I heard they recently expanded the army recruitment age to 42 for new recruits is this right?

Question

I recently turned thirty two and am single and no family..

Answer 1

By federal law (10 U.S.C., 510), the minimum age for enlistment in the United States Military is 17 (with parental consent) and the maximum age is 42. However, DOD policy allows the individual services to specify the maximum age of enlistment based upon their own unique requirements. The individual services have set the following maximum ages for non-prior service enlistment:


Active Army - 42
Army Reserves - 42
Active Air Force - 27
Air Force Reserve - 34
Active Navy - 34
Naval Reserves - 39
Active Marines - 28
Marine Corps Reserve - 29
Active and Reserve Coast Guard - 27

However, prior service enlistees can receive an "age waiver." In most cases, the amount of age that can be waived depends upon the amount of time the individual previously spent in the military. For example, let's say that an individual has four years of credible military service in the Marine Corps and wants to join the Air Force. The Air Force could waive the individual's maximum enlistment age to age 31 (Maximum age of 27 for the Air Force, plus four years credible service in the Marines). For the Marine Corps, the maximum age of enlistment for prior service is 32, after computing the prior-service age adjustment.

For the Army National Guard, the maximum age for non-prior service enlistment is age 39. For the Air National Guard, it's 34. For prior service, the maximum age is 59, as long as the member is able to complete 20 years of creditable service for retirement by age 60.

Answer 2

The Army recently raised the enlistment age to 42 (back in January it was 40), made possible under provisions of the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization Act. All applicants must meet eligibility standards, to include passing the physical standards and medical examinations, however those 40 to 42 will be given additional medical screening.

Answer 3

Close. The recruitment age was adjusted to 41. And more enlistment and tuition aid funds were also added.

This was done because of their inability to recruit the 80k people per year they prefer. Mainly due to the countries dislike of the War on Terrorism.

And I will be one of the older men to take the Army up on this offer, being 33 I was past the recruitment age, until now. I am awaiting a call from my local recruiter to find out more.

Answer 4

I think it's 36 for active and 42 for Army Reserve though they may have extended the 42 YO age for active duty.

Answer 5

Yes, it's true. So go join up and serve your country proudly. The recruiter will love to see you walk through the door. Ask lots of questions and get everything in writing.

Good luck!!

Answer 6

I heard it from an Army Reserve recruiter, so I guess that it is true.

Answer 7

That is true. I recentlyu saw a black grand mother of 42 who just barely made the dead line. She was in boot camp.

Answer 8

If you have prior service, it had always been. I haven't heard about any changes. Check with a recruiter.

Answer 9

I have heard that from several different news sources, and friends of mine who are in the army.

Answer 10

yes..they did...my husband just went to meps ( military entrance processing station) and there were 4 men in there 40's joining