i always though that you couldnt
2007-05-18 10:47:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
in the previous question
Why does a person with a GED need to score a minimum of on the ASVAB?
asked by someone they claimed that you have to make a certain score on the ASVAP
why did they ask if you cannot join?
2007-05-18 10:55:07 · update #1
You must have either a high school diploma or a GED. I f you join with a GED there is a minimum score of 50 on your asvab that has to be met
2007-05-18 12:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by play_quick_plz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure about other branches but with the ARMY National Guard there is a GED program that goes like this:
If you have no HS diploma or GED than you can enlist (with a ASVAB score of at least 31, of course) under the GED Plus Program (there may be a new name for it now) but the NG pays you to go Little Rock AR for 2 weeks to be in a military type school setting & you earn your GED. I think its a great program & it has a very high sucess rate.
Talk to a recruiter if more answers are needed.
So in answer to your question of: Can you join the ARMY without a HS education ... Yes. & it goes for the GED too.
2007-05-18 18:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GED holders must score a 50 on the ASVAB( as opposed to 35 for High School Grads). if you do not have a GED, than you may not enlist without at least 15 college credits.
2007-05-18 22:37:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I enlisted (many years ago) you had to had a high school diploma, I think they changed it now, to where you can a GED and get in...but you need a decent score on the ASVAB to get in.
2007-05-18 19:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by emt_dragon339 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, you cannot join any of the armed forces without having first completed your high school degree. It won't happen.
So if you're in school stay there no matter what it takes.
Completing high school tells an employer in/out of the armed forces that you have what it takes to stay with a task....It's your very first achievement in becoming an adult....If you need help see your counselor for tutors or any extra help you need to achieve this first milestone in your life.
If you get a couple of years of college behind you BEFORE you apply to any of the armed forces you can go into officiers training as well as having much greater sucess in getting into the department/job of your career choice. Best of Luck in your pursuits.JM
2007-05-18 18:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by Pinkprincess5455 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can join without a GED, it is a program called the GED Plus program. Get with your local Army Recruiter for the details or call me @ 1-877-579-4660 (SSG Ashcraft).
2007-05-18 17:58:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mike A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From my understanding, they do allow GED's but I thought there was only a certain amount of GED people allowed.
2007-05-18 18:01:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine if you are legal age. The Armed Forces are a great way to get your education paid for too.
2007-05-18 17:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by London Catlover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could probly find out if you search on the website
2007-05-18 17:54:44 · answer #9 · answered by Jody SweetG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yeah you can, they'll take what they can get nowadays, give him a gun and put him on the front line (btw he didn't have a highschool diploma lol)
2007-05-18 17:55:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋