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Can you join the military at 17 with parental consent?
At what age can you join the military? Recruits must be 18 (or 17 with parental consent). The maximum age to join most services is 35.
What military branch can you join at 17?
Military Age Requirements by Branch of Service
| Branch | Active Duty | Service Academies |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 17-35 | 17-23 |
| Marine Corps | 17-28 | 17-23 |
| Navy | 17-39 | 17-23 |
| Air Force | 17-39 | 17-23 |
Can parents force their children to join the military?
The US military is an all-volunteer force. No one can be forced to join.
What is the youngest age to enlist in the military?
17
The federal law that can be manipulated in a case by case basis states that the minimum age for enlistment in the United States military is 17 (with parental consent) and 18 (without parental consent). The maximum age is 35.
How old can a woman be to join the military?
Army Requirements for Females 2020 The minimum age to join is 17 with parental consent. First-time female enlistees must be no older than 32. Aspiring officers must be between 18 and 34 years old. Also required is a high school diploma or equivalency.
What is the oldest you can be to enlist?
The oldest you can be to enlist for active duty in each branch is:
- Coast Guard: 31.
- Marines: 28.
- Navy: 39.
- Army: 35.
- Air Force: 39.
- Space Force: 39.
What is the youngest age you can enlist in the military?
Can you join the Navy reserves at 17?
You must meet these minimum requirements to join the National Guard or military reserves: Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Be between the ages of 17 and 42 (general requirement range; age varies by branch). You must receive a sufficient score on the ASVAB composite called the Armed Forces Qualification Test.
What are the requirements for a female to join the army?
Army Requirements for Females 2020 First-time female enlistees must be no older than 32. Aspiring officers must be between 18 and 34 years old. Also required is a high school diploma or equivalency. An acceptable score is needed on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
How long do you have to be in the military to get benefits?
Troops now on active duty become eligible after 90 days of service for as long as they remain on active duty. Reserve and National Guard members become eligible after six creditable years in service.