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What is the maximum age to join the Australian army?
55
Wrapping Up. All in all, the ADF has an age limit of 55 for anyone who is enlisting into the military. If you are in your 30’s or 40’s, you may be concerned about keeping up with the physical side of training.
Can I join the military at 14?
Before you visit your local recruiter, be sure you meet the minimum qualifications for serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. You must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. You must be at least 17 years old (17-year-old applicants require parental consent). You must (with very few exceptions) have a high school diploma.
How old do you have to be to join the Air Force in Australia?
You are over 15 years and 6 months of age: If you are applying to start your Air Force career with a degree course at the Australian Defence Force Academy, you may be eligible for an ADFA Education Award.
How old do you have to be to work in the Defence Force?
The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP). If you are over 15 years of age the DWEP is a national program that provides high school and tertiary students aged 15 years and older the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of jobs available within the Australian Defence Force and/or the Department of Defence. For more information click here.
How old do you have to be to join the Army?
You are at least 10 years of age: To receive information about the careers available in the Army, please register your details with Defence Jobs. You are over 12 years and 6 months of age: You can experience what it’s like in the Army by joining the Cadets.
How old do you have to be to join the ADF?
The maximum age for recruitment varies greatly by role, and you’ll find details in each job description on this website. As a general rule you can join the ADF if you are between three and six years away from the Compulsory Retiring Age for a specific role. 17-year olds in the ADF At this age you are a ‘minor’ so special conditions apply.