<p>Yeah, planning on failing basic is a BAD, BAD, BAD idea. Besides the various after effects of trying to explain to future employers, etc, failing basic generally takes longer than just completing it. Did I mention it is a BAD idea?</p>
<p>If you don’t want to join the military, there is a pretty simple way to do that. Don’t join the military. You are the one who has to “sign on the dotted line” in order to join.</p>