what are the requirement to join the coast guards
Guard and Reserve Frequently Asked Questions Requirements to Join the Coast Guard. 1  Age â You must be between 17 to 27 for active duty and 17 to 39 for reserve duty. 2  Have no more than two dependents. 3  Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. 4  Education â High School Diploma is required, however, sometimes a GED is accepted.