What do you need to become a soldier?

Answer 1

Acceptance into one of the five federal military academies is extremely competitive, and even the most qualified candidates may find it difficult to gain an appointment. Prospective candidates must have high class ranks, grade point averages, SAT or ACT scores, and must excel in athletics and participation in clubs and activities. Students need to show leadership potential, have good conduct records, and pass a physical fitness test, medical evaluation, and interview. In addition, they need to be nominated by an appropriate authority, namely their congressman or one of their senators. Each academy's admission requirements may differ slightly, but share these basic mandates.

Each academy is a four-year, federally-funded accredited university. Graduates receive Bachelor degrees in their majors, as well as a commission into one of the branches of the armed forces. With graduation they incur a service obligation that requires them to serve in the military in exchange for the education they received.

The primary mission of the federal service academies is to train competent and qualified officers for the U.S. military. The U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy are all operated by the Department of Defense and commission graduates into the Army, Navy, and Air Force, respectively. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is operated by the Department of Homeland Security and commissions graduates into the Coast Guard. The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is operated by the Department of Transportation and commissions the majority of graduates into the U.S. Navy Reserve, with approximately 1/4 of graduates being commissioned into the other branches of service in both active and reserve capacities.

More information about the federal service academies can be found at their various websites.

Answer 2

It depends which country you live in and where you have citizenship. But if you're a US citizen, residing in the US, you can get a lot of information about enlisting in the army...and even apply online at GoArmy.com.

Answer 3

To enlist in the US Army, you must have or in the process of attaining:

A high school diploma/GED/College Degree

A social security card

A drivers licenses or state issued ID card

Proof of birth, Birth Certificate

Marriage certificate (if married)

Spouse and children's Social security card, Birth Certificate and drivers licenses or state issued ID card.

You must be able to pass the ASVAB test with a score over 31. Best it over 50

Be able to pass a physical examination at the nearest Military Enlistment Processing Station (MEPS)

Have never had Asthma ADD or ADHD and taking medications or heart conditions. You must have a clean criminal record with no felonies... ie...murder, armed robbery, rape, sexual assault domestic violence. A person with a felony can not purchase a handgun so there for they can not carry a hand gun, the rules apply for the Army as well.

Enlistment Rules and regulations change daily for it is best to contact your local Army recruiter and find out if you qualify to enlist.

In Australia, you just email them and reserve jobs.

Answer 4

To become a soldier depends on your country demands for a soldier. Attending a military academy and completing training is a basic step.

Answer 5

be in good health, a GED or diploma, no major criminal records.

Answer 6

Besides physical shape, you need to be able to handle EXTREME stress.

Answer 7

Big guns