Assess personal qualifications needed to serve in the military.

Identification should include meeting the

  • age requirement
  • education requirements and academic performance standards
  • physical and mental health expectations.

Additional items may or may not affect admission into the military, including

  • number of dependents under 18 years of age
  • criminal record
  • U.S. citizenship status (for officers).

Process/Skill Questions:

  • When is one eligible to serve in the military?
  • What are the necessary academic requirements for one to enter the military?
  • What are the consequences of having a criminal record when attempting to enter the military?
  • What are some of the barriers that could prevent one from joining the military?