What is the ASVAB?
The Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test is a required component for joining the military. The ASVAB helps the Defense Department not just determine whether you are a good fit to join the service, but also which service branch you might be best for and even what military jobs you can hold after you finish basic training or boot camp. The better your ASVAB score, the broader your options.
It is recommended that you take the ASVAB in your Junior year as your scores are only good for 2 years.
CHS hosts the ASVAB once a year. The date of the test will be advertised on the morning announcements and a sign up sheet will be made available under the announcements tab on this website.
For more information on the ASVAB: https://nationalguard.com/the-asvab
Practice Test: https://nationalguard.com/practice-asvab
Air Force Recruiter
Sergeant Crasurella
Cell (814) 762-9328
2770 W Plank Rd. Walmart Plaza Altoona, PA 16602
Army National Guard
SGT Elizabeth Stevens
Cell (814) 521-3748
e-mail: elizabeth.a.stevens61.mil@army.mil
625 Logan Valley Mall Altoona, PA 16602
Navy Recruiter
Petty Officer Dwayne Wu
Office (814) 943-7902
Cell (814) 569-5720
e-mail: Dwaynw.wu@navy.mil
2770 W. Plank Rd. Altoona, PA 16602
Marines
Sgt Christopher L. Mauff
Office (814)942-1147
Cell (814) 203-7666
e-mail: christophe.mauff@marines.usmc.mil
2770 W. Plank Rd. Altoona, PA 16602
U.S. Army
Office: (814) 317-3084
Cell: (814) 312-0759
email: stephen.j.little.mil@army.mil
2770 Plank Rd. Suite B34-35 Altoona, PA 16602
Age requirements:
Military and service academy minimum entrance age requirements are 17 with parental consent or 18 without parental consent. Service academy applicants must meet the age requirements as of July 1 of the year of entry.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements vary greatly across each Service branch. Generally speaking, potential recruits should be in good physical condition, of appropriate weight and able to pass a standard physical screening prior to entry.
Educational Requirements:
Success in any branch of the Military depends on a good education. A high school diploma is most desirable. Candidates with a GED (General Education Development) certificate can enlist, but some Services may limit their opportunities. It is very difficult to be considered a serious candidate without either a high school diploma or an accepted alternative credential.
Security and Background Checks:
For safety and security purposes, and to uphold the high standards of the Military, all Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) applicants are asked to complete a background check. Generally, felons or individuals with several convictions on their record are not eligible to join the Military. However, each branch has its own policy and, in certain cases, may grant moral conduct waivers or felony waivers:
Army
Felons and individuals with multiple convictions cannot join, but waivers are available on a case-by-case basis.
Marine Corps
All interested individuals must clear a criminal background check and have no felony convictions.
Navy
Individuals who have been convicted of a felony as an adult or juvenile for offenses involving violence, domestic violence, illegal drugs or sexual misconduct will be disqualified.
Air Force
A criminal record can impact enlistment eligibility (this includes an excessive number of traffic-related violations within a one-year period).
Coast Guard
The Recruiting Command can authorize case-by-case waivers.
If you have additional questions or would like further clarification, contact a recruiter to discuss your particular situation in more detail.