HPSP waivers???

[ClosetNerd828]

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A short background...

~7.5 years in Army Reserves PMOS 38B / SMOS 68W
1 deployment
E-5 (P)

I recently graduated from college. Have taken the DAT. Currently going through the interview process.

The Issue...

I have been arrested before. The Army knows about everything and I currently hold a Secret Clearance. I have no convictions and no felony charges.

When I look on Goarmy.com etc. I read that if you have ever been arrested you are not eligible to be commissioned. I realize the Army makes and waives their own rules. I was just wondering if anyone can proved any insight... are moral waivers currently being accepted for medical officers? Of course I know to be up front about everything, it's all already in my initial contract with the Army. I've had a hard time reaching AMEDD Recruiters in my area... they seem to never actually be in the office... maybe I will have more luck with an acceptance letter in my hand.

Thanks for your time.

 

[vellnueve]

An arrest in and of itself shouldn't keep you from commissioning, unless something came of the arrest (conviction, CWOF, etc), but it doesn't mean they'll take you. The only way to find out is to ask.

 

[ClosetNerd828]

Thanks for the response Sir. I figured it is just matter of the state of Army and what they need. I know things like this vary with the times. Hopefully I will receive an acceptance letter be able to make my way forward with my commission.

 

[USArmyHPSP]

You’re welcome to ask for a waiver. Each one of these is looked at on a case-by-case basis. An example is smoking weed. Getting caught with a fatty at 14 years old is looked at differently than getting arrested for being baked 300 feet from the local grade school with a 1/4 pound in your book bag at 28 years old.

While I’m not a recruiter, I will say that in the recent past a DUI has been an automatic disqualifier – ESPECIALLY for anyone with prior service. We have all been told don’t drink and drive and if you do drink call a buddy or taxi.

 

[ClosetNerd828]

haha no DUIs and no 1/4lb weed as an adult.. glad to hear that they are at least looked at.. thanks for your time!