Who Can Join?
Eligibility for Individuals without
prior US Military Service:
Must be a United States
Citizen, or legal resident alien.
Must be at least 17 years old
(with parental consent) and not have reached age 36.
Must be able to pass an
extensive medical examination.
Must have no, or limited law
violations.
Must be a High School Graduate
or Equivalent.
Cannot be a single parent with
primary custody of dependents.
Must be able to pass a written
examination called the ASVAB
(Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery)
Eligibility for Individuals with
prior US military Service:
Requirements for Prior Service personnel are extremely varied and depend on the
number of years served, prior branch of service, dependency, and character of
the prior service. To find out specific eligibility requirements, contact a
Maine Army National Guard Representative clicking on the "To
call a recruiter near you"
link on the bottom border.
|