Must
be between the ages of 17 and 35 years. If age 17, parents' signed consent
is required.
Citizenship
Must be a U.S. citizen
or have been legally admitted to the United States for permanent residence
and possess immigration and naturalization documents.
Males:
Physical Condition (Some military occupations have additional requirements.)
Height:
5'0" to 6'8"
Weight: 100 lb to 255 lb
Females:
Physical Condition (Some military occupations have additional requirements.)
Height: 4'10" to
6'8"
Weight: 90 lb to 227 lb
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.
Prior Service Options