National Guard General Requirements


To qualify for enlistment into the National Guard, you need to:


•Be between the ages of 17 and 42 (unless you have prior U.S. military service, or a specialized professional skill, such as a chap- lain, lawyer or certain medical specialties) •Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident alien •Meet necessary moral requirements medical requirements:


•Meet height and weight requirements Education:


Most states require applicants to have a high school diploma (or be working toward it*), but each state sets its own education requirements. Contact a recruiter to get the latest informa- tion about your state's requirements. *The Split Training Option lets you join while you're still in high school. And if you've left high school short of graduating, the Guard's GED Plus pro- gram offers a great way to earn your GED and become eligible for enlistment. Your recruiter has more information.


Aptitude:


Before enlisting in the Guard, you'll be required to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (or ASVAB). This impor- tant aptitude test measures your knowledge in eight areas, including math, science, word knowledge, electronics, mechanics and auto/shop skills. It will help you find the Guard career best suited to your strengths—the one where you’ll fit best and be most likely to succeed.


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