I'm curious about the age requirements and wondering at what age you can enlist in different military branches. If anyone has specifics, that would be super helpful!
The age requirements can indeed vary by the branch of the military. I'll outline the basic age requirements for each of the six branches:
1. U.S. Army: Ages 17-35
2. U.S. Navy: Ages 17-41
3. U.S. Air Force: Ages 17-42
4. U.S. Marine Corps: Ages 17-28
5. U.S. Coast Guard: Ages 17-41
6. U.S. Space Force: Age requirements are not specific yet, but since it is a part of the Department of the Air Force, it's likely to follow Air Force regulations which are 17-42
For all the above branches, the minimum age of 17 applies to individuals who have parental consent. Without parental consent, the minimum enlistment age is 18. These age limits signify the span from the minimum age, with parental consent, to the maximum age you can be when you start boot camp. All ages speak to the time of enlistment, not to the age at which the enlistment process must be completed.
These are basic age guidelines but please double-check with the specific military branch you're interested in, as certain skills or roles may have different age requirements. Prior service individuals may also have different age requirements. Military recruiters for the branches are an excellent source for the most current and detailed information based on each individual's circumstances.
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