| Military Branch | Enlistment Education Requirements | Source |
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| Air Force |
Generally speaking, you must be a high school graduate to enlist in the Air Force. Unlike other services, the Air Force usually accepts only individuals with a high school diploma or adult education diploma. They do accept an extremely small number of individuals with a GED or equivalent. Those individuals must have exceptionally high scores on the AFQT. |
Air Force |
| Army |
The United States Army accepts enlistment from both those with high school diplomas and those with a GED. Some jobs with the Army will require a diploma and enlistment bonuses may be higher with a diploma. |
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| Marine Corps |
High School Diploma |
Marine Corps |
| National Guard |
Most states require applicants to have a high school diploma (or be working toward it), but each state sets its own education requirements. Contact a recruiter to get the latest information about your state's requirements. |
National Guard |
| Navy |
Only about 1/2 of a percent of all Air Force enlistments each year are GED-Holders. To even be considered for one of these very few slots, a GED-holder must score a minimum of 65 on the AFQT. The Air Force allows a higher enlistment rank for recruits with college credit. |
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