22 CFR § 305.2 - Eligibility.

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title: "22 CFR § 305.2 - Eligibility."
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title_name: "Foreign Relations"
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section_name: "Eligibility."
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authority: "22 U.S.C. 2503, 2504 2521; 29 U.S.C. 794; E.O. 12137, 44 FR 29023, 3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. 389; E.O. 13160, 65 FR 39775, 3 CFR, 2000 Comp., p. 1461."
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# 305.2 Eligibility.

In order to be eligible for enrollment as a Volunteer, Applicants must meet mandatory citizenship and age requirements.

(a) *Citizenship.* The Applicant must be a citizen or national of the United States prior to entering on duty as a Trainee.

(b) *Age.* The Applicant must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry on duty as a Trainee.