How can you tell if someone who has left the military is a deserter?
553264
Ask to see his DD-214.  Or take his name and social security number to the local police and ask if there is a warrant for his arrest.
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.
904252
depending on how long you have been gone, you are already in trouble... and the correct term is U.A. You are already flagged and they will wait for you to come to them... they will not come looking for you unless you make it obvious were you are, then they have to, but it is easier for them to wait on you to mess up and get arrested for desertion, then they will come get you and you will be eligible for the full penalty of the UCMJ, which includes imprisonment with only bread and water rations and death... your best bet is to turn yourself in and talk to them about your issues, tell them you don't want to go and will not go. They can not force you to go back to Iraq... honesty with them is the best best bet for you....\n\nET2 (SS)
1108934
there are public places such as miltary.com where you can search their 'buddy finder' but there is no offical database that the public has access to.  \n\nUnless you are listed on a servicemember's page 2, you are NOT authorized to receive any information about them from the military.
169808
Usually, these things must be disclosed BEFORE you join.  If you knew of the disorder before you joined, then they'll most likely argue you breached the contract you signed when you swore-in.\n\nIf you are already in the army, I don't know.  Probably will depend on how it impacts your MOS (or job in the army).  If you're in infantry, don't think you'll get out.  But if you are in satellite comm., you might have a chance.
225711
As a former Soldier (who was discharged honorably) I can tell you that a dishonorable discharge reflects negatively upon you when you go for future employment. Employers do have access to your DD 214, so to say you were never in the military would certainly put you on a bad foot because then you'd come out as a liar. Be upfront and honest with the employer, explain the situation and perhaps they will decide to hire you anyway, if they feel you've grown past what caused you to get discharged. Your DD 214 tells your type of discharge and the reason for it. Many employers do look negatively at a dishonorable discharge.
374395
You may be able to go into a judge and get it taken off your record.  It it was long enough ago and its not something that you have any connection to now.  Its worth a try.  I have known people who have them taken off their record for joining the military, so i'm sure they can do it for other things.
147440
Yes.  When I was drafted into the army during Viet Nam, I applied for conscientious objector status.  When it was denied, I went AWOL for a few weeks, turned myself in, and was sent to the stockade for 5 months.  I never completed training and was discharged after 15 months in the army.
906955
You should not go public unless you are prepared for further harassment and, perhaps, an effort at extradition (possible in some NATO countries, or by misrepresenting your own acts as something criminal and not political). The fact is that surprisingly few people will care. As a result of events in the Iraq war the military have lost any reputation they had among neutral people at home and abroad.\n\nIf you have acquired the nationality of your new country of residence, then you have substantial protection. Most deserters I have known have sought a foreign nationality as soon as feasible -- generally after marriage abroad, a few years' residence, and learning the new language.\n\nIt has now been publicized that the military are accepting recruits with serious mental problems, just to meet their quota. The events you describe simply don't make a difference and won't generate concern, much less outrage.\n\nSorry.
39403
Look at the summons you received. There should be info on it about how to contact them in the event that you are unable to serve or no longer reside in that state.
984353
Ask to see their DD 214, its their discharge paperwork, its really the only way to truely know.
281888
That information is PROBABLY not readily available. \n\nYou may want to try the State Department's Electronic FOIA. They probably have Defense Detaches listings. If not, you can always look up his DD-214 (his service record) by making an FOIA request.\n\nhttp://foia.state.gov/default.asp\nhttp://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html\n\nYou will probably need to complete SF 180. If you know the person's name, it will probably help.
57351
You could write to the Department of Defense to see about accessing the record.\n\nheck im curious to know myself.
882246
You'll have to find his family and keep in contact with them.\n\nUnless that soldier has given the Army written permission to talk specifically with you, the Army will tell you nothing about him.
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
134322
Without being a lawyer and knowing all the particulars, it would seem that your separation should have been classified as Erroneous Enlistment, rather than Fraudulent Enlistment.\n\n"Recruits may be separated for erroneous enlistment where they can show that:\n\n1. Enlistment would not have occurred had the relevant disqualifying facts been known by the government or had appropriate directives been followed;\n\n2. Enlistment was not the result of fraudulent conduct on the part of the recruit;\n\n3. The disqualifying defect is unchanged in material respects."\n\n"If identified by military medical authorities within six months of initial entry on active duty, any condition which would have permanently or temporarily disqualified him or her for entry into military service according to procurement medical standards will result in a Convenience of the Government discharge."\n\nIt may be worth your time to have a lawyer look into this.\n\nGood luck!
994030
There really is no guarenteed way.  Some commanders will kick you out for the smallest thing, others will keep you in just out of spite.  Those that do kick you out, may know that your doing or did whatever just to get kicked out so will give you the dishonorable discharge just so you don't get 100% of what you wanted.  \n\nThe best choice that you can do is stay in a suck it up.  The average enlistment is 4 years, same as college and after you can do something related to your MOS regardless if you did it while you were in, and regardless of how much of a POS you were.  Plus you get life long VA benifits, a GI bill, and the self-respect to know you didn't quit.  \n\nIf you quit, you get what?  A fu-ked up record, no job, (and I would fire you on the spot if I heard you got kicked out regardless of discharge status, and I am not alone on that belief), and a life of regret?\n\nJust don't leave your room, miss every formation, and just say you can take the stress anymore.  Mental discharge..., sounds like you fit the profile already anyway..., reposting the same question everytime it expires...?  \n\nJust grow up and take it like a man!