If you’re participating in the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP) and have not yet entered active duty, you can generally get out of your enlistment contract at any time. It’s important to remember that the military doesn’t have to let you out of your contract, but, in reality, the military routinely allows soldiers in DEP status to back out of their contract without reprecussions.

If you’re in this situation, you should send a letter to the commander of your local recruiting office requesting release from the program. You can use this sample letter
to guide you.

(Source: DoD Directive 1332.14: “Enlisted Administrative Separations”)

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