MEPS Applicant Pre-Screening Process 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which form do applicants complete at the recruiting station to initiate the MEPS pre-screening process?
- DD Form 1966
- DD Form 2807-2 (Correct answer)
- SF-86
- DD Form 368
Correct answer: DD Form 2807-2
DD Form 2807-2 is the Medical Prescreen of Medical History Report completed at the recruiting office before MEPS.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of the pre-screening interview conducted by a recruiter?
- To assign a military occupational specialty
- To identify potential disqualifying factors before scheduling MEPS (Correct answer)
- To administer the ASVAB test
- To conduct a background investigation
Correct answer: To identify potential disqualifying factors before scheduling MEPS
The pre-screening interview helps identify disqualifying medical, legal, or moral issues early so that waivers can be pursued before the MEPS visit.
Question 3: If an applicant has a prior criminal conviction, what must the recruiter do during pre-screening?
- Immediately disqualify the applicant
- Document the offense and determine if a waiver is required (Correct answer)
- Refer the applicant to civilian law enforcement
- Proceed without noting the offense
Correct answer: Document the offense and determine if a waiver is required
The recruiter must document the offense and assess whether a moral waiver is required before the applicant can proceed to MEPS.
Question 4: Which document must an applicant bring to MEPS to verify their Social Security number during pre-processing?
- A utility bill
- An original Social Security card or official document displaying the full SSN (Correct answer)
- A photocopy of the Social Security card
- A birth certificate alone
Correct answer: An original Social Security card or official document displaying the full SSN
MEPS requires an original or certified document displaying the full Social Security number, not a photocopy.
Question 5: At what point in the pre-screening process does the recruiter submit an applicant's records to the MEPS liaison?
- After the applicant passes the ASVAB
- After the medical pre-screen form is reviewed and the applicant is tentatively qualified (Correct answer)
- Before any medical history is gathered
- Only after a waiver is approved
Correct answer: After the medical pre-screen form is reviewed and the applicant is tentatively qualified
Once the DD Form 2807-2 is reviewed and the applicant appears tentatively qualified, the recruiter submits records to schedule the MEPS appointment.
Question 6: Which of the following would most likely require additional documentation during pre-screening?
- Applicant has never traveled outside the US
- Applicant has a history of asthma treated with inhaled steroids within the past three years (Correct answer)
- Applicant has 20/20 vision
- Applicant graduated high school with no issues
Correct answer: Applicant has a history of asthma treated with inhaled steroids within the past three years
Recent asthma treatment is a potentially disqualifying medical condition that requires medical records and possibly a waiver during pre-screening.
Question 7: What happens if an applicant fails to disclose a medical condition during pre-screening that is later discovered at MEPS?
- They are given another chance to disclose without penalty
- They may be disqualified and could face fraud charges (Correct answer)
- They are automatically granted a waiver
- The recruiter is solely responsible for the omission
Correct answer: They may be disqualified and could face fraud charges
Intentional concealment of a medical condition constitutes fraudulent enlistment and can result in disqualification or criminal charges.
MEPS Applicant Pre-Screening Process 2
Which form do applicants complete at the recruiting station to initiate the MEPS pre-screening process?