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The underlying purpose of moral character enlistment standards is to minimize the entrance of persons who are likely to become disciplinary cases, present security risks, or who disrupt good order, morale and discipline. The ARNG should not be viewed as an institution or source of rehabilitation for those applicants who have not subscribed to the legal standards of society at large.
2-35 Eligibility
a. Applicants are eligible for enlistment if they are of strong moral character and beliefs.
b. Applicants are not eligible for enlistment without an approved waiver (s) if they:
(1) Are of questionable moral character.
(2) Have a history of antisocial behavior.
(3) Have frequent venereal disease.
(4) Possess ideas that are not consistent with the interests of national security.
(5) Profess conscientious objections, or religious convictions at time of application, which preclude unrestricted worldwide assignment, deployment, or availability for combat duties.
(6) Have a tattoo's not in compliance with AR 670-1, paragraph 1-8d. (See para 7-20)
Moral Disqualifications
a. Recruiting procurement personnel must determine an applicant's eligibility
based on the moral standards outlined in the regulation.
b. Moral disqualifications are categorized as follows:
(1) Law Violations/Criminal behavior
(2) Drug use/experimentation (includes all controlled substances)
(3) Pre-Accession drug and alcohol test (DAT)
(4) Tattoo(s)
(5) Homosexuality
(6) Conscientious Objector
c. Each category outlines the standards that applicants must meet in order to qualify for enlistment. Waivers for certain moral disqualifications are authorized and are only granted on a case-by-case basis.
