The ASRS consistently places among the top perform-. ers in investment returns, and the financial condition of the retirement fund is one of the healthi-. est in the country. Finally, the ASRS contribution rates remain among the lowest in the coun-. try.
1 Between the ages of 17â35 (must ship to basic training prior to 35th birthday) 2  A U.S. citizen or registered alien â U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens (people who have an INS I-151/I-551 âGreen Cardâ) may join the U.S. Military. 3  Healthy and in good physical condition.  In good moral standing.
Body fat standards have changed slightly for initial entry Soldiers. VIEW ORIGINAL. WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 24, 2012) -- All male recruits age 17-20 who enlisted after May 16, must now have a body fat percentage of 24 or less before they begin basic training. For female recruits in that age category, their body fat must be at 30 percent or less.