MY MEPS EXPERIENCE | WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT 2021

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 5 фев 2021
  • In this video i will share with you what your day will be like at meps during the pandemic. Go over tips and share my advice.
    Million Dollar sailor Mindset:
    www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar...

Комментарии • 467

  • @jmcrazy7w
    @jmcrazy7w 3 года назад +23

    I been to MEPS 3 times mainly because I had to get a Med Waiver. My 3rd time going (12/16/20), I finally got to swear in. I ship out March 25th, 2021. I initially tried to go the OCS route, but ran into issues because I’m only doing Navy Reserves (slim pickings already for Reservist) & I’m a little older than most (34). I decided to just go the enlisted route and try OCS later on. I didn’t want to “age out” while waiting for an OCS Reserves spot to open up. I was able to get the # 1 rate on my list of my top 20 preferred rates (based off of my research). I’m going in as a RP. I’m very excited!

  • @Meeskait1992
    @Meeskait1992 2 года назад +2

    Thanks dude! I'm writing a story about soldiers but know very little about this kinda stuff, so this video really helped me out. Thank you for your service!

  • @kobeh.9131
    @kobeh.9131 2 года назад +44

    I go to MEPS Sunday/Monday. This sounds horrible but I got a dream I got to see through

  • @katjagolden893
    @katjagolden893 3 года назад +7

    Happy to see another video from you. My son is now in 2wk of (army) Bootcamp at Ft Sill.
    Talking about yr UDS .... I was a manager at a lab and my people are the ones that take the blood & UDS and sometimes we had to watch. T

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching I hope your son makes it through I’m sure he will. Oh for real? To me that is the worst part of meps people watching you go to the restroom.

  • @fishermorris8544
    @fishermorris8544 3 года назад +7

    Very helpful I'm leaving for meps in a few hours today I like to know what to expect so thanks!

  • @lachlanmaxwell8767
    @lachlanmaxwell8767 3 года назад +23

    I go to hotel Monday and MEPS Tuesday for physical. This helped thank you. I don’t want to be nervous because I don’t want my blood pressure to skyrocket.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +3

      You will do fine. My blood pressure was kind of high the first and second time I got it taken, but it was normal the third time. Just do not drink alcohol the night before.

  • @Jijku
    @Jijku 2 года назад +1

    MEPs Tuesday and Wednesday, Navy. Good video hopefully MEPs goes well.

  • @musicinflation5646
    @musicinflation5646 3 года назад +41

    I went to MEPS about 3 months ago and I was STUPID NERVOUS. So as they took my blood pressure it was slighty higher than standard. So my advice is to stay calm. Take really deep and long breaths. I had to get a BPS just to continue the enlistment process, took an extra week or so to come back to meps. Leaving for Basic on in Aug now but they'll try and get ya for everything and anything they can so just stay calm. Much luck to ones going to MEPS!!!

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      I’m glad you made it through! Thank you for your advice.

    • @joshuagutierrez5602
      @joshuagutierrez5602 2 года назад

      Exactly what happened to me yesterday. I was freaking out and my blood pressure was high. Took it when I got home and was normal. So I will most likely be going back this Friday coming up.

  • @drewawlbad8705
    @drewawlbad8705 3 года назад +10

    Thanks for keeping it real. Damn im pretty much fully tattooed. That is going to take a while to fill out. Who knows maybe one day ill see you in the navy.

  • @jordanbrown3055
    @jordanbrown3055 2 года назад +3

    Great information I’m going to meps this Sunday and I’m worried wish me luck bro ! My future is depending on this !

  • @dontefairley3455
    @dontefairley3455 2 года назад

    I'm joining the navy and was a little nervous about meps I appreciate you for making this video

  • @matthewlex523
    @matthewlex523 3 года назад +2

    Very thorough, much appreciated!

  • @jventenilla98
    @jventenilla98 3 года назад +17

    Army Officer Candidate here! I’m literally at the hotel right now watching lol, and this video was beyond helpful! Thank you so much my man!

  • @piratecookie4479
    @piratecookie4479 3 года назад +4

    I’m going to meps this Wednesday thank you for the info

  • @toyag638
    @toyag638 3 года назад +43

    It is definitely a hurry up & wait place. A lot of the people who work at MEPS are mean. My last experience was the best. It went smoothly for the most part. I was there from about 5am to 5pm 🤦🏾‍♀️ but I’m going in as a CS & I ship next month.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +9

      Yes the military in general is hurry up and wait. And yes they are mean for no reason I guess they think they getting you ready for the military. Congratulations good luck let me know if you have any questions.

    • @noahmeme2
      @noahmeme2 3 года назад +2

      Good luck, I know that's not the rate for me but somebody has to do it. I love cooking but not for thousands of people.

  • @rofowleo
    @rofowleo 3 года назад +3

    I already went to meps but didn’t swear in because the school I went to the Marine Corps has this new tier system where if you go to a tier 2 (charter or private school ) you have to have your HS Diploma in hand, well my recruiters had no idea about this. So I was sent home after I was asvab and med qualified. Now I have my HS Diploma and I am going back to MEPS. But between the time I went before and now had an ATV accident and had a concussion, skull fracture, and a nice scar my forehead. My recruiters told me there is no way to hide that scar. So I have to go down the med packet route. Luckily I have no permanent trauma or condition from this, and also my skull fracture healed naturally meaning no surgery required. I submitted my hospital records day of the accident and a follow up from my primary care doctor who said I am fit for everyday activity and there is nothing wrong with me. Waiting for MEPS to comeback with their verdict. Recruiter told me it will either be he's good " or "need more paperwork” I don't see why they would need more. The hospital never asked for follow up care because it would heal on it's own. I have no light ty, no headaches. Nothing, just a slight crack of my head and my first concussion in the 19 years I have lived here. I am very confident because my only dream since I was 6 years old was to become a United States Marine. I’ll keep you updated. Semper Fi

  • @SuperOutragious
    @SuperOutragious 3 года назад +6

    Just went to MEPS a few days ago! It was so tiring. Just follow directions and come prepared to sit and wait. And if you’re someone who doesn’t care for bagged lunches bring your own lunch (there are no microwaves) - this stressed me out the most because I eat moderately healthy and the whole turkey sandwich and Cheetos combo wasn’t doing it for me. Just an extra tip make sure your ears are clean, I had to get my ear irrigated which made me dizzy and through off my balance.

  • @josevega-barrera7295
    @josevega-barrera7295 2 года назад +1

    I go to MEPS on Sunday and Monday, can’t wait

  • @XDreamsLandX
    @XDreamsLandX 3 года назад +32

    I’m watching this in the hotel to make sure I’m ready. I’m going into the navy.🔥

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +3

      Ok cool good luck bro. Let me know if this video is accurate after you go to meps.

    • @AndrewBphotos
      @AndrewBphotos 3 года назад +2

      Same here bro, I’m going navy too. Sitting in the hotel rn

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +2

      @@AndrewBphotos good luck!

    • @AndrewBphotos
      @AndrewBphotos 3 года назад +1

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 thank you just got done with meps today, I passed

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +2

      @@AndrewBphotos aye congratulations!! How was it? Was this video pretty accurate about meps?

  • @fioredemarinis695
    @fioredemarinis695 3 года назад +1

    About go to meps this week. Wish me luck!

  • @kabammers1123
    @kabammers1123 3 года назад +5

    Going Wednesday thanks for the vid

  • @willkriegforkartoffeln4878
    @willkriegforkartoffeln4878 3 года назад +12

    Lol, glad to see how many of us there are at the hotel right now 😆
    Tomorrow is gonna be something

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      How is it at the hotel because of covid?

    • @willkriegforkartoffeln4878
      @willkriegforkartoffeln4878 3 года назад +1

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 pretty normal, feeling just with masks. Hotel is pretty empty though. Unfortunately none of us went to the pool or gym together, maybe because I'm the only Air National Guard here.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@willkriegforkartoffeln4878 ok thank you for the update.

    • @willkriegforkartoffeln4878
      @willkriegforkartoffeln4878 3 года назад +2

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 MEPS seemed really easy, just boring. Passed with no issues. Fit for any enlisted job the the Air Force.

    • @kaonastensgaard3725
      @kaonastensgaard3725 3 года назад +1

      I’m literally at the hotel rn it’s 4:45am

  • @EricK-es1kx
    @EricK-es1kx 3 года назад +4

    A lot of waiting around but it’s not hard at all. Just listen and do what’s told

  • @southern_man1114
    @southern_man1114 3 года назад +7

    I am at the hotel right now thanks for the advice man hopefully I pick the ABH rate that I want

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      Your very welcome I hope you get the rate you want. Remember don’t get pressured into picking a job your not interested in.

    • @southern_man1114
      @southern_man1114 3 года назад +1

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 Picked up ABH shipping in August

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@southern_man1114 great! Good luck!

    • @Shadowchaos800
      @Shadowchaos800 3 года назад

      How was MEPS? If they dont have your rate do you have to go to MEPS again?

    • @masteroogway8254
      @masteroogway8254 2 года назад

      Im going to meps in 5 days and im also going ABH

  • @9manny99
    @9manny99 3 года назад +86

    Spread them cheeks is the moment people usually leave out. Good on you

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +11

      I didn’t know what was going to happen.

    • @9manny99
      @9manny99 3 года назад +10

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 I’m glad I’m well aware of and was already uncomfortable thanks to hernia checks with my doctor. Really it’s the start of nudity around strangers you just have to accept. I expect it was a major surprise for you.

    • @underratedcritic1983
      @underratedcritic1983 3 года назад +6

      I feel bad for the person who has to look at everybody's booty hole.

    • @user-yf7es4gz3o
      @user-yf7es4gz3o 3 года назад

      Is it required for the army as well?

    • @underratedcritic1983
      @underratedcritic1983 3 года назад +1

      @@user-yf7es4gz3o It's required for all parts of the military.

  • @trevtheimposter2255
    @trevtheimposter2255 3 года назад +48

    at least for me, the people there are GOING to be rude. they dont want to be there, and giving them attitude does nothing. just accept it. They stuck me in a nice hotel with another marine buddy of mine and we had to be downstairs to board the bus at 3:45. It was overall a weird experience. But the biggest part, is deny, deny, deny. dont give them any useless information. Dead serious, a conversation i had with one of the ladies there, went like this : "have you ever smoked weed?" "no ma'am" " when was the last time you smoked weed?" "never ma'am" " how many times have you smoked weed?" "never ma'am". i was like, seriously? lol

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +19

      That’s how it be for real they try to weed people out..lol

    • @BradenRittleSkateboarding
      @BradenRittleSkateboarding 3 года назад +3

      Any advice for someone who got a little nervous and told thier recruiter they smoked a few times a few years back ? 😅 from what I understand experimental use should not be disqualifying but I’m def a lil nervous about how I should speak to the meps doctor

    • @trevtheimposter2255
      @trevtheimposter2255 3 года назад +2

      @@BradenRittleSkateboarding don't mention it.

    • @BradenRittleSkateboarding
      @BradenRittleSkateboarding 3 года назад +1

      @@trevtheimposter2255 even if specifically asked ? 😬 it was notated on my sf86

    • @trevtheimposter2255
      @trevtheimposter2255 3 года назад +3

      @@BradenRittleSkateboarding oh then you messed up. on a dead serious note not gonna sugar coat it. I told my recruiter I did it once and he told me to keep it to myself. if you've gotten it on your paperwork you can try to ask your recruiter to change it. now you essentially have to admit it at MEPS bc its alr on your paperwork. but ask your recruiter you might not have to, like don't take this word for word. but try to get it changed. at MEPS they will ask you : "have you ever smoked weed? how many times have you smoked weed? when was the last time you smoked weed?" even if you've answered all with "no" they want you to admit to it.

  • @jakebcroy4560
    @jakebcroy4560 3 года назад +7

    I’m at the hotel right now. Kinda nervous kinda not. I’m just ready to hear that rank and job title. Once I get through that, my mind will be at ease

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      Don’t stress it everything will be ok!

    • @jakebcroy4560
      @jakebcroy4560 3 года назад +2

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 I got through it. I’m going back to the hotel tonight and I’m swearing in tomorrow morning

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@jakebcroy4560 that’s awesome bro!! How was your meps experience ?

    • @jakebcroy4560
      @jakebcroy4560 3 года назад +1

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 honestly, my recruiter called me crazy for saying it, but I had a somewhat enjoyable time doing it. Sure it was long and drawn out, but the excitement for joining just made it a little bit better for me. I swore in today and feel amazing after it

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +2

      @@jakebcroy4560 I see what you mean. Your one step closer to becoming a United States sailor!!

  • @jeepinjack4196
    @jeepinjack4196 3 года назад +2

    Great video

  • @nebzie_
    @nebzie_ 3 года назад +3

    Going to meps Thursday!!

  • @wrath3313
    @wrath3313 2 года назад +6

    I just went to MEPs for the Navy about a month ago. Got a 64 on the ASVAB and chose HMDA as my rate. You know how Nancy Reagan was know for the slogan “Just say no.” Yea live by that when you are at meps if you want to be sworn in that day. The people there are mean, but there will be a few that are cool. There was only three females that day at meps taking the medical exam so I was lucky and didn’t have to wait a long time doing the actual medical exam. If you want to know what meps is like, just imagine you are in a hospital waiting room waiting for someone to call your name but actually never checked in.

  • @GalacticGamerX7
    @GalacticGamerX7 3 года назад

    Thanks but is their like a run during this sit-ups push-ups ect

  • @vheronicafaye2841
    @vheronicafaye2841 3 года назад +4

    Off to MEPS on Thursday and I am only 15-20 mins away but my recruiter didn't mention how long will the processing take or if I am required to stay in the hotel. Hoping you have an idea about my question. Anyway, I'm new to your channel, thank you so much for your straightforward discussion! Keep safe.

  • @sillygily4435
    @sillygily4435 2 года назад

    So basically I did all of this and now my ship date is coming up and they say I have to go back to meps for a day or two. What will I be doing there? I already got all my stuff done and swore in, my buddy told me you go back to swear in again but I don’t understand why or why that would take a whole day

  • @anthonymendez5768
    @anthonymendez5768 3 года назад +17

    MEPS isn't really all that bad. Before I even walked into a recruiters office I dreaded the day I would go to MEPS. When the day finally came it honestly wasn't bad at all, just a long day. Just be respectful and listen to instructions and directions and you'll be fine. The MEPS personal at first might be rude but if you show them respect they'll loosen up a bit and won't be so rude. MEPS is only hard if you make it hard. Also as a final note STICK TO YOUR PAPERWORK!!

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +2

      Yes it’s not really that bad. If your in good health it’s a lot less stressful. It’s just waiting long hours.

  • @themushert
    @themushert 3 года назад +7

    I leave for Meps tomorrow! thanks for the advice

  • @thomasmola6716
    @thomasmola6716 3 года назад

    What are some of the sickness that can kick you out of the military especially Navy

  • @ripkinz
    @ripkinz 2 года назад

    also, is hiv the only thing they test for in blood? i hate getting my blood taken because im scared of stuff being abnormal 🥺

  • @evilscreed
    @evilscreed 2 года назад +1

    MEPS tomorrow. Slightly anxious. 2nd time around. Wish me luck.

  • @trinity27777
    @trinity27777 3 года назад +9

    I'm going tomorrow (: already have taken asvab and got a 81. Hope I get some job offers 🙏

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +4

      That’s great! I wish I could score that high..lol you should have plenty of job offers with that score. Good job!

  • @pineapplecheesecake523
    @pineapplecheesecake523 3 года назад +11

    Recruiter told me to watch meps videos to prepare me before I do my physical. Kinda nervous🙏🏽

  • @cristiansalinas9105
    @cristiansalinas9105 3 года назад

    Can you be disqualified for hyper extensive elbows?

  • @squadlit3633
    @squadlit3633 2 года назад

    If you take the PICAT at your recuiter you go to Meps and take the ASVAB or the verification test

  • @joshuabond68
    @joshuabond68 3 года назад +1

    Going to the hotel tomorrow. MEPS all day Monday.

  • @codialthof6347
    @codialthof6347 2 года назад +1

    So helpful thanks man! Question, do they check your teeth? Oral health

  • @DaveDavidDavidson
    @DaveDavidDavidson 3 года назад +3

    If you could crossrate what rate would you pick?

  • @jordynrobinson883
    @jordynrobinson883 3 года назад +22

    Going to the hotel in a couple hours, really nervous

  • @lyricking759
    @lyricking759 3 года назад +1

    Yo bro I took the real picat test at the recruiters office and not at my house. Do I still need to verify that at meps or not because I think my recruiter said i don’t have to because I already took it on the office?

    • @SuperOutragious
      @SuperOutragious 3 года назад

      You still have to verify at MEPS, you’ll also have to take TAPAS which is a personality test it’s around 170 questions. Keep your fingers crossed and hope they don’t select you to take the full ASVAB.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@SuperOutragious yes listen to her👆🏾she is right. it will be random if the computer picks you to take the whole test again. I got lucky and only had to take a 30 question test.

  • @nataliastallings8674
    @nataliastallings8674 2 года назад +2

    Did they shine a flash light on ur body to check for scars? I heard they do that. Is the light even bright and do they barely look? I'm just curious tbh lol

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  2 года назад +1

      No they didn’t shine a light to check for scars but they do look at you body while your in your underwear.

  • @jordangrant7860
    @jordangrant7860 3 года назад +3

    Got meps tomorrow, wish me luck

  • @dreadfulsin4243
    @dreadfulsin4243 3 года назад +3

    I’m in the first minute sorry idk if you already answered but does the meps doctor touch your no no square?

  • @peeweehermy
    @peeweehermy 2 года назад +5

    i go sunday-monday and im worried about my weight. im small and my weight is hovering the minimum required. i have a super fast metabolism. see anyone get disqualified for underweight?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  2 года назад

      I’ve never seen anyone disqualified for being underweight but I’m sure there are people that have been.

  • @NaturalBills
    @NaturalBills 3 года назад +5

    I've already gone to verify PiCAT and need to go back in the next few weeks or so for the physical aspects. A few years ago I had surgery for my ACL. Meps already approved all of my surgery documents and said it's all good and no consultation needed. I work out all the time and my knee feels amazing, feels normal but I'm nervous for duck walk. Any way to prepare?

    • @youraveragejoe2
      @youraveragejoe2 3 года назад

      How'd it go?

    • @NaturalBills
      @NaturalBills 3 года назад

      @@youraveragejoe2 very easy experience. Practically didn't ask any questions about my ACL. And the duck walk lasted 3 seconds maybe. Super easy but long day

    • @Davina_Johnson
      @Davina_Johnson 2 года назад

      This was very helpful I just left my recruiting office and I’m getting ready to take the PiCat. I had ACL surgery in 2016 and I was nervous about that.

  • @StaceyLacksComedy
    @StaceyLacksComedy 2 года назад +5

    So there may be a comment, but I was told that if I was vaccinated I would not have to do the quarantine. Does anyone know whether I was misinformed or not? Thank you in advance!

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  2 года назад

      Sorry Stacey I do not know the answer to your question. Maybe someone who’s been through the process could comment.

  • @FranciscoRamirez-df3gp
    @FranciscoRamirez-df3gp 3 года назад +4

    Hey man, do we have to get our second questionnaire about COVID-19 already filled when you go to the MEPS station???

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      Yes it has to be filled out already before you get there.

    • @FranciscoRamirez-df3gp
      @FranciscoRamirez-df3gp 3 года назад

      I had two...but I had to give one to the Hotel staff where I'm staying right now and I have one left...they are probably gonna ask me for one when I arrive at the MEPS station right????

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@FranciscoRamirez-df3gp yep that’s the one you’ll turn in when you get there.

    • @FranciscoRamirez-df3gp
      @FranciscoRamirez-df3gp 3 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 I also remember that I had to fill another one once I gave them the one that I had already filled

  • @954Naldowick
    @954Naldowick 2 года назад +1

    I go to the hotel tomorrow thanks man

  • @Khm3rCandie
    @Khm3rCandie 3 года назад +4

    I going meps today! I'm so nervous and praying for me that I am going to pass ASVAB! Manifest!

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +2

      You will pass I believe in you! Good luck and let me know when you pass. 🙏🏾

    • @Jordan-hs5db
      @Jordan-hs5db 3 года назад

      So what happened???!!!

    • @Jordan-hs5db
      @Jordan-hs5db 3 года назад

      I go to meps tomorrow and I’m a little nervous about my test too.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@Jordan-hs5db you got this! Let me know how it goes

    • @Jordan-hs5db
      @Jordan-hs5db 3 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thanks man, what your mos by the way?

  • @maxrod88
    @maxrod88 3 года назад +4

    I am headed to MEPS this Friday for my physical. I am prior service. I served in the military from 2009-2017. I am worried about the hearing test. Are the beeps in the same rhythm. Like every five seconds there's a beep

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      Yes the beeps are the same rhythm they just get lower. You should go good. We’re you active before?

    • @grantgray1759
      @grantgray1759 3 года назад

      How was your experience at MEPS as prior service? I'm a Marine veteran trying to get into the NG.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@grantgray1759 for me it wasn’t bad. I didn’t tell anyone I was prior service so they treated me like I was new to everything. I thought it was funny.

    • @grantgray1759
      @grantgray1759 3 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 We'll see how it goes, lol. Do ya'll have any UAS (Drone) gigs in the Navy Reserves?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@grantgray1759 that I do not know. Sorry

  • @DynasDaily
    @DynasDaily 2 года назад +2

    I’m going to MEPS soon, I’ve had a knee surgery due to an accident several years ago. Do you think they’ll give me a waiver?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  2 года назад

      Does your recruiter know about the surgery if so what did they say?

    • @DynasDaily
      @DynasDaily 2 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 Yeah he knows about it. He thinks it will be no problem since it didn’t naturally degrade, rather got damaged and repaired. But then again, said it’s hit or miss with MEPS in Nashville. Doctor released me with no restrictions two years ago.

  • @ethand8348
    @ethand8348 3 года назад +4

    i’m going to meps next week and i’m not the minimum weight so they have to measure my waste and stuff for arms 2.0 i’m so nervous

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      Did you pass Ethan?

    • @ethand8348
      @ethand8348 3 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 my bad i just saw this and i don’t need arms 2.0 anymore i ship in 4 days to benning

  • @tyshawnjudd7615
    @tyshawnjudd7615 3 года назад +3

    I go first week of may just a little nervous about the asvab Bc If I don’t get a. High grade ion get the job I want

    • @brandonn_9733
      @brandonn_9733 3 года назад +1

      I was thinking about this and the navy standards on being job locked. If i dont pass the asvab with a high grade i wont be able to get the radiology job i want idk what to do💯

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      How did it go?

    • @brandonn_9733
      @brandonn_9733 3 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794
      Wassup I actually found out a different option and do no have to go to the military anymore but if anything ever happens I know that the navy or army can be a last resort and will not hesitate to sign up there are some great jobs besides medical ones regardless these vids did help out since i was watching them for about a month and some change and really gonna consider signing up but I didn’t have too stay safe much love💯

  • @ccsc6396
    @ccsc6396 3 года назад

    So, I have scars from work on my left and right arm , and I used to play hard outside causing scratches and bumps. Like do they care about that seriously. No records or history of something that can lead to them believing harming myself. Air Force btw. ARE THE CHECKS quick and EASY?

    • @goobenstein19d26
      @goobenstein19d26 3 года назад +1

      Ayy bro the most important thing is not to lie. When you're in meps and they are done taking your blood pressure they put you in a room were you fill out a sheet of all your body marks. Tell them the truth about everything. Once you do the duck walk and the skin check, she/he will fill out a sheet telling the doctor to check you. IF YOU FILLED IT OUT EARLIER he will skip over it. So remember dont lie.

    • @ccsc6396
      @ccsc6396 3 года назад

      @@goobenstein19d26 yeah I won’t lie my recruiter said go ahead and tell em bout it the o my thing that bothers me is that they’ll call BS and think I’m lieing about it. But yeah my recruiter wrote about it before hand the application she had me do.

  • @allison9891
    @allison9891 3 года назад +1

    I have a few questions about the medical history portion. Do i have to tell them about medical things that happened to me as a child?

    • @buttoxchewy7091
      @buttoxchewy7091 3 года назад +3

      If it isnt a current issue, and doesnt bother you anymore, then don't say anything. Lmao

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +3

      What they don’t won’t hurt you. I would keep my mouth shut.

  • @denverferrer4261
    @denverferrer4261 3 года назад +5

    Just passed the ASVAB earlier this morning now just finished dinner at the hotel

  • @mccastlew
    @mccastlew 3 года назад +2

    How do they check your heartbeat? What exactly do they do?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      They use a stethoscope. They put it up to your chest and back and tell you in take deep breaths.

    • @trix7220
      @trix7220 3 года назад +1

      They open your chest up and sqeeze ya heart a few times

  • @abyss272
    @abyss272 3 года назад +5

    Is it true who ever finished their physical and process gets first pick at the jobs ?

  • @money_makin_j4425
    @money_makin_j4425 3 года назад +1

    Is it just blood test for hiv ? And the urine test for drugs ?

  • @Sotoisaiah
    @Sotoisaiah 3 года назад +3

    I’m on my way to MEPS tmr

  • @justliftt
    @justliftt 2 года назад +3

    What are the dental requirements

  • @Demonte202
    @Demonte202 3 года назад +2

    The recruiter office is place I have to go for asvab test

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +2

      You could take the practice test there but not the official asvab test. You will have to go to meps to take the official asvab test.

  • @nutringos5804
    @nutringos5804 3 года назад +2

    I’m going to meps soon and you don’t have to quarantine

  • @jman_._8191
    @jman_._8191 3 года назад +2

    Did u have a part named cyber security in ure asvab

  • @Jacob-sc3pc
    @Jacob-sc3pc 2 года назад +1

    I go to meps on Thursday-Friday. kind of nervous

  • @Finlay693
    @Finlay693 3 года назад +2

    Hello. I'm interested in joining the military with a health professions scholarship. Do officers and enlisted go to MEPS together? Thank you in advance

  • @tsic5219
    @tsic5219 3 года назад +2

    How long after you speak with your recruiter do you have to go to MEPS?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      It varies from person to person. Depends on how long the paper work process is.

    • @normalcitizen1712
      @normalcitizen1712 3 года назад +1

      I scheduled a meeting on Friday and went to meps the following Tuesday

  • @blakeparsons3907
    @blakeparsons3907 2 года назад

    I was diagnosed with asthma at age 9 and my medical records came on a CD, how do I get my medical records to my recruiter if the won’t take the cd?

  • @modernwarships2747
    @modernwarships2747 3 года назад +4

    Just got out of MEPS for the Marines took long as hell and was nervous the whole time I hate needles 🤣

  • @ikehall7057
    @ikehall7057 3 года назад +2

    What if you had smoked marijuana 2 weeks prior to your urinalysis and there are still trace amounts of it in your urine? Will you be disqualified?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      Hell yessss!!!

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      If I was you I would come back in a month and drink a lot of water just to be on the safe side.

    • @ikehall7057
      @ikehall7057 3 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 Thank you. Just spoke with a recruiter for the first time today, and it was a question that I was hesitant to ask. I hadn't smoked it before, and won't be doing it again. I appreciate your video and your response.

    • @fentontuck9998
      @fentontuck9998 3 года назад

      I had a friend go to meps and fail his UA because he smoked 3 months beforehand. The good thing is as of recently they CAN give you another shot after 90 days

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@fentontuck9998 damn he should have waited a little longer to go.

  • @valval4922
    @valval4922 3 года назад +4

    Going to meps in 2 weeks wish me luck😬✌️

    • @SuperOutragious
      @SuperOutragious 3 года назад

      No luck needed, just take your patience, your own lunches (if you don’t want sandwiches), and something to keep yourself occupied. The medical portion honestly wasn’t that long I was the last one to get a physical and that ended around 11:45, most of the waiting starts after that for your interview and paperwork. It’s a lot of back and forth between different offices, after all of that you just have to wait to take the oath. (If you want to be one of the first done, try to be one of the first off the bus- I’m not joking)

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      Good luck!

  • @nathanielthestrange7407
    @nathanielthestrange7407 3 года назад +1

    You have a better memory than most. What Rate are you going in for? Might I ask.

  • @Ishment
    @Ishment 3 года назад +1

    Going to MEPS next week. I have a scar on my left wrist because of a mistake I made when I was younger (I’m sure you can come to a conclusion) if they see that, am I automatically disqualified? I don’t wanna lie about how it happened

    • @TrueProtato
      @TrueProtato 3 года назад

      Same here man, but for me It's an entire arm. Will be going to MEPS hopefully 2 weeks from no. The only thing I'm scared of is "spreading them cheeks" and getting disqualified for something that happened 10 years go.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      No they won’t disqualify you for your scar. As long as is doesn’t effects the movement of your wrist.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      @@TrueProtato the checks part ain’t bad it’s very quick.

    • @aracelirain3698
      @aracelirain3698 3 года назад +2

      @@TrueProtato but they may pull your mental history records

    • @TrueProtato
      @TrueProtato 3 года назад

      @@aracelirain3698 I don't have any records. Don't know if that's good or bad though.

  • @mungers1212
    @mungers1212 3 года назад +2

    Yo Cs2 Why you need to go back to meps did you get out then re enlist or something

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      I was a tricky situation but I’m working on changing my rate.

    • @mungers1212
      @mungers1212 3 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 I’m a cssa with one year in I wanna cross rate to bm next year but everyone telling me it’s impossible

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      @@mungers1212 it is almost impossible it really depends on the year you joined and if the rate is undermanned or not. Most people I know get out and go reserves and pick a new job then try to come back active.

    • @DaveDavidDavidson
      @DaveDavidDavidson 3 года назад

      @@mungers1212 Why tf do you want to be a bm

    • @mungers1212
      @mungers1212 3 года назад

      @@DaveDavidDavidson because I have always wanted to be one since before I joined now I see what they do and know they are the keepers of tradition they are one of the original rates and it think it’s cool what they do I want to stand the watches they stand I want to work hard and be called boats and paint and do preservation work and have a sea and anchor station to feel like I’m doing something and I want to be a helmsman and get the same collateral opportunities they have like crash and smash and vbss I don’t want to be in the galley all the time smelling like food and not enjoying what I do I think I would love being a boatswain mate and it would make me do good things if you love your job it’s probably awesome being in the navy that’s why I want to be a bm

  • @caleb_s197
    @caleb_s197 3 года назад +9

    I went to MEPS twice, second time was just to pick my job and swear in. Swore into the Navy yesterday and am going into Aviation Electronics, I ship in August.

    • @acehunter5274
      @acehunter5274 3 года назад

      You went to do asvab first right? I think I'm doing the same next week if I pass it.

    • @caleb_s197
      @caleb_s197 3 года назад

      @@acehunter5274 Well I went one time to take my ASVAB the first day and next day go through medical, but I had to get in a waiver for scars, so then after that got approved i went back to MEPS just to pick my job and swear in.

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      That’s great man congratulations! Is that the rate you wanted?

    • @caleb_s197
      @caleb_s197 3 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 Yes it is!

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад

      @@caleb_s197 great!

  • @genesispearson4763
    @genesispearson4763 2 года назад +1

    I take the asvab again?

  • @squadlit3633
    @squadlit3633 3 года назад +1

    After Meps what’s next

  • @tanks6868
    @tanks6868 3 года назад +1

    Are there more women or men in the American army? 🇺🇲 sorry for the question, Answer please🖐

  • @itskbraazy4143
    @itskbraazy4143 3 года назад +2

    going to MEPs tomorrow 🤌🏾

  • @F30Beamer
    @F30Beamer 3 года назад +2

    Im going to meps tomorrow i smoke like 2 weeks ago will i be positive in the drug test? The recruiter tested me at the recruiters office i test negative

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +1

      I’m pretty sure you will. It usually stays in you system for 30 days depending how much and how often you smoke. You taking a risky chance.

    • @2dense582
      @2dense582 3 года назад +1

      how’d it go?

    • @F30Beamer
      @F30Beamer 3 года назад +1

      @@2dense582 i passed shipping in August

    • @charlescomaianni7243
      @charlescomaianni7243 3 года назад +1

      how long after getting to meps did you take the drug test?

    • @F30Beamer
      @F30Beamer 3 года назад +2

      @@charlescomaianni7243 u gon sleep in the hotel then the second day is the drug test at 9 or 10 something like that

  • @minerz9470
    @minerz9470 3 года назад +2

    I go to meps this Monday for the army

  • @notyourmomma7663
    @notyourmomma7663 2 года назад +2

    Wait u take your asvab at Meps ? I thought it was at the recruiter office . I took mine at the office . It was a practice rest doe. If I take the real test and past, Do I have to take it again at MEPS

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  2 года назад +1

      The real test is at meps only the practice is at the recruiter office. Yes you will have to take it again at meps. That’s where it’s done officially.

  • @gameflow9128
    @gameflow9128 3 года назад +2

    do you think back acne can be a disqualification

  • @normalcitizen1712
    @normalcitizen1712 3 года назад +3

    In the hotel right now wondering how long you had to duck walk

  • @cindarivera5196
    @cindarivera5196 Год назад +1

    Do they check your medical records at all ?

  • @GdfhgDfg-xz7gf
    @GdfhgDfg-xz7gf 11 месяцев назад +1

    I was told you are drug test a second time before they send you off to boot camp is that true?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  11 месяцев назад

      Yes that’s true and then you will be drug tested when you check into your new command or whichever ship you go to.

  • @F30Beamer
    @F30Beamer 3 года назад +1

    Im going to meps tomorrow

  • @Kev2livee
    @Kev2livee 3 года назад +2

    I failed the ASVAB TWICE!!!!! I’m good at everything except math now I have to take it at Meps 😢

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +2

      Good luck bro I hope you pass it at meps!!

    • @derekmccoy8828
      @derekmccoy8828 3 года назад

      When do you go to meps? I’m going sunday and Monday

    • @zaywavvy
      @zaywavvy 3 года назад

      How you failed twice I studied hours before and passed

    • @Kev2livee
      @Kev2livee 3 года назад +1

      @@zaywavvy not everyone is like you bro I’m not a quick learner when it comes to math

    • @Kev2livee
      @Kev2livee 3 года назад

      @@derekmccoy8828 Wednesday Thursday

  • @kyraj.982
    @kyraj.982 3 года назад +3

    I'll be leaving for MEPS next week- I was told about there being a 1.5 mile run there in 16 minutes or so.. is this true-?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  3 года назад +2

      Not at meps but when you get to bootcamp you will have to run a 1.5 miles in a certain amount of time.

  • @roshaun411
    @roshaun411 3 года назад +2

    Can u be underweight and still Be disqualified

  • @mal2354
    @mal2354 2 года назад +1

    If you think you have a medical condition and it's not on your medical record. Do you disclose it to your recruiter?

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  2 года назад

      I would keep my mouth shut. Especially if it doesn’t bother you or prevent you from your work or PT.

    • @mal2354
      @mal2354 2 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 What happens if I think I have asthma? Should I disclose it. (My health records are clean, But I think I think I have asthma)

    • @theofficialdaveharris8794
      @theofficialdaveharris8794  2 года назад

      @@mal2354 so your not sure if you have asthma or not?

    • @mal2354
      @mal2354 2 года назад

      @@theofficialdaveharris8794 Yes

  • @fortniteitself69
    @fortniteitself69 3 года назад +6

    At the hotel rn and can’t sleep smh.

  • @Tiffshouse
    @Tiffshouse 2 года назад +1

    You don’t have to swear in that day right?