Some advice on another route to SF please...

[Mental]

Hello Quiet Professionals,

First I would like to start by saying thank you for all the knowledge you have provided me with this site. I have read a large portion of these great threads even before I became a member and continue to do so.

I recently began my paperwork regarding the 18x contract and scored very high on my ASVAB. I already know that I will score 300 on my APFT. I would score 600 if that was the top score.

When I was very young, at about the age of 15, I got arrested for several "bad" things at once. To keep it simple, I decided to take a plea bargain because that is what my lawyer said to do. I did not commit any of those crimes nor was I present when the crimes were committed. Unfortunately, I was included because I was sitting next to the guys when they got arrested 3 months later. I also have a few other incidents (below misdemeanors, drinking in the park) and my recruiter said that I will need a moral waiver.

I understand that if this is the case I will be disqualified from an 18x and an option 40 contract. My question is, by joining the active army, will I be able to get the proper security clearance in the future and get a shot at SFAS? Or does the above scenario bar me from SF for life? How about the Rangers? In the case that I am eligible at a future date, what would I need to do while in the Army to obtain that eligibility?

I understand that there are extensive threads regarding moral waivers but I haven't seen anything on this specifically; Getting into SF through the big Army when my original enlistment required a moral waiver. If I missed it, I sincerely apologize and will look again tonight. Thank you again.

Best,
Mental