All serious wars, e.g. Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, etc. the military needed men! So they drafted them. If they were healthy, physically normal, and draft age...THEY WERE DRAFTED! Unless they were rich or college students (college deferments) then they didn't have to serve their country.
Education, criminal records, were worked out by the "system." E.g. go to prison or the military. No education? The military gave you one! (Yes...the GED).
You must have a GED or HS Diploma to join the United States Army.
You need either a diploma or a GED, and a GED may require college credit hours in addition.
Can't do it. The Army required a GED minimum when I enlisted, and has since upped the requirement to an actual high school diploma.
If you don't finish high school, you can get your GED at 18 or 21.
No
You may join any branch of the military at 17 1/2 with a parent's signature and a highschool diploma/GED. However, You may not join the Marines, Navy, or Airforce without a highschool diploma or GED, but the Army offers a 4-10 week GED program you can join. Upon completion you receive a GED and are then sent to basic training.
No. However, with the various state sponsored programmes available to help you get your GED, there really is no need for the Army to provide this service. Check with your local community college for more information on this.
No.
Go for it. You can get in with a diploma; why not?
yes
You have to have at least a GED before you're eligible to enlist.
You have to be 18 and highschool grad or GED.
The Army does not require a high school diploma or GED to enlist, but most of the other branches of service do.
If you were already accepted with a GED, then you're covered under the grandfather clause. You will, however, be quicker to go on the chopping block is the Army undergoes massive personnel reductions.
high school or GED
You'd have to get your GED first.
To join the Army, you generally need a high school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED. However, in some cases, the Army may accept individuals without a high school diploma or GED if they meet certain qualifications. It is best to contact a recruiter to discuss your specific situation and eligibility requirements.