What are the age restrictions to be an officer in the Reserves or the Florida National Guard?

2025-03-20T04:23:52-04:00

Age limitation to be reserve officer in Florida reserves or national guard?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2025 7:02 AM

2025-03-20T07:02:35-04:00

35 is the standard max to commission. West Point max age is 23. Medical officers cap at 42 (but can apply for age waiver). Prior military service personnel can request an age waiver.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Mar 20 at 2025 7:46 AM

2025-03-20T07:46:39-04:00

In general, you must be between the ages of 17-35 with no prior service (NPS).
Regular and reserve officers in the Armed Forces may retire after 20 years of service, at least 10 of which must have been as an active commissioned officer2.
Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
Pass an armed forces physical exam.

Response by SGM Jeff Mccloud made Mar 20 at 2025 2:06 PM

2025-03-20T14:06:08-04:00

For the Guard (basic branches, not law, med or chap)
Candidates can be commissioned up to 41 years old and 364 days (with a waiver for over 35).
No waiver is granted for those older than 42 years old. The maximum allowable age for Officer Candidates entering under the 09S Enlistment Option (enlisting on an OCS contract with no prior service) is 35 years of age.
A TAG level waiver is required for all Candidates who will be 35 years of age or older by their commissioning date.