Am I able to start enlistment process after Chapter 7 341 meeting?

2018-07-08T14:57:43-04:00

Pretty much after my court date with trustee am I able to start the process during a chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is the only court date I'm required to attend?

Response by TSgt Terry Hudson made Jul 8 at 2018 3:01 PM

2018-07-08T15:01:07-04:00

I don’t see why not, but what may come into question is a security clearance. You might want to do some research on the requirements for at least a Secret security clearance. Financial standing can and will play a part of clearance approval.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jul 8 at 2018 3:16 PM

2018-07-08T15:16:18-04:00

Bankruptcy is not an automatic disqualify for a secret clearance. But if the debt occurred because of inappropriate spending, gambling, drug or alcohol addiction, it might be an issue.
Its the thing that shows your untrustworthy, or secretes that cause the denial.
Financial mistakes in your youth, identified, corrected and dealt with openly will be cause for close scrutiny for sure...but not a automatic disqualify.
That said, it may be something recruiters are required to consider ..as they don't want to contract you for a job you will never be able to get into after basic....

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 8 at 2018 5:33 PM

2018-07-08T17:33:30-04:00

You will have to check with the Trustee 1st, then a recruiter.

Response by LTJG Richard Bruce made Jul 8 at 2018 11:21 PM

2018-07-08T23:21:12-04:00

How old are you and why a Chap 7? The services do not want to recruit someone who has financial obligations that are beyond ones ability to pay on E-1 thru E-3 pay. You need to be 100% committed to the military, not your personal baggage.