document updated 15 years ago, on Apr 21, 2010

is 32 too old?
- Yes, too old for Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. No, not too old for Army or Navy. Not too old for all reserves, except the Marine Corps.
does a splenectomy or pancreatectomy disqualify me?
- [Army] "History of splenectomy (P41.5) is disqualifying, except when resulting from trauma"
- [Navy] splenectomy requires a medical waiver (ie. it's probably disqualifying)
- Malaria is a serious problem in Afghanistan
- Malaria is a serious problem in Iraq
physical fitness requirements
- Navy
  - max weight: 191 lbs
  - 44 curlups
  - 35 pushups
  - 14:15 1.5 mile run
  - 12:30 500-yd swim
- Army
  - max weight: 189 lbs
  - 36 pushups
  - 42 situps
  - 2 mile run in 21:12