A friend of mine who was in the Marine Corp and now is in the Army told me that the Military dont take GED's, im wonering if this is true. Thanks
2006-07-31 14:16:36 · 13 answers · asked by RedneckCuitie 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The Military does accept GED's on a case by case basis, usually depending on quotas and your ASVAB score. Talk to your local recruiter.
2006-07-31 14:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by hawk22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is from the army.com website and it states high school or equivalent that mean GED, also my little brother has talked to a recruiter and they will or some that is will even help you arrange to take your GED test because he hasn't took his test yet and they stated they can help him arrange to take his test. I suppose it is a case by case thing though. The answer is they do accept GED's. The Army anyways. Hope it helps if not they probley have information on their website to better assist you.
Requirements
Before you talk to a recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Army. Qualifications are:
You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
You must be at least 17 years old (17-year old applicants require parental consent).
You must be between the ages of 17 - 34.
You must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
You must pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
You must pass a physical medical exam.
You must have no more than two dependents.
2006-07-31 16:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by k d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When this country is not at war, they don't need as many people to fill quotas....Therefore you will need to have a high school diploma...If not, a GED alone will not be enough...they want at least a GED + at least 1 college course...
Now, when we are at war or conflict....they drop the GED to get more people to fill quotas...If they don't get enough people they go through drastic measures such as raise the age of entry from 37 to 42 years old.
2006-07-31 14:27:24 · answer #3 · answered by say it ain't so 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will, they are just only allowed so many GED canidates a year per service. If this year is closed to GED canidates, just wait until October when the new recruiting year starts.
2006-07-31 14:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by wrf3k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The air force makes it a point not to accept GEDs. theyre doing well recruiting high school and college graduates. im not sure about the other services.
2006-07-31 15:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was not true when I was in. Although I've been out 4 1/2 years now and much has changed.
2006-07-31 14:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by nflhandicapper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do take GED's from accredited issuing agencies.
Good Luck
2006-08-01 06:15:57 · answer #7 · answered by jordanjd4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do I know this because some one I know enlisted with a GED.
2006-07-31 14:30:38 · answer #8 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very unlikely to be able to join the military if you have a GED.
More info here: http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/genjoin/a/asvabminimum.htm
2006-07-31 14:37:51 · answer #9 · answered by Danielle K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may, but you may want to work on your English composition there pal.
2006-07-31 14:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by tony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋