What reasons can you not join the Army?

8 Reasons Not to Join the Military

• You do not or cannot relocate.
• You have dependents without a contingency plan.
• You cannot give up on particular drug usage.
• You cannot stand being told what to do.
• You do not like working with other people.
• You cannot deal with violence and/or gory.

Can you join the Army with special needs?

Of course disabled people can’t join the army. Combat demands physical perfection and in a dangerous situation, having to make special concessions for the sake of political correctness will endanger lives and affect the performance.

Can the disabled join the military?

The United States military has clear, strict physical requirements for enlistment. People with physical disabilities are generally not allowed to enlist in the military.

Can a non-citizen join the United States military?

Here is a frequently asked question on the topic: Can a Non-U.S. Citizen Join the United States Military? Yes. A non-citizen can enlist in the military. However, federal law prohibits non-citizens from becoming commission or warrant officers .

Can you become an officer after joining the military?

In certain cases, enlisted service members can advance and transition to officers during the course of their military career as well. Officers are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require professional degrees (e.g., doctors, lawyers and chaplains).

Can I join the military if I want to immigrate?

The military cannot and will not assist in the immigration process. One must immigrate first, using normal immigration quotas and procedures, and—once they’ve established an address in the United States—they can find a recruiter’s office and apply for enlistment.

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

To join the US Army you must be at least 17 with parental consent and 18 without. You cannot be older than 34 years old. Individuals must have a High School Diploma or GED. In all branches of the Military having a GED requires you to test higher on the ASVAB and there are limited spaces available for GED holders.