2006-11-11 20:53:11 · 20 answers · asked by redcoat7121 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
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Age
One would think that age would be a simple category. One is either old enough, or too old, right? Unfortunately, it doesn't quite work that way. 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 35. This is to ensure than anyone who enlists on active duty can be eligible for retirement (20 years of service) at the mandatory age of 55 (60 in some cases). 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.
2006-11-11 21:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by Ishibishi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 65 years old....prior Army servicewas 71 thru 72 (was drafted just before the volunteer Army went into effect). Bottom line is I have spent the 20 years feeling I could and can be doing something more rewarding and serving my country is what I feel it should be. I was infantry with the 1/27th of the 25 Inf Div. My father was an Army Sniper in WW2 (Philippines) and my son is currently an Army Sniper with the 101st. I am 6 2 195 in good shape. Realizing that I can not keep up with the young men physically, I can certainly work in supply/fueling stations/mess or any number of tasks that need to be done. I don t need a retirement stipend, just mess, room and board. It would make me feel like I have done/am doing something that will help the cause, defend American and have a deeper meaning.
All that make sense. I think there are many more who feel the same.
2016-03-25 06:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by alan 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Military Enlistment Age
2016-10-07 05:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You all need to check the regs or talk to a recruiter. The answer is yes. When I returned from Iraq as a DoD contractor I contacted the US Army to see about re-activating my commission at age 52. With my prior active duty and reserve duty I missed being able to join by a mere 3 years. So at 50 years and 2 months, yes, I could have re-joined.
And as for the effect on ones heart...at 6 foot and 177 lbs I am 5 pounds more then when I 1st received my commission. It is a matter of eating right and staying in shape....and decent genes don't hurt.
Of course I was attempting to rejoin after working with the troops in Iraq for 18 months and not trying to join for the 1st time.
2006-11-11 21:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I joined the Navy at 17, But joined the Army at 30. I don't regret it but it was not an easy road. You're joining the Air force, so it may be an easy road for you. Bear in mind that the promotions aren't all that fast in the Air Force. As far as education goes, yes, you can do classes while in, but.... You'll be pretty busy with work and you will have to do your professional development courses too. The other services dont have that. But any courses you sign up for in the military are free...Provided they are working towards your degree.
2016-05-22 06:45:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maximum enlistment age for Active Duty, the Army National Guard, and the Reserves is now 42 years.
2006-11-11 21:01:06 · answer #6 · answered by Aaron Zachariah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the max age is 42 without prior military experience for the army. every year served though can be subtracted from your age. i.e. if your 50 and have 12 years service already you are considered to be 38.
2006-11-11 20:58:51 · answer #7 · answered by stanyazfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. All the branches have different age limits, which generally fall into the mid-30s.
I think the Army has recently raised its limit for re-enlistment to 42 years old -- but that's just for RE-enlistment. Not for first-time enlistments.
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2006-11-11 21:35:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
during the Vietnam's war and the 11 months 23 days i was there . there was saying that said old solders don't die for their country young ones do.i believed in that then, more so now i tried to rejoin i am 55 now.i was told cant use you grandpa.igot very mad i am a good truck driver maybe a few people my age driving there . maybe a few more young men with their wives children and whole lives in front of them could come back to enjoy LIFE. oh ya no we cannot
2006-11-11 22:13:03 · answer #9 · answered by terry a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can a person 45 reenlist in the army
2015-12-23 11:30:48 · answer #10 · answered by Lyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋