Theres a lot of time that youre just sitting waiting in line for one test or another and your two choices are reading or talking to your. Vaasa, finland, april 05, 2017 eu meps everything you need. I went to meps last month and this was my experience. Packing list for military basic training military onesource. Before heading off to the marine corps basic training, or bootcamp, there are a few things you must remember to bring, but most you will leave behind. Went back for a doctors appointment and then a third time to swear in all over the course of like 3 months. It is a special time and if you can attend, you and your son will not forget the experience.
You will be up for a long time the 1st couple days. Travel light and only bring the necessities, and dont forget your paperwork. Sep 04, 2016 if you are going to process physical, asvab, etc, then you should take. If you are prepared to fight for your country, go off to basic training, and possibly be deployed then you can get through this. How long does military entrance processing station meps. The square brackets are bb code, the equivalent of in html. Although we have a varietyof magazines, you may wish to bring reading material of your own. Since im going for officer, i didnt have to do this. Meps isnt fun and you are going to be exhausted by the time you are done, but its worth it. Read below what is minimum energy performance standard meps, what. If not, ill buy some paperback so im not staring at a wall. You might be sitting around in your room for a while, bring a book. Applicants should not bring large suitcases to the hotel or meps, doing so slows down the security screening process.
A book of the names and address of people living in a city. Most people who enlist on active duty make two trips to the military entrance processing station meps. There are 65 meps facilities located throughout the united states. Meps determines applicants physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service. Ive done a search for past posts, but have 3 questions regarding meps. Feb 23, 2010 meps want to bring wonky fruit ban back meps have called for a european ban on the sale of wonky fruit and vegetables to be restored. Oct 16, 2012 also, the day he actually reports at meps military entrance processing station, the military holds a swearing in ceremony of all the new recruits going off to boot camp or basic training across all the military branches. For me i didnt bring a book but i wouldnt have had time to read it anyways.
If youre staying at a hotel, bring whatever you need for the night. I was allowed a book when i was there, so bring one just in case. Vaasa, finland, april 05, 2017 eu meps everything you need to know the final stage of eu meps of new european commission ec regulation came into force january, 2017 to support targets for energy savings and carbon dioxide emissions from low voltage motors. You check in first and then head into a lecture room. Meps military entrance processing station duration. Discuss any childhood medical problems with your parents and bring documentation with you. Because storage space is extremely limited at navy recruit training command rtc, you should limit the amount of personal effects you bring, and keep luggage to a maximum of one small gym or travel bag. Applicant prearrival fact sheet united states army. As soon as i walked into the door with the others we were told to empty our pockets and go through the metal detector. Jan 08, 2018 worried about what to bring with you to meps. Just suck it up and keep your head held high, because this is what you have been working for. My favorite law school professor, bernie corr once said in hi advanced bankruptcy class that the reason we change the.
Youll be wandering around a large facility all day after getting up super early. We left for the recruiting station to pick up another recruit who would also be going through the meps. The day i left for the meps my recruiter picked me up in the afternoon. Id, social security card, birth certificate, transcripts and diploma, and whatever other paperwork you need. Meps stands for military entrance processing station and is the location where you will take your asvab test, have your physical examination and get on the bus to ship off to basic training. Waiting for meps to approve prescreenhow long is too long. Just a days change of clothes, your toiletries, ss card, if you have a drivers license bring that, too, youre good on your birth certificate your recruiter should have already asked you for that, but take it with you just in case. You cant have one without the others and there is no honor in lying. True extroverts do fine with just conversation to distract them e. I just happened to pass all the tests at meps right away, whereas he was diagnosed with adhd as a kid, and had to get that issue worked out.
Below is a packing list of what to bring to basic training. Oct 01, 2007 im going to meps in san diego, ca on friday. Im a country girl so i typically carry a pocket knife and wear a baseball cap. Make sure you get enough sleep before you gets to gl. I do poke a bit harder at meps when i approach the. Every applicant for military service must take the armed services vocational aptitude battery, which measures aptitude in a broad range of career. We got there just before dark and got a good taste of being in the military. You wont be allowed to have it in the waiting area at the meps building. An address book with everyones address and telephone number.
If, and when a lie is caught, youll face some pretty serious consequences. An overview of the military entrance processing station. The clothes on your back a few disposable health and comfort items and the few things suggested in the sticky threadaddress book relgious itemsmall bible ect. If you are prepared to fight for your country, go off to basic training, and possibly be. I do poke a bit harder at meps when i approach the two month mark though, as thats just way too long. What should i bring to my recruiter meeting united. Book you wont be able to use your cell phone the day you are processing. Go over what you need to bring with your recruiter. I say easy because in the same cited regulation it states, this chapter prescribes schedule policies for the operations of meps. My favorite law school professor, bernie corr once said in hi ad. Whether you are coming to the meps for the first time, or to ship to basic training, all you should need is one change of clothing and an overnight kit to meet basic hygiene requirements. Mar 21, 2015 im not sure what a med read is but if thats what i think it is basically a recent checkup, then you should be denied at meps.
The last thing youll want to worry about is a book. Check the link for the black book to make sure you have all your information in. Im glad i brought it because he told me right away i needed additional information, which was good because i could get started tracking down the paperwork asap, instead of waiting until after our 2nd meeting. View profile view forum posts newbie english teacher. If not, you dont need to bring more than will fit into your pockets. Theres usually reading material and tvs in the waiting areas, just use those. Here you will take the asvab, have a physical, and if you pass choose your job and swear in. Meps is a department of defense jointservice organization staffed with military personnel and civilians. Unless you intend on reading it at the hotel the night before, no i wouldnt bring it.
One sunny morning in the quay, a celebrity came to visit. Jul 20, 2016 meps isnt fun and you are going to be exhausted by the time you are done, but its worth it. You really dont need to bring anything too crazy or homelike. Remove earrings they obstruct the headset used for the hearing test. You must gain permission to take photos and or videos and you may often. At a very minimum, you make a trip to meps for initial. Joining the military requires two or more trips to the military entrance processing station meps. Jun 15, 2019 meps is a department of defense jointservice organization staffed with military personnel and civilians.
Dice, playing cards, dominoes, magazines, newspapers and books will be. If you are going to process physical, asvab, etc, then you should take. Also i work out and take protien, will that give a negative read out when i take the pee test i would ask my req but he is out sick. Just a short list of what you should bring to bootcamp. Oct 21, 2012 ive been googling this for awhile, but im just going to ask. At that point, 99% of your civilian items are taken and locked away until the end of basic training.
Basically, all of the your civilian items that you bring will be used by you until you are issued your gear. Here are some helpful hints for before you go to meps. Dont sweat it, let me show you the exact items i brought with me. On the flip side i just had one 25 page prescreen approved by meps albany in three days. Switching to a another recruiter will do nothing but start your process over again. Then, the recruiter will drive you to the nearest meps or put you on a military shuttle that takes you there. Mayor john byrne was in attendance, as were many other local notables. How long does military entrance processing station meps take. If you are allowed to bring your phone with you, make sure you have a book or.
This includes applicants bringing video game systems ps4xbox to the hotelmeps, these items slow down the security screening process which inevitably impacts processing schedules. If you are reporting to rtc during winter months october through april wear warm outer. Also, the day he actually reports at meps military entrance processing station, the military holds a swearing in ceremony of all the new recruits going off to boot camp or basic training across all the military branches. Youll need to take only a few basic things when you head off to basic training. Your recruiter should prepare you for this experience. Meps and peps for plan providers after the secure act by ary rosenbaum, esq. You will be doing range of motion movements in your underwear in front of others. Everything together should take 2 days, though there are some. Tanks tops, and open toed sandals will get you sent home. You have to score so high on your test you take at meps, and that will bring up the jobs you can pick from. Meps stands for military entrance processing station.
This includes applicants bringing video game systems ps4xbox to the hotel meps, these items slow down the security screening process which inevitably impacts processing schedules. Basically, the job of meps is to see if you are medically, physically, and academically qualified for the military. Ive been googling this for awhile, but im just going to ask. Someone gives an outline of the day and then you get a breathalyzer test people have actually failed this apparently.
The less you have to carry when you go to meps the better. So i should go to meps with the expectations of getting dqd. Theres a lot of time that youre just sitting waiting in line for one test or another and your two choices are reading or talking to your fellow applicants for enlistment. Meps and peps for plan providers after the secure act. Meps want to bring wonky fruit ban back meps have called for a european ban on the sale of wonky fruit and vegetables to be restored. Meps military entrance processing station afbmt us air. Should i lie at meps is like asking if i should sht in the rain room, dont make no fuin sense. Jun 30, 2008 because storage space is extremely limited at navy recruit training command rtc, you should limit the amount of personal effects you bring, and keep luggage to a maximum of one small gym or travel bag. Depending on which branch youre enlisting in, bring any job information that you have or need. Bring whatever basics you will need to stay the night at a hotel. Your clothes should also, however, be comfortable and warm. Vaasa, finland, april 05, 2017 eu meps everything you.
Please keep the amount of items you bring to a bare minimum. Working with mepcom should be easy communicating with the local meps and attending the quarterly meetings to share concerns is a good way to move forward to reduce those times where they are a problem. Author elizabeth heiskell, who has just published her second cookbook titled what should i bring. Their job is to assess an applicants physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service, the department of defense and federal law.
What to expect in your first visit to meps the balance careers. Its a smart idea to bring books you dont plan on keeping and trade with another traveler or lending library at the resort, if the options there, even if that means packing one fewer pair of. If you have any medical conditions, you will need to get the proper reports. The meps is also the first time you will experience the famous military saying of hurry up and wait. You might get hungry or bored in your room, so plan ahead. Your recruiter will give you a packing list of what you must take and what you. Sorry forgot to add in that you actually need your social security card and your drivers license of course and of course you also will need a toothbrush because you dont brush your teeth thats. What to bring to basic training us army basic training. In addition, you should be aware of the following appearance standards while you are at the meps.
Im a 100lb girl and i was still hungry after eating the lunch they served. Jan 25, 2009 just a days change of clothes, your toiletries, ss card, if you have a drivers license bring that, too, youre good on your birth certificate your recruiter should have already asked you for that, but take it with you just in case. The air force, however, will pay for transportation, meals, and a hotel. Explain the situation to the doc at meps and go from there. I cant think of anything else other than a positive attitude. I also brought copies of my medical records for my broken arm to my first meeting to make sure what i had was what meps was looking for. Whether you are coming to the meps for the first time, or to ship to basic training, all you should. Wear contact lenses if so, bring your contact lens kit and solution so you can remove your contact when we test your vision at the meps. So far according to old threads, its recommended for those going to meps to.
Meps military entrance processing station afbmt us. The military entrance processing experience, step by step. I was denied a waiver at mepstheir psych dr for the national guard said i had social anxiety and anger issues. Bring me that book bring that book to me bring to me that book it might be used under some rather forced circumstances, but id avoid it re colours how are you changing the colours. Meps and peps for plan providers after the secure act ary. So after typing up my last letter to the chief medical officer and meps stating that i dont have asthma attached with a letter from my dr stating i dont have it either i cant provide prescription history because its past the statute of limitations literally 1011 years past i give the letter to my recruiter, he gives me the feeling that. But when going to meps i had to leave both of those at home.
With that being said, you may want to bring something to read to help pass the time. Most of my textbooks and leisure books are on the kindle, so if i can get away with that, then hey, half a day to read my books. So dont bring a pocket knife or your brass knuckles, they frown upon those there. I dont know what your recruiters told you but mine said to drink a ton of water the morning of meps so i did, but it was hours before the urine test and i had to ask repeditly to be excused to pee, the whole group was laughing at me but i didnt even care cause i was about to piss myself. Because everything you bring will either be packed up or shiat canned except for a few items on that list. The meps does not have a locked storage area for personal belongings. What should i bring to my recruiter meeting united states. Jan 11, 2017 sorry forgot to add in that you actually need your social security card and your drivers license of course and of course you also will need a toothbrush because you dont brush your teeth thats. Wear whatever undergarments you wont mind being seen in to meps as you will stand around in your underwear for a little part of the day. Bring your social security card, birth certificate and drivers license.
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