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.)
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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.)
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Height: 4’10” to 6’8″ Weight: 90 lb to 227 lb |
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| Vision
(in general) (Some military occupations have additional requirements.)
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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. |
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| General
Health |
Must
be able to pass a medical exam. |
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| Education | High
school is now a requirement in most enlisted occupations. |
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| Aptitude | Must
qualify for enlistment on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. |
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| Background
Investigation |
Background
investigation must reveal that person is of strong moral character. |
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| Marital
Status and Dependents |
May
be either single or married, with or without dependents. |
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