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i am 39 years old and considering joining the arm. i am fairly good physical condition. Has anyone else joind at this age and if so how hard was it?

2006-08-23 12:05:40 · 13 answers · asked by mcgomery2001 1 in Politics & Government Military

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work on your running , push ups and sit ups. you think your in shape untill you get into basic. the PT standards are lower for your age but you will still do more then you think.

run 2 miles is 16 min
pushups 70 in 2 min
sit ups 70 in 2 min

if you can do this you can hack basic

2006-08-23 12:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by W E J 4 · 0 0

You aren't too old to join at 39. Believe it or not, the Army just had a 41 year old grandma graduate boot camp. I work with a few Marines who are about your age, a 37 year old officer and a 36 year old SNCO and they are both in awesome shape and have no problem keeping up with the younger guys.

2006-08-23 20:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by PinkBrain 4 · 0 0

Unfortunately, You aren't eligable to join the army no matter what your physical condition is. The cutoff age is 36. Sorry man. If you served in any other branch, you have a shot.

2006-08-23 19:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by dirtmerchant_12b 3 · 0 1

You must have a pretty strange life to want to be in the Army at 39. Do you think you'll go overseas? Just curious, why do you want to volunteer to die? I have nothing against it I'm just curious. Have a great day!

2006-08-23 19:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

I hope you don't have a problem with 18 year olds telling you what to do. If you dont then good luck!!

2006-08-23 19:14:37 · answer #5 · answered by 1 2 · 0 0

I Did ,it was a great experience,I out did most of the dudes that were half my age, go for it youll be glad you did, GOOD LUCK!!!!

2006-08-23 19:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by Patrick C 4 · 0 0

sorry dude should of joined earlyer maximum age is 36 try another branch =(

2006-08-23 20:05:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Are you sure that you are not too old to join the army?? Better check it out. I think you may be.

Chow!!

2006-08-23 19:13:26 · answer #8 · answered by No one 7 · 0 1

These people dont know what they are talking about, they max age is 42, look it up.

2006-08-23 20:26:28 · answer #9 · answered by wrf3k 5 · 1 0

i served when i was younger and rejoined at the age of 37... my advice is to do it. it's a great experience at any age.

2006-08-23 19:23:30 · answer #10 · answered by Rat P... 3 · 0 0

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