What makes you eligible for the draft?
The Selective Service System, otherwise known as the draft or conscription, requires almost all male U.S. citizens and immigrants, ages 18 through 25, to register with the government.
Can felons be drafted into war?
Felons can enlist in the military with a waiver It is important to tell the truth because the military will still run a background check, no matter what the recruiter is told. A waiver may be granted for crimes such as: Minor non-traffic related charges. Civil offenses.
What medical conditions disqualify you from the draft?
Medical Conditions That Can Keep You from Joining the Military
- Abdominal Organs and Gastrointestinal System. The following conditions may disqualify you from military service:
- Blood and Blood-Forming Tissue Diseases. The following conditions may disqualify you from military service:
- Dental.
- Ears.
- Hearing.
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders.
- Upper Extremities.
- Lower extremities.
Does depression exempt you from the draft?
A person with a depressive disorder must be stable, without treatment or symptoms for a continuous 36 months, to be eligible to enlist.
Can you be drafted if you have a disability?
Not necessarily. Since currently, no draft is in effect, the government is not allowed to “classify” men as able or unable to serve in the military.
Does ADHD exempt you from the draft?
According to the DOD’s medical standards for enlistment, last updated in 2018, ADHD is considered a disqualifying condition if an applicant: Was prescribed medication to treat ADHD in the last two years. Was recommended or prescribed an IEP or 504 Plan, or work accommodations after age 14.
What age are you no longer eligible for the draft?
26
What is the age limit to join the Space Force?
Military Age Requirements by Branch of Service
| Branch | Active Duty | Service Academies |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Corps | 17-28 | 17-23 |
| Navy | 17-39 | 17-23 |
| Air Force | 17-39 | 17-23 |
| Space Force | Contact an Air Force recruiter at 1-800-423-8723 for eligibility requirements. | |
What has the Space Force done?
What’s now the Space Force was the existing Air Force Space Command, and its those space-related Air Force personnel who’ve been transferring over throughout 2020. Eventually the new branch will consolidate space missions from across the US armed forces. (The Army and Navy currently have their own operations).