Can you walk out of basic training?

Basic Training 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 I quit my job during training?

Can you quit a job while still in training? The answer is obviously yes; you can, depending upon your situation. Sometimes the job you aspire to turns out to be something much unexpected. The interview seems perfect, but the training period makes you realize that the job is not your piece of cake.

Can you get out of the military before your service is complete?

Unfortunately, there is no one easy way to get out of the military before your service is complete. Once sworn in at basic training, getting discharged once you are on active duty before your active duty commitment is up is no easy task.

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.

Why do so many people leave the military after basic training?

Perhaps their recruiter lied to them, or perhaps did not do enough research on their future job, where they would live, and how much free time they would have. At some point, the recruit decides during or after basic training, that they don’t like the military and want out before their four-year enlistment has ended.

Can you get discharged from the military before your active duty commitment is up?

Once sworn in at basic training, getting discharged once you are on active duty before your active duty commitment is up is no easy task. Joining the military is not like accepting any other job. When you sign a contract, you take an oath, you are legally (and morally) obligated to complete the terms of the contract, even if you don’t like it.