I'm almost 16 and I was wondering if it is still possible that 16 year olds can join the navy. If so, what do I have to do to join the navy.
2007-06-02 04:20:46 · 14 answers · asked by stephanie818 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You first have to be a high school graduate. If you are graduating at 16 you should be going to college so you can be an officer.
2007-06-02 04:24:18 · answer #1 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing you can do about it. The law is the law, and it's there for a reason.
Here in Australia the legal age to join the Defence Force is 17. I'm 16 this year and graduate from year 12 in November. SOOOOO, I just miss out.
And believe me. It sucks.
But it's ok; I mean there are plenty of other ways to serve your country, and if need be, you can always wait till next year.
Myself - I'll be joining the Army Reserves while going to regular uni instead (something like your National Guard I think)
good luck with whatever you decide to, the navy is great and honourable organisation
2007-06-02 04:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you are going to get some people in these posts to stop you from making a mistake like joining the military at a young age. Some people forget that this is "Yahoo Answers" not "Yahoo Lectures"
Here is your answer:
"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 (Note: Congress changed this to age 42 in 2006"
2007-06-02 04:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by CB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any felony, no matter when it occurred and what the outcome was, requires a moral waiver for enlistment. You'll need to speak with a Navy recruiter to get the paperwork going; it could take anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months to get a final decision. Good luck.
2016-05-19 03:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the USA the age is 17 w/ parental consent and you can even do your Basic training inbetween your junior and senior years and after graduation move on to the rest of your training.
2007-06-02 04:34:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it never was the only way people used to get in at 16 is lie about their age.
2007-06-02 05:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep yourself healthy and fit, and well-informed on matters relating to navy: that's the best you can do till the time arrives for you to offer your services, as an eligible adult!
2007-06-02 04:28:14 · answer #7 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arrrr!!
Welcome aboard. Well, next year. Ye can sign when ye be 17 with parental consent. When ye be 18 ye can do it on yer own. Ye have to have a GED or be a HS grad.
Don't be takin' the cabin boy MOS, unless ye find yer skipper to be a cute one.
2007-06-02 04:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by Black Jacque Chirac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no.
at 17, as long as you have a High School Diploma( NO GED) and your parent's written permission you can.
Otherwise, you must wait until 18.
2007-06-02 11:07:41 · answer #9 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't join untill you are 18 because of laws. so wait and enjoy your youth.
2007-06-02 04:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by beauty_tells_all 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋