Can you enlist in the Space Force?

There are two ways you can join Space Force as a military member: those who have already passed Basic Training and are in Air Force careers may transfer into Space Force depending on time in grade, time in service, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) and other variables.
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Can I join the Space Force?

Qualify. You must be 17–39 years of age, a U.S. citizen and have a high school diploma, GED with 15 college credits or GED.
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Does Space Force have enlisted members?

Space Force enlisted members E-5 and E-6 are referred to as NCOs. Space Force NCOs are expected to exemplify personal integrity, loyalty, leadership, dedication and devotion to duty including upholding Space Force policies, traditions, and standards.
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Is Space Force hard to join?

Space Force officers are trained through the U.S. Force Academy, ROTC and Officer Training School. “Competition to enter the Space Force this year was tough because of the limited number of positions available,” said Thomas.
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How long is Space Force boot camp?

As part of boot camp, Guardians were given tablets with information about the Space Force, but only 20 hours of their two-month basic military training was dedicated to specific education about the service they just joined.
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What is the age limit for Space Force?

There are three paths to become a U.S. Space Force Officer, each with basic qualifications to apply and tests to complete. Basic requirements: Be 18–39 years of age. Please note the age requirement cutoff for joining via the U.S. Air Force Academy is 23 years of age.
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What score do you need to join the Space Force?

ASVAB score of 70 on Electrical.
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What are Space Force recruits called?

That's the line-up for personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and America's newest armed service — the U.S. Space Force. Logo announcing that Space Force personnel will be called Guardians. Vice President Mike Pence announced that personnel in the Space Force will be called Guardians.
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Can you switch from army to Space Force?

Recently, the Space Force accepted applications for transfers for a limited number of members from Army, Navy, and Marine Corps personnel. But that program has closed and members are being notified of their selection status. If selected, they will begin their transfer within months of being notified.
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How do I join Space Force Reserves?

Requirements:
  1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in science, technology, engineering or math discipline is desireable.
  2. Commission as an officer in the Air Force Reserve.
  3. Must participate in initial color vision testing with CCT.
  4. Eligibility for Top Secret security clearance.
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Is Space Force a real military branch?

MISSION. Q: What is the U.S. Space Force (USSF)? A: The USSF is the newest branch of the Armed Forces. It was established December 20, 2019 with enactment of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and will be stood-up over the next 18 months.
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How long are Space Force contracts?

Enlistment contracts can be from 2 - 8 years. For officers, we are requiring the same minimum service commitment of 2 years to be equitable between the ranks. Exceptions to policy to retire prior to completing this commitment will follow policies and procedures established by the Space Force.
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Will Space Force deploy?

First Deployment

"Those participating in today's ceremony are not only joining our nation's newest service, they are joining this service while deployed in defense of our nation. In other words, they are the first members of the United States Space Force to be deployed in support of combat operations."
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How many people enlisted in Space Force?

The Space Force is the smallest U.S. armed service, consisting of 8,400 military personnel and operating 77 spacecraft.
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What jobs can you do in the Space Force?

Rather, he said, the members of the nation's newest military branch will focus on five key technical areas: space operations, space engineering, space intelligence, space acquisition and science, and space cyber.
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Why was Space Force Cancelled?

Deadline reports that Netflix has decided to scuttle the Greg Daniels and Steve Carell-created series, likely in response to Space Force netting somewhat less-than-stellar ratings over the course of its short run.
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Can you join the military at 32?

For the Army, the maximum age is 35. For the Navy, age waivers start at 34-years-old. For the Air Force, the maximum age allowed to join is 39-years-old. The Marines have the lowest maximum age for regular military service at 28-years-old.
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Do you have to take the ASVAB for Space Force?

Additionally, the Space Force will have minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test scores for its anticipated Military Occupational Specialities (MOS).
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What Air Force jobs require the highest ASVAB scores?

Which Air Force job requires the highest ASVAB score? Generally speaking, any jobs in the Cryptologic, Cyber Security / Operations, Medical, or Financial fields require the highest ASVAB scores. What is this? For example, an Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst (1A8X1) requires a General score of 72.
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Is 27 too old to join the military?

The Army has the highest cutoff age for new recruits at 42, which was increased from 35 in 2006. The cutoff for the Navy is 35, the Marines is 28 and the Air Force is 27.
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Is 30 too old to join the military?

Conclusion. You are making a mistake if you think it's too late to enlist in the military. 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.
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Is 28 too old to join the military?

You must be at least 17 to enlist in any branch of the active military. The oldest you can be to enlist for active duty in each branch is: Coast Guard: 31. Marines: 28.
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Is Space Force real 2022?

The Space Force will double the size of its Pentagon headquarters staff, expecting to add 300 people in 2022, said Armagno. People and satellites from the Space Force's sister services will transfer to the new service in 2022. This second batch of transfers will include 670 Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers.
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