im 16 years old...i wanna join the armed forces after high school, but im not sure if im gonna graduate...i just wanted to know if you need a high school diploma to join the army...thanks
2006-12-27 16:49:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
do ur basic the summer between your junior n Senior year
2006-12-27 16:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by mick 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
GED will work for the Army, only the Air Force and Navy require an actual High School Diploma.
2006-12-28 00:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by 3rd parties for REAL CHANGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can join the Army with a G.E.D. although throughout your Army career, having a high school diploma will offer you more choices and open more doors. If you are only looking to serve a couple of years, it won't really matter. However, I would suggest to you that earning your diploma should be your number one priority at this point. The Army will always be available.
2006-12-28 00:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by JmpMstr 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a veteran and my husband is a pilot in the army and yes you need a diploma or GED. The recruiter will ask for it.
If you don't graduate, do what I did, I went to an adult college to get my hs diploma. I didn't graduate from my high school. Just took 3 classes and they gave me my diploma. You'll need it to pursue a good career in any field.
2006-12-28 00:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by Ana 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes or a GED. But talk to a recruiter. There was an atrical in the stars and stripes (military newspaper) a few months ago where they were talking about a program that found "acceptable recruits" that didn't have a diploma.
2006-12-28 11:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Heather D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a diploma or a GED best of luck to you. I joined as soon as i graduated in 2000 and it was the best decision of my life
2006-12-28 00:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by Mac H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if Army also check your criminal background also, but the Marines definitely checks for it and you also need a High school diploma/GED
2006-12-28 00:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by 0300 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a diploma or your GED. Its like the same thing almost. But hey keep up on your studies!
2006-12-28 06:16:48 · answer #8 · answered by lizzy_one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will graduate form high school , go to summer school, ask for extra credit. if you have to stay another year in school do it get your high school dimpola first. it is after the army that you will need it.
2006-12-28 01:02:17 · answer #9 · answered by bleacherbrat34 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least a GED and females have to be high school grads...
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2006-12-28 01:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by Stormchaser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋