I know alot of people join when they are 17....18.........
im about to turn 24........if i join, would i be an outkast because of my age? or not really.
thanks
2007-07-10 04:59:17 · 21 answers · asked by Moore55 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You won't be an outcast. Just hope you don't mind taking orders from someone younger than you.
On the flip side, you have more knowledge than the 18 year olds, so try not to laugh at them when they try to tell you how rough life is like on the outside.
2007-07-10 05:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by George P 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First, a REAL American (one who hasn't served your country yet... but wants to)... Thank you.
Second, You're age at this pint isn't a factor... unless you're out of shape. You'll have to keep up with the kiddies.
I'll presume you've spent at least some of the last few years in school and have at least some kind of degree. That will give you a little seniority if you enlist. If it's a Bachelors degree then you might try an officer program.
If you're cool and keep your wits about you while others are out of theirs, you will have no problems.
Third, I've been told that 63 is too old... so you stil have a few more years... But i'd do something before you turn 30. Seems to me that 35 was the cut-off for officers.
2007-07-10 12:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by gugliamo00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all when I was recruiting for the Air Force allot of my applicants were 25 or older. There are going to a majority of 18-20 yr odds in basic training but there will also be many your age and up to 35.
2007-07-10 12:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jason J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, when I joined at 17 we had a guy who was 34 and had a PhD. We had all ages and ethnic backgrounds from all across America.
Don't worry about being 24, none of us really care in the military.
2007-07-10 14:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by Rawbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are in good shape, go for it! Lots of people finish college and then join the military. There are people of all ages in it.
2007-07-10 12:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by Kristina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It won't hurt you at all plus being an older "cruit" will actually help you as far as your physical training test counts. Also, you might be able to pull out a little bit more rank by being older.
I went in at 19, oldest in my platoon, came out a better man with more experience and rank than my younger counter parts.
2007-07-10 12:11:18 · answer #6 · answered by num1huckfinn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, my husbands best friend joined when he was 24 and now he is 27, i asked him about it and he said he wasn't the oldest one there either, my husband is 23 and joined when he was 19, and his friend is only a year behind him in rank, join! it will be a great experience!
2007-07-10 15:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by Falloutgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I was in basic with a 30 year old and he kept up with us like it was nothing. He was also a lot more mature than the rest of us and had a LOT more life experience. We all looked up to and respected him.
2007-07-10 17:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by Brian C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you'll be fine. We had a 28 year old E-1 in our dormitory and he got along great with everyone.
2007-07-10 12:11:19 · answer #9 · answered by Chad 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any person is qualified. GO FOR IT! and GOOD LUCK to you. But talk it over with your loved ones first. That kind of decision is a big one.
2007-07-10 12:22:02 · answer #10 · answered by Kelly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋