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Most people who join the military, do so through the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP). They sign up, but are not required to report for basic training for up to a year after signing. During this time, many youth change their minds, and it is actually quite easy to leave the Delayed Enlistment Program.

For details, see:

www.afsc.org/youthmil/html/news/june00/askus.htmgirights.objector.org/delayed-enlistment-program.html