Why 18 to be in the army?
609790
Because some old men and women want to lengthen your suffering Bwahaha...ha
719057
You are supposed to register at the post office when you turn 18.
382911
join the army. they will tell you what to do.
789081
You have to be 18.  If you're under that then you have to have an adult with you.
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18 (when you become an adult)
396183
By the UCMJ a military person can date a person 16 years or older. Although also by military standards you must adhere to local/state laws. If the state age of consent is 18 the youngest you can date is 18. If the state age of consent is 15 the youngest you can date is 16. I am an NCO in the USAF, my troop had this problem.
845557
17 is a bit young to go into any part of the armed forces. some  hate it and get out only to rejoin again a few years later. I would say that 21 or 22 is a good age to join. You will be treated  more like an adult as so you will get promoted a bit fasted. Joining at 17 is just like wasting 3 or 4 years of you 22 year carear.
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Do you have a degree in a field that would make you a candidate to be an officer.  \n\nGo to the Army recruiter, I am sure they will be more then willing to help you.\n\nBTW There is nothing wrong with be enlisted.
738031
It seems that once a young person starts getting situated into a good job, strong relationship or marriage, financial independence, owning property and having babies, their life changes.  Their priorities change.  Their values change.  Many of them become slaves to their own economic burdens, like paying a mortgage, payments on a car, hospital debt from having a baby, vacations with the family, tuition payments for the kids, etc.  \n\nThe idea of joining the military service goes on the back burner when all of this happens.  These same guys will respond in a true national emergency, but right now they're content with letting the youngsters handle it.\n\nMany combatants are between the ages of eighteen and twenty five.  The military service tries real hard to get these people before they get involved as described above, because once they get involved with all the creature comforts of life, including a wife, they probably aren't as effective as a young, freshly trained youth with no outside responsibilities, but plenty of dedication!
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Usually someone in the US Army is old enough to date.\nThe age of who he can date is probably up to the local state, if the base CO does not say otherwise.
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For one, DO NOT tell them you have any mental history what so ever.  Without a waiver it will be impossible for you to join the military no matter what branch.  It is extremely difficult to get a waiver for mental issues.\n\n2. You only have to be 17 to join.  The only thing you can't do is deploy until you turn 18.\n\n3. go to about.com for paycharts and such.  Pay goes up every year so by the time you get to join the pay will be higher.  You will get full health/dental/life insurance. You will get free housing with no utilities, if you are single, if married you will get money for housing and utilities or you can live on base and get the free housing. \n\n4. Any job you want to do is suitable for a female in the military. ASVAB is the biggest thing.  It will tell you what you are eligable for, specifically your GT score, which a recruiter can explain to you.\n\n5. Females can do ALMOST anything, with the exception of combat arms such as infantry, special forces, ranger.  \n\nJoining the military is a very good way of life and it is a good way to get a better education also, thats another benefit you will have, they will pay for you to go to college and in some instances you will be able to get out of work if you have classes.\n\nA lot of my family is in the army and none of them regret their decision, its a great way of life.  And don't let anyone tell you that joining the military is going to mean you will deploy.
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First and foremost I would say do your research. They all have great benefits it just depends on your motive for joining. I chose the Army when it was me in your shoes. Mostly because I was really young and had a lot of growing up to do after high school. I wanted the discipline I got from the "Be All You Can Be" Army and the freedom to choose my job. Other services don't allow that. On the other hand the Army is the only branch serving 1 year rotations in Iraq at this time. \n    Just do your research and talk to your parents. Remember though you are the one who will have to live with this decision so let it be yours. Good Luck\n\nIn case you were wondering, no I don't regret joining the Army, I have had some hard times but ultimately I have gained so much. I have had more experiences, been more places, and met more people than I could have ever dreamed of had I stayed at home.
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It isn't an absolute requirement.  A dropout can enlist, but prior to going to basic training, they must have a GED.  The Army accepts 10% of their enlisted with GEDs.
102418
Most men my age have served in the military.  In my opinion, over all it is a good experience.  Your life doesn’t have to seem as if it is on hold.  In addition to the military experience, it is an opportunity to look into other things.  Your training is one such experience, but as a member of the military there is one thing that all soldiers have in common, time.  Most military organizations have access to libraries and similar services.  Use them and you may develop a new path in life.  Six months is a very short time to conclude that you like or don’t like the military You a barely through your training period.  For myself, if I hadn’t been injured, I won’t have made the military a career.  Even so, it was one of the better life changing experiences of my life.
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That depends on you.  Do you feel that the Army, or any other branch of the military, can help you in your endeavors?  The military has a lot to offer, and you can take it far.  The military, however, is also not for everyone.  There can be long hours, but we have a lot of time off for that.  You could be sent to war, or not.  \n\nYou need to get all the information you can get, and be honest with yourself about the reasons you are joining.  Read the material, don't just look it over.  Ask people who judgment you trust.  See if there are people in your area that are in the Army, and ask them.  REMEMBER, tho, there are always people that aren't happy with what they are doing.  Some people like the military way of life, others don't.\n\nLife is full of decisions.  Unfortunately, this is one decision that YOU have to make.
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They learn structure, how to follow orders, how to keep their living area clean. They have the opportunity to learn new skills and/or go to college for a degree. The armed forces need lawyers, engineers, medical personnel, media, arts, etc. There are so many career opportunities. After 4 years you can go out into the world and make a good life for yourself.
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hi, if you want to  join the Indian Army after 12th then you can only join as a soldier but if you want to join as an officer then you will have  to be a graduate and then you can give the Central Defence Services exam which is conducted by UPSC and is held twice a year.For more information regarding the age limits and other things you can visit the Indian Army's site, www.indianarmy.nic.in OR www.joinindianarmy.nic.in \nBest of luck.