I was at MEPs yesterday to take my ASVAB which I have to retake, originally got a 64 AFQT on my Picat but thanks to Covid they wouldn't allow me to take the verification since it was longer than 30 days.. when I took the actual test I bombed so badly aha. But overall we went to a hotel the day before, waited 2 hours outside in 90degree weather to get into the hotel, had a covid survey, took our temperature and than we went inside waited on another line to give our ID, SSC and Branch than they gave us a room key and we had to stay in our room till dinner. Thankfully we got there early because by dinner which was 5pm people were still on a line waiting to just get in- YIKES. We woke up at 3am and headed to MEPs after breakfast which they gave us a brown paper bag with an egg burrito, water, orange juice and yogurt. There were 3 buses, A, B, C. I got on the second A bus which was after the other buses left. I know Abby says sit in the front but if you're like me a bit lost in the stars *daydreamer* sit in the MIDDLE, that was you can follow the person in front of you out and copy what they do (if you learn that way at least) it's super helpful, if I was confused I asked the person in front of me so when I went up I did exactly what I was suppose to. They had us get off the bus and stand around for maybe an hour, Three lines, one for Test takers, second for Shippers and Physicals were in another. People taking Physicals were let in first, than test takes and finally shippers. We got processed went through a metal detector, emptied our pockets, left our bags in a bin in the backroom. You do not get patted or scanned unless you set off the detector. (TIMES HAVE CHANGED.) They don't have lockers anymore, just cameras in the room to make sure no one steals. After that we got our fingerprints done, took a federal ID photo, got a sticker with our info which we had to wear AT ALL TIMES. Headed down to the basement and took the test for about an hour, than we waited in the basement cafeteria with a tv that cuts off every few seconds to static, saying it has no connection. You had to sign in to get food, don't worry they have vegetarian options as well! (I ended up sitting for 6 hours 😫 ) If that's all clear you just wait for my recruiter to pick you up.. Some people get there score right after they take it, I had to wait. Edot: OH AND BRING A HOODIE, EVEN IF IT'S HOT THE BUILDING IS F R E E Z I NG. Sidenote: with the ASVAB you take two other tests, a personality test, and a job option test. Basically just the most bizarre and wild questions like, do you date multiple people for fun vs I was a class clown because I needed attention. Stuff like that- they'll explain it to you. And the other being like I prefer to work with numbers, or less people etc etc. Super easy, be honest, but don't screw yourself if you know what I mean *nudge nudge*
Don't feel bad. I failed, too. I didn't know I had raynauds (genetic in my family), but the doctor was super nice. I went home and cried. Within a week, I got a call from my recruiter that I was given a waiver.
@@chriss3208 my hands change color and get cold. They turn white and I'm more likely to get gangrene,w which is why they rejected me initially. My command got me special clothes to wear while I was in. While not the same issue, I get very angry.
My meps experience was totally different, due to the covid stuff they wouldn’t allow us to do anything besides sit in our rooms. And we did not have roommates, when we got our voucher for dinner and breakfast we where told to get our food and eat it in our rooms. During the examinations... vision,blood,pee test... etc.. we had to constantly wear a mask. Besides that it was somewhat normal .. I swore in 20200508.. 11X airborne my shipment date is July 26th.. fort benning. Wish me luck! And thank you for everyone that is serving or has! You all where my inspiration for me to want to join!!!
Babyridesolo williams download an app on the apple store called “Asvab” my recruiter suggested it and most of the test questions on that app where on the actual test. I scored decent even tho I picked a low score MOS. The app is legit just a star with “Asvab” on it.
I just went through MEPS a few days ago. It wasn’t even as bad as I thought. Everyone else going through MEPS was chill for the most part. Only thing that caught me off guard was that there were people joining other branches there. Just stick to what you talked to your recruiter about (criminal/medical history, etc) and you’ll be fine.
(2013) When I went to MEPS there was a girl that was supposed to ship to basic training that day. They did the usual urine test and it turned out she was pregnant. Instantly disqualified. Worst part was that I heard her say to them "I don't know who the father could be, there were so many guys". This girl was about 18 too...so sad. I also saw a lot of guys that couldn't pee because they just didn't have water in them or they had "stage fright". My tactic was to not pee at all that day until I had to do it in the cup (I usually have to go as soon as I wake up in the mornings, but held it in for a few hours so I could give them enough). Overall I'd say MEPS isn't a scary experience at all unless you're hiding a medical situation, they find about 78% of health issues at MEPS; however, I know guys that have been active for 3 years that had depression and such and they lied about not having it when they joined and no one found out because they can't access your medical records unless you give them permission to (usually only happens in an emergency). When I went they gave people a chance to go home without being disqualified for weed being in their system; they said to us "if you don't think you'll pass the urine test, go home now and you won't be disqualified, just come back in 2 months". Last piece of advice: make sure you get the job your recruiter said you could get. Make sure you get in writing why you can or can't have the job you want. They had me choose a job that wasn't the same as the one my recruiter said I could get because "they're not taking people right now". I could have said to them "that's fine, I'll just come back another time then when that job is available." Don't let them pressure you into taking a job you don't want, because you won't be able to get out of your contract once you sign it at MEPS!!
@@rae356 Correct, just don't have any anti-depressants and stuff like that in your system when you go to MEPS because the test literally checks for every type of drug imaginable. These are military urine tests, not the ones you get when you apply for a job. They caught something in a guy's system he didn't use for 6 months, so I saw how powerful these tests were. But yeah, if you check "no" on everything then it will be as if you don't have anything. They'll never know unless you tell them or if you get hurt later on in the service and they may access it that way.
I just got disqualified today. My liaison said that it would take 1-2 weeks to get my waiver, but I literally got it within an hour. I was waiting for my driver when I got a phone call to hurry up and talk to somebody in the liaison office so I could stay at the hotel tonight. I enlist tomorrow. I was so bummed bc I knew that my job wouldn’t be open in 1-2 weeks. Was it god? A miracle? Whatever it was, I’m hype as hell.
Just to clarify.... The Acne part is only if you have a Dr. diagnosed Acne, not just regular Acne... apply that to everything. If it isn't with a Dr., don't bother mentioning it.
I WAS ONE WHO HAD TO TAKE THE TEST OVER AGAIN!! It was so annoying and then after I was done my recruiter told me he didn’t know why I took it over again because I passed the confirmation 😭
(MEPS - Dallas, TX, Aug 1978) I love walking, and walk fast. The best comment that I got was that I'll make a great military member because of my walking....Joined the USAF in August 78, and retired July 31, 2000...Best career decision that I ever made....Funny side note: My step-dad told me that if the AF won't have me that he'd get me into the Army's artillery school....lol
I got a little disappointed when she said she had to be with a roommate, but I just realized that I'm in 2020 and with the corona virus I might not even have to room with anyone😂
@@hazard7790 aw that's nice😊, I just went and I didn't have a roommate. But during the briefing I found a friend and we walked together and watched mean girls in the club room, but she was shipping while iw as getting processed 😭 also made another friend while watching the movie
@@hazard7790 I'm not enlisted sadly, they requested medical records because of my eyes (I ware glasses) but I want to join the army Reserves, what did you join?
SweetGermanTurtle Akiode Ah ok yea I wear glasses too so it was a hassle. I joined the marine corps. I legit just finished bootcamp two weeks ago and I’m about to start SOI training.
Got randomly selected even though I matched my score on the verification test at MEPS. Sucked but Got the same score at the end of full test again so big waste of time!
My MEPS experience was horrible. I had a horrible doctor. When I stumbled during the duck walk she said I failed, she picked up my file and gave me the biggest attitude. While she was checking my breasts, I didn’t understand what she wanted me to take off my robe and she yelled at me and asked my if I understood English😒......... I passed everything but the duck walk and have to come back in 2 weeks. Sorry guys I don’t mean to display all MEPS experiences look bad I just needed to rant😅. I really hope you guys have a better and more smooth experience.
Dang, I'm sorry you had such a tough time! I have definitely heard horror stories about how tough some of these doctors and attendants can be. Good luck on your next time around, it'll be worth it in the end!
Thanks for posting this. I just won a job with the Air Force bands and it was really nice to hear a fellow musician’s experience. I’m right under the weight standard too, so I’m hoping I won’t be too dehydrated for the pee test either. 😂 I just graduated with my master’s as well, and am so excited for this career. Hopefully things are still going well for you in the Army!
I have my MEPS next week on January 21st, hope it goes well. Ill post an update when Its over! Update: When I got to the hotel and settled in, I texted my recruiter and told him that I'm there and ready for the AFOQT and physical the following day. He then replies that I was only taking the AFOQT. So I will probably have to come back and do this experience again for the actual full physical. Just a heads up if you take the AFOQT. it's a tough and fast paced exam. There may be sections like Math or Block Counting that you might not be able to answer the questions all in a timely manner; that is the goal of the test. Puts you in a time crunch to solve issues and challenges. Don't be discouraged but try the best you can. That's another goal of the test to see your weakness and strong points. I have to wait a week for my results, I might update again on the results.
@@GreatGuyVideos Didn't get high enough score on the math portions to get in as a Pilot. I realized later that the material I studied was ASVAB material. If I would have took the ASVAB I know I would have done well but that math got me on the AFOQT. I didn't take the second round of the test (6 months elapsed since first try) because I landed a job in corporate aviation as a pilot. So I'm happy where I'm at.
When I took the verification exam for the PiCAT. I had much harder questions. Fifty to sixty percent were exactly the same from the PiCAT but the rest were more complex multi step mathematical problems. At one point I had questions regarding physics in terms of finding weight of an object regarding its force using Newton’s law.
I was in a similar boat of being disqualified for different reasons. I went into a MEPS virigina center in 2014 and drove there myself. Got to the part with the doctor to weigh me on a scale. Found out for my height I was underweight for miminum requirement of the Coast guard. That was my branch and the Navy was the only one that didnt have this which he told me about. I still was upset my time was wasted and I was sent home to make a decision with my recruiter. He was pretty ignorant and naive when I told him what happened he said he didn't know that weight would be a problem and never saw that before. Could have wrote a waiver but I get why weight is important especially when you have to pull people out of the ocean and save lives. Ended up going to another career choice and never looked back.
Urinalysis was the worst. Same experience. They make u wait while u really have to go. Guys have the civilians watching them while they pee and talking to them. It’s crazy. Never had so much drama with peeing.
im currently waiting for my shuttle back home from meps, 4 hour drive 😮💨 idk what i was so nervous about, everything went smooth & quick, wasnt even a thought about being naked in front of strangers lol
What if I have scars I've never been to the hospital for? I have one on my eyebrow since I was really young and I have one on my arm from a heat blister I had drained w a needle and put a band-aid on and I've never been to the hospital for either.
If you’ve not been to the hospital to have the scar patched up when it was open then do not mention it to the doctor. Tbh unless you’ve had major surgery the doctors are not going to question your scars. I hope that helps
All kidding aside, one of the questions on my ASVAB was a picture of a lion and a picture of a wrench; you are to identify which one of them is a "tool"... No joke. That was 35 years ago, but I'll never forget that.
I hate how some MEPS will literally treat you less than human. I'm sorry that happened to you, you should be able to request at least a female attendant.
It's fine, they won't ask you if you have a PCP. But it would be good for you to know your body and physical condition so there are no surprises. MEPS isn't as bad as the recruiters make it sound, it's mostly long and boring.
Yeah like I don’t have any medical conditions or anything. The only thing I’m worried about is my vision. Because when I was younger I got got into a lot of fights and long story short my left eye is weak and my right eye controls my vision. Like if I close my right eye it’s blurry not terrible but it’s blurry. I use to have contacts but stop buying them cause I couldn’t afford them. So I just hope they don’t disqualify me for that. My recruiter said if it’s something glasses can fix then I’ll be good but I just don’t wanna go there and turns out I can’t join because my stupid left eye 😔
What branch are you joining? And how blurry is it? I'm near sighted and use glasses and definitely need a new prescription, but that didn't get me disqualified, but like I said, you should know in what kind of condition you're in. Try to go to the eye doctor and find out what kind of condition your eye is in. You'll probably need glasses or get eye surgery. I hope you have health insurance that can cover your appointment
I'm joining the army. It's only blurry far away. Close up its not too bad. I actually don’t have insurance. I mean I have Medicare but that won’t cover any eye exams or surgery. I’m homeless living in my car so money, resources, everything is super limited right now.
MEPS was a horrible experience! My first time there i went thru everything and they did my asvab last. Turns out my score wasn’t good enough for the limited jobs available. So after all that i was like wow i wasted my days off on this. I went in at 25 so i had brain dumped everything i ever learned in school. So i did a refresh course, went back to MEPS and did the whooooole experience again since i waited so long to go back and then scored well on the asvab and then shipped out to boot a couple months later. I did 5 years in the military with my 1 year extension and went home! Hearing the word MEPS makes me cringe every time!!!!!! It’s worse than nails on a chalk board
I forgot to mention that I barely read English but even so I think I will risk everything for that dream because if someone else who also stopped due to the same situation did it I think I can too.
I went to MEPS in February when it was still “normal.” At the end they said all I need is a waiver. Okay cool. Well, COVID happened and my waiver is still in the air not accepted or denied..... and it is nearly October. I have been told there are other people waiting long times around here too. Not sure if anyone has waited as long as me, but yeah.
@@kameronfoster4672 sadly no. It really crushed me. Luckily I was in college anyway and I’m actually graduating in December. It’s good to have a second plan
@@lloydaurion-gaming46 aw man. Well thankfully, you had a second plan. I’m in the process of getting a waiver approved. If you don’t mind me asking, what was yours for?
@@kameronfoster4672 it was for taking depression medication and having depression on my med records. It ended with a psychologist MEPS had me go to writing “he may be fit for service, he may not. He may need more counseling, he may not.” Verbatim what he wrote at the end of the letter. MEPS decided well he said you need more counseling so you are denied enlist going forward
@@lloydaurion-gaming46 Question if you don’t mind, did you mentioned the meds part to them or were they fully aware of it on their end as well? Another question.. did they deny you enlistment for this particular time or forever?
Hi thank you for making this video. I watched another video that said when they went to the control room and had to leave their bag that can only use their glasses.. is this where you could ask to have your contact supplies with you or is that later? I think this is when they were checking in.
Hi, I'm not sure if this info will get to you on time, but definitely take all that with you, there was a girl who didn't have it and fortunately for her, the MEPS had contact solution for her to store them during the eye exam.
I went to Cleveland MEPS as well! Had to go through everything to be told I couldn't finish and had to go back the next week which is in 3 days due to too much earwax in my ears even though I passed my hearing test with flying colors!! Good luck to you and your future!
@@AbbyWeaver haha I go back to the hotel today. And tomorrow will be my second day of hell lmao. But hey at least after this it’s done and over with and don’t have to look back. But they did change stuff up. You start at control desk now not your liaison. No hotel roommates. Few little things other than that same ole MEPS.
i failed because my body fat percentage was 26% and the max is 24%, however It’s been a week since I came back from meps and i’m at 25% body fat and I have a solid 2-3 weeks till they send me back up to redo my height and weight
Abby Weaver thanks man, and yeah I’m chillin I’m used to the pressure. I’m doing it with the marine corps but On Tuesday I’m getting my profile switched to the navy. Cheers 🤟🏽⚓️
Katelynn Caldwell if you have scars, it depends on how you explain it to them, if you want to pass say that they’re old and you haven’t cut in years, they constantly pressure you to admit things, if you don’t break you’ll be dine
Got approved at meps for everything except one waiver I got the waiver then another doctor reviewed my file then fully DQ me and revoked my waiver any advice New doctor also disapproved all the things I got approved for at meps
I went 2 weeks ago and my body fat was 2% over but I did something called the Arms program which you can do to get into a different job that doesn’t have a weight requirement. I was going to the Army for culinary but since I didn’t pass the weight I’m going to be a Combat Engineer.
I gotta wait too! I got sent home for having one little blister on my foot from swimming so I can go to Special Forces.. now i gotta wait two weeks for a waiver smh
Is the universe trying to tell me something, my doctor asked me if I had been to the er for anything else and I slipped and said I had pneumonia and now I got to get the medical records for that
I was literally the youngest at meps I went to the one in Jacksonville I was there a month after I turned 17 everyone was like omg your so young lol I’m going as an MP hopefully work up to a K-9 unit my meps experience wasn’t to bad there mixed up my paperwork a little but nothing to bad.
Hey! not Abby, but I passed the ASVAB with a 96 score out of 99. I used RUclips and bought a book with practice tests. I believe the test differs depending on the branch, I'm enlisting with the navy. I hear ASVAB for Dummies is a good study guide as well. I would say to reinforce your knowledge of long division, fractions and percentages. Good luck!
So, my recruiter is having me go to meps this week before my picat expires, but I know that I won’t pass the physical yet since I’m still over weight as of now. Then what? Do I have to do it all again later when I’m actually ready to pass meps? Also, I want to be a 42R and I just got the music from the Midwest band recruiter, but I’m a senior in high school, and I know that this music is hard compared to much of the other stuff I’ve done. However, I do play the euphonium and I know that that instrument is not as competitive as most of the rest. I’m an all state player...without knowing me, I suppose, do you think I still have a good shot if I put forth my best? Or should I not even bother with that MOS because I don’t have a degree or prior professional experience like a lot of the rest?
My recruiter and everyone warned me how unpleasant MEPS can be and I somehow got very lucky and only came in contact with amazing doctors and people who were all in great moods and were happy to be there (not sure if that’s as abnormal as they made it seem haha) but just remember everything you told your recruiter and what you put down on your medical forms & you’ll be fine! Like she said, they can’t pull your info unless you give them a reason to suspect something! Edit: the hearing test during COVID made it a little hard since you’re in a tiny box with headphones and a mask, sometimes I had to hold my breath so I could hear whatever quite sound was being made (instead of hearing myself breath under the mask LOL) Sorry edit #2: I ended up not getting a roommate, (I was the only girl at our hotel, and one of two at MEPS total) and did the Monday full day processing so I only stayed overnight for the one night! (& we were offered dessert lol) No earrings/piercings & I also had to take my toenail polish off as well. BUT YES 1000% LISTEN TO THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN AND FOLLOW THEM
No! Don’t do this, they will try to talk you into it. But if they don’t accept ur audition you’re stuck! Just wait until you find out the results of your audition
I love your video very much. I think you are able to be the Army band officer. You can try to apply to be an officer first when you are enlisted and see or you can just go to officer training school after the enlistment contract years.
What is the difference between the medicals they do at MEPS and the one they do at reception. I was just wondering that I just did my physical exam and I will be going to Basic in 2 weeks
It is a lot of the same! Bloodwork, vision, dental. No duck walk! Haha. I have an entire video on my channel about my reception experience at Fort Jackson! Good luck, friend!
When I went to meps for the first time I failed because I couldn’t rotate my ankles.. I just didn’t have the muscle memory. I went back a month later and rotated my ankles and got past lol. Kinda funny.
What was the sections on the verification test & also was it really the same question ? because my recruiter tells me it going to be exact same questions on the verification test
I used the 4tests ASVAB practice tests, and I'm seeing what other ones there are too! I have my ASVAB coming up, and 4tests is a pretty good one overall (from what others have said) at prepping you for the real test
angelmushahf yes, bring them and I don’t know if this is too late lol but you will need them in basic until they give you a new prescription in basic if you’re joining the AirForce lol. I have buddies in almost every different branch and one of them that’s army brought his glasses and they gave him new ones later on
The band doesn’t have officer positions most times. Only really for the conductor. I’m doing MEPS tomorrow to enter as a 9V (vocalist) and I can’t go to OCS for that position. But, I still want it!
@@SRFreneekitty I guess I missed you were enlisting as part of the band program. Heck I didn’t even know you could enlist for that.. everyone I know that did the band thing tried out after enlisting.
I have quite a few issues. I have many acne scars on my face and back, I have a lump in my breast, and I may be underweight. What does all of this mean for me??
i know this kid who got disqualified while i was at meps for his acne. doctor wrote mild acne for me though and it didnt hurt my process at all. the lump in your breast will get you disqualified and they will have you go to a doctor and pull all these kinds of records to see if it’s cancer or if it’s just a lump. and recruiters should weigh you before hand so you can make proper diet changes
How would yall ensure passing the first time I go to MEPs I'm a guy and also I took my asvab and passed but my recruiter said they will make me take a conformation test what if I fail the conformation test
Damari Brackett I had the same situation. They most likely will put you on a computer and make you do the confirmation. I forgot the exact number but they might throw in some ones you don’t know too. I failed the confirmation, if you do they quickly switch you to the real ASVAB. Take it there and you’ll get your score in an hour or so. Idk what happens if you fail the ASVAB the second time. I swore in a few weeks ago.
@@AbbyWeaver I'm told it's the best way to rank quickly and earn leadership skills. Still Abit clueless tbh, but I got 95 on the asvab so I've been told I can still change my mind.
Hmm... to be completely honest, Idk anyone with a 95 that chose to go infantry. That’s is a super honorable and brave decision but if you’re only concerned about promoting quickly I would seriously consider other options. Getting promoted is all about earning your points, if you have the amount needed for you job and you meet time in service, you can go to a promotion board- most simply put. If you have some serious training on an instrument and can pass an audition, I’ve heard many cadre from other jobs say the band is the best kept secret in the army. 😉
Hi there! I actually made an entire video about this about this question. Most easily put, enlisted = performer, officer = conductor. From my understanding, almost every band officer started as enlisted and then commissioned when the need of an officer was available. The band program is a large employer of musicians but compared to the rest of the army, the openings are very small and auditioned based. I have an entire video about my audition process as well. Thank you for asking though and not just calling me an idiot for going enlisted! 😂😁
Are there religious waivers possible to not be immodest for the underwear olympics (like leggings and tee shirt instead)? Or possible to skip any naked physicals/"under the hood" checking? The "down under" is between God, myself and my husband. I am not comfortable being exposed in front of anyone, its also considered immoral for me to be indecent in front of others. Has anyone gotten a waiver for this?
In my experience of being there, no. For where I just had MEPS, though, we didn't have the group underwear olympics. It was one on one with the doctor who was a female (if it would've been a male, they allowed us to ask for a female chaperone). The naked physicals aren't too bad either, for me it was the same doctor that I did one on one screening 'underwear olympics with'. She had me put on a paper hospital gown, checked my breathing, did like a 3 second look at my chest, and like a glance 'down under' to make sure there were no rashes and that I am a female. It's honestly not that bad for MEPS, not sure about later on, but for MEPS I was fine. I wouldn't let this alone discourage you since it isn't overall that bad, but ultimately it is up to you. If you think you'll have an issue with the 'underwear olympics' with other ladies, you likely won't enjoy the fact that for basic training everyone showers together or the fact you have to get a pap smear every few years. Maybe look into careers for the State Department? I'm not sure their requirements, but it might be more lenient!
Well, you’ll be in your bra and undies when they look over your body. The attendants in my room looked down the tops of your arms and then had you flip them over so your palms faced the ceilings. Then she walked around the back of each of us. They understand that things happen but also if they look new, that could raise some concerns.
my doctor looked over me with a light and said nothing about the scars on my hips but she mentioned this one on my arm. simply told her i had no idea how it happened but i let it self heal with some cream and a bandaid
Tucky's Story to tell i’m not too sure honestly. part of being in the military is keeping up with appearance which is why they are also strict on acne and acne medication. probably something to ask a recruiter for more info
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I was at MEPs yesterday to take my ASVAB which I have to retake, originally got a 64 AFQT on my Picat but thanks to Covid they wouldn't allow me to take the verification since it was longer than 30 days.. when I took the actual test I bombed so badly aha. But overall we went to a hotel the day before, waited 2 hours outside in 90degree weather to get into the hotel, had a covid survey, took our temperature and than we went inside waited on another line to give our ID, SSC and Branch than they gave us a room key and we had to stay in our room till dinner. Thankfully we got there early because by dinner which was 5pm people were still on a line waiting to just get in- YIKES. We woke up at 3am and headed to MEPs after breakfast which they gave us a brown paper bag with an egg burrito, water, orange juice and yogurt. There were 3 buses, A, B, C. I got on the second A bus which was after the other buses left. I know Abby says sit in the front but if you're like me a bit lost in the stars *daydreamer* sit in the MIDDLE, that was you can follow the person in front of you out and copy what they do (if you learn that way at least) it's super helpful, if I was confused I asked the person in front of me so when I went up I did exactly what I was suppose to. They had us get off the bus and stand around for maybe an hour, Three lines, one for Test takers, second for Shippers and Physicals were in another. People taking Physicals were let in first, than test takes and finally shippers. We got processed went through a metal detector, emptied our pockets, left our bags in a bin in the backroom. You do not get patted or scanned unless you set off the detector. (TIMES HAVE CHANGED.) They don't have lockers anymore, just cameras in the room to make sure no one steals. After that we got our fingerprints done, took a federal ID photo, got a sticker with our info which we had to wear AT ALL TIMES. Headed down to the basement and took the test for about an hour, than we waited in the basement cafeteria with a tv that cuts off every few seconds to static, saying it has no connection. You had to sign in to get food, don't worry they have vegetarian options as well! (I ended up sitting for 6 hours 😫 ) If that's all clear you just wait for my recruiter to pick you up.. Some people get there score right after they take it, I had to wait. Edot: OH AND BRING A HOODIE, EVEN IF IT'S HOT THE BUILDING IS F R E E Z I NG.
Sidenote: with the ASVAB you take two other tests, a personality test, and a job option test. Basically just the most bizarre and wild questions like, do you date multiple people for fun vs I was a class clown because I needed attention. Stuff like that- they'll explain it to you. And the other being like I prefer to work with numbers, or less people etc etc. Super easy, be honest, but don't screw yourself if you know what I mean *nudge nudge*
Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail!! ♥️
Thank you for this!
Hello, I go to Meps next week and I was curious if they tested y’all for covid while y’all were there ?
Are u allowed to go on your phone while waiting?
SexySaxty No
Don't feel bad. I failed, too. I didn't know I had raynauds (genetic in my family), but the doctor was super nice. I went home and cried. Within a week, I got a call from my recruiter that I was given a waiver.
@Malachis Grace they found it when I was in my underwear doing the exercises. The doctor pulled me over and examined my hands, which were reacting.
Yayyyyy hows life now
@@damaribrackett1159 good. The VA has taken care of me.
Kaela Creighton what is raynauds exactly?
@@chriss3208 my hands change color and get cold. They turn white and I'm more likely to get gangrene,w which is why they rejected me initially. My command got me special clothes to wear while I was in. While not the same issue, I get very angry.
My meps experience was totally different, due to the covid stuff they wouldn’t allow us to do anything besides sit in our rooms. And we did not have roommates, when we got our voucher for dinner and breakfast we where told to get our food and eat it in our rooms. During the examinations... vision,blood,pee test... etc.. we had to constantly wear a mask. Besides that it was somewhat normal .. I swore in 20200508.. 11X airborne my shipment date is July 26th.. fort benning. Wish me luck! And thank you for everyone that is serving or has! You all where my inspiration for me to want to join!!!
Someone who survived a covid MEPS experience. So glad you got qualified and have a ship date. Good luck!
Abby Weaver thank you!
Gl. I wanna pass the asvab. What should I do
Babyridesolo williams download an app on the apple store called “Asvab” my recruiter suggested it and most of the test questions on that app where on the actual test. I scored decent even tho I picked a low score MOS. The app is legit just a star with “Asvab” on it.
Hey Hi! Is there any weight restriction for the MEPS?
I just went through MEPS a few days ago. It wasn’t even as bad as I thought. Everyone else going through MEPS was chill for the most part. Only thing that caught me off guard was that there were people joining other branches there. Just stick to what you talked to your recruiter about (criminal/medical history, etc) and you’ll be fine.
(2013) When I went to MEPS there was a girl that was supposed to ship to basic training that day. They did the usual urine test and it turned out she was pregnant. Instantly disqualified. Worst part was that I heard her say to them "I don't know who the father could be, there were so many guys". This girl was about 18 too...so sad.
I also saw a lot of guys that couldn't pee because they just didn't have water in them or they had "stage fright". My tactic was to not pee at all that day until I had to do it in the cup (I usually have to go as soon as I wake up in the mornings, but held it in for a few hours so I could give them enough).
Overall I'd say MEPS isn't a scary experience at all unless you're hiding a medical situation, they find about 78% of health issues at MEPS; however, I know guys that have been active for 3 years that had depression and such and they lied about not having it when they joined and no one found out because they can't access your medical records unless you give them permission to (usually only happens in an emergency). When I went they gave people a chance to go home without being disqualified for weed being in their system; they said to us "if you don't think you'll pass the urine test, go home now and you won't be disqualified, just come back in 2 months".
Last piece of advice: make sure you get the job your recruiter said you could get. Make sure you get in writing why you can or can't have the job you want. They had me choose a job that wasn't the same as the one my recruiter said I could get because "they're not taking people right now". I could have said to them "that's fine, I'll just come back another time then when that job is available." Don't let them pressure you into taking a job you don't want, because you won't be able to get out of your contract once you sign it at MEPS!!
Do you need to turn at the duck walk
@@erinmerrill102003 Yeah, they also have you speed walk diagonally
@@themaddog8144 Correct, that would be a HIPPA violation otherwise. As my recruiter told me "If you don't put yes, it doesn't exist"
@@kingcarlos7048 so if i put no on everything they cant check? Or just on the things that i put yes on?
@@rae356 Correct, just don't have any anti-depressants and stuff like that in your system when you go to MEPS because the test literally checks for every type of drug imaginable. These are military urine tests, not the ones you get when you apply for a job. They caught something in a guy's system he didn't use for 6 months, so I saw how powerful these tests were. But yeah, if you check "no" on everything then it will be as if you don't have anything. They'll never know unless you tell them or if you get hurt later on in the service and they may access it that way.
you used to be my student teacher in band it’s so great to see you get this far ❤️
I just got disqualified today. My liaison said that it would take 1-2 weeks to get my waiver, but I literally got it within an hour. I was waiting for my driver when I got a phone call to hurry up and talk to somebody in the liaison office so I could stay at the hotel tonight. I enlist tomorrow. I was so bummed bc I knew that my job wouldn’t be open in 1-2 weeks. Was it god? A miracle? Whatever it was, I’m hype as hell.
Congratulations!!
I'm going to meps as soon as I lose the last few pounds to meet the standards - this video definitley calmed my nerves!
Vivian Sciortino me too! Are you going in active duty or reserves?
Wait what is the weight recruitment
@@khady7523 sorry for a late response. Going active! Covid slowed my process and still waiting on a meps date
@@namjoonie9922 for my height, 5'5", my max is 156lbs
@@Istolethesweetrole oh dang so I'm over mine
I thought you were Jenna Marbles
Now that I see this comment she definitely has some features
* FlowerChild * saaame
Kermit would object and don't get me on what Mr. Marbles would say.
Loooool me too
she does jennas dog voice lowkey
Just to clarify.... The Acne part is only if you have a Dr. diagnosed Acne, not just regular Acne... apply that to everything. If it isn't with a Dr., don't bother mentioning it.
Watches the night before meps 😅
Mitsu Francois How’d it go?! I just got back from my MEPS
Same
Tazire Cadet i leave tomorrow😭
Dude me too I leave tomorrow
Anna Leah I ship off January 28th 😅 Nervous but excited!
I WAS ONE WHO HAD TO TAKE THE TEST OVER AGAIN!! It was so annoying and then after I was done my recruiter told me he didn’t know why I took it over again because I passed the confirmation 😭
(MEPS - Dallas, TX, Aug 1978) I love walking, and walk fast. The best comment that I got was that I'll make a great military member because of my walking....Joined the USAF in August 78, and retired July 31, 2000...Best career decision that I ever made....Funny side note: My step-dad told me that if the AF won't have me that he'd get me into the Army's artillery school....lol
I got a little disappointed when she said she had to be with a roommate, but I just realized that I'm in 2020 and with the corona virus I might not even have to room with anyone😂
When I was in meps, me and my roommate ended up becoming good friends. We even went to bootcamp together as well
@@hazard7790 aw that's nice😊, I just went and I didn't have a roommate. But during the briefing I found a friend and we walked together and watched mean girls in the club room, but she was shipping while iw as getting processed 😭 also made another friend while watching the movie
SweetGermanTurtle Akiode Yea with meps, you meet some cool people, then you don’t see them again unfortunately. What branch did you enlist in?
@@hazard7790 I'm not enlisted sadly, they requested medical records because of my eyes (I ware glasses) but I want to join the army Reserves, what did you join?
SweetGermanTurtle Akiode Ah ok yea I wear glasses too so it was a hassle. I joined the marine corps. I legit just finished bootcamp two weeks ago and I’m about to start SOI training.
Wow! So much has changed from my experience from back in 2004. They practically rolled out the red carpet for us until we arrived at basic training.
Retired Army Clarinetist....it was awesome. Would do it all over again. Great times in great places.
Got randomly selected even though I matched my score on the verification test at MEPS. Sucked but Got the same score at the end of full test again so big waste of time!
I don't think it's random.
Was it hard
Yeah definitely not random it's probably for the people who get an above average score 😂
My MEPS experience was horrible. I had a horrible doctor. When I stumbled during the duck walk she said I failed, she picked up my file and gave me the biggest attitude. While she was checking my breasts, I didn’t understand what she wanted me to take off my robe and she yelled at me and asked my if I understood English😒......... I passed everything but the duck walk and have to come back in 2 weeks. Sorry guys I don’t mean to display all MEPS experiences look bad I just needed to rant😅. I really hope you guys have a better and more smooth experience.
Dang, I'm sorry you had such a tough time! I have definitely heard horror stories about how tough some of these doctors and attendants can be. Good luck on your next time around, it'll be worth it in the end!
Thanks for posting this. I just won a job with the Air Force bands and it was really nice to hear a fellow musician’s experience. I’m right under the weight standard too, so I’m hoping I won’t be too dehydrated for the pee test either. 😂 I just graduated with my master’s as well, and am so excited for this career. Hopefully things are still going well for you in the Army!
I got an 86 on my practice ASVAB and got 75 on the actual ASVAB, so for my MOS (35 gulf) I needed a 101 on the skilled technical score and got a 106!!
Congratulations! What did you use to practice for the asvab?
@@signoreloya5317 I took multiple practice asvabs, and retried a variation of each question I got wrong! Good luck!
I actually just uploaded my MEPs video! 🤘🏻 good quality video here, Mine was sooo amateurish, GO ARMY! 19 Delta Cav Scout here!
When are you going to basic training? Lol I'm older too trying to enlist. 23 with a bachelor's degree. I just need to lose 5 more pounds! Good luck!
If you have a bachelor's go in as an officer instead of an enlisted
Im 34 and heading to basic soon. Signed my contract last week. Good luck!
Delores Emeagi I’m older as well! I just enlisted in the Army national guard and I’m 27 years old. Good luck you got this!
I’m 25 and looking to enlist in the Air Force 🙌🏾 you’re never too old (unless your 37/39 then well.. that’s the age cutoff 😂)
I’m 24, will turn 25 this summer. I expected to be the oldest but there was a pretty even mix of people my age as well as older and younger.
I have my MEPS next week on January 21st, hope it goes well. Ill post an update when Its over!
Update:
When I got to the hotel and settled in, I texted my recruiter and told him that I'm there and ready for the AFOQT and physical the following day. He then replies that I was only taking the AFOQT. So I will probably have to come back and do this experience again for the actual full physical.
Just a heads up if you take the AFOQT. it's a tough and fast paced exam. There may be sections like Math or Block Counting that you might not be able to answer the questions all in a timely manner; that is the goal of the test. Puts you in a time crunch to solve issues and challenges. Don't be discouraged but try the best you can. That's another goal of the test to see your weakness and strong points. I have to wait a week for my results, I might update again on the results.
I’m here today lmao watching three hours before wake up call 😂
@@Notcimanin Crazy! I have my AFOQT in the early morning Thursday and MEPS afterwards. I'm headed on the road going to the hotel tomorrow.
Update?
@@GreatGuyVideos Didn't get high enough score on the math portions to get in as a Pilot. I realized later that the material I studied was ASVAB material. If I would have took the ASVAB I know I would have done well but that math got me on the AFOQT. I didn't take the second round of the test (6 months elapsed since first try) because I landed a job in corporate aviation as a pilot. So I'm happy where I'm at.
When I took the verification exam for the PiCAT. I had much harder questions. Fifty to sixty percent were exactly the same from the PiCAT but the rest were more complex multi step mathematical problems. At one point I had questions regarding physics in terms of finding weight of an object regarding its force using Newton’s law.
I don’t know why I’m still watching videos about what to do at meps and basic, I’m already in
I guess it’s just entertaining
I'm out and watching
Nice video it’s very informative, and that paperwork of yes and no’s you spoke of is called a DD form 2807
I was in a similar boat of being disqualified for different reasons. I went into a MEPS virigina center in 2014 and drove there myself. Got to the part with the doctor to weigh me on a scale. Found out for my height I was underweight for miminum requirement of the Coast guard. That was my branch and the Navy was the only one that didnt have this which he told me about. I still was upset my time was wasted and I was sent home to make a decision with my recruiter. He was pretty ignorant and naive when I told him what happened he said he didn't know that weight would be a problem and never saw that before. Could have wrote a waiver but I get why weight is important especially when you have to pull people out of the ocean and save lives. Ended up going to another career choice and never looked back.
Yeah when I enlisted, MEPS was such a long day 😂 i was soooo over it not gunna lie lol
Urinalysis was the worst. Same experience. They make u wait while u really have to go. Guys have the civilians watching them while they pee and talking to them. It’s crazy. Never had so much drama with peeing.
Literally watching the night before MEPS! 😬
How’d it go
same
im currently waiting for my shuttle back home from meps, 4 hour drive 😮💨 idk what i was so nervous about, everything went smooth & quick, wasnt even a thought about being naked in front of strangers lol
It's a unique experience for everyone; It's more complicated from the time I enlisted.
What if I have scars I've never been to the hospital for?
I have one on my eyebrow since I was really young and I have one on my arm from a heat blister I had drained w a needle and put a band-aid on and I've never been to the hospital for either.
If you’ve not been to the hospital to have the scar patched up when it was open then do not mention it to the doctor. Tbh unless you’ve had major surgery the doctors are not going to question your scars. I hope that helps
All kidding aside, one of the questions on my ASVAB was a picture of a lion and a picture of a wrench; you are to identify which one of them is a "tool"... No joke. That was 35 years ago, but I'll never forget that.
You are very organized and will do well no matter what you do. Speaking as an old lady here.!
Haha thank you very much!
I had two male doctors for the whole paper gown ordeal. It was a little bit uncomfortable but I knew it was just their jobs.
I would have been extremely uncomfortable too😭😵
I hate how some MEPS will literally treat you less than human. I'm sorry that happened to you, you should be able to request at least a female attendant.
i'm waiting to talk to a recruiter once Covid "clears" my only worry about MEPS is that I'm pretty sure I have high blood pressure.
i lowkey did too bro i got thru tho just drink water and no high sodium foods a few days before meps you’ll be good 👍🏾 also get rest the night before
What if you don’t have a primary doctor? Cause I haven’t been seen or had a check up in more then like 10 years lol
Right!?
It's fine, they won't ask you if you have a PCP. But it would be good for you to know your body and physical condition so there are no surprises. MEPS isn't as bad as the recruiters make it sound, it's mostly long and boring.
Yeah like I don’t have any medical conditions or anything. The only thing I’m worried about is my vision. Because when I was younger I got got into a lot of fights and long story short my left eye is weak and my right eye controls my vision. Like if I close my right eye it’s blurry not terrible but it’s blurry. I use to have contacts but stop buying them cause I couldn’t afford them. So I just hope they don’t disqualify me for that. My recruiter said if it’s something glasses can fix then I’ll be good but I just don’t wanna go there and turns out I can’t join because my stupid left eye 😔
What branch are you joining? And how blurry is it? I'm near sighted and use glasses and definitely need a new prescription, but that didn't get me disqualified, but like I said, you should know in what kind of condition you're in. Try to go to the eye doctor and find out what kind of condition your eye is in. You'll probably need glasses or get eye surgery. I hope you have health insurance that can cover your appointment
I'm joining the army. It's only blurry far away. Close up its not too bad. I actually don’t have insurance. I mean I have Medicare but that won’t cover any eye exams or surgery. I’m homeless living in my car so money, resources, everything is super limited right now.
Going Tuesday 😳 They're keeping me for 2 days ... not sure what to pack, any advice?
MEPS was a horrible experience! My first time there i went thru everything and they did my asvab last. Turns out my score wasn’t good enough for the limited jobs available. So after all that i was like wow i wasted my days off on this. I went in at 25 so i had brain dumped everything i ever learned in school. So i did a refresh course, went back to MEPS and did the whooooole experience again since i waited so long to go back and then scored well on the asvab and then shipped out to boot a couple months later. I did 5 years in the military with my 1 year extension and went home! Hearing the word MEPS makes me cringe every time!!!!!! It’s worse than nails on a chalk board
I forgot to mention that I barely read English but even so I think I will risk everything for that dream because if someone else who also stopped due to the same situation did it I think I can too.
Are you stationed in DC? I’m a guitarist and singer and would be interested in the band but don’t want to be stationed in DC.
So I’m working on joining the national guard right now and when you talk about them spouting out acronyms at about “2.07” you are so right!
I went to MEPS in February when it was still “normal.” At the end they said all I need is a waiver. Okay cool. Well, COVID happened and my waiver is still in the air not accepted or denied..... and it is nearly October. I have been told there are other people waiting long times around here too. Not sure if anyone has waited as long as me, but yeah.
Was the waiver ever approved?
@@kameronfoster4672 sadly no. It really crushed me. Luckily I was in college anyway and I’m actually graduating in December. It’s good to have a second plan
@@lloydaurion-gaming46 aw man. Well thankfully, you had a second plan. I’m in the process of getting a waiver approved. If you don’t mind me asking, what was yours for?
@@kameronfoster4672 it was for taking depression medication and having depression on my med records. It ended with a psychologist MEPS had me go to writing “he may be fit for service, he may not. He may need more counseling, he may not.” Verbatim what he wrote at the end of the letter. MEPS decided well he said you need more counseling so you are denied enlist going forward
@@lloydaurion-gaming46 Question if you don’t mind, did you mentioned the meds part to them or were they fully aware of it on their end as well? Another question.. did they deny you enlistment for this particular time or forever?
Hi thank you for making this video. I watched another video that said when they went to the control room and had to leave their bag that can only use their glasses.. is this where you could ask to have your contact supplies with you or is that later? I think this is when they were checking in.
Hi, I'm not sure if this info will get to you on time, but definitely take all that with you, there was a girl who didn't have it and fortunately for her, the MEPS had contact solution for her to store them during the eye exam.
for the hearing test, I thought I had to click it for all 3 beeps and the voice said "You are clicking when there is no beep" lol
Ik this vid was posted 4yrs ago but i really wanted more information. I go this week on Thursday. Thx for the heads up even if its different now 😭🙏
I went to Cleveland MEPS as well! Had to go through everything to be told I couldn't finish and had to go back the next week which is in 3 days due to too much earwax in my ears even though I passed my hearing test with flying colors!! Good luck to you and your future!
Best of luck my friend! Cleveland MEPS... I hope to never return for any reason. 😂
@@AbbyWeaver haha I go back to the hotel today. And tomorrow will be my second day of hell lmao. But hey at least after this it’s done and over with and don’t have to look back. But they did change stuff up. You start at control desk now not your liaison. No hotel roommates. Few little things other than that same ole MEPS.
Sounds like Cleveland MEPS hasn’t changed much since I went through there in 1989.
@@zorak1704 OMG IT WAS AWFUL
I use cannabis often, I'm wondering if I quit for a month would I be okay to pass drug test
Do 2-3 months to be safe
LOL! got a big kick out of the pee story. Gatorade helps hydrate along with water. I too have had difficulties "peeing on demand."
It was a problem for me at AIT too 🤦🏻♀️
You will do awesome in your new military career
i failed because my body fat percentage was 26% and the max is 24%, however It’s been a week since I came back from meps and i’m at 25% body fat and I have a solid 2-3 weeks till they send me back up to redo my height and weight
I thought the army made it to where you could be 26%?
Mark Rodriguez that’s what my recruiter told me, they thought that 2% above 24% would be alright but nope.
Lol I’m watching this in the hotel bed the night before meps 😭 I’ve already been briefed on meps by my recruiter but I just wanna watch this
Don’t freak out! Just be respectful and listen up. It’ll be a long day but so worth it- good luck!
Abby Weaver thanks man, and yeah I’m chillin I’m used to the pressure. I’m doing it with the marine corps but On Tuesday I’m getting my profile switched to the navy. Cheers 🤟🏽⚓️
Probably a wise decision... 😎
Hiw do they react to self harm scars and asthma that you can control.
Katelynn Caldwell if you have scars, it depends on how you explain it to them, if you want to pass say that they’re old and you haven’t cut in years, they constantly pressure you to admit things, if you don’t break you’ll be dine
@@thewanderer1191 thank you so much
Katelynn Caldwell I literally went through meps three days ago so if u got anything else it’s fresh In my mind.
@@thewanderer1191 Do they ask you about every scar?
@@katelynncaldwell2721 they will permantly disqualify you for that
Got approved at meps for everything except one waiver I got the waiver then another doctor reviewed my file then fully DQ me and revoked my waiver any advice
New doctor also disapproved all the things I got approved for at meps
I have a question so I’m a few pounds over the required weigh I weigh different on different scales.
Now if my fat % is good will they accept it?
I went 2 weeks ago and my body fat was 2% over but I did something called the Arms program which you can do to get into a different job that doesn’t have a weight requirement. I was going to the Army for culinary but since I didn’t pass the weight I’m going to be a Combat Engineer.
I gotta wait too! I got sent home for having one little blister on my foot from swimming so I can go to Special Forces.. now i gotta wait two weeks for a waiver smh
The military will make you jump through hoops for your dream, stay resilient. I hope all goes well on your next visit!
Is the universe trying to tell me something, my doctor asked me if I had been to the er for anything else and I slipped and said I had pneumonia and now I got to get the medical records for that
I was literally the youngest at meps I went to the one in Jacksonville I was there a month after I turned 17 everyone was like omg your so young lol I’m going as an MP hopefully work up to a K-9 unit my meps experience wasn’t to bad there mixed up my paperwork a little but nothing to bad.
Hey are they gonna wanna see my scars on my thighs? They're up closer to my hips .... i think im gonna cover them with makeup?
Hi! Abby, what website did you use to study for the ASVAB?
Hey! not Abby, but I passed the ASVAB with a 96 score out of 99. I used RUclips and bought a book with practice tests. I believe the test differs depending on the branch, I'm enlisting with the navy. I hear ASVAB for Dummies is a good study guide as well. I would say to reinforce your knowledge of long division, fractions and percentages. Good luck!
So, my recruiter is having me go to meps this week before my picat expires, but I know that I won’t pass the physical yet since I’m still over weight as of now. Then what? Do I have to do it all again later when I’m actually ready to pass meps?
Also, I want to be a 42R and I just got the music from the Midwest band recruiter, but I’m a senior in high school, and I know that this music is hard compared to much of the other stuff I’ve done. However, I do play the euphonium and I know that that instrument is not as competitive as most of the rest. I’m an all state player...without knowing me, I suppose, do you think I still have a good shot if I put forth my best? Or should I not even bother with that MOS because I don’t have a degree or prior professional experience like a lot of the rest?
My recruiter and everyone warned me how unpleasant MEPS can be and I somehow got very lucky and only came in contact with amazing doctors and people who were all in great moods and were happy to be there (not sure if that’s as abnormal as they made it seem haha) but just remember everything you told your recruiter and what you put down on your medical forms & you’ll be fine! Like she said, they can’t pull your info unless you give them a reason to suspect something!
Edit: the hearing test during COVID made it a little hard since you’re in a tiny box with headphones and a mask, sometimes I had to hold my breath so I could hear whatever quite sound was being made (instead of hearing myself breath under the mask LOL)
Sorry edit #2: I ended up not getting a roommate, (I was the only girl at our hotel, and one of two at MEPS total) and did the Monday full day processing so I only stayed overnight for the one night! (& we were offered dessert lol)
No earrings/piercings & I also had to take my toenail polish off as well.
BUT YES 1000% LISTEN TO THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN AND FOLLOW THEM
Did you have to sign your contract before you took your live audition?
No! Don’t do this, they will try to talk you into it. But if they don’t accept ur audition you’re stuck! Just wait until you find out the results of your audition
I love your video very much. I think you are able to be the Army band officer. You can try to apply to be an officer first when you are enlisted and see or you can just go to officer training school after the enlistment contract years.
Listen up, EVERYONE! MEPS has its own agenda and its not beneficial to the applicants.
Can you elaborate on this?
@@Delveco watch the truth channels.
What did you have to get on your asvab for 42 Romeo? I never new that was a mos in the military
Hey, I do have one question. Do they do a lung function test at MEPS?
no, they just use a stethoscope and listen to your breathing that’s all
What is the difference between the medicals they do at MEPS and the one they do at reception. I was just wondering that I just did my physical exam and I will be going to Basic in 2 weeks
It is a lot of the same! Bloodwork, vision, dental. No duck walk! Haha. I have an entire video on my channel about my reception experience at Fort Jackson! Good luck, friend!
When i went to meps and it was pretty chill i stayed at the crown plaza hotel in Knoxville TN and the gym at the hotel was absolutely bomb
When I went to meps for the first time I failed because I couldn’t rotate my ankles.. I just didn’t have the muscle memory. I went back a month later and rotated my ankles and got past lol. Kinda funny.
Hi! Question, can a 17 year old enlist as a 42r? And how old to audition? Can i audition at 16?
What was the sections on the verification test & also was it really the same question ? because my recruiter tells me it going to be exact same questions on the verification test
If i had a Suicide attempt 2018 would that be on my record were maps could find it.?
What did you do to lose weight? I am trying to get ready for the Army while at college and need to lose weight.
Hi Kate! I have so many videos showing you what I ate and how I exercised to lose weight.
I’m nervous af I go next Thursday
I go to MEPS on Wednesday/Thursday And I’m super nervous
Leaving tomarrow omg im so nervous
Good luck!
I have mild scoliosis, do they check your spine during medical exam ?
Yes, they have you bend over to check your spine during the mobility portion.
Do you take the entrance exam?
I did the practice test and I scored 55 , and I was recommended to take the PICAT.
I want to know after the PICAT there's more test to do?
When you take the PICAT, you’ll have to “confirm” your test score at the MEPS.
What did you do to prepare for the ASVAB?
I used the 4tests ASVAB practice tests, and I'm seeing what other ones there are too! I have my ASVAB coming up, and 4tests is a pretty good one overall (from what others have said) at prepping you for the real test
If you have glasses should you bring your prescription? Should you bring any medical records with you?
angelmushahf yes, bring them and I don’t know if this is too late lol but you will need them in basic until they give you a new prescription in basic if you’re joining the AirForce lol. I have buddies in almost every different branch and one of them that’s army brought his glasses and they gave him new ones later on
You don’t need your prescription but yes bring your glasses. I got my Army glasses in reception but some people didn’t get theirs for a week or so.
You have a masters and going in as enlisted???
The band doesn’t have officer positions most times. Only really for the conductor. I’m doing MEPS tomorrow to enter as a 9V (vocalist) and I can’t go to OCS for that position. But, I still want it!
@@SRFreneekitty I guess I missed you were enlisting as part of the band program. Heck I didn’t even know you could enlist for that.. everyone I know that did the band thing tried out after enlisting.
I have quite a few issues. I have many acne scars on my face and back, I have a lump in my breast, and I may be underweight. What does all of this mean for me??
i know this kid who got disqualified while i was at meps for his acne. doctor wrote mild acne for me though and it didnt hurt my process at all. the lump in your breast will get you disqualified and they will have you go to a doctor and pull all these kinds of records to see if it’s cancer or if it’s just a lump. and recruiters should weigh you before hand so you can make proper diet changes
I have a lump in my breath but it's just a cyst
How would yall ensure passing the first time I go to MEPs I'm a guy and also I took my asvab and passed but my recruiter said they will make me take a conformation test what if I fail the conformation test
Damari Brackett I had the same situation. They most likely will put you on a computer and make you do the confirmation. I forgot the exact number but they might throw in some ones you don’t know too. I failed the confirmation, if you do they quickly switch you to the real ASVAB. Take it there and you’ll get your score in an hour or so. Idk what happens if you fail the ASVAB the second time. I swore in a few weeks ago.
What about having keloid skin?
How's your experience as a musician MOS? I'm a good musician, but going in for infantry
Great! Gonna be making more videos about my job soon! Why the infantry?
@@AbbyWeaver I'm told it's the best way to rank quickly and earn leadership skills. Still Abit clueless tbh, but I got 95 on the asvab so I've been told I can still change my mind.
Hmm... to be completely honest, Idk anyone with a 95 that chose to go infantry. That’s is a super honorable and brave decision but if you’re only concerned about promoting quickly I would seriously consider other options. Getting promoted is all about earning your points, if you have the amount needed for you job and you meet time in service, you can go to a promotion board- most simply put. If you have some serious training on an instrument and can pass an audition, I’ve heard many cadre from other jobs say the band is the best kept secret in the army. 😉
Thanks for the tips! I have meps tomorrow, I'll have to pick as many brains as possible, before making my decision.
Yes!! With a 95 you can do pretty much ANYTHING you want. I would seriously urge you to do research on your job options.
At MEPS rn hahah
Covid making it weird though
What state?
Hey quick question, why didnt you want to go in as an officer with your masters degree?
Hi there! I actually made an entire video about this about this question. Most easily put, enlisted = performer, officer = conductor. From my understanding, almost every band officer started as enlisted and then commissioned when the need of an officer was available. The band program is a large employer of musicians but compared to the rest of the army, the openings are very small and auditioned based. I have an entire video about my audition process as well. Thank you for asking though and not just calling me an idiot for going enlisted! 😂😁
This is very accurate! Nothing to add 🙃
Do you know if they accept people with hypothyroidism?
Did you wear sweats or tights?
I had to get a waiver for an allergy I outgrew years ago
Thanks for sharing. About to go to MEPS soon for the National Guard. Does anyone have information on how waivers affect the MEPS process?
Are there religious waivers possible to not be immodest for the underwear olympics (like leggings and tee shirt instead)? Or possible to skip any naked physicals/"under the hood" checking? The "down under" is between God, myself and my husband. I am not comfortable being exposed in front of anyone, its also considered immoral for me to be indecent in front of others. Has anyone gotten a waiver for this?
No, they have to check everything or you can’t get in.
In my experience of being there, no. For where I just had MEPS, though, we didn't have the group underwear olympics. It was one on one with the doctor who was a female (if it would've been a male, they allowed us to ask for a female chaperone). The naked physicals aren't too bad either, for me it was the same doctor that I did one on one screening 'underwear olympics with'.
She had me put on a paper hospital gown, checked my breathing, did like a 3 second look at my chest, and like a glance 'down under' to make sure there were no rashes and that I am a female.
It's honestly not that bad for MEPS, not sure about later on, but for MEPS I was fine. I wouldn't let this alone discourage you since it isn't overall that bad, but ultimately it is up to you. If you think you'll have an issue with the 'underwear olympics' with other ladies, you likely won't enjoy the fact that for basic training everyone showers together or the fact you have to get a pap smear every few years. Maybe look into careers for the State Department? I'm not sure their requirements, but it might be more lenient!
Ty this helps a lot, my son wants to join and now I can tell him what not to do.😊😊😊
Very well done vid, Abby. Great content (you are cute, too)
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you don’t check yes or no you just check no
I know they are strict on scars. How thorough do they search for them?
Well, you’ll be in your bra and undies when they look over your body. The attendants in my room looked down the tops of your arms and then had you flip them over so your palms faced the ceilings. Then she walked around the back of each of us. They understand that things happen but also if they look new, that could raise some concerns.
my doctor looked over me with a light and said nothing about the scars on my hips but she mentioned this one on my arm. simply told her i had no idea how it happened but i let it self heal with some cream and a bandaid
How about psoriasis? 98% of them are recovered but they some little spot that flare up. And my skin has a scar on my arm like burnt mark
Tucky's Story to tell i’m not too sure honestly. part of being in the military is keeping up with appearance which is why they are also strict on acne and acne medication. probably something to ask a recruiter for more info
Tucky's Story to tell , did they say anything to you about your psoriasis ?
Yea later where u at what job you have in there how u doing ? ???
I'm an active duty Army musician, hooah!