Can I still enlist with 5 dependents?

Branden Hadley — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:52:35 -0400

I was in the process of enlisting when I found out my wife was pregnant with our 4th child and after long discussions my wife and I decided to wait for me to enlist until after the child is born and they are settled while I'm away at BCT and AIT. I was then told that I wouldn't be able to enlist after the child is born due to having too many dependents at that point. Is this true will I not be able to enlist even as army reserve or any branch.?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2023 12:02 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:02:58 -0400

Contact one of these three gentlemen... they are very knowledgeable in Military related questions/issues.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2023 12:04 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:04:00 -0400

My research dictates that the Army frowns upon people joining with more than two dependents. However, this does not mean it is a show stopper. This just means that a waiver will need to be submitted. The purpose is to limit/eliminate undue hardship on the spouse and child(ren). Who told you that you CAN'T enlist?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2023 4:41 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:41:28 -0400

My son enlisted active duty Army with wife and three children so it can be done. With the troubles all branches are having with recruitment I would say your chances are pretty fair.