Military Eligibility Requirements

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Weight Requirements For Joining The Military

Each service has its own height and weight requirements for recruits.

Your Questions About Joining The Marine Corps Answered

Ever wonder - What is the Marine Corps? What do they stand for? What is there mission? How can I join?

Air Force Height & Weight Standards

Read about the Air Force's height and weight requirements in the following charts.

Barriers To Military Enlistment

In most cases, these are not permanently disqualifying. However, these are factors that you should mention to your recruiter.

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Are You Eligible To Join The Military?

Eligibility rules can be a little confusing. There are different rules for enlisting and for officer programs.

U.S. Army Enlistment Weight Requirements

The following are the Army height, weight and body fat requirements for enlistment.

Medical Conditions That Can Keep You From Joining the Military

These standards generally apply to all branches of the military. None of them are automatic disqualifiers, just red flags.

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Navy Weight Requirements At a Glance

Below are the Navy's height and weight allowances for recruits.

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Answers To the Top Navy Questions

We cover the common questions that someone interested in joining the Navy may ask in this list.

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