2006-12-30 15:27:01 · 19 answers · asked by hakynij 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Son, Have you seen the english and spelling in these questions? You are far better then 90% of them, I look this up for age but I think you have to have GED but with things the way they are there is probably a way. If need be you can take the GED test I am betting you could pass. Good luck.
One would think that age would be a simple category. One is 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
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2006-12-30 17:33:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can join any branch without a diploma or GED. You need to score higher than a 50 on the AVSB. You will get your GED after you finish your basic training. There are waivers for just about anything...Don't believe the hype, it's not that hard to join the military!
2016-05-22 22:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. The Army cut off is 42 years old. The Army has a program (formerly known as GED Plus) that allows you to enlist now, the Army will pay for your GED, and you must complete it before you ship out. The catch, forget a bonus, you won't get one. It will still allow you to choose any job that a GED can qualify for enlistment. If you want the bonuses, enroll in an Adult School, High School Completion program (the Army Recruiter knows which ones are valid). This will allow you to enlist as a Senior and your diploma will be as good as anyone else's. You will have to graduate before you ship.
2006-12-30 16:22:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mark W 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask an Army recruiter........the Army can help you get your GED and you aren't too old to join.
My brother was a straight A student and quit his senior year as high school "bored" him. He join the Army and got his GED after basic training.
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
2006-12-30 15:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by Akkita 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WEll first of all, definitely. U are required to either have a ged or highschool diploma. Also u might want to consider the age limit, for joining the army.
2006-12-30 15:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You'd have to check the age requirement. The GED wouldn't be the stopper since they would just have you take it as part of your enlistment.
Whether you can join or not, you should get your GED. There are so many places to get help and information to study and take the test.
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2006-12-30 15:36:47 · answer #6 · answered by Margaret K 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its never to late to get your GED so why don't you do that first and they have some test you have to past first before you can just join its not as easy as you think my sister is in the army and i once thought i wanted to join but i wasn't ready.. not to sure about the age but it shouldn't matter although my sister is 35 but she joined when she was like 18
2006-12-30 15:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by mrs maria 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes being recently retired from the army you can. they have programs that will help you get your ged. years ago though you could not. but they so hard up for warm bodies they taking just about anyone. and weight standards also have been relaxed.
2006-12-30 16:27:31 · answer #8 · answered by gunnyhoney1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to get at least a GED certificate.
2006-12-31 00:28:31 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you're too old and they require a ged or diploma, but it won't hurt to get your ged, you're never too old to learn.
2006-12-30 15:35:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋