27:40 -0400

NO< NO< NO Damnit!. You missed movement, why should they want to waste money on you again!. Service is suppose be an Adult thing, and you didn't act like one so bye.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2019 11:11 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 May 2019 11:11:29 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2019 11:26 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 May 2019 11:26:44 -0400

Besides proving yourself unreliable, proving yourself to be non-trustworthy, and being told you should NOT take this route by countless others here.....do you understand the kind of burn your Recruiter just got for you not showing up?

Response by 1SG Eddie Smith made May 22 at 2019 2:56 PM

1SG Eddie Smith — Wed, 22 May 2019 14:56:39 -0400

I think you have "burnt that bridge", better look somewhere else.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 5:33 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 05:33:36 -0400

I am not being mean or anything but just giving advice. When you missed movement or place of duty for something you could control you already dug your own hole. you did not even get to ship for basic and alread fucked up, I can tell yuo the best advice is to go back to the recruiter and ask can you shipout and speak to the CO