JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. (Army News Service, Oct. 10, 2014) -- Before the sun peeks over the horizon, the Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), are already hard at work preparing the caisson horses for the day's solemn duties.
The US Army is in the process of reevaluating the physical fitness test and may actually create two versions - Army Physical Readiness Test (APRT) and Army Combat Readiness Test (ACRT). You can read more on this page about the new tests and what locations are currently trying the new tests.
Active Duty Requirements. The basic qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Army include: â¢ being from 17 to 34 years old. â¢ be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have the I-551).â¢ have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED). â¢ be single with no children or married with 2 or less children.he basic qualifications for enlistment in the U.S. Army include: â¢ being from 17 to 34 years old. â¢ be a U.S. citizen or resident alien, (must have the I-551). â¢ have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED). â¢ be single with no children or married with 2 or less children.