ADDITIONAL BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE RATINGS Navy Enlistment Bonus up to $40,000* (Enlistment Bonus Source Rates (EBSR) vary based on jobs. EBSR is earned and payable upon graduation from A or C school.)

Requirements to Join the Navy

1. Be between 17-41 years old.
2. Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
3. Meet the physical, mental and moral standards of the Navy.
4. Hold U.S. citizenship or be a legal permanent resident.
5. Earn a minimum score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.

We're offering these bonuses because we want to remain competitive,” said Cmdr. David Benham, spokesman for Navy Recruiting Command. Higher bonuses up to $50,000 could be available for certain jobs such as some on submarines and some in the information technology fields, according to the Navy.

Navy Accessions Training (NAT) and Prior Service (PS) Sailors bonuses have been increased to $20,000 for 3 years of SELRES service for all rates in the Navy Reserve. 2. This policy applies to all NAT and PS Sailors affiliating with the drilling Selected Reserve on or after March 24, 2023.

To join the Navy, you must: Be a U.S. citizen; or Legal Permanent Resident (Enlisted) Be between the ages of 17 and 41 for Enlisted programs. Age requirements for Officer programs vary.*

All applicants for enlistment in the Armed Forces must be either a U.S. citizen, by birth or naturalization, or a non-U.S. citizen that is a Lawful Permanent Resident (informally known as a “Green Card” holder).

PUBLISHED: June 20, 2023 at 4:37 p.m. | UPDATED: June 20, 2023 at 5:02 p.m. The U.S. Navy is offering a maximum $75,000 enlistment bonus - up from $50,000 last year - for new recruits pursuing select nuclear rates in an effort to draw them away from civilian employers.

To join the Navy, you must: Be a U.S. citizen; or Legal Permanent Resident (Enlisted) Be between the ages of 17 and 41 for Enlisted programs.

Throughout the U.S. Armed Forces, the maximum age to join to serve is 39 and under. Like many people who have lived for half a century, I'm going through a mild midlife crisis.

You should be between 17 to 41 to apply as an Active Duty member. You should be between 17 to 40 years old to be a Reserve. If you're interested in applying for their service academies, you should be between 17 to 22 years old on the last Monday in June.

Age Requirements for Active Duty Enlistees In general, the Defense Department restricts enlistment to those 35 and younger. Prior enlisted service members can subtract their previous years of service from their age in order to extend eligibility. For example, the current age cutoff in the Air Force is 39.

The Navy has raised the maximum age for new enlisted recruits from 39 to 41. Master Chief Petty Officer Gerald Allchin said 38 and 39 year old recruits have performed well in the Navy, and he expects the same from 40 and 41 year olds who enter the service because of the new age limit.