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About the Army
  • Overview
  • Personnel
  • Service Options
    • Active Duty & Army Reserve
    • Enlisted Soldiers & Officers
      • Enlisted Soldier
      • Warrant Officers
      • Commissioned Officer
  • Training, Careers & Jobs
  • Vehicles & Equipment
  • Post Locations
  • Ranks & Insignia
How to Join

See the step-by-step process it takes to join the Army—from talking to a Recruiter to finding the best position for you.

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Ranks & Insignia

From Private to General, see the ranks and insignia Soldiers, Warrant Officers and Officers wear on their uniforms.

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Requirements

To become an Enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army, you must be:

  • A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
  • 17-35 years old
  • Healthy and in good physical condition
  • In good moral standing
  • Have a High School Diploma or equivalent

Some Army jobs may have additional qualifications.