![]() ![]() Properly documented non-citizens may enlist. Individuals who are US citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (people who have an INS I-151/I-551 ‘Green Card’) may join the US Military. To become an officer in the USCG individuals must have received a 4-year BS or BA degree from an accredited university and have strong grades. For more specific information speak to a recruiter. Generally speaking, potential service personnel should be in good physical condition, of appropriate weight and able to pass a standard physical screening prior to entry. ![]() These differences can vary even within each branch of the Service. Table 1: Age criteria by serviceĭue to the varying physical demands on service personnel in each Service branch, the physical criteria vary greatly. However, keep in mind that almost all male US Citizens and Permanent Resident Aliens living in the US, who are 18-25, are required to register with the Selective Service. However, the earliest application is at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent) when an individual applies, and under 35 years old when beginning basic training (although the maximum age is typically around 27 years of age). The minimum age can differ between jobs/roles and is specified within each job description. 3.1 Age CriteriaĮvery job/role in the USCG has a minimum and maximum age limit (Table 1). The general principles are outlined below. There are a number of eligibility criteria that must be considered before making an application to join the USCG and these vary across the Service branches due to the nature of the job/role an individual may wish to undertake. Each stage of the enlisted recruitment and selection process is detailed in the following sections.įigure 1: Outline of the USCG Officer Recruitment and Selection Process 3.0 Stage 1: General Eligibility The recruitment and selection process described in this article applies to individuals who are interested in a career as a commissioned officer in the following US military services:Ģ.0 A General Outline of the Officer Recruitment and Selection Processįigure 1 provides an outline of the current USCG recruitment and selection process for officer aspirants. 1.1 Who Does This Recruitment and Selection Process Apply To? For individuals wishing to join the US military as enlisted personnel look here. Although the recruitment and selection an individual goes through varies depending on their method of entry, the underlying principles of recruiting and selecting high quality candidates to be the officers of the USCG remains constant.įor background information on the US military recruitment and selection process as a whole look here. The US system for the recruitment and selection of USCG Officers is highly diverse and flexible enough to meets the needs of the diverse population that is encountered in America. This article provides an outline of the recruitment and selection process for individuals wishing to join the US Coast Guard (USCG) as commissioned officers, i.e. ![]()
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