The Military Enlistment contract states, "Laws and regulations that govern military personnel may change without notice to me. Such changes may affect my status, pay, allowances, benefits, and responsibilities as a member of the Armed Forces REGARDLESS of the provisions of this enlistment/reenlistment document."

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    Military Discipline and Living Conditions

    Do you enjoy being bossed around? Do you want someone constantly telling you what to do and how to do it? If your answer is “no,” you may have a hard time adapting to military life. Federal law states that the military places “numerous restrictions on personal behavior that would not be acceptable in civilian society.”

    Military members are subject to military law 24 hours a day — even if they are off duty and off base—from beginning to end of their term (10 U.S.C. Sec. 654).

    Disobedience in the military can result in court-martial, prison, or even the lifetime problem of a bad discharge. Furthermore, the enlistment agreement says that your status, pay, benefits and responsibilities in the military can change without warning and regardless of any promises in your agreement! Not surprisingly, a lot of people express unhappiness after joining the military. For example, in 1999 more enlistees in their first term were dissatisfied (41%) with the military way of life than were satisfied (35%). And only 29% of them said they were likely to stay on active duty in the military (1999 Survey of Active Duty Personnel, Dept. Of Defense).

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