Medical conditions, criminal history, age, physical fitness, and drug abuse can all disqualify you from joining the Army. Other disqualifying factors include failing to meet minimum educational requirements, having a dishonorable discharge from the military, or having a record of mental illness.
Moral standards of acceptability for service, however, are designed to disqualify the following kinds of persons: Individuals under any form of judicial restraint (bond, probation, imprisonment, or parole) and those with significant criminal records. Persons convicted of felonies may request a waiver to permit their enlistment.
When it comes to mental health, there are specific guidelines that the army follows when deciding whether or not to disqualify someone. For example, if someone has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (for example, panic disorder), a person cannot enter the armed services if they need any inpatient care, or outpatient care for more than 12 months cumulatively. They must not have needed any treatment for their anxiety disorder in the past 36 months.
Common disqualifies when it comes to joining the army:
Failure to disclose any criminal convictions
Providing false or misleading information
Failing to pass a background check
Not meeting the minimum requirements for the position
See AlsoServing with ADHDLack of relevant skills and experience
Inability to provide references
Inability to pass a drug test
Unsatisfactory credit check
Unprofessional behavior or appearance
Poor interpersonal skills
Unsatisfactory work history
Poor performance during the interview
Unwillingness to relocate
Unavailability during required work hours
Unacceptable social media presence
