Regulations & Policy

AR 601-210 now allows enlistment up to age 42 for non-prior and prior service applicants across the Regular Army, Reserve, and Guard — effective April 20, 2026. Here’s what changed, who it affects, and what the prior service math actually looks like.

Army Directive 2025-18 changed the standard. If you’re still correcting Soldiers off old screenshots, shoulder-blade measurements, or the old earring rule — you’re wrong. Here’s what actually changed and three dead corrections you need to kill.