Age- requirement is based on selected program OCS/OTS: Between 19 and 29
years ROTC: Between 17 and 21 years Academy: Between 17 and 22 years (if age
17, parents' signed consent is required.)
Citizenship- must be a U.S. citizen
Males- Height: 5'0" to 6'8" Weight: 100 LB to 255 LB
Females- Height: 4'10" to 6'8' Weight: 90 LB to 227 LB
Vision- At least 20/400 or 20/200 vision corrected to 20/20 with eyeglasses
or contact lenses. Depth perception and color blindness is also tested
General Health- Must is able to pass a medical exam.
Education- must have a four-year college degree from an accredited
institution. Some officer occupations require advanced degrees or four-year
degrees in a specialized field.
Aptitude- must qualify for enlistment on an officer qualification test. Each
service uses its own officer qualification test.
Background Investigation- Background investigation must reveal that person
is of strong moral character.
Marital Status and Dependents- OCS/OTS/ROTC: May be either single or
married. Academy: Must be single to enter and graduate from service academies.
Single persons with one or more minor dependents are not eligible for officer
commissioning.