Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Overview

[@gfig138]

I laughed when she said applicants were treated with respect......those seargents were cold as ice lol

[@lazer3076]

Same.

[@jazzblackvalcin3097]

Gustavo wolfman Figueroa 🤣😫😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣😫

[@blazingocean4206]

HALF-RIGHT! HUAH!

[@JoeyDeDominicis]

They‘re cunts.

[@PAPIOSO908]

They where cool where I went to

[@thesimpleguys5549]

Hey y’all, just came back from MEPS so I’ll give you my expierence -3:00pm arrived at the hotel, sat in the lobby for 20 mins while the staff was taking calls pretty nice place -4:00pm met my roommate and we sat and talked for a few hours -8:00pm we heard the hotel dinner was pretty bad so we went and DoorDash Ed some McDonald’s, $60 for a meal that would usually cost $30. Gotta love it -9:30pm went to bed, barely slept the hotel blankets were hot and my anxiety was pumping, woke up at 12 and stayed up till they called us down -4:45pm had to report down to the lobby to get breakfast, ngl it was pretty damn good, homefries, bacon, eggs, muffins, juice, made me regret not trying out their dinner -5:50 went on the shuttle with around 45 other kids, age range around 18-23 -6:05 finally arrived at the MEPS center. It was actually a pretty nice place. Lined up against a wall, everyone who was deploying next day and those who were not were separated into two diff lines -6:30ish made our way through security, if you smoke you should be able to bring along your vape, they don’t do bag checks (atleast where I was) and were mainly just searching for weapons -6:45 went to the control desk, gave them all my info like ssn, passport, don’t feel like explaining it’s listed what you have to bring. Told them what lunch I wanted and they gave me my name tag (always put it on the left upper portion of your chest) -7:00 waited in the lobby for the first group to get done with their presentation, basically just an overview of what will happen to the recruits that day (everyone says this but they will try and explain telling the truth is always most important and they’re there to make you pass, literally the exact opposite lol) -7:50 got done with our presentation and went down to medical which was another god damn 30 mins of waiting (there’s a lot of that at MEPS) met the doctor and we got our regs -8:30 I took a PICAT, some people are different and take the full ASVAB on the spot but atleast for the navy you take the PICAT atleast a month beforehand and then again, if your score dips too low you actually take the full ASVAB and luckily mine didn’t -9:00 rushed over to medical, got blood work, hearing test, sight test, urinalysis, the whole 9 yards (not listed in order) 10-10:30ish met with the doctor to do the interview, asked me a whole sort of questions. Ever smoked cigarettes or any form of nicotine, ever smoked weed, do you take counseling, any medical injuries as a Chile, say no to ALL of them unless already written down on paper by your recruiter. -11:00 told to go into a room and strip to my underwear room had a lot of heaters since as of now it’s mid October, had to wait for 30 fucking minutes in my underwear to finally meet the doctor and wait for the other kids to get into the room -11:30 took my height, weight, measured my diameter. Ima yee the recruiter or your research told you about this part so imma skip it -11:45 did my physical stuff, duck walk is actually pretty easy and they only make you do like 3 steps before they just pass you along NOTE: if you fail anything on the physical it won’t disqualify you, it’ll just indicate some signs of underlying diseases but most doctors will let you slide if you mess up -12:30 got done with that and went down to have lunch, don’t be surprised if you’re alone as different kids will have different schedules, they let me have my phone but we’re on my ass about me only having 20 mins to eat or else they would “kill me” in a joking manner -12:45ish went down to the NAVY hiring center, for different branches you’ll go to your specified hiring center obv, had me fill out an 88 question survey while they checked my scores -1:00 called me into the office to go over my jobs, I had a pretty big list so I chose to be an Operational Specialist for the Navy (they let you take breaks mid interview to call parents or think about it so don’t feel forced to do a job they want you to) -1:45 officially signed up for my job, found out I was getting a 10k bonus (fuck yeah) so I didn’t mind that, got my shipping date and then went through a whole lot of paperwork -2:30 went back to the control room for more paperwork, dude was pretty chill and we were making fun of people who are going into reserves (don’t do it, bad choice) -3:00 finally swore in after standing at attention for 15 mins with 2 other kids (officer was late) that was an easy part just say what he says and fill in the blanks and you’re chillin -3:30 left with my designated drive, not sure how it is now but no parents are allowed to watch your swearing in part due to covid restrictions Overall it isn’t as bad as people think it is, they know you’re scared and this is all new to you so they explain everything in depth. You can ask them all sorts of questions and they’ll answer no problem although some might be impatient because you’re one of many. It was a pretty easy expierence just be mindful that these people are here to make you fail so have lots of self confidence in your job (if you’ve already decided) and your ability to lie to peoples faces. Other than that just be cool, make some friends, and enjoy an expierence 80% of the population will never have to go through. Have fun yall

[@keithadams812]

99% of the population...less than 1%join or even qualify for the us military....you are a 1 percenter in the biggest and toughist gang in the world

[@reallysix]

thanks for this, i go to MEPS on sunday and i had no idea what it would be like

[@saint5567]

I appreciate you for this ! I go to Meps in like a week.

[@groupeabc7018]

Cool and well explained récit. Thanks . My wife took her asvab test and scored 70. Going for active duty army. When going to peps, will she have to retake the asvab test again?

[@itsmejournie4226]

WHY IS THE RESERVES BAD?? Please tell me

[@JoJo-lj6kk]

Doc: Is there anything wrong with you? Me: Is there anything wrong with you? *Gets sent home*

[@connormurphy1964]

I am going to MEPS on Monday night. This will be my second time going. Save yourself the headache, and unless you're missing a limb or something of such severity, just say no. That was my mindset going in, but they mess with your head there (the doctors especially) try to get you to admit anything and everything. I was asked if I've ever HAD an inhaler (not if I've ever USED one, which I didn't). I replied yes because when I was very young up until I was around 10 years old I had an inhaler which I did but NEVER had to use and I instantly felt as if I dug my own grave. After loads of paperwork and waiting, I'm finally cleared to go back up to MEPS, but it just wasn't worth it. As I said, if its something minor like having an inhaler when you were young, just say no. Good luck to everyone.

[@mybuttlookslikeurfac]

How was it man?

[@connormurphy1964]

It went well man, thanks for asking. I cleared the medical floor completely this time, so nothing more to worry about there. One thing though, is that I do have mild scoliosis (curvature of the spine), and they want X-rays of that showing the exact degree of the curve so I do have to go back to MEPS for a consultation for that. I've been waiting to get a call to come back for that for about 3 weeks now (since I was last at MEPS), but I guess it's because they're having some military-wide system issues that have been slowing things down. This includes sending out consults. So yeah man, once I go back and get that X-ray I'll be good to swear in. Quite the hassle it's been (and can be for many people) but it'll be worth it once I'm in there raisin' my right hand.

[@connormurphy1964]

Good stuff man. I'm going Army NG. And yourself?

[@mybuttlookslikeurfac]

Connor Murphy Sweet. I'm in the Air Force. Just got out of the MEPS on Feb 1st in LA.

[@connormurphy1964]

Ser Stormcrow Awesome man. I’m out of Chicago. Good chatting with you and good luck with your time in the service

[@attiumeyami417]

My recruiter told me meps would be the most boring day of my life. Corona virus 2020: hold my beer!

[@spideysenses4275]

attiume yami did you go recently?

[@attiumeyami417]

@@spideysenses4275 no last time I checked its closed.I went the last week the beaches were opened.

[@spideysenses4275]

attiume yami I know they have kinda tight hours like they’re not open on the weekends. But I heard they’re still sending and shipping out people

[@attiumeyami417]

@@spideysenses4275 They are never open on weekends, they are government. my recruiter told me they were closed and that was about 2 weeks ago. if they did reopen then yes they will be shipping people out because they need people to be constantly replacing the people getting out. Idk if u have been in there yet but maps might as well call itself the military entrance prevention station. its like they nit pick at anything they can find. if a hair on u moves irregularly they will disqualify u. with those standards it wouldn't surprise me if they are open now. even at peace time they are having trouble putting and keeping people in. have you gone yet? also I went to the one in Miami so if u live in a state with less people and less infected individuals, it would make sense that they keep the processing station open

[@spideysenses4275]

attiume yami I went through MEPS in August of 2018 and I’ve in the navy since November of 2018. That’s very true they look for every little reason not to put you in.

[@jvolstad]

I remember going to MEPS back in 1972. I had a low draft number so it was either enlist or be drafted. I enlisted. Little did I realize that I would spend the next 26 years in the Army. Good times.

[@hhds113]

I went in back in 2003. Got out in 2012. Should of did 20 years. But I'm still looking to go back into the Army and finish my 20 years like my Dad did.

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

go reserves brother or guard

[@chloejones7993]

Thank you for your service, sir!

[@blackdragon-po8jy]

Alright, you're done testing! Go ahead and take a seat over there, we're gonna be here for 6 more hours..

[@mhannon4664]

I went through the Springfield MEPS. I did everything in one visit and everyone was very nice. Overall MEPS for me was a great experience

[@Blanderr]

MEPS isn't as bad as people make it out to be online. Just do what you're told when you're told and don't be an idiot and usually it will go fine. Worst part is the waiting around.

[@blackdragon-po8jy]

More sitting then Chris Hansen's victims

[@youraveragejoe2]

@@blackdragon-po8jy Chris handsome*

[@chrishansen8864]

@@youraveragejoe2 😂

[@youraveragejoe2]

@@chrishansen8864 *I'm a warrior*

[@trevoranderson7182]

I saw some fucklenuts give attitude to the civvie in charge of MEPS. They hustled him right out and I never saw him ever again.

[@armytruth6860]

never admit to anything

[@ferritrat4239]

matrone plight except when they see your school transcripts

[@notbased6720]

@@ferritrat4239 Chances are they just care about your diploma.

[@johnnyblasterfan9902]

Yes I was disqualified for something I don't have cause there was so many nerds telling me that I had no honor for planning to lie,but the military has their heads up their asses I know so many people that lied yet I was disqualified for telling the truth for having more honor than people that actually lied and got to join🤦

[@armytruth6860]

fan yiufans you should have taken my advice from 3 years ago

[@johnnyblasterfan9902]

@@armytruth6860 I didn't watch this video 3 years ago😂😂

[@alfredolopez5919]

im going in 1 hour so nervous

[@ryanadams6616]

What branch? Im joining in about four years so im jnterested in what its like.

[@alfredolopez5919]

marines it was not as bad as people say there was only 9 people including me no women we all got along at first i was really nervous but get calm and there gonna scare you with false stuff all in all it was chill went at 1 in the morning arrived at my house at 11 at night

[@1999Jerod]

Wait, it took 22 hours!?

[@1999Jerod]

Including the time it took to get back to your house

[@ryanadams6616]

alfredo Lopez Awesome man, I'm going Marines too. Good luck at PI/SD

[@rachaeladler3631]

The red carpet treatment must have been in the room next door to mine....I never saw it :-).

[@RM-ep1zn]

Shit neither did I

[@lonewolfsim6837]

Same but aleast I sweared in

[@jvolstad]

I remember getting my preinduction physical back in 1972, when there was still a military draft. 26 year's later, I retired from the Army. Good times.

[@3141xxm]

Red carpet? I think toilet paper is a more accurate description

[@cmcneil233]

lol you said toilet paper lol. my meps experience was ok

[@kaileymercy7257]

Lmao! Sand paper as well

[@Bundesfaust]

what does that even mean whats the joke

[@ironmanmason4247]

@@Bundesfaust I think they meant it wasn’t as nice as a fancy red carpet implies, more like it was crappy toilet paper for a ‘carpet’

[@janghyunseung292]

lol when I went about a year ago it wasn't bad. I was treated normal. Confidence,my friend, is key

[@captainbongwater7790]

That bit about being treated with dignity and respect was the most diabolical lie I’ve ever heard.

[@cringecommentcalculator5381]

Had so many former Marines, working there as civilians. We had 1 fucking Marine candidate. These dudes let this guy go first before everyone. Did everything fine and these dick heads cheering him on. The marine candidate pissed hot for cocaine and got booted. All of us less than worthy kids, passed with flying colors. Those people made our life hell for those 9 hours. Lol.

[@GroovyAnthropomorph]

Pause it at 2:55 shes about to bust out laughing after saying that! 😂

[@HateTheIRS]

Yup

[@worldofandroid570]

Why do you think the woman almost busted out laughing after what she said at 2:55 ?

[@worldofandroid570]

But why did she almost busted out laughing at 2:55 ?

[@HateTheIRS]

@@worldofandroid570 she was sarcastic

[@worldofandroid570]

Why was she being sarcastic about it ?

[@Kane34572]

Just finished MEPS today, I was there for 12 hours, its really not bad at all, just get ready for a long day, as long as you listen carefully and do as you're told you will be okay, also those people in the video doing the basic arm movements and stuff is funny because we had to do it all just in boxers, pretty funny situation, overall I liked the experience, anything getting me closer to my ship date is good :)

[@armytruth6860]

How is your career hoing

[@Kane34572]

@@armytruth6860 it’s fantastic!

[@yantaveouse1140]

​@@Kane34572 what about asthma?

[@SampsonWrestling]

@@yantaveouse1140 you should be able to get a waiver for that

[@FakeAmerican]

MEPS was the easiest thing. Honestly don't stress about it. It's very straightforward. No one's going to be screaming at you to go somewhere. You'll get plenty of direction. And talk to people so it's more fun instead of just hiding in your hotel room the whole time.

[@Ranstone]

I got yelled at a lot, actually. Then again, it was memorial weekend, so the only people where were Marines.

[@gasoven3759]

The most important part of MEPS is being able to Duck Walk. As the doctor said. "If you can't duck walk at MEPS, how will you duck walk in combat?"

[@EzraB123]

I was at the one in Chicago. MEPS sucks. It's like the DMV on steroids. I'd be surprised if anyone can be in and out within 8 hours. Thank God I only had to go once. Most of the people in my group got DQ'd.

[@sawball]

Hebrew Squid Why did they get DQ'd?

[@pepeiann]

They get you for anything man

[@otm_ra]

They made us sit in our box around dudes on a bunch fuxk meps

[@apricotcharms4126]

Yeah I got dqd cause of my eyes last week when I went. They're making me wait a whole ass month to go back for the eye consultation. Missing my original ship date and might miss out on 31b. Fuck meps

[@Nimori]

UH OH.... Chicago you say...?

[@kwbarron]

Red carpet treatment - wow. When I went to MEPS 30 years ago, I stayed in a roach motel and got yelled at by the recruiter for taking too long to make a decision. Ah, the good old days... :)

[@carltaylor8370]

I don't remember getting the red carpet treatment. I remember my recruiter telling to keep my mouth shut. And the people at the MEPS where not my friend. Their objective is to find a way not to enlist you.

[@bsc1959]

The process at meps is so much smoother now then it was back in the early 80's. yoiu could expect to spend at least 8 hours back then. Today you can get finished as early as lunch break arrives. I went thru meps here at dallas back in 82 and now I can say that I'm retired now after serving 24 years in the army as a 92a40.

[@1notgilty]

This is amazingly different than it was in the WW2, Korea and Vietnam eras. If you talk to those guys they'll tell you that if you could walk into the recruiter's office and had head, two arms, two legs, no visible injuries and could see the eye chart on the wall you were in the military. Hell, during Vietnam guys were faking injuries and acting crazy to try to avoid the draft but no such luck. The next thing you knew your drill sergeant was singing: "You're in the army now, you're not behind a plow, you're diggin’ a ditch, you son-of-a bitch, you're in the army now!"

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

My dad in World War II when he was in processing in New York City there was one guy that had on Silk women's underwear he did not get in....

[@1notgilty]

@@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV. That guy probably got in the Navy. ;-)

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

@@1notgilty all kidding aside because I actually served in the Air Force ...Coast Guard in the Army..... Reserve /active duty and I have a lot of respect for a Navy guys for sure and I think the irony is when they were kicking out homosexuals I think the largest amount of homosexuals every year kicked out were in the Army and that's going by percentage per capita .... my dad was a corpsman in the Navy during World War II and he's the toughest greatest man I've ever known.. the one thing I will say about the Navy though is they always seem to have the most fat guys whenever I go to a navy base they just really have the most fat guys that I see...

[@1notgilty]

​@@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV. I was just kidding about the Navy. The good news is that veterans from ALL branches of the military tend to be in much better shape than the general public. Just take a walk around any mall or WalMart and look at the people and then take a look at veterans of all ages. The vets a usually a lot less fat and in much better shape. I guess it's a military thing that stays with you for life.

[@chrisdavis6264]

Its horsecrap that there are all these medical disqualifiers

[@peterojas8202]

LA MEPS has moved to another location in El Segundo during Summer 2009. Last visit there was May 2008 and was just there for the ASVAB test which was done by computer. I did have my picture taken and someone at MEPS commended me for smiling well. Processing was not completed because the recruiter had known that I was not qualified due to medical issues explained before the sales pitch was given. After spending time filling out documents, then I had decided to contact a recruiting commander. A message was left on the answering machine. Then it was returned and had been provided with a recruiting commander's contact information. I explained about being medically unqualified and eventually that was told to lie about disqualifying information. Recruiting commander handled it and apologized for the recruiters at that recruiting station for wasting my time. It would have been great to have been legitimately medically qualified to have enlisted in the Navy. Sometimes situations don't work out the way that you want them. But when I did report those recruiters to their boss, I help put a stop to a practice that should have never begun. One recruiter at that station was claiming that he had been encouraging unqualified applicants to not tell disqualifying information for 6 years. That stopped with me. After that, all whom ended up joining through that station were those whom were legitimately qualified to enlist. Nobody that was truly unqualified was pressured to do something that they had felt uncomfortable doing. Tell the truth about all relevant US armed forces enlistment information and no issues will be raised regarding one or more matters when joining whichever branch of the services which one will enlist in at the time.

[@nklas9997]

I’m going next week. It can’t be that bad!! Cheers everyone I’m exited asf

[@cashkenterprises5584]

Well how was it

[@timtigerz1]

alright we've waited 5 yrs .. how did it go?

[@generaltobias3777]

​@@timtigerz1it consumed him

[@juanpablomagadan5296]

All that people complaining about how they got treated like crap at meps definitely are not Joining the Marines.

[@burtmacklin8954]

Juan pablo Magadan I went to MEPS and going Marines and my Liaisons we’re chill af and I took my asvab by myself so by time I was done nurses doctors were waiting on me for everything. Ate lunch, hour later swore in

[@GroovyAnthropomorph]

@@burtmacklin8954 wait u took asvab at meps?

[@rickyjames9452]

GroovyAnthropomorph That’s normal

[@GroovyAnthropomorph]

@@rickyjames9452 can i smoke weed after meps? Was wanting to train for the marines a couple months, pt kicked my ass. Or do you get assigned your mos and ship date right after?

[@rickyjames9452]

GroovyAnthropomorph You can smoke weed if you want. How much you smoke depends on how time you have. If you want u can make time to smoke and then later give it up so you can work on your PT. Just make sure it’s out of your system before you ship out.

[@brandonlrichardson15]

For asthma they make you do a pulmonary lungs functions test and if you can pass that then you'll be cleared to go on. I went through it and it's not that bad.

[@kingsnicker720]

I’ve been told that they are not your friends in meps and are looking for reasons to send you home. Whatever you told your recruiter is exactly what you should tell them at meps

[@danah7646]

I'm most definitely not going to talk about my highschool principal and recruiters past to the meps people. I live in a really small town

[@HateTheIRS]

danah like what did you do

[@HateTheIRS]

Bingo

[@danah7646]

@@HateTheIRS lol I have known my recruiter for a while, just as a civilian and he went to school with my principal so we've had some good conversations

[@HateTheIRS]

danah MEPS probably won’t notice. A guy joined...... yeah, did you get arrested? Do you have a felony or misdemeanor on your record? No? At that point, did it even happen? Parking tickets? Who cares about that.

[@latasharogers5263]

My son went here today for the Airforce. I’m a ball of nerves, but my husband is as cool as a cucumber.

[@donedwardmallon]

I hated MEPS. Went 4 times. 4 longest days of my life

[@Shinjookoo]

RIP

[@OziFyCone]

Did you ever get sworn in or did you quit after the 4th time?

[@joscar062]

@@OziFyCone I'm going in for a 5th time, the day I swear in , as soon as a waiver is approved

[@casualshots4084]

Oscar Jimenes what disqualified you

[@davidleanos6960]

Oscar Jimenes what ever happened?

[@angelguzman8737]

6 years into the military and this was the hardest part

[@23rdMS_Inf]

Oh really?

[@maurohernanvasquez9204]

because ?

[@mrdarkshoe]

Just got out of MEPS, the actual tests and everything are very simple, the annoying part is the constant waiting. Its a LOT of red tape you have to go through, and you're damn tired and depleted by the end of it, we were woken up at our hotel at 3:30 AM and some of us didnt finish till 5pm, and theyre asking you constant questions about yourself for verification and background checks etc etc so its just super draining but at the end you swear in with your rate/MOS and you feel damn proud. Plus talking to other military applicants is pretty cool and a lot of the people I was with were genuinely hilarious lmao

[@JIG-vn8sc]

0:59 "We moved into a red carpet treatment for our applicants where they are treated with dignity and respect" LMAO

[@doidoi8544]

I remember when I went to MEPS. Wasn’t bad, but a shit ton of waiting lol

[@gregoryjd6583]

You should respect the people that didn"t have a choice

[@TSUTENKAKU007]

I worked at Miami, Fl. MEPS back in 1980-83. I worked at medical section. The applicants did SF88,93 forms, then got BP, X-ray, lab (HTC), Vision, Audio and physical exam (check for flat feet, duck walk, lift weight and so on). I remember one thing the recruiter worried most was at the end after talking to CMO, and deciding the physical profile qualification as some applicant will not qualify. It was a very interesting assignment. I was a Navy Hospital Corpsman. We start around 0700 and used to get off around 12:30 hours.

[@NicoleBermz]

Are you still in Miami??

[@greek_freak5429]

Went through this and enlisted in the United States Navy a couple weeks ago. Very long day to say the least.

[@ezradennis]

Do you go home the day your at meps ?

[@greek_freak5429]

@@ezradennis I did yeah

[@ezradennis]

@@greek_freak5429 ok good I go Friday and I'm super nervous I'm shaking about it

[@greek_freak5429]

@@ezradennis Lol youll be good man. Its a blur to me now ive been in almost 6 years and reenlisted. Meps is stupid lol just a bunch of exams and tests youll be good

[@ezradennis]

@@greek_freak5429 ok lol I heard they grab your junk 🤢

[@arielartista93]

I'm going to MEPS next week! And so it begins...

[@latasharogers5263]

Are you in the military now

[@americanmilitiaman88]

Tips. If its something that is obvious like missing limbs. A pilonidal cyst that they will find on the butt check or you have limited range. Tell them. If a doctor said you have ADHD when your in first grade dont mark it down . they only know what you tell them. If you have a condition or injury that you think may surface from the physical or mental stress of recruit training tell them. They will scare you with threat of dishonorable discharge fines and prison time

[@tom500k]

"Leading sheep to slaughter." Does that resonate somewhere?

[@thedanielrodriguezshow]

I just came back from MEPS. It was honestly a terrible experience. In part because I had not eaten in almost 24 hours (trying to make tape lol).. but it’s just a crap tone of waiting around. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to enlist (most people weren’t. Out of my group 2/12 enlisted) because of astigmatism issues. I got a waiver, however MEPS people leave at 3:30pm and by that time the person who takes care of waiver in Kentucky had already left. Few days go by and my recruiter contacts me saying the dude wants me to do a consult over at MEPS. Basically an eye exam with a topography (take in mind the doctor who did my interview said I probably wouldn’t need a consult and it would be an easy approval). Im now waiting for an appointment date, and hoping my waiver is approved.

[@TiffyCaliGirl]

I will be going to MEPS on Tuesday. I am extremely nervous!

[@stanleywatson6115]

TiffyCaliGirl how'd it go

[@ferritrat4239]

levi cage he probably got dqed

[@ferritrat4239]

Brandon Lee just take deep breath and you’ll be fine

[@ImWatchingVideosOnYT]

Oh okay, gotcha. Yeah I had a friend who had asthma but for a couple of years now its been gone, they wouldnt let her enlist. But by all means pursue the military. I know I am.

[@nineteendelta2080]

it was alright not red carpet but its in no way hard or disrespectful youre just being processed they tryna get you in and out, youre going into the military some people are just to sensitive honestly no one is gonna hold you by the hand and say "lets go time for your test let me know if u need anything at all"

[@ninjamanmrc7310]

Just to make sureI know what MEPS is, it's basically just a medical examination and the ASVAB right?

[@Pussymoneyweedgod]

NinjaMan MrC yes asvab and physical

[@yuratripwire1001]

It should just be a 10 second video “meps is a building full of both boredom and stress”

[@bmv91w]

haha.. alot has changed in mepps since I been through.. remember it like it was yesterday... long days, very early mornings. I went through MEPPS in Portland, Maine. (US Army Vet, 91W..)

[@ItsZifx]

So what do you do if when you're filling out the paper work and you don't know what to put on some of the things it wants?

[@igriff387]

You won't it's straight to the point just don't state anything you haven't stated with your recruiter.

[@subicstationditosailor4053]

People go to MEPS and think "this isn't to bad". Just wait....it's coming.

[@ryanfrizzell736]

Cool video. Now I know more about MEPS and how to handle MEPS.

[@snixn3155]

Going to meps thursday and I'm so nervous and scared about the doctors

[@kennyg64]

It sure has changed when I went in. It's funny when they said they're treated like royalty. That's because when they get to Basic/ Boot Camp....... well, you know what happens. LOL.

[@tylerramsey3453]

Idk who I’m helping out there but when they hand you the paper and tell you to mark any tattoos or scars mark any tattoos you have and unless the scar is massive or noticeably from self harm DO NOT mark the scar. I got disqualified today for a scar the size of my pinkie nail that I pointed out on the chart and told them what it was from but they will try everything they can to get you to disqualify. So don’t mark scars that aren’t noticeable.

[@jeremylaneball5890]

Thank you for spreading this.

[@twistedthorns2181]

how did they look for scars did they look on top of the arm or below and what did they use

[@austinbrach5990]

I went to Atlanta MEPS and it wasn’t too bad. Be respectful, do what you’re told, and get ready to wait, a lot.

[@ProGamerKid2000]

Hey I went here too. Doctors are somewhat aholes

[@lydiabrooks1615]

In Boston MEPS is very nice and they even give you a meal. They're very cool.

[@olegvaryag9787]

Lucky. We were treated like dogs in NY MEPS.

[@airsoftalex100]

depends on your severity of the asthma somethings can be waived but not all the time

[@cameronvaughn103]

Sooo where’s the MED section corpsman calling people an idiot for not being able to piss?

[@synaptif21]

MEPS : Multilanguage Electronic Phototypesetting System

[@michaelblack4869]

So i went to meps in vegas and my captian was a dude from the army and all but two staff members were a holes and it was a faur easy process

[@miguelmariano2922]

Going here in 4 days excited and scared at the same time

[@raybin6873]

Is this when they get all the vaccinations?

[@lukushd8979]

Nah thats at reception.

[@isaacmartinez-sj5my]

Do people with neurodivergent can join the military? (even though, they are not taking medications, the doctors releases the person to not take medication for ADD/ADHD, or if the person does not have trouble with sensory issues that they are controllable themselves with no problem. the person is not diagnose of bipolar.)

[@airsoftalex100]

I'm trying really hard to condition my self I'm a bit overwieght and I have a mild case of asthma since a little I've always wanted to serve in u.s. army

[@daffy7313]

6 years later..... where ya at?

[@cwc-gd4hi]

I went to the Boston maps 8 years ago. Got there at 7 in the morning , did not leave until 10 at night. It was a long long process.

[@peterojas8202]

That is a suprise to have been there that long. Maybe many other folks were there and may have resulted in a long stay. At least you didn't have to go there a 2nd time, I hope.

[@chartmap9467]

I joined the military in Clarksville Indiana. I didn't say anything because I was schizophrenic. I just wanted to time travel like my dad. He is schizophrenic too. One night I heard the portal opened in training and I was awol. I just wanted to time travel like my dad.

[@case8837]

Same

[@LordFirs]

meps sucked

[@GroovyAnthropomorph]

I actually liked where i went. Me and the other poolies were joking around the whole time, joking with the staff they were actually cool except like 2

[@apricotcharms4126]

Meps was horrible

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

It is crazy………..I went through MEPS 3 times...….once in NYC and 2 times in Honolulu......I am a lucky guy for sure.....

[@HateTheIRS]

Why

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

@@HateTheIRS Army....USAF.......USCG.....

[@HateTheIRS]

USAF DIRT BOYZ dear god, they don’t treat prior service any better?

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

@@HateTheIRS I had no complaints with MEPS...I went through at age 19, 35 and 39....the last two times I was a little nervous...you don't know as you age what may keep you from joining...I was always happy I passed and could enlist....the only guys who should have bad memories about MEPS are the guys that fail for some reason and cant get in....for me every time I got to go and pass was a gift and a privilege.....

[@HateTheIRS]

USAF DIRT BOYZ good to hear it went well for you. In my opinion, I was never worried about MEPS, it wasn’t a good experience for me to be honest just all the waiting around.

[@adrian21339]

i can't even pass the asvab i can't do none of the cool stuff

[@CoolinXCam-_-]

Can I change what branch I want to swear into at MEPS?

[@mynameisasecret593]

No

[@LurkMe]

How long does it usually take to get to MEPS after initially contacting a recruiter?

[@AJSdrawings]

+Stu Pickles Lol literally took me over seven months.

[@karthkarth9322]

+Zack Lyons took me around 1-2 months

[@donedwardmallon]

Not long. For me, it was less than 2 weeks

[@Acrionmusic]

+Andrew Stefanic Same Just passed yesterday lmfao

[@bobmowreader5546]

+Zack Lyons depends on a lot of different circumstances.took me 4 months because I had to get doctors notes on 2 surgeries id had as a kid.if you've had no surgeries,injuries,or illnesses,have no past,present,or pending legal problems,and have used no drugs they could probably take you to meps in as little as a day.it just all depends.the best person to ask is the nearest recruiter of the branch you wish to join,he or she can tell you a lot better than most of us on utube.many of us went there before you were probably born,and a lot has probably changed since our days! but good luck to you!

[@khalifakush645]

Im going to this exact place today for a confrontation test and then tomorrow (Friday) MEPS really begins for me! As long as i pass the drug test lol

[@JakeOkay24]

How did that go? Curious for myself

[@brettwillis6247]

Just one question. Is it hard to pass through MEPS?

[@ezradennis]

The part that scares me if them looking at my junk 🤢 I have a small wee wee not too be weird and it's just straight up weird too begin with

[@officialwop4467]

Im at the point w the first guy interviewed worked a bunch of jobs none of them exited me😂😂💯

[@nathandrake5941]

I love there, free snacks, drinks and play some video games on cellphone, free hotel night

[@2011aspire]

Litteraly just say lies like when they ask you personal questions say no! No equals more opertunities in the field yes equals disqualification. These hard heads jobs is to disqualify you there not their to help you period!

[@mablevins08]

I don't know about the applicants being "treated with dignity and respect". I didn't see it.

[@jeffdo9195]

They have name tags now so they remember their name?

[@hs4a085]

I weight 265lbs going into meps next week Thursday Dec 5. I need help shredding at least 10lbs before that day lol fml I been waiting for my papers to go through for months and my recruiter hit me with a “you’re clear for meps” txt two days ago.

[@marvinwatts1593]

Are you in the United States Army?

[@mae3941]

Is the Real Asvab at MEP'S the same as the PiCAT or the practice test

[@reshaundradixon1993]

Not really I taken I got retake Asvab I studied my math was little rusty

[@pumkineater6945]

I suffer from seizures, is that gonna be a problem

[@stevenroberts9097]

1:40 holy sit he kind of looks just like me

[@Uhhhitsgabby]

Steven Roberts found your doppelgänger 😂

[@ImWatchingVideosOnYT]

Have you talked to a recruiter? Because my understanding once you have asthma mild or strong its a automatic DQ. I mean I might be wrong, but thats what my recruiter told me, not trying to put you down. You just might want to ask a recruiter if you havent already.

[@kahoaliiaiu7130]

I’m planning to join the military and I was wondering how long would you want that applicant to study 📖 when it comes to the ASVAB test ? and the military that I’m interested in right now is the NAVY because I wanna do Special Operation/Special Warfare (SEALS) so what you recommend do you recommend that I study for the ASVAB test longer so I can get a good score like a 50 for the job I want in the NAVY which is Special Operation/Special Warfare (SEALS) so what do you suggest I do before coming to MEPS to take the ASVAB exam ?

[@jaidenssleepy]

Maybe a month or two that’s what I did and got a 83 afqt

[@kayzeaza]

People complain about meps but that shits a cake walk compared to what your boot camp will be like

[@omarsharif927]

Is meps before basic training

[@BAWITHANGVLOG]

So no ASVAB TEST ?

[@michael12700]

Man the military has a funny definition of "Red Carpet Treatment".

[@jacobvega5135]

Just waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting

[@jacobvega5135]

Oh and waiting

[@angra1565]

ALL OF YOU RUN RUN

[@icenote1591]

I go tomorrow lmao.

[@idkchocolate]

Man I fell asleep at meps in the waiting room and woke up to someone getting smoked for sleeping 😂😂. I got lucky

[@TheAlvarez78]

I. Have a predicament for my process into MEPS. The weight limit for the Army is 160 for individuals 66 in How would it work if I'm 66 1/2 And 162?

[@bobmowreader5546]

+Ismael Alvarez don't eat anything the night before or morning of your physical and don't drink any water,youll lose those 2 pounds.has to be 66 3/4 before they'll give you those extra pounds!

[@wcatholic1]

Did mine in 1980. Not fun. But I did my time and got my Honorable.

[@US_ARMY_25_INF._DIV.]

good for u

[@mikepence7596]

So I'm about to enlist into the Army and I weigh 209lbs. But I'm a bulky kid. Not fat. Would they consider me overweight? Or does it matter about the body fat ??

[@slickrick8595]

Mike Pence how tall are u

[@mikepence7596]

Slick Rick 6'0 I'm down to 200 flat now

[@sundarthomas7164]

Dignity and respect 😶

[@jameslotito8158]

For NY they werent nice but werent mean they were completely understanding that i asked questions over and over again to get reassurance but probably judged me in their heads its okay though its a quick process until when you are waiting for the other recruits from your station to pick their job then its about a 2-3 hour wait. Wasnt bad though

[@RideFreestyleOhio]

The Cleveland MEPS building looks amazing compared to the Boston MEPS.

[@leahtarrant7335]

ASMR Maria must have watched this. She’s quoted parts of this.