No More 17 Year Olds In the Fleet

Craig · 06-08-2011, 08:04 AM

The days of the 15 year old sneaking off to join the military have long since past, and now, age restrictions are becoming more stringent.

Because of the restrictions placed on minors being assigned to combatant units, those 17 years of age may enlist into the Delayed Entry Program, but may not leave for boot-camp prior to their 18th birthday, unless their 18th birthday will occur no later than 90 days from date of leaving for boot-camp.

This policy change also applies to Future Sailors currently in the Delayed Entry Program as well as all new contracts written on or after today. (April 13, 2011)

06-08-2011, 08:04 AM	#1
Craig Administrator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Centennial, Colorado Posts: 2,767 Rep Power: 285	No More 17 Year Olds In the Fleet The days of the 15 year old sneaking off to join the military have long since past, and now, age restrictions are becoming more stringent. Because of the restrictions placed on minors being assigned to combatant units, those 17 years of age may enlist into the Delayed Entry Program, but may not leave for boot-camp prior to their 18th birthday, unless their 18th birthday will occur no later than 90 days from date of leaving for boot-camp. This policy change also applies to Future Sailors currently in the Delayed Entry Program as well as all new contracts written on or after today. (April 13, 2011) __________________