The basic
qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Army include:
• being from 17 to 34 years old
• be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have
the I-551)
• have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as
a GED)
• be single with no children or married with 2 or
less children
• pass the ASVAB test and
• pass the physical
You should also not be undergoing any
civil actions; certain law violations will disqualify
you.
You are not required to have a
High School Diploma.
There are also weight
and physical
fitness requirements that must be met in order to
join the U.S. Army.
Contact
an Army Recruiter
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Active Duty Enlistment Requirements
and Benefits
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| Age Requirements |
Be between the ages of 17-34 years. |
| Length of Service |
2-6 year commitment/Serve a total
of 8 years in the military |
| Retirement |
May Retire after 20 yrs. of qualifying
service |
| Job Choices |
200 jobs to choose from |
| Medical / Dental Benefits |
Medical and dental benefits |
| Job training opportunities |
Specialized job training (AIT) |
| Location of duty |
May be stationed at home
or on foreign soil
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| Work Schedule |
Serve 5 days a week |
| Vacation & Leave |
30 days military leave per year (paid
vacation) |
| Social & Recreational Programs |
Unlimited access to all military Morale,
Welfare and Recreation (MWR) facilities or programs |
| Education Benefits |
Educational benefits |
| Commissary Privileges |
Unlimited post exchange and commissary
privileges |
| Physical Requirements |
Physical training 3-4 times a week |
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