About the Army
ENLISTED SOLDIERS
The Heart Of The Army
Enlisted Soldiers make the Army a powerful, adaptable force that can respond to any threat. They work together with Officers to achieve mission success even in the harshest of conditions. While Officers give orders, Enlisted Soldiers show initiative in order to get the job done.
Responsibilities of Enlisted Soldiers depend on their specific Army job — called a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Enlisted Soldiers live the Seven Core Army Values every day — on the job and off: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.
Requirements
To become an Enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien
- 17-35 years old
- Healthy and in good physical condition
- In good moral standing
- Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Some Army jobs may have additional qualifications.
