Joining The Military
Army: you may be in the army for 2,3,4,5, or even 6 years. Applicants must be from 17 to 35 years old, American citizens or registered aliens, and in good health and physical condition. To determine which careers that best suit you, all applicants such as you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is offered at most of the high schools and at military enlistment processing sites.
Navy: To qualify for enlistment in the Navy, men and women must be between ages 17 and 34. Parental consent is required for all people who are 17. In the nuclear field, the oldest enlistment age is 25 due to extensive training requirements. The Navy prefers that young people to stay in school and graduate before entering the navy; however, there are limited opportunities for non-high school graduates.
Air Force: Applicants who are going for enlistment in the Air Force must be in good health, have good moral character, and make the smallest scores on the ASVAB required for Air Force enlistment. They must also be at least18 years of age.
Marine Corps: Marine Corps enlisting terms are 3,4, and 5 years, depending on the type of enlistment program. Young men and women enlisting in the Marines must meet a perfect physical, mental, and moral standards. Applicants must be between 17 and 29 years old, American citizens, or registered aliens, and in good health to ensure that they can meet the rigorous physical training demands.