Age
requirement is based on selected program OCS/OTS: Between 19 and 29 years
ROTC: Between 17 and 21 years Academy: Between 17 and 22 years (if age
17, parents' signed consent is required.)
Citizenship
Must be a U.S. citizen.
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
Must
have a four-year college degree from an accredited institution. Some officer
occupations require advanced degrees or four-year degrees in a specialized
field.
Aptitude
Must
qualify for enlistment on an officer qualification test. Each service
uses its own officer qualification test.
Background
Investigation
Background
investigation must reveal that person is of strong moral character.
Marital
Status and Dependents
OCS/OTS/ROTC:
May be either single or married. Academy: Must be single to enter and
graduate from service academies. Single persons with one or more minor
dependents are not eligible for officer commissioning.
Prior Service Options