What's the cut off age for the U.S Coast Guard Reserve?

Question

On various websites (e.g., http://www.gocoastguard.com), I see the cut off age listed as 39. I'm non-prior service. I spoke to a recruiter who said the cut off age is 35 for non-prior folks. He also said 39 is the max age for prior service members. Is he right? Why do these websites not go into specific details about the cut-off age? It's confusing. Thanks.

Answer 1

What are the qualifications to join the Coast Guard?

Following are the basic requirements for becoming a member of the Coast Guard:

You must be a U.S. citizen or a Resident Alien.

Be between the ages of 17-27 (up to age 32 if qualified for attending guaranteed 'A' school) for Active Duty. (If you are 17, you'll need parental consent.)

Reservists must be between 17-39. Prior service personnel should contact their local recruiter for specific programs.

Have a high school diploma. GEDs are accepted in special circumstances.

Have no more than two dependents.

Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.

Pass a military entrance medical exam.

Prior service need to talk to a recruiter because their entry is affected by how much time in service they have.

Answer 2

I do believe it is 35. Then for every year of active duty, the number can go up a year. If you did 3 years of active duty, then you could be 38 and enter. Talk to a different recruiter. Maybe you will get a different answer.

Answer 3

Not many people want the specifics for cutoff ages. The military is a young person's game and the old farts have a rough time trying to stay up physically.

6 Years US Coast Guard,  3 Years NMANG