Enlisted Requirements
Basic Requirements in the US Military For Enlisted Personnel
| Age | Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 years. If age 17, parents’ signed consent is required. | |
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Citizenship
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Must be a U.S. citizen or have been legally admitted to the United States for permanent residence and possess immigration and naturalization documents. |
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| Males: Physical Condition (Some military occupations have additional requirements.) | Height:
5′0″ to 6′8″ Weight: 100 lb to 255 lb |
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| Females: Physical Condition (Some military occupations have additional requirements.) |
Height: 4′10″ to
6′8″ |
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| Vision (in general) (Some military occupations have additional requirements.) | At least 20/400 or 20/200 vision corrected to 20/20 with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Depth perception and color blindness is also tested. | |
| General Health | Must be able to pass a medical exam. | |
| Education | High school is now a requirement in most enlisted occupations. | |
| Aptitude | Must qualify for enlistment on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. | |
| Background Investigation | Background investigation must reveal that person is of strong moral character. | |
| Marital Status and Dependents | May be either single or married, with or without dependents. | |
