what are the requirements to join the us army?
Requirements for Joining the U.S. Military. To join the enlisted ranks, in general you must: Be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder Non-citizens must speak, read, and write English fluently. Non-citizens must currently live in the U.S. Be in good health.
To join the enlisted ranks, in general you must: 1  Be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder Non-citizens must speak, read, and write English fluently. 2  Be in good health. 3  Be 17 to 40 years old (different branches have different age requirements). 4  Have a high school diploma (some branches will accept a GED)