Feb
28
2010
Meps 2 Dui Have To See Shrink?
Posted by: Alan in Alcohol Counseling, tags: Have, Meps, Shrink
i just got back from MEPs and i did my asvab and physical. I passed all my tests. When asked in my physical (have I ever been arrested for alcohol/ drug related reasons) I stated truthfully that I had 2 DUIs 12 yrs ago. He ordered a psych test. He said according to the regulations anyone with 2 or more alcohol offenses must be cleared by a shrink. I laughed because I don’t even drink anymore. Dose anyone know how long this process takes as in setting up a shrink counseling? Or where I might find that DUI guideline posting. I understand some what I guess you must be crazy to be a scout.
With all this ive always been up front and i guess thats what really matters for my security clearance.
Thank you
ARMY STRONG
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February 28th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
They are concerned about your DUI’s because they have to make sure that you are not “Alcohol Dependant.” If you are, then you are a risk to having a security clearance. If you can prove that these were isolated incidents and that you do not, indeed, drink anymore, then the incidents would have been classified as “Alcohol Abuse” and not that you are an actual alcoholic.
I don’t know the timeframe, but if you are honest with them and yourself, you should be fine.
Good luck!
February 28th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
DOnt worry man just be patient you will get in the army is desperate for numbers they have been failing in recruitment for the past couple of years