What are age limits for Navy eligibility? Also would misdemeanor marijuana charges when I was younger disqualify me?

2022-03-12T23:26:08-05:00

Hello let me give a short bio about myself I always wanted to serve in the marines for as long as I can remember. I took JROTC in high school I had some family troubles and started to hangout with the wrong crowd I got 2 misdemeanor marijuana charges at ages 18 then again at 19 I was charged with a felony (burglary of a conveyance I was barely 18 drunk walking to a friends after a party I saw a cop car and my first response was to run because I got scared after I realized what I was doing I stopped and was arrested they assumed I ran because I was burglarizing cars those charges were completely dropped 2 weeks later). I am now a project manager for a construction company with no run ins with the law since then (9years ago) the last few years I’ve done a lot of work on military bases and it’s refueled my desire to serve it’s always been one of my biggest regrets in life. I also always thought I was too old to join and I had missed my chance but I’ve met a lot of guys who joined in their 30s. I have a tattoo on my right hand so marines are out of the question I really want to join the navy but I’m scared I won’t be eligible. With what I’ve said do you think I’d be eligible to serve?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2022 11:57 PM

2022-03-12T23:57:12-05:00

https://www.navy.com/joining-the-navy/requirements-to-join

requirements-to-join

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Mar 13 at 2022 12:02 AM

2022-03-13T00:02:39-05:00

Dillon Brown I Have Not a Clue but? There is always a But! You'll Never Know If You Don't Try! My God Man! You Sound Like You'd Made a Good Seabee! Do Whatever! Annoy a Recruiter!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2022 12:33 AM

2022-03-13T00:33:47-05:00

Good luck!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2022 1:26 AM

2022-03-13T01:26:01-05:00

Dillon Brown Dillon, MSgt Private RallyPoint Member has provided you with the basic requirements. No one can tell you whether you will be eligible to serve except for a Navy Recruiter.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Mar 13 at 2022 1:52 AM

2022-03-13T01:52:47-05:00

What did the recruiter say?

https://www.navy.com/node/1427

1427

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Mar 13 at 2022 9:47 AM

2022-03-13T09:47:14-04:00

I enlisted in the Army at 27. I wasn't the oldest man in my training Company.
You will almost certainly have to get a waiver for the drug charges, how easy that will be depends on how recruiting is going at the time. If they aren't filling all their slots, the waivers are easier.
Go talk to a recruiter, tell him everything. He can tell you whether it's worth the effort or not.

Response by LTC Ray Buenteo made Mar 13 at 2022 3:02 PM

2022-03-13T15:02:58-04:00

Go talk to a recruiter

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2022 5:16 PM

2022-03-13T17:16:40-04:00

Did you bother to Google the eligibility requirements for the Navy before posting? Or talk to a recruiter? Your best bet is talking to a recruiter to find out if you're eligible or not.

Google search first result:

Navy Age Limit: 39 for active duty, 39 for Navy Reserve. Marine Corps Age Limit: 28 for active duty and Marine Corps Reserve. Air Force Age Limit: 39 for active duty and Guard, 38 for Air Force Reserve.

Another search: "A single felony can keep you from enlisting in the Navy. In some cases, even a misdemeanor is a deal breaker. Depending on the nature of the crime, you may need a waiver to be able to enlist. If you have been convicted of multiple felonies, you won't get in."

At the end of the day the only person who can tell you anything current about Navy enlistment is a Navy recruiter.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2022 5:16 PM

2022-03-13T17:16:49-04:00

They ain’t gone tell you the truth but I will …… of course not

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Mar 13 at 2022 6:38 PM

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Each Service publishes requirements for enlistment on its web site. Here's a link to the Navy page: http://www.navy.com
You should consider all of the Armed Services. The requirements are similar, but waivers may differ among the Services. You have about a dozen recruiters to talk with: Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, Navy, Navy Reserve, Marines, Marine Reserve, Coast Guard, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Space Force. Be absolutely honest about any encounters with law enforcement, criminal courts, etc. Same for your education and experience.

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Response by C/SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2023 5:15 AM

2023-04-13T05:15:00-04:00

However, I recommend reaching out to a recruiter to get more information about your specific situation.