Basic Training 


                           

           Steps to Joining



1. Work with a Recruiter


2. Placement Exam (ASVAB)

     

      A standard score of 50 is an average score, and a score of 60 would be a above-average score. (Army)


3.  Processing Stations (MEPS)


4.  Physical Fitness (ACFT),

     

      The passing score is 60 points for each test, with a  maximum of 100 point, for minimum overall score of 360 and perfect score of 600.


5. Hair & Appearance 670-1


6. Reference: GoArmy.com,                                               

www.armycombatfitnesstest.com, 


          Military recruit training


     Military recruit training, commonly known as basic training or boot camp, refers to the initial instruction of new military personnel. It is a physically and psychologically intensive process, which resocializes its subjects for the unique demands of military employment.

 
   In basic training, you'll learn teamwork, discipline, and how to handle a weapon, rappel and march. The work is physically and mentally demanding. You'll experience stress, and you'll test your limits. Know what to expect and arrive prepared.

 

    You do get paid in Basic training on the first and fifteenth of every month. The amount depends on your rank. Security and Background checks, Felons and individuals with multiple convictions cannot join, but waivers are available on a case-by-case basis.


      Marine Corps training is considered one of the toughest to scale through, because they are an offensive force.  Marines go through a grueling 13-week boot camp training that test the physical stamina, mental toughness and moral integrity.



         Navy Basic Training


  Mission


The United States is a maritime nation, and the U.S. Navy protects America at sea. Alongside our allies and partners, we defend freedom, preserve economic prosperity and keep the seas open and free.


       REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A SAILOR


To join the Navy, you must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen; or Legal Permanent Resident (Enlisted)
  • Be between the ages of 17 and 41 for Enlisted programs. Age requirements for Officer programs vary.*
  • Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent (Enlisted) or have a four-year degree from an accredited university (Officer)
  • Have a qualifying score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test (Enlisted) or the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) and Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) (Officer)
  • Pass the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) medical exam
  • Meet the physical, mental and moral standards of the Navy

*The age requirements for joining the Navy depend on the path you take, and they exist mainly to ensure you’re able to succeed in a challenging environment. If you are not yet 18, you need parental consent to join. Other restrictions or exceptions may apply depending on your job or program in the Navy.

Contact a recruiter to request more information about basic requirements.


  How Do I Join?

  Enlisted

 

First, contact a recruiter or request more information for answers to basic questions about joining. 

 

With your recruiter, report to a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Here you will take the ASVAB and undergo a physical exam.

 

Speak with a career counselor about which Navy job is right for you based on your physical qualifications and ASVAB score. Take the Oath of Enlistment and receive orders for Recruit Training Command (RTC), also known as boot camp.

 

   Officer

There are many avenues to becoming a Naval Officer. You can become an Officer through the United States Naval Academy (USNA), Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC), or Officer Training Command (OTC). OTC includes Officer Candidate School (OCS) and Officer Development School (ODS). To determine which route is best for you and explore available career paths contact a Navy Officer recruiter.

  DISQUALIFICATIONS

There are a number of reasons one may be unable to join the Navy. Even if you can’t serve, there are many other ways to help the American people. 

 

    MEDICAL

Maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health helps you succeed in the Navy. These requirements are established to make sure you’re prepared to carry out your duties. Some medical conditions may disqualify you from serving in the Navy:

  • Contagious diseases that would endanger the health of other personnel
  • Conditions or defects that require excessive time lost for necessary treatment or hospitalization
  • Conditions demanding geographical area limitations
  • Conditions aggravated by the performance of required duties and/or training


  CAN I STILL JOIN IF I HAVE ASTHMA, POOR VISION,

  FOR POOR HEARING? 


Asthma could potentially prevent you from joining if you were diagnosed with it after your 13th birthday. Hearing, vision, and asthma qualifications are usually determined by medical exams and are not service-specific. You can still request an asthma, vision, or hearing loss waiver if a doctor denies your application. Connect with a recruiter.


  CAN I JOIN IF I HAVE ADHD?
Potentially. It will only prevent you from joining the Navy if you’ve been treated with ADD/ADHD medication within the last year, or if you display obvious signs of the condition. Many with this history get medical waivers. Cases are looked at on a case by case basis. Connect with a recruiter.

You can still join with a medical disqualification as long as you get a medical waiver, which is issued on a case-by-case basis. If you have a specific medical condition and are not sure whether it disqualifies you, connect with a recruiter.

 

    VALUES & CHARACTER


Candidates will be expected to follow and uphold the Navy’s core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment if they want to join.


IF I HAVE A PREVIOUS FELONY OR A CONVICTION, CAN I STILL JOIN?

 

The Military Services are responsible for the defense of the Nation and should not be viewed as a source of rehabilitation for those who have not subscribed to the legal and moral standards of society at-large. Generally, felons and those with several convictions can’t join the Navy, but moral waivers or felony waivers are available in some cases. The waiver procedure is not automatic, and approval is based on each individual case.

 WHAT OFFENSES OR MORAL BEHAVIOR- RELATED ISSUES CAN BE WAIVED? 


The offenses and moral behavior-related issues that cannot be waived include:

  1. If you are under any form of judicial restraint (bond, probation, imprisonment, or parole)
  2. If you are subject to civil court conviction or adverse disposition for more than one serious offense, or serious offenses with three or more other offenses (apart from traffic)
  3. If you are found trafficking, selling, or distributing narcotics, including marijuana
  4. If you have three or more convictions related to driving while intoxicated, drugged, or impaired in the past five years before joining
  5. If you have been convicted of a felony crime of rape, sexual abuse, sexual assault, incest, any other sexual offense, or when the disposition requires the person to register as a sex offender.
  6. If you are convicted for five or more misdemeanors
  7. If you are unable to pass a drug or alcohol test, or if you have current charges pending against you
  8. If you have been previously separated from the Military Services under conditions other than honorable or for the good of the Military Service concerned
  9. In you have received an unfavorable final determination by the DoW Consolidated Adjudication Facility on a completed National Agency Check with Law and Credit (NACLC) or higher-level investigation, which is adjudicated to the National Security Standards in accordance with Executive Order 12968, Reference (j), during the accession process.

   

    CITIZENSHIP


All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card, (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card).

 

    DRUGS & ALCOHOL


The Navy has a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and alcohol abuse. Dependency on illegal drugs or history of drug use or alcohol abuse can disqualify you from service.

 

     WAIVERS


 WHAT CAN I DO IF I DON’T MEET THE

  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN? 


The Navy has a waiver process that you can take advantage of to prove you overcame a disqualifying issue that would otherwise prevent you from joining the Navy. After submitting a waiver, a review takes place to make sure you can join. If your waiver is denied, you can also look into pursuing a civilian career within the Navy.


Army’s New Height and Weight Standards


The U.S. Army has replaced its old height-and-weight tables and tape tests with a new Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) as the sole body composition assessment, effective July 7, 2026 United States Army+1.


New Standard


  • WHtR must be less than 0.55 — meaning your waist circumference (measured at the navel) divided by your height in inches must be under 0.55 United States Army+1.
  • This is the same standard used by the Pentagon, Navy, and Air Force, but the Marine Corps uses a stricter 0.52 Task & Purpose.
  • The change removes past workarounds, such as using high physical fitness test scores to avoid body fat limits Stars and Stripes.


How It’s Measured


  1. Measure waist circumference at the navel in inches.
  2. Divide that by your height in inches.
  3. Record the result in the Army’s ATIS system within 90 days of the directive’s publication The Official Home Page of the United States Army.


Frequency and Compliance


  • Twice per calendar year screening United States Army+1.
  • If WHtR ≥ 0.55:
  • A second measurement by another team on the same day is required.
  • If still failing, the soldier is flagged and enrolled in the Army Body Composition Program (ABCP) for diet, exercise, and medical follow-up United States Army+1.
  • No separations for WHtR failure during the 180-day assessment period to review the new standard United States Army+1.


Why the Change


The Army says WHtR is a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular and metabolic health than old height/weight tables, and it’s simpler, fairer, and better accommodates different body types The Official Home Page of the United States Army.


Practical Example



For a 6-foot (72-inch) soldier:

  • Pass: 39.5-inch waist → 39.5 ÷ 72 = 0.549
  • Fail: 39.6-inch waist → 39.6 ÷ 72 = 0.550 Military.com.


Bottom line: To meet the Army’s new WHtR standard, your waist measurement must be less than half your height in inches, and you’ll be tested twice a year with strict compliance rules.


In short: The Army no longer uses fixed height/weight limits — instead, all soldiers must keep their waist-to-height ratio under 0.55, measured twice a year, with remedial action if they fail.