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To enlist as a Marine, you must obtain your high school diploma and be a legal U.S. resident between 17 and 28. To commission as a Marine Officer, you must be a United States citizen between 20 and 28 and have obtained both a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree.
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U.S. citizens and some non-citizens can join the military. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must: 1. Have a U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) 2. Speak, read, and write English fluently You cannot join the military to enter the U.S. or to get a visa.
Each branch of the military has age limits to enlist in active duty: 1. Air Force: 17 - 39 2. Army: 17 - 35 3. Coast Guard: 17 - 31 4. Marine Corps: 17 - 28 5. Navy: 17 - 39 6. Space Force: 17 - 39 The age limits are different if you join as an officer or join the Guard or Reserve.
ASVAB testing
Everyone who wants to enlist in the military must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Each branch sets its own minimum score to join. Your score will help decide which jobs you can do after you enlist. Use ASVAB online resourcesto: 1. Find out where to take the test 2. Get tips for taking the test 3. See sample questions from the 10 sections 4. Understand ASVAB scores Contact a recruiter, who can help you set up a time to take the ASVAB and tell you about the scores y...
Education requirements
You must have a high school or general equivalency diploma (GED) to enlist in the military. There are fewer spots for GED holders to enter the military. If you have a GED, you will have a better chance of joining if you have: 1. Earned college credits 2. Scored higher on the ASVAB You must have a degree from a four-year college to join as an officer.
A medical exam is part of the enlistment process. The exam will assess if you are healthy enough to serve in the military. Each branch requires recruits to be physically fit. You will have to pass a physical fitness test as part of your enlistment process. Speak with a recruiter to find out the physical requirements for the branch you want to join.
Aug 3, 2022 · The Marine Corps enlistment requirements state that recruits are to be at least 17 years of age (with parents permission) before enlisting. The maximum age of enlistment is 35. Prior service veterans may subtract their years of service from the maximum age of enlistment to see if they qualify.
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May 21, 2024 · The minimum and maximum age limits for the Marine Corps Reserve are the same as the active-duty counterpart: Enlisted Minimum Age: 17 years old (with parental consent)
May 18, 2024 · Overall, the minimum age for joining the Marines is 17 with parental consent and 18 without parental consent. The Marines cap the recruit ages at 28 years, but there are age waivers for individuals with prior service time. By law, the maximum age for enlistment for the Marines is 35 with prior experience in military service.
