MEPS Applicant Processing and Conduct 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should an applicant do if they discover they forgot to disclose a medical condition after submitting their MEPS paperwork?
- Ignore it and hope it is not discovered during the physical
- Immediately inform the MEPS medical staff or recruiter before processing continues (Correct answer)
- Wait until after enlistment to mention it
- Only disclose it if asked a direct question about it
Correct answer: Immediately inform the MEPS medical staff or recruiter before processing continues
Applicants must immediately inform MEPS staff of any omitted medical information to avoid fraudulent enlistment charges.
Question 2: Which behavior is considered a serious conduct violation at MEPS?
- Asking a MEPS counselor to clarify a question
- Requesting a bathroom break during processing
- Coaching other applicants on how to pass the physical exam (Correct answer)
- Bringing a water bottle to stay hydrated
Correct answer: Coaching other applicants on how to pass the physical exam
Coaching other applicants to cheat the physical or testing process is a conduct violation that can result in disqualification.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the MEPS fingerprinting process?
- To create a biometric ID card for base access
- To verify identity and conduct a criminal background check (Correct answer)
- To enroll the applicant in the DoD biometrics database for pay purposes
- To detect prior drug use through skin analysis
Correct answer: To verify identity and conduct a criminal background check
Fingerprints are collected to verify the applicant's identity and run a thorough criminal background investigation.
Question 4: If an applicant arrives at MEPS under the influence of alcohol, what is the most likely outcome?
- They will be allowed to complete processing if they appear functional
- Processing will be delayed by one hour to allow sobering up
- They will be sent home and may face disqualification or legal consequences (Correct answer)
- They will be tested and cleared if their BAC is below the legal limit
Correct answer: They will be sent home and may face disqualification or legal consequences
Arriving intoxicated is a serious conduct violation; the applicant will be removed and may be permanently disqualified.
Question 5: Why are applicants typically required to surrender their cell phones or keep them off during certain MEPS procedures?
- To prevent cheating on the ASVAB retake portion
- To protect the confidentiality of other applicants and secure test content (Correct answer)
- Because cell signals interfere with medical equipment
- To prevent applicants from calling their recruiter for coaching
Correct answer: To protect the confidentiality of other applicants and secure test content
Phone restrictions protect the privacy of other applicants and prevent leaking of proprietary test materials.
Question 6: What does 'sworn in' mean at the conclusion of MEPS processing for an applicant who enlists?
- Signing a non-disclosure agreement about MEPS procedures
- Taking the Military Oath of Enlistment, making the commitment legally binding (Correct answer)
- Receiving a sworn statement from MEPS that the applicant is medically fit
- A formal handshake ceremony with the commanding officer
Correct answer: Taking the Military Oath of Enlistment, making the commitment legally binding
The Oath of Enlistment is administered at MEPS and legally binds the applicant to military service.
Question 7: An applicant is asked by a friend who is also processing at MEPS to share answers from the vocational interest inventory. What should the applicant do?
- Share the answers quietly to help their friend
- Decline and remind their friend that all responses must be their own (Correct answer)
- Report the request to MEPS staff immediately
- Share general guidance but not specific answers
Correct answer: Decline and remind their friend that all responses must be their own
All inventories and assessments at MEPS must be completed independently and honestly to ensure proper placement.
MEPS Applicant Processing and Conduct 2
What should an applicant do if they discover they forgot to disclose a medical condition after submitting their MEPS paperwork?