The answer is the same for the US Army and the Royal Army, yes, in some instances. The US Army (and RA) will accept enlistees with prior convictions for some classes of felony. Check with your recruiter for specifics, and it may be on a case by case basis. Currently the guideline's in place state that anyone with Criminal record cannot join. Check with your local Army Recruiter.
It is possible to join all branches of the US Military with some felony convictions on your record. If the convictions are drug related or if you are a registered sex offender, you will not be permitted to join. If your record was expunged, this is no guarantee either; the DOD has access to your full arrest and conviction record.
USC 10, Subtitle A, PART II, CHAPTER 31 § 504
Persons not qualified(a) Insanity, Desertion, Felons, Etc.- No person who is insane, intoxicated, or a deserter from an armed force, or who has been convicted of a felony, may be enlisted in any armed force. However, the Secretary concerned may authorize exceptions, in meritorious cases, for the enlistment of deserters and persons convicted of felonies.
It is possible that you can be waivered in, dependent on what exactly your felony conviction was for, and it can't hurt to simply talk to a recruiter and ask. Understand beforehand that you may have to be prepared to take no for an answer.
No. You will need to obtain a pardon from your state governor to be eligible for service in the Armed Forces. Keep in mind that a pardon does not erase your crime; it indicates forgiveness. Pardons are typically difficult to obtain, and there are many factors that determine if you will get your pardon. Some of the basic criteria are: length of time since the crime was committed, the severity of the crime, the documented need for a pardon, victim and law enforcement statements, and the opinion of the prosecuting attorney and/or the judge who heard your case. The best way to prepare yourself for this is to research the pardon procedure in your state, gather as many letters of recommendation as you can, get together all your documentation, and ready yourself for what will be a long process. Good luck to you!
No, if you cannot be a fully functioning member of the civilian society, the military doesnt except you to be a good service member. If you were bad in civilian life, why would they expect you to be any better in military life?
There are few things that will automatically stop you from joining the military. That being said you will need to contact your local recruiter and talk to them about getting a waiver to join. They will go over your criminal record on a case by case basis, and determine if you can offer something to the Air Force.
No, you will not be able to join
Here is what the military officially has to say about moral standards of enlistment:
Yes.
No you can't. You have to have a clean record. SORRY.
No .
If you are trying to get into the military some small petty crimes can be waived...it also depends on what branch you are trying to join. But the answer to your question is def. no. You can not join the military when theres a felony on your record.
Depends. Conviction for WHAT?
No
No, felonies disqualify one from military service.
Having an assault charge on your record can make it more difficult to join the military. Each branch of the military has its own set of standards and disqualifications for enlistment, and assault charges are typically viewed as disqualifying. However, it is possible to request a waiver depending on the circumstances of the charge and your overall qualifications. It is important to consult with a military recruiter for guidance specific to your situation.
You will have to contact your military recruiter for the final answer. I suspect that if there is no record of a conviction, you will make it.
unless you have a hook up or pay for an expungment you can not join an military branch with any felony
U.S army
A charge, or an actual conviction? If you have a past charge for which you were found not guilty, yes. If the charge is pending, or if you've actually been convicted, then no. Why? Well, in the case of a pending charge, you simply can't enlist with pending criminal charges. In the case of a conviction, what do you handle in the military? Firearms. And what, under federal law, are you not permitted to purchase, possess, or be granted access to with a felony conviction or with a domestic violence conviction, whether it be a misdemeanor or felony? Firearms.