| Basic Requirements For Enlisted
Personnel |
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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