Can I join the Navy at 34?

Citizenship requirements: You must be a legal U.S. citizen or a resident alien in order to enlist. Age requirements: To serve in a Navy, be 17-34 years old. Seventeen-year-olds need their parents' permission. Education requirements: With very rare exceptions, you must possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree.
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Is 35 too old to join Navy?

See the age requirements for Active Duty enlistees of each branch below: Army: 17-35 years old. Marine Corps: 17-29 years old. Navy: 17-34 years old.
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What is the oldest age you can join the Navy?

To join the Navy without your parents' consent as an enlisted member you must be at least 18 years old. The minimum age limit for Navy is 17 with your parents' permission. You cannot be older than 39. Should you enter a Navy officer program the youngest you can be is 19; the oldest you can be is 42.
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What disqualifies you from joining the Navy?

To enlist, you must be qualified under current federal laws and regulations or have an appropriate waiver. There are age, citizenship, physical, education, height/weight, criminal record, medical, and drug history standards that can exclude you from joining the military.
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How hard is it to get into the Navy?

Getting into the Navy is not an easy task. Aside from medical and physical standards, there are height and weight standards, criminal standards, as well as academic standards. The Navy requires a ​ minimum ASVAB score of 35 to enlist in the regular Navy.
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How many pushups do you have to do in the Navy?

Push-ups: You must complete at least 42 push-ups in two minutes. Sit-ups: You must complete at least 52 sit-ups in two minutes. Pull-ups: You must complete at least eight pull-ups without touching the ground or letting go of the bar. 1.5-mile run: The maximum time allowed is 11 minutes, 30 seconds.
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Is joining the Navy worth it?

If you're looking for a career that provides stable income, the military is a great option. Pay is determined by a set scale based on rank and time in service. Additional financial incentives, such as skill-based or retention bonuses and hazardous duty pay may also be available.
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Can you do 2 years in the Navy?

The Navy will offer a two-year active duty enlistment, but they couple it with a two or four-year active (drilling) Navy Reserve commitment. The minimum active duty enlistment periods offered by the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps are four years.
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Can I join the military at 35?

Military Maximum Age Requirements:

Army Age Limit: 35 for active duty, Guard, and Army Reserve. Navy Age Limit: 39 for active duty, 39 for Navy Reserve. Marine Corps Age Limit: 28 for active duty and Marine Corps Reserve. Air Force Age Limit: 39 for active duty and Guard, 38 for Air Force Reserve.
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Can I join the Navy at 40?

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A SAILOR

To join the Navy, you must: Be a U.S. citizen; or Legal Permanent Resident (Enlisted) Be between the ages of 17 and 39 to enlist or be between 19 and 42 to become an Officer*
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Can you join the military in your 30s?

Most military branches allow citizens to join into their 30s and early 40s. Therefore, it's not too late to make a major lifestyle change if you want to join the military at 30. There are advantages and disadvantages to joining the military at 30, especially if you already have a spouse or family.
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How long is Navy basic training?

From Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, Ill. - Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navy's enlisted boot camp, has extended the duration of its basic military training (BMT) program from eight to 10 weeks.
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What military branch pays the most?

Which military branch gives the most money? Based on the pool of money allocated to the base budgets of the services alone, 35.6 percent goes to the Air Force, 27.9 percent goes to the Army, and 36.4 percent goes to the Navy (including the Marine Corps).
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How difficult is Navy boot camp?

The first three weeks of Navy Boot Camp are clearly the toughest (physically, and stressfully). Get through the first three weeks, and you'll almost assuredly graduate. As with Army and Air Force Basic Training, during the first couple of weeks, you'll find that no one can seem to do anything right.
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Can you quit Navy boot camp?

Basic Training

If you have NOT been to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and have NOT taken an Oath of Enlistment, you are free to quit the process at any time.
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Do you get to pick your job in the Navy?

The Navy calls their enlisted jobs "ratings." The Navy offers two programs: guaranteed job, and undesignated seaman. The Navy also has some special enlistment programs whereby you can enlist knowing what area you are going into, but not your specific rating (job).
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What if you can't swim in the Navy?

During the first week of basic training, you will also have to pass a Navy 3rd Class Swim Test. If you can't swim, don't worry. The Navy instructors will teach you how (at least well enough to pass this test).
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How much should I weigh to join the Navy?

To be an applicant for the Navy, you must be between 57-80 inches tall. The weight standards are about your height and gender. For example, if you're 60 inches tall and a male, you must be 141lb maximum. If you're 70 inches and a female, you cannot weigh more than 177lb.
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How do I get in shape for the Navy?

In order to get in shape for the Navy, you'll have to commit to regular, vigorous workouts. Clear time in your schedule for a workout every day or at least five days of the week. Running, swimming, pushups and sit-ups should be the focus of your workouts, but you don't have to neglect other forms of exercise.
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How long do you have to work for the Navy?

Initial service of 15 years, which can be extended till sailor is 57 years old (subject to rank attained & satisfactory performance.) Initial service of 15 years, which can be extended till sailor is 57 years old (subject to rank attained & satisfactory performance.)
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What is the salary of Navy in starting?

The Indian Navy Starting salary is ₹56,000, which increases with the candidate's promotion.
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What test do you take for the Navy?

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, better known as the ASVAB test, is taken by everyone who wants to join the U.S. Navy. Your ASVAB score is used to assess your readiness to join the Navy, as well as determine the type of Navy jobs for which you are qualified.
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