How old did you have to be to volunteer for Vietnam?

Answer 1

Not drafted into Vietnam. A man could be drafted into the military and NOT go to Vietnam. He could be stationed anywhere.

Most men that were drafted were in their early twenties, a very few got conscripted at 19 (compared to the 20 or 21 or 22 age group).

Answer 2

18. However, there are reports of younger servicemen having served in Vietnam.

Answer 3

Age 18 was the preferred age. Men younger than that were usually sent to Europe (Germany) or had state-side duty.

Answer 4

You had to be 18, or with parental permission 17, to join the military.

Answer 5

Most men were 19 when drafted; younger than that were enlistees (volunteers).

Answer 6

The US Army preferred to send 18 year men to Vietnam, although men less than that were killed there.