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Originally Posted by hjs8162
I met with an army recruiter last week and we spoke about the 18x enlistment option. I am an honest individual and was up front with him about my marijuana usage. I didn't go into much much detail but I did admit to using the previous night. I know that I am mentally stable and my record is free of anything drug related, but I am afraid that admitting my use of not only marijuana but other drugs will deter my chances of being selected during SFAS. I brought this to my recruiters attention and of course he tells me what I want to hear "Nobody in the military is 100% clean." Things of that nature, I want to trust him but I'd like to hear back from someone who has been in my shoes. I am a 22 year old college student. I graduate this May, and I have always had this urge to serve. I just hope that my previous actions from 5 years of college do not come back to haunt me if I decide to sign the 18x contract. All feedback is appreciated. Thank you.
-hjs
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If using the night before you went to see your recruiter seemed like a good idea to you, frankly, I don't think you exhibit the good judgement and discipline to be an SF soldier.
Believe it or not, there are quite a few in SF who never used.
I guess it is possible that you do not understand that your unit will regularly conduct random drug tests in which you will be required to participate, and failure will be punishable, eventually resulting in separation.
Your recruiter's job is to make quotas, and he will tend to overlook many issues with long term consequences.
Do yourself a favor and don't join. You are not cut out for a military life.
Best of luck.
TR
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