How long does MEPS physical take?
Everything together should take two days, though there are some situations that may make things shorter or longer.
Why is MEPS 2 days?
Your recruiter should prepare you for this experience. Most people who enlist on active duty make two trips to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The second trip is for actually enlisting on active duty and shipping off to basic training.
What all do you do at MEPS?
Your physical examination consists of:
- Height and weight measurements.
- Hearing and vision examinations.
- Urine and blood tests.
- Drug and alcohol tests.
- Muscle group and joint maneuvers, in underclothing.
- Complete physical examination and interview.
- Specialized test, if required.
What should I expect at MEPS for the first time?
Medical Evaluation at MEPS The physical begins with the completion of the medical questionnaire, after which you’ll begin the process. You will take a blood and urine test (including a test for drugs). Females will be tested for pregnancy. Your blood will be tested for HIV, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, RPR, and alcohol.
Do I have to shave for MEPS?
No you don’t need to shave.
What do you eat at basic training?
In basic training, you receive three meals per day. Most military chow halls today include an extensive salad bar, a station for full meals such as fried chicken, seafood, Mexican food and pastas, along with a snack line that includes hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, fries and other junk-food items.
What can disqualify you from MEPS?
Pregnancy, contagious diseases, physical deformities and problems with internal organs are also disqualifying conditions. Others include a limited range of motion, severe dental problems and a history of bone fractures. Many mental factors will also disqualify an applicant, including anxiety, neurosis and psychosis.
What to expect from MEPs?
MEPS What to expect. MEPS is a Department of Defense joint-service organization staffed with military and civilians. Their job is to determine an applicant’s physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service, the Department of Defense, and federal law. There are 65 MEPS facilities located throughout the United States.
What do they do at MEPs?
MEPS is a Department of Defense joint-service organization staffed with military personnel and civilians. Their job is to assess an applicant’s physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service, the Department of Defense and federal law.
What do they test for at MEPs?
The MEPS test (audiologist evaluation) is a hearing test administered by giving the applicant a headset and a button. You push the button every time you hear a noise no matter how faint. They are testing to make sure you can hear pure tones at 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 cycles per second in varying decibel levels.
What should you wear to MEPs?
A few general tips and rules for MEPS: Wear conservative, comfortable clothing. No offensive writing on t-shirts, no sagging pants, no open-toed shoes, tank tops, halter tops, bare midriffs. Don’t wear earrings or other jewelry as it will simply get in the way during tests and the physical exam
