Moral Waiver

Also called a conduct waiver, this covers past brushes with the law that don't automatically bar enlistment. The military does a 'whole-person' review: letters from schools, clergy, or law enforcement can strengthen the package. Common waiverable issues include non-violent misdemeanors, marijuana use (off a certain timeline), and juvenile records. Non-waiverable: felony convictions, sex offenses, domestic violence convictions under the Lautenberg Amendment.