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(a) To be eligible for original enlistment in the National Guard, a person must be at least 17 years of age and under 45, or under 64 years of age and a former member of the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air Force, or Regular Marine Corps. To be eligible for reenlistment, a person must be under 64 years of age.
(b) To be eligible for appointment as an officer of the National Guard, a person must--
(1) be a citizen of the United States; and
(2) be at least 18 years of age and under 64.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 32 U.S.C. § 313 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 32. National Guard § 313. Appointments and enlistments: age limitations - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-32-national-guard/32-usc-sect-313/
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