Joining Army At 16

**Joining Army At 16 -** 08-21-2003, 02:42 PM

So what the rules of joining army at the age of 16 is it just the Reserve or what?

Gonzo · 08-21-2003, 02:44 PM

i think if you join at 16 you finish school and do army stuff

MrLevinstein · 08-21-2003, 03:11 PM

Im pretty sure you can apply and get accepted into a army/navy academy at that age, but as far as actually paticipating I would imagine not.

AADiC_ · 08-21-2003, 03:37 PM

I know when my dad joined long ago, you just had to have parental permission.

Ferich · 08-21-2003, 03:40 PM

You can join the National Guard at 17, that's pretty much it. In the USA at least.

Sergeant John W Martin · 08-21-2003, 03:54 PM

You can join the British Army at the age of 16

You go to the RTFC and train until your 18.

08-21-2003, 03:56 PM

Well im Canada and ill show you what the airforce site says [url:38608]http://www.airforce.gc.ca/cardocs/pilotFAQ_e.htm#10[/url:38608]

Cyberdoc · 08-21-2003, 04:21 PM

I joined the army at 17. I needed my parents sig. I went to the testing center and took my entry tests....got my score based on that and available slots is what they offer you for a MOS. I signed up April of my senior year. Didnt leave until Nov. Thats when the next class was starting in my MOS. Then 4 yrs in the army. Hope this helps.

08-21-2003, 04:26 PM

What did you join as just basic infatry?

Cyberdoc · 08-21-2003, 04:34 PM

No, that really was not what i was looking for. I joined as 98C (Signals Intell Analyst) It was alot of fun. As an Infantrymen (34B, I think) You would prolly only have to sign up for 2 yrs.

Old Reliable · 08-21-2003, 04:35 PM

cadets...

08-21-2003, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberdoc

I joined as 98C (Signals Intell Analyst) It was alot of fun.

Cool kinda like what i am looking at

Signal Operator (215)
http://www.recruiting.forces.gc.ca/html ... _oper.html

Sergeant_Scrotum · 08-21-2003, 04:39 PM

if you join at 16 all your going to be doing is washing the planes. dont expect to be flying them.

08-21-2003, 04:43 PM

[quote="Sergeant_Scrotum":d641f]if you join at 16 all your going to be doing is washing the planes. dont expect to be flying them.[/quote:d641f]

My dream lol

Cyberdoc · 08-21-2003, 04:57 PM

Well the job description had alot of simularity to what i did. It also looks like you'd be getting a Security Clearance w/ that MOS. That mean a backround check, believe me when i say they are thourgh. They talked to old girlfriends/co-workers/bosses/teachers/friends....not to scare you or any thing...heh GooD Luck