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Before talking to a recruiter, you should review the Army requirements for enlistment to see if you qualify.

Once you verify you have nothing holding you back from enlisting, it is time to start your new career.

We have listed all of the basic requirements to join the US Army below.

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Table of Contents

1. Height & Weight Requirements

Before being trained as a recruit, you must meet Army requirements — Image: wikipedia.org

The Army does have physical fitness and height / weight requirements.

In some cases, a recruit can have a waiver from their doctor, but the recruit will need to meet weight requirements by the end of boot camp no matter what.

These charts will help you see if you are within the expected weight and height for the Army.

This first chart is for men.

Height (In Inches)	Minimum Weight	Age 17 - 20 Max Weight (in lbs.)	Age 21 - 27 Max Weight (in lbs.)	Age 28 - 39 Max. Weight (in lbs.)	Age 40+ Max Weight (in lbs.)
58	91	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
59	94	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
60	97	132	136	139	141
61	100	136	140	144	146
62	104	141	144	148	150
63	107	145	149	153	155
64	110	150	154	158	160
65	114	155	159	163	165
66	117	160	163	168	170
67	121	165	169	174	176
68	125	170	174	179	181
69	128	175	179	184	186
70	132	180	185	189	192
71	136	185	189	194	197
72	140	190	195	200	203
73	144	195	200	205	208
74	148	201	206	211	214
75	152	206	212	217	220
76	156	212	217	223	226
77	160	218	223	229	232
78	164	223	229	235	238
79	168	229	235	241	244
80	173	234	240	247	250

This second chart is for women.

Height (in inches)	Minimum Weight (in lbs.)	Age 17 - 20 Max. Weight (in lbs.)	Age 21 - 27 Max. Weight (in lbs.)	Age 28 - 39 Max. Weight (in lbs.)	Age 40+ Max Weight (in lbs.)
58	91	119	121	122	124
59	94	124	125	126	128
60	97	128	129	131	133
61	100	132	134	135	137
62	104	136	138	140	142
63	107	141	143	144	146
64	110	145	147	149	151
65	114	150	152	154	156
66	117	155	156	158	161
67	121	159	161	163	166
68	125	164	166	168	171
69	128	169	171	173	176
70	132	174	176	178	181
71	136	179	181	183	186
72	140	184	186	188	191
73	144	189	191	194	197
74	148	194	197	199	202
75	152	200	202	204	208
76	156	205	207	210	213
77	160	210	213	215	219
78	164	216	218	221	225
79	168	221	224	227	230
80	173	227	230	233	236

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2. Vision Requirements

Just like with the other branches of the military, the Army requirements for vision include having normal color vision.

Also, you must have normal depth perception.

Generally speaking, the Army wants your vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other.

In the Army, pilots and flight crew members have different vision requirements.

Furthermore, it is ideal to check with your recruiter to discuss your desired Army job and if it involves unique vision expectations.

3. Age Requirements

If you wish to enlist in the Army as a new recruit, you must be between the ages of 17 and 35.

However, if you are 17, you must have a parent or guardian sign off to support your enlistment.

If you wish to join as an officer, your required age is 18 to 32 years old.

4. ASVAB Score Requirements

Another Army requirement for enlistment is a minimum score on the ASVAB test.

You need a score of 31 to enlist.

However, if you have a GED, you need a score of at least 50 to join.

5. GPA Requirements

The Army does not look at your grades, but you do need a high school diploma.

However, you may join with a GED instead.

While you can join the Army with a GED, it is important to note that the Army favors those with a High School diploma.

Therefore, if the Army needs a limited number of new soldiers, they may choose someone with a diploma over a GED.

However, soldiers often speculate that it is easier to get in the Army with a GED than other military branches.

If your desire is to join as an officer, you must have a four-year college degree.

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6. Citizenship Requirements

guard recruiter assistant program — Image: jble.af.mil

The army requirements include citizenship.

You must either be a United States citizen or have a Permanent Resident Card.

A Permanent Resident Card is often referred to as a Green Card.

7. Other Requirements

Other Army requirements include a clean record.

Those with felonies and some other convictions cannot join the Army. However, in some cases, there are waivers, so it is best to talk to your recruiter about your unique situation.

If you have asthma and your last event happened after your 13^th birthday, you cannot join the Army.

If you have ADHD, you can still join the Army as long as you have not taken ADHD medication in the year before enlistment.

References:

https://www.goarmy.com/

See Also

Air Force Requirements

Marine Corps Requirements

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