if a soldier deserts longer than 30 days, does the military (army) have a time limit to find you>?
445460
There is really minimal work in actual searching for the person.  When you enlist, one of the bits of information you give, directly relates to a part of your civilian life.  So, whenever that part of your life is used, you are busted.  Not to disclose any information here, just know they will get you.
1063073
I am in the ARMY...been in for 2 years..this is my first deployment....ITS ME!!! I have been here for 6 months and 15 days...i have 5 months and 16 days left...and yes i do kinda live here....any more questions on what its like over here you can contact me on my messenger!!
539793
yes it is under Article 43 of the UCMJ (uniform code of military justice) unless it is desertion during war time then there is no statue of limitation. You cannot be punished with an Article 15 more than 2 yrs post the event and you cannot be Court-Martialed more than 5 yrs unless you are charged with death.
501746
Contact the local office of the branch of service they were in.   Ask for the names of military cemeteries.   If they died in combat their families will probably want them buried in that cemetery.   Also deaths are public record, they may have a listing of obits. for servicemen.   If the person served more than 20 years and left the military with an honorable discharge, they are likely buried in a military cemetery.   If from this current conflict check with the public affairs office of the Department of Defense, they maybe able to give you some lead for your area.
1067236
Those answers should have been answered for you while you were at MEPS.  It's USUALLY a one stop shop.  However, if you had mentioned that something was/may be wrong, or are pending a waiver, the turn around time is 2-3 weeks.\n\nCongratulations and good luck
800366
well when we were in ga it took after they gave you the 24 hour notice and keep calling! But iraq is not far from kuwaitt. The longest stop is when they stop in germany! i say about 15 hours good luck! I know i was up there 3 hours prior and u can also check with the band cause they have to play that is what my husband in the us army band!
312129
Yes indeed. the officer can cite you later. The legnth of time depends on the state you were pulled over in.\nIn New York it is up to 90 Days.
446025
The previous responses show a relative lack of ignorance about the military's policies.  Generally the military allows those who go AWOL from BCT to come back with a relatively minimal punishment.  There will of course be punishment however it is not overly harsh (May seem so at the time though).\n\nIf you are chronically AWOL or gone for a substantial amount of time the punishments are different.  Generally they are chaptered (Kicked out) of the army under a policy called failure to adapt.  They are sent to Fort Knox for outprocessing and spend some time there before being sent home.  \n\nI realize that this varies on a case by case basis but my summary is generally accurate.
581062
I don't know if there is an actual rule to that, but they way they make the deployment schedules, it's unlikely to go twice in a row.  In the USMC, it's been 7 months there before the new guys show up.  They stay for seven months.  It's possible that as soon as you return, you'll start training to go back as the new guys replacements.  But that is what I am trying to do, and I am having a difficult time being put on a deployment.  There are more Marines willing to go than slots available.  Many Marines have gotten to go/had to go three times in one enlistment.  I've only gotten there once.  I've got a year left though.  Hopefully I'll make it back again.
305711
It depends on where you live, i think. Where I live there is no limit on time. You can report someone, even decades later.
245653
Don't stress out about it. Phones are few and far between, and the military schedules don't often coincide with the soldier's personal desires. I'd give it a few days, if not a few weeks before I'd get worried.
1059064
If you are in a combat zone the maximum penalty fo desertion is death or as a court martial may direct \nhttp://usmilitary.about.com/od/punitivearticles/a/mcm85.htm \n\nMaximum punishment for Absent without leave (AWOL).\n\n(1) Failing to go to, or going from, the appointed place of duty. Confinement for 1 month and forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 1 month.\n\n(2) Absence from unit, organization, or other place of duty.\n\n(a) For not more than 3 days. Confinement for 1 month and forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 1 month.\n(b) For more than 3 days but not more than 30 days. Confinement for 6 months and forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 6months.\n\n(c) For more than 30 days. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 1 year.\n\n(d) For more than 30 days and terminated by apprehension. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 18 months.\n\n(3) From guard or watch. Confinement f o r 3 months and forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for 3 months.\n\n(4) From guard or watch with intent to abandon. Bad-conduct discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 6 months.\n\n(5) With intent to avoid maneuvers or field exercises. Bad-conduct discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 6 months \n\nhttp://usmilitary.about.com/od/punitivearticles/a/mcm86_2.htm
105946
anullments are usually given based on certain criteria, like for example that the marriage was never consummated or that one of the partners was coerced into marrying the other against his/her will, or something else that would make the agreement invalid.  if the criteria are met, i don't think that there is any time limit, but that might depend on a particular state's laws
1167206
Your best bet is to call local law enforcement. If he his truly AWOL then he will be picked up and brought to jail. He will wait for extradition to the post to which he is assigned. As far as the abuse I would do the same thing. After the Army gets him they can try him for abuse or let the civilian courts take care of that.\nEither way contact local law enforcement.
677600
The military person needs to check with his/her SJA (Staff Judge Advocate).  They will be able to provide all the information that is required.
556227
I love it.  Everyone sees this issue only in black and white.  What happens to those that can't serve for whatever reason?  Medical, mental, hardship, etc.\n\nMost European countries have the right of it.  They have a mandatory 12 months military service, with the option of continuing on if the soldier wishes.  They are paid a minimum amount of money during the 12 months, but everything is provided for them.\n\nIF they cannot do the military for whatever reason (medical, mental, hardship, etc), then they will do 24 months of community service (volunteer fire dept, meals on wheels, etc).
770354
That depends on what has occured.  Has the animal bitten someone?  Is this a repeated offense?  Has the service member been charged with animal cruelty?  Trying to run a shelter?  Trying to establish a breeding business on base?\n\nThe commander can order the service member to do anything that is for the "good of the command".  So, if the commander has determined that the soldier is violating laws/regulations, in danger of violating laws/regulations, creating a health hazard, or has dangerous animals, then the answer is "YES".