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ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS 

ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS 

There are slightly different enlistment requirements for each branch of the military:
 
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Air Force
  • Be between the ages of 17-39 * with two or less dependents
  • Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude test. (Minimum AFQT Score: AFQT minimal score of 31)
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Army
  • Be between the ages of 17-34 * with two or less dependents
  • Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 31)
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Coast Guard
  • Be between the ages of 17- 39 * with two or less dependents
  • Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 45)
  • Have a willingness to serve on or around the water.
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Marines
  • Meet exacting physical, mental, and moral standards.
  • Be between the ages of 17-29 *
  • Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 32)
  • Women are eligible to enlist in all occupational exception of combat arms specialties: infantry, tank and amphibian tractor crew members.
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Navy
  • Be between the ages of 17-34 *
  • Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 50)
  • Women are eligible to enlist in all occupational fields, with the exception of serving in the Navy Seals or on submarines.
* Age limits vary based on active-duty, prior service or reserve. In addition, 17-year old applicants require parental consent. 
 
SIGN UP TO TAKE THE ASVAB 

SIGN UP TO TAKE THE ASVAB 

 
Taking the ASVAB Career Exploration Program does not obligate a student to enter the military, nor does it obligate a student to speak to a recruiter.
 
After taking the ASVAB Career  Exploration Program Session, a student will have beneficial information in helping to decide what career path might be best, and help to narrow down choices in college or vocational schools after high school.
 

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitute Battery) is completely FREE and has now become one of the most widely used aptitute tests in the world.

 
 
For more information about the ASVAB, please visit http://www.asvabprogram.com/ .
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program includes a validated aptitude test and interest assessment. The results are used to guide career exploration using their career planning tools and resources.