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  1. Military Eligibility Requirements

Military Eligibility Requirements

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Answering Medical History Questions

If you decide to start the application process, your recruiter will give you a list of questions.

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Weight Requirements for Joining the Military

Each service has its own height and weight requirements for recruits.

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How to Get into West Point

The first question that a candidate should be prepared to answer is, "Why do you want to go to West Point?"

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Coast Guard Weight Requirements at a Glance

Coast Guard Height and Weight Requirements at a glance

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Air Force Height & Weight Standards

Read about the Air Force's height and weight requirements in the following charts.

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We cover the common questions that someone interested in joining the Navy may ask in this list.

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Coronavirus Survivors May Be Barred from Joining the US Military

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command has issued a new memo about eligibility for service.

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