“They use identity theft and document fraud and they often get help from the recruiters.”
I don’t believe any part of that. Recruiters aren’t under the same pressure they used to be. People are waiting in line to enlist.
I’ve heard of people having to wait up to a year for a spot to open for boot camp.
You don't have to believe it. But it's still true. I served with people that were illegal aliens and I even cited a case on this thread of an illegal alien that not only joined the military but got a TS clearance and then subsequently became a Border Patrol agent.