ELIGIBILITY

EXPLORE YOUR ELIGIBILITY

What does it take to join the Army National Guard?

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To join the National Guard without prior service, you must meet these requirements:

Be between the ages of 17 and 35
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
Achieve a minimum score on the ASVAB test
Meet medical, physical and moral requirements

Have you previously served in the military? See Prior Service requirements here.

Get a feel for the ASVAB with a quick, low-pressure quiz. See the types of questions you can expect.

See how you stack up. Enter your info to check your fitness level and spot areas to improve.

Check if you're in range. If not, a body fat check could still clear you. It's about readiness.

Take this quick quiz to see which career paths could be right for you, what steps to take and how long your enlistment might last.

HOW TO JOIN

The enlistment process begins after you complete the contact form and are assigned a local Army National Guard Recruiter.

Receive your recruiter's info.

Get answers and guidance.

Learn where your skills fit best.

Complete your physical, background and oath.

Find your future location.

Get introduced to basic combat training.

Become a soldier in 10 weeks.

Train for your ARNG role.

Answer some basic questions, submit the form and your recruiter's information will be sent to you.