What are the age requirements for joining the Military?
Each branch of the service has different requirements. Minimum entrance age requirements are 17 (with parental consent) or 18 (without parental consent).
See more about Entrance Requirements
Can a serviceperson get a degree while serving?
Yes. The Military provides assistance for a wide range of educational opportunities for its personnel. Continuing one's education while serving does require extra work, but can pay huge dividends for the future.
What does "part-time duty" mean?
Part-time duty is service in the Reserves and/or National Guard. The Reserves and National Guard are great ways to serve the country while getting the training, skills, and qualities offered by the Military.
See more about Types of Service
How can a young person learn what job might be good for him or her?
The ASVAB test helps young people identify the things they're good at, the things they're interested in, and good job matches.
See more about Skills and Careers
• What should candidates and parents ask recruiters?
Whatever they are curious about! Recruiters are the very best source of information about what the Military is like, what young people can get from the Service, and all the steps in the process of recruiting. It matters that people get accurate and current information, and recruiters are the best resource for answers to even the most difficult questions regarding the Service.
