Some Q's About MEPS

[PoolieeLacher]

Hey guys, was just wondering if anyone had any general advise about MEPS, I'm heading up this next Monday. Any tips would be awesome.

Thanks

[Trapper]

What has teh recruiter told you, so we don't give you the same info you already have...?

[PoolieeLacher]

Ohh, the same ol' I spoze, that its nothing to worry about, dont let them scare ya, stuff like that. I'm not really sure what I'm looking for here, maybe just some MEPS stories or something. :-)

[lima33doc]

All I remember about MEPS was being in the hotel the night before, the long day of standing in lines, fillig out forms, and then the swearing in. Oh yeah, and the physical...boy was that fun...lol

[marine4life]

Definitely look forward to a long day, and some writers cramp

[Trapper]

Definitely look forward to a long day, and some writers cramp

Well, it will prepare you for the first night at MCRD...

[Joe_Evans]

lol its kinda fun cuz you meet new people and then the physical sucks lol bend over lol dont know if anyone else remembers but i was like wtf does this show

and at illinios meps the docter sounded like they could barely speak english?

listen and pay attention
and dont take anything you dont want stay firm



and be careful on what you put for medical reasons they disqualify ppl for some dumbshit

[lima33doc]

lol its kinda fun cuz you meet new people and then the physical sucks lol bend over lol dont know if anyone else remembers but i was like wtf does this show

and at illinios meps the docter sounded like they could barely speak english?

listen and pay attention
and dont take anything you dont want stay firm



and be careful on what you put for medical reasons they disqualify ppl for some dumbshit

The bend over is to do a prostate check. Though it is typically not a problem until you are older, it is still done to at least get a base line and make sure you are ok as far as that goes. Turn your head and cough is a hernia check.

You need to make sure that you are completly up front about any and all medical issues. Most things can be waived. However, if you lie about something (or leave it out because your recruiter told you to), there is this lovely little thing called fraudulent enlistment. Last time I knew, it was punishable by 10000 dollar fine and/or up to 10 years in prison (it may be 5 and 5). While there are some that say that it is just a scare tactic...in my opinion...I would not risk it.

[V8403]

As stated above there are lots of forms to fill out, lines to stand in drug testing, and a full physical

[Romulus]

I just went through meps this weekend. Hurry up and wait,answer the same questions about history ect to fifty diffrent people. Listen and do what your told think before you speak. I wouldnt encourage anyone to lie but its their job to DQ you I saw a guy sent home for a consult because he said he had taken a Tylenol a few days ago cause his leg was sore. Good Luck and Enjoy!