Can you quit after basic training?

Basic Training Until a new recruit takes the Oath of Enlistment at MEPS, they are not considered to be truly available for duty. If you have NOT been to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and have NOT taken an Oath of Enlistment, you are free to quit the process at any time.

Can you do basic training again?

You may have to go back to basic training even if you do have 180 days in the military if you were still in AIT or ADT. With the Marines, you’re more than likely going to have to go through Boot Camp again, especially if you’re transferring from another branch.

Is it possible to fail basic training?

Yes, it is possible to fail basic training. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15\% of recruits who join the military every year. Too many recruits I speak to think that it is impossible to fail basic training.

Should soldiers be able to quit the army when they want?

It would be impossible for the Army to fight wars if soldiers could quit when they wanted. If you enlist for, say, two years, the Army expects you to serve two years.

How long does it take to get called for basic training?

Usually, you go through the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), which gives you up to a year to report for duty. When you sign your enlistment paperwork, you set the date you’ll be called for basic training.

When is the best time to ask for separation from the Army?

Boot camp is the best time because the Army has just started training you. After training, you’re a more valuable asset. Common reasons to ask for separation include you think enlisting was a mistake, you’re unwilling or unable to complete your training, you can’t adapt to military life or you’re suffering emotional distress.