The only person of the opposite gender who could see you in your underwear are official MEPS doctors and technicians but you will always be in the presence of at least one of the same gender as you.

You will be given time to review the available jobs and consider which ones you think are the best fit for you. Processing starts early at the MEPS — You must report on time. 1) Get real comfortable with your body. Remove earrings (they obstruct the headset used for the hearing test).

Your family may take photographs of you with the military officer who gives you the oath. Don't carry any weapons, don't use profane language, and most certainly do not harass your female counterparts waiting in line.

All applicants will be questioned on their medical history.

Bathe or shower the night before your examination. Bring in the script and show the technician. At MEPS you will conduct several different medical evaluations and tests. Wear neat, moderate, comfortable clothing. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. At first, most of the girls in my processing group were a bit nervous but it didn’t take long to break the ice and by the end of it all we were laughing and making jokes. Your recruiter knows this, so you should be carrying any documentation with you. Don't bring stereo headphones, watches, jewelry, excessive cash or any other valuables. It really just all depends on why you were disqualified.

Hello. Your recruiter will ask you roughly 75 questions regarding previous medical conditions and injuries. They also do a urinalysis once you check into the MEPS center, so having to pee is a good thing.

This includes your drug screening. Not meeting height requirements for your branch of service will result in a permanent disqualification. A med read is basically the prescreen where my recruiter sent all my paper work prior to going to MEPS.

It's a bit like the college entrance SAT exams, except it covers more subject areas like electronics and car maintenance. After you have met the physical and Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery standards of the branch of service you have selected, a service liaison counselor will tell you about job opportunities and the enlistment agreement. You will have to remove your outer clothing during parts of the examination.

Basically, blacklisted for whatever reason. But you are in no way obligated to sign that contract just because you passed your physical exam. The officer at the desk may also ask if you want to use the restroom. But, Keep this in mind. All Rights Reserved. PDQ, is a term used for an individual that has been marked as un-recruit-able. They were actually lip studs.

Some of the physical will be covered during the medical briefing, and the rest will be completed by a provider. I passed a home test (tests for 50 ng) but I dont want to go and then fail. You're in a federal building.

This is a facility that is staffed by service members from all branches as well as civilians. Check with your recruiter BEFORE you go: you will need to bring all documents with you, or else MEPS will disqualify you.

You will learn of any conditions that will require you to bring supporting medical documentation when you go MEPS and any that are disqualifying.
Bring your Social Security card, birth certificate and driver's license. You’re not allowed to wear them into the physical and taking them out before you even go gets rid of the hassle of having to remember to take them out and then trying to find a place to store them. What are the U.S. military ranks? MEPS personnel determine applicants' physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service.

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It's a test of general knowledge, and if you know nothing about car maintenance you might make it up in the math section.

Members of your family are welcome to watch you take the oath.

Though, if they have a job you would like to do, I suggest signing anyway. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account.

While they tell you to wear socks there, you will be asked to remove those at some point (though they let us wear them while we were sitting and waiting to keep our feet warm).

Too much caffeine or sugar could mess with your blood sugar and cause you to be disqualified. The technician will have made a handful of checks before they have even put the cup down. MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station.

They are broken into Western Sector and Eastern Sector Battalions. If they don’t have reason to pull your records they won’t. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sorry.

You’re getting up at the ass crack of dawn (I say that a lot) so you might not feel like eating, but trust me you need to.

Listen to directions - there are lots of them. Those of you entering active duty will receive instructions on your transportation arrangements to basic training. But if you have documents that prove your heart surgery doesn’t hinder your health at all, you can appeal the disqualification and MEPS will send your medical records and their examination of you to the Surgeon General of whatever branch in which you’re trying to enlist for review and he or she will decide from there whether or not you qualify for a waiver. Well before anyone else tries to say just take it, don’t cheat, I must say without a doubt that many people fail this test because they are stupid.

The primary job of Military Entrance Processing Station is to determine, under military regulations, policies and federal law, whether or not you are qualified to serve in the United States Armed Forces, and if so, what jobs you may qualify for under individual service regulations.

Just like a disqualification isn’t the end, a pass isn’t always the beginning. The first time I tried, he decided I didn’t qualify. You're headed to a military entry processing station, or MEPS, where you will be accepted or disqualified for service.

Piercings aren’t a disqualification (unless you have stretched ears in which anything too large could prevent you from passing), but it’s a good idea to take them out before you even leave your house to go to the MEPS center. 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Special Pay for Special Duties and Skills, Muscle group and joint maneuvers, in underclothing, Complete physical examination and interview.

The Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery Testing (ASVAB) is a series of tests that measures aptitude for certain career fields. Inside the facility keep talking to a minimum. MEPS is conducted to ensure that individuals meet the medical, physical and moral standards set by each branch of service.

Prior to a medical briefing, your blood pressure, vision and hearing will be checked. Related Article – How To Join The US Military As A Non-Citizen.

WARNING! When having your pulse checked, 99 or below is considered normal. So, what makes you a PDQ? The day before MEPS you will be asked to check into a near-by hotel and go over briefing on what will happen the next day, as well as what you can/cannot bring. Your physical examination consists of: Remember that many conditions can be waivered, but you must provide appropriate documentation! Muscle group and joint maneuvers, in underclothing (NOT exercises and running, just a few simple flexibility and balance tests to make sure you have proper ranges of motion), Complete physical examination and interview, Specialized tests if required. Every urine sample collected at MEPS and screened thoroughly. For more newsletters, check out our, Military Ranks: Everything You Need to Know, More Than 8,500 Airmen Have Volunteered to Join Space Force, More Sailors Are Reenlisting. If you like the cold, more power to you.

The cut-off levels vary depending on the substance. You may have already taken the ASVAB in high school or for enlistment purposes. OMK provides resources and content to young adults who are thinking about joining the US Armed Forces, but don’t know where to begin. I had a heart surgery at 6 weeks old for coarctation of aorta. Heads Up: The following times examples are “one time” use. So I’m appealing my initial disqualification this time. Hey Cody, I’ll likely send you a follow up text just to let you know I replied BUT anywho. As for feeling weird around all the other recruits… well the likelihood of ever seeing a majority of them again is slim to none so don’t feel too bad. Cavaties won’t hurt you with either branch though, so no need to worry there. Each service combines the test section results to produce its own unique scores for various career fields. Included with the vision tests will be color vision testing including, the PiP test, FALANT test and Army Red/Green test. Members of your family are welcome to watch you take the oath. Just accept that now.

All applicants will go through a Applicant Behavioral Health interview.
Additional screening may occur if the professional has any questions on history or behavior. This process is done by visiting various stations in which you will perform medical and physical testing as well as completing questionnaires.

Or you may find yourself heading off to Day 1 of your military career.