How old do you have to be to get a 18X contract?

You must be a U.S. citizen. You must be at least 20 years old by your ship date to Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) and not have reached your 32nd birthday prior to the same ship date. You must be an active duty or Army National Guard Soldier. You must qualify for airborne training.

Can you enlist as 18X?

18X (18 XRAY) isn’t actually a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS), but you can select that as your pre-enlistment option as you depart for Basic Combat Training (BCT). You can still get to Army Special Forces from the Army and request a transfer to attend SFAS – Special Forces Assessment and Selection.

Can I be a Green Beret at 30?

They range from 32 to the mid-30s; there is even a potential candidate who is pushing 40. While it is far from impossible, at that age, there are certain factors that just can’t be ignored. Going through and passing Selection is a grind even for someone much younger than any of these candidates are.

What is a rep 63 contract?

Civilian to Army National Guard to Special Forces The non-prior service Special Forces enlistment contract in the Army National Guard is called the REP 63 contract. The active-duty version of this contract is the 18X (18xray).

Is 26 too old for special forces?

You must be at least 20 years old by your ship date to SFAS (SF Assessment & Selection) and not have reached your 36th birthday prior to the same ship date.

What is the maximum age of enlistment for the military?

The maximum age of 34 for the Navy, plus five years credible service in the Army). The Army and Air National National Guard maximum age for prior service enlistment is 59. The Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Reserve maximum age of enlistment for prior service is 32, after computing the prior-service age adjustment.

Can a 17 year old join the military without parental consent?

In all cases except for the Navy Reserve, the minimum age permitted is 17 with parental consent in writing. Those 18 and older are permitted to join the military without parental consent. The Navy Reserve minimum age is 18. Did you know there is an upper age limit for all branches of military service?

Can recruits receive an age waiver for the military?

Recruits can receive an age waiver, so long as they can retire with 20 years of military service by age 55. Talk to a recruiter to get a better understanding of the demand for certain roles.

How old do you have to be to join the Army?

For you to be an Army Officer, you need to have at least a bachelor’s degree, and be between 18 and 32 years old (you must enter active duty or ship to training by your 33rd birthday and accept commission prior to age 34).