How do I join the military as a family?

First, make sure you can access your benefits. To receive any military benefits, military family members must be registered in the military’s personnel system, the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), and receive a military ID card. To do that you need to be the service member’s spouse or child.

Can a parent keep you from joining the military past the age of 18?

The minimum age to enlist in most military branches is 17 with the written consent of a parent or 18 without parental consent. If you are interested in joining the U.S. Navy Reserves, you must be at least 18 years old. Minimum age limits are considered along with minimum education requirements.

What is the best branch of military to join with a family?

Probably the Army. It’s the largest service, has many bases all over the US and world that are used to having not only large troop populations but dependent populations as well, has enough upward career mobility that Soldiers can support a family.

Can your parents enlist you in the military?

Simple answer, NO. The only way one could be forced to serve in the military was during the time that conscription was the law. That is most assuredly a good thing.

Is it hard to have a family in the military?

Military life can be very stressful on families. Long separations, frequent moves, inconsistent training schedules, late nights in the office and the toll of mental and physical injuries on both the service member and the family can all add up over time.

What has no more than two dependents?

DoD generally prohibits the enlistment of any applicant who has more than two dependents under the age of 18. While the Services are allowed to waive this policy, they often will not.

Can I make my 18 year old join the military?

Eligibility Requirements To join the Military, your child must be a U.S. citizen who is 18 years old (or 17 with your signed permission).

How do you tell parents you want to join the military?

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