Eligibility Requirements

The eligibility requirements for joining the armed forces can differ between branches. Knowing the requirements can help you avoid wasting time and effort. An issue that may make you ineligible for one service may be acceptable for another service. This section will help you wade through some of the basic eligibility questions and hopefully narrow down the service that best fits your situation.

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Are You Eligible to Join the Military?

Eligibility rules can be a little confusing. There are different rules for enlisting and for officer programs.

Enlisting Requirements

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What Does it Take to Serve?

What do you think it takes to serve in the military; any branch, any job?

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Medical Conditions That Can Keep You from Joining the Military

These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.

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Be an Asset: Train for the Military Mindset

There are many things besides fitness that you should consider working on while you prepare to join the military.

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Officially, MEPS is the Military Entrance Processing Station, but nobody ever calls it that. Everyone calls it MEPS.

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