All should read
- when you have a a chance to do something great like being in the service do it. When you get in there take pride in your job set your standards high and do not accept anything less. Trust me you do not want to be sitting back wondering what if. In addition, know what you want out of life and make slow steady advances at small goals instead of going for the big picture all at once. Also know your limits and stick with them there are some things you cannot do and some you can. Be prepared to change because it is going to happen and there is nothing you can do about it no matter how hard you try. Remember that you have made the right choice and there is no turning back, in lots of cases, this was your best choice and you did not even know it. I was in the service and now i am not. For those of you who were denied the right to support and defened america you are supporting with your want. Futhermore,I admire you greatly for wanting to do something that I once had a chance to do.Go Navy
- —Oziej
What am I suppose to do, lie?
- I am 21 years old in great physical condition, I have an ADN, and got a 94 on the ASVAB pre-test. I want to join the USAF, but I confided in the recruiter that I had tried ecstacy ONCE in the past and no history of other drug use. Because I stated this and was honest, I get the axe over the phone not even a consideration. Appearantly being honest was my downfall. Interesting.
- —Guest CD
military standards
- i think the minimum age of the military should be 16, because they can get all their training done before they are 17 or 18. They could also go through more training before age 18, like basic and AIT training. there are a lot of kids out there that want to join the military, but they are too young.
- —Guest nick27
Height
- I don't see how these height requirements can only allow a maximum of being 6 foot tall? That just doesn't make sense because I know alot of ppl taller then that that would disqualify very many ppl
- —Guest Wcs13
Single Parents
- I am single parent and 40 years old. For the time I was married I could not join because my ex husband refuse totally to support me. I did tried to join into Army Reserve and at the last minute the recruiter told me that the waiver for single parents has been cancelled. I finally found I can join throught the National Guard but need to have 50 point on the Asvab to join. I think we all have the same right to join. We single parents should have the opportunity to better ourselves in the meantime we are serving our country. It is a lot of recuiters that lie to us specially to womans. The President should allow us the have this opportunity and not to depend of the government assistance.
- —delamatta
Age Should Be Raised
- I'm 54 and never got the chance to serve. I'm in really good physical condition and I was considering joining up, but boo hoo, the age limit doesn't even think I can gas up a HumVee for the country. And, all you commenters who are swearing at the government on this site, please stop being so selfish. Many good folks have given their limbs and lives for your freedom to bitch on this website. Please respect that by treating the services with respect. It's not all about YOU. Thanks, and God Bess.
- —Guest GeneM
Not tough enough.
- I wouldn't want someone sub-par defending the country in any way. Only creme of the crop should be eligible. And if you can't spell, you shouldn't be able to join.
- —Guest tom
age discrimination
- There should be no age limit on enlistment. A fitness exam would serve the military better. Older people have so many assets that would benefit the military. If those people wish to and can pass a fitness exam, they should be accepted with open arms. Our government is the largest age discriminator in this country!
- —Guest jay
sucks
- i attempted to join the army, spoke to the recruiter, took asvab pre-test got 94, but got held up on getting a security clearance. the reason? outstanding student loans. like are you effing kidding me? i couldn't get a security clearance for special forces, namely, U.S. Airborne Army Ranger, 11x gsv code 40, because of my loans. I think that's ridiculous. Furthermore, the slot reservation for the Ranger spot expired after the week hold, so out of 419 infantry spots, the one and only Airborne Ranger slot, expired and was filled by someone apparently more able because they don't owe money for school. WTF is the G.I. bill for then? It clearly states you can either take the 80g's or can be placed in the U.S. Military's loan repayment program instead which pays your outstanding loans. So disappointed. LAME
- —Guest mark
Old but Fit
- Military has physical requirements. Age is a factor but individuals in excellent physical health that can offer special skills such as multiple ciritical foreign language skills should be given a waiver.
- —Guest laser
hawk eye
- i am 17 years old. i tried to join the army to get a position as a sniper. i passed almost every requirement they threw at me. i did their eye sight tests and the recruiter said that i was what his branch called a "hawk eye" and apparently that is really good for a sniper. i am a damn good shot. i had parental consent and everything. but they said NO. screw you army. your requirements are bullsh**!
- —Guest lucas
too big
- After reading mostly about age and education standards, I was always wondering why the Military has a weight reqiurement? If you don't meet weight, they test using an un-accurate test for body fat... a good thing to work for "overweight" indivduals would a practice PRT and if they could meet minimum, allow them to join up and prove that they can hang in with the other recruits, not everyone is genetically inclined to be a certain size... I for one have been busting ass to meet BF standards and my recruiter told me if I meet a certain measurement, I could go through... but according to documents I would still be "too big" to join
- —Guest bigpotentialsailor
spelling test
- I'd say that most of the respondents here should be happy they don't have a spelling test! One of the prerequisites for following written and oral instructions would likely be the ability to read and write. Bt dnt be dicsouragd yu cn still coleklt trash in yur twn!
- —Guest shocked
mad woman
- i am 42 years old and was told i disaqualify due to age limitation exceeding your birthday of age 42 and one day....that is very misleading, and understand your discouragement as well...it states on their national guard page 42 prior to shipment for basic....but more specificially on their age, height, and weight page....i too have been rather discouraged and would have liked to had the opportunity to serve our country...i will be 42 for another 3 days...being told i cannot serve today was like getting hit in the gut....i have a college degree in criminal justice and would like a career in related field....and feel that the military could help keep me focused while achieving my current and future goals....i feel that the age limitation should be just that...whatever the age restriction is until one day before they turn their next age...after that date should not be able to qualify....it has been disappointing day for sure....this policy should reflect what the advertisement states.....
- —Guest laurie
Age Requirements
- I am a former National Guard Member (6 Years). Would like to join again. Don't care about making "retirement", already retired from civilian job. I just want to help my country, why should I not be allowed to join. Will sign any kind of waiver giving up my retirement from military. I know there is a job I can help with.
- —williasa354
