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Basic Requirements
Must be a legal citizen of the U.S. or reside in the NC state he/she applies to basic school
Must be willing to relocate
Minimum age requirement is 19 and 1/2
Maximum age requirement to start basic school is 39 years old
Must have a high school diploma or a GED (General Education Development Certificate)
Must have a valid driver's license
No traffic violations three years prior to enrollment at basic school or any time after enrollment
Must not have plead guilty or entered a plea, or any other crime other than a minor misdemeanor
Physical Fitness test
Written Test
Must have 20/20 vision without corrective lenses in each eye
Must submit and complete a polygraph test