Does the navy accept felons

Answer 1

While there are waivers in the military for just about anything, in general, no. The reason is that for virtually all except the most menial jobs in the Navy, you're required to have at least a Confidential or Secret clearance; for SEAL's and other front-line units, it's typically Top Secret and above. Having a felony conviction on your record would disqualify you from any job requiring a security clearance, and these days there just aren't that many.

Answer 2

The Navy has specific guidelines regarding criminal history and may consider individuals with a criminal record on a case-by-case basis. Felony convictions can disqualify someone from joining the Navy, but each situation is evaluated individually. It is recommended to speak with a Navy recruiter for more detailed information based on specific circumstances.

Answer 3

Individuals who serve in the merchant marine are referred to as mariners, sailors, commercial sailors, or seafarers. More information on the U.S. Merchant Marine may be found at the below website:

Answer 4

The recruiting officers would review the case. Depending on the severity of the charge, and whether or not you were acquitted or have completed you sentence would be factors in their descision making.

The policy of the military is to not accept those found guilty major felonys or drug offenses under any circustances.

Answer 5

It will depend on what your crimes were. Typically felonies will disqualify you from service. And lesser crimes may prevent you from getting a security clearance, which can limit the types of jobs one may do in the military.

Answer 6

Nobody cab "join" the merchant marine (not merchant marines) as there is no such organization to join, now if you meant to ask "can a convicted felon get a merchant mariners credential so that they may be employed on a merchant ship?" It would depend on the felony and how long ago it was committed, I would suggest going to the USCG website and reading the requirements, then go to the TSA website and reading the requirements for a TWIC

Answer 7

Nobody can "join" the merchant marine (not merchant marines) as there is no such organization to join, now if you meant to ask "can a convicted felon get a merchant mariners credential so that they may be employed on a merchant ship?" It would depend on the felony and how long ago it was committed, I would suggest going to the USCG website and reading the requirements, then go to the TSA website and reading the requirements for a TWIC

Answer 8

Probably not. You'll want to check with a recruiter for a sure answer.

Answer 9

yes if its not a serious felony charge

Answer 10

The Navy will accept felons in certain cases.