Is it too late to join the military at 20?

Army National Guard Special Forces, for instance, must be at least 20 and no older than 36, the Army National Guard says. If you want to enter the military as an officer, you need a college degree, which can add several years to the 17-year-old minimum age, Today’s Military says.

Is 25 too old for Marines?

If you are looking into joining the military at 25, you might want to hurry up if you wish to be a Marine. The Marine’s upper age limit is 28 for enlisted and officers. In the end, the Marines are perfect if you need challenges to remain satisfied with life, and like the idea of deployments and infantry-related fields.

What is the maximum age to enlist in the military?

The maximum age for enlistment for someone who has never served in the military before varies by branch: for the Army, it’s 35, for the Navy it’s 34, for the Air Force it’s 39 and for the Marines, it’s 28.

What are the requirements for enlisting in the military?

To enlist, you must be qualified under current federal laws and regulations or have an appropriate waiver. There are age, citizenship, physical, education, height/weight, criminal record, medical, and drug history standards that can exclude you from joining the military.

How long does it take to join the US military?

Recruits officially complete the process of joining the Military once they meet all of the MEPS requirements. This process may take a few days. Potential recruits must do the following at the MEPS:

What is movemove Mil?

Move.mil is the Official Department of Defense Customer Moving Portal and will remain live through the summer of 2021 to support peak moving season. You’ll see some resources moving onto Military OneSource too, and by the next time your move rolls around Military OneSource will be your one-stop-military-moving-shop.