Background checks, military discharge, etc

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I have an Other Than Honorable Discharge from the Navy. I was in the military for literally 2 weeks, got hurt, conflict with Navy docs, long story short I got an OTH.

Will military discharges show up on background checks if I don't mention prior service? They haven't for basic employment checks as of now, but I know for my state an FBI check is required, as well as court record search. I know that sounds, well, dishonest, and it is. Alas, I don't feel like I should be judged for a 2 week disaster when I was 18, and I know employment will be tough to come by if I list it.

Anybody have an insight as to whether military service will come up on background checks if you don't list your service? Thanks a bunch.

Andrew

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No, it won't...

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Why don't you just pay and have one done for your own piece of mind?

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Thanks folks. I didn't think it would, just wanted to double check. I will order one tonight just to make sure. To be honest I didn't even realize one could just order them for personal use, so thanks again.

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Where can we do a background check on ourselves?

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Go to your local police station. OR another way is to do a FOIA request to the FBI. I'm sure there is also some website somewhere where you can get one.

The FOIA request is best though. They turn over EVERYTHING they have on you. Quite interesting. ;)

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Thanks for the info on the FBI backgroung check!!!

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Hope all is well Andrew. I, like yourself, have been experiencing the same dilemma. Up until recently, I was ALWAYS honest about my discharge (also an OTH), but I have found out no one wants to listen to what actually happened or the real reason I was issued an OTH. My discharge also occurred when I was 18. I am now 26 and still paying for a minor incident that happened over 8 years ago. It's like no one looks at the fact I haven't been in ANY type of trouble other than a couple of speeding ticktets. That discharge sticks out like a sore thumb. So I no longer mention that fact that I served. Is it dishonest? Of course it is. There is no denying that. But what choice do you have when potential employers run for the hills after you disclose your discharge? I hope everything works out for you andrew.

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Why don't you just pay and have one done for your own piece of mind?

I would do this for some peace of mind and for that matter just out of curiosity. Hope you are getting along ok and have found a way to deal with this.

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Hmmm - I would bet the military service would show up on background checks. I know mine does and heck I served over 30 years ago.

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I would give full disclosure to cover your back. When you submit your application you also sign that you've answered everything to the best of your knowledge -- not a good foot to get started on if you're not being forthcoming. Especially with the circumstances being what they were - it could easily be explained away. Just sayin'

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Go to your local police station. OR another way is to do a FOIA request to the FBI. I'm sure there is also some website somewhere where you can get one.

The FOIA request is best though. They turn over EVERYTHING they have on you. Quite interesting. ;)

About how much do these cost?

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