2007-10-06 13:56:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
depends on the Branch and Community. For innstance, Aviation Officers must be Commissioned NLT 28. But Doctors, Nurses and Lawyers can actually be Commissioned up in their 40's with the right experience and qualifications.
2007-10-07 01:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't "enlist" as an officer. You are commissioned as one.
And I think it varies from service to service.
But I found this... and it makes sense
"By law, the maximum age for a commission is age 35. This is because a military officer must be able to have 20 years of service, to be retirement eligible by the maximum retirement age of 55.
There are some exceptions: Military medical officers can be commissioned up to the age of 47 (they also don't have to retire by age 55).
Those with prior service can sometimes receive a waiver (as long as they can retire with 20 years of military service by age 55)."
2007-10-06 21:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by shinobisoulxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Army used to be 32 but I thing they raised it. The Marines used to be 27 but you could be an officer with a waver. Warrent Officer is a higher age limit. Army is currently at 46.
2007-10-06 22:40:18 · answer #3 · answered by knight 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on what type of officer you would like to be. Contact a local recruiter for 100% answer. As of most types of officer fields, as of a few years ago...officers must be commisioned by their 32nd birthday. This has some stipulations/exceptions.
2007-10-06 21:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by Brian S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Currently "enlisted" personnel ..those who do not have a college degree can enter the armed forces in the US various by branch. 42 for the Army, 46 for Navy/Marines.....etc
2007-10-06 22:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋