- must be between 17 (parental consent required for 17 year-old only) and 35 years of age
- must have a high school diploma or a GED
- must not have more than 2 dependents. In case an individual has more than 2 dependents a waiver can be procured
- must pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test
- must pass a Military Entrance Processing Station medical exam
- must have a satisfactory credit report
- must not be a single parent
- must not be addicted to drugs and/or alcohol
- must fall into a certain height category. The height of males should be between 60 inches and 80 inches, and the height for female applicants should be between 58 inches and 80 inches
- must meet required BMI and body fat levels