# Qualification Standards for Enlistment, Appointment, and Induction
> **US Department of Defense** · Final rule. · Published 2016-09-19 · Effective 2016-10-19 · 81 FR 64061
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-22408
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Defense
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 64061
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 66
- **Publication date:** 2016-09-19
- **Effective date:** 2016-10-19
- **DOD docket:** Docket ID: DOD-2011-OS-0099
## Abstract

This rule updates policies and responsibilities for basic entrance qualification standards for enlistment, appointment, and induction into the Armed Forces and delegates the authority to specify certain standards to the Secretaries of the Military Departments. It establishes the age, aptitude, character/conduct, citizenship, dependents, education, medical, physical fitness, and other disqualifying conditions that are causes for rejection from military service. Other standards may be prescribed in the event of mobilization or national emergency. This rule sets standards designed to ensure that individuals under consideration for enlistment, appointment, and/or induction are able to perform military duties successfully, and to select those who are the most suitable for Service life.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/09/19/2016-22408/qualification-standards-for-enlistment-appointment-and-induction)
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