I want to join at 17, because that's when I'm done with high school, but do they let 17 year old kids into the Navy? I have tried to find this info, but it doesn't seem to say on any of the websites I've been to. Thanks and God Bless!!
2007-01-04 01:00:24 · 12 answers · asked by inlovew/jesus 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Thank you for all your wonderful answers!
God Bless!
2007-01-04 01:44:24 · update #1
It's not Mom OR Dad. Both have to sign the DD form 1966 unless the other is dead, incarcerated, has given up custody, or is "whereabouts unknown."
2007-01-04 02:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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. God Bless You and Our Southern People.
2007-01-04 20:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can join at 17. Mom or Dad will have to meet with the recruiter and sign legal documents giving there ok. Should be no problem for you if you parents are ok with it, since you will have your HS diploma which is key.
Good Luck, and thank you for wanting to serve.
2007-01-04 09:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by CWV-Bavaria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. You would have to get permission from a parent or guardian though. There is also the delayed entry program where you can sign up while in high school and enter the military when you graduate or turn 18.
2007-01-04 09:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by aalma00 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. A parent or legal guardian has to sign to allow you to join.
2007-01-04 09:11:18 · answer #5 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...your parents will just have to sign the paper along with you....
2007-01-04 09:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by eonetiller 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, with parental consent.
2007-01-04 15:08:08 · answer #7 · answered by deuce_poppi954 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if you are a HS graduate( not a GED holder) and all custodial parents sign off on it.
2007-01-04 11:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be 18, because that is the legal age for an adult to make decisions like this. Just wait a few months!
2007-01-04 09:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by Vicki's Mom 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
yes, but it will be harder for you to join, the standards are raised, all you need is one parents permission, of course this takes paperwork.
2007-01-04 09:30:03 · answer #10 · answered by badgerpurplehaze 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋