Recruits convicted of assault , drug possession , making terrorist threats allowed in . Rep. Henry Hyde : Defense Department has month to month waivers . Army granted 511 month waivers in 2007 ; Marines granted 350 in 2007 . The Navy reported a slight decline in felony waivers , from 48 in 2006 to 42 in 2007 . Marines rejected waivers , saying fewer recruits would meet their standards .
Recruits convicted of assault , drug possession , making terrorist threats allowed in . Rep. Henry Hyde : Defense Department has month to month waivers . Army granted 511 month waivers in 2007 ; Marines granted 350 in 2007 . Marines rejected waivers , saying fewer recruits would meet their standards .