MEPS Applicant Processing and Conduct 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which statement about MEPS waivers is most accurate?
- Any disqualifying condition can be waived with enough recruiter persistence
- Waivers are granted at the discretion of military authorities and are not guaranteed (Correct answer)
- Waivers are automatic for applicants with high ASVAB scores
- Only medical disqualifications can be waived; moral waivers do not exist
Correct answer: Waivers are granted at the discretion of military authorities and are not guaranteed
Waivers are reviewed case-by-case by military authorities, and approval depends on the nature of the disqualification and service needs.
Question 2: What is the role of the MEPS Liaison NCO or Officer assigned by each military branch?
- To administer the Oath of Enlistment to all new recruits
- To serve as the branch representative who assists and advocates for applicants during processing (Correct answer)
- To conduct the medical physical examination on behalf of the branch
- To administer and score the ASVAB test at the MEPS facility
Correct answer: To serve as the branch representative who assists and advocates for applicants during processing
The Liaison NCO/Officer represents the service branch at MEPS and helps applicants navigate branch-specific requirements.
Question 3: What must an applicant do if they take prescription medication on the day of their MEPS appointment?
- Stop taking all medications 48 hours before MEPS
- Disclose all medications to MEPS medical staff and bring the prescription documentation (Correct answer)
- Take the medication but do not mention it unless asked
- Only disclose the medication if it is a controlled substance
Correct answer: Disclose all medications to MEPS medical staff and bring the prescription documentation
All current medications must be disclosed to MEPS medical staff along with supporting prescription documentation.
Question 4: An applicant who has been previously rejected at MEPS for a medical condition wants to reapply. What is required?
- Simply returning to MEPS with proof that the condition has resolved
- Working with a recruiter and submitting documentation showing the condition is resolved, then reapplying through official channels (Correct answer)
- Filing a formal appeal directly with the Department of Defense
- Reapplying to a different MEPS location to avoid the prior record
Correct answer: Working with a recruiter and submitting documentation showing the condition is resolved, then reapplying through official channels
Reapplicants must work through their recruiter and submit medical documentation verifying resolution of the disqualifying condition.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the polygraph or questionnaire portion that some applicants undergo at MEPS for certain military occupations?
- To verify ASVAB scores are not the result of cheating
- To screen for issues related to security clearance eligibility such as foreign contacts or drug use (Correct answer)
- To assess psychological suitability for combat roles
- To confirm the applicant's self-reported education and employment history
Correct answer: To screen for issues related to security clearance eligibility such as foreign contacts or drug use
Security-sensitive occupations require additional screening to determine eligibility for the necessary clearance level.
Question 6: What conduct rule applies during the MEPS oath ceremony?
- Applicants may raise their right or left hand, whichever is more comfortable
- Applicants must stand at attention, raise their right hand, and repeat the oath solemnly (Correct answer)
- Applicants may sit if they have a physical limitation and cannot stand
- Applicants may have family members join them on stage during the oath
Correct answer: Applicants must stand at attention, raise their right hand, and repeat the oath solemnly
The Military Oath of Enlistment is administered with applicants standing at attention with their right hand raised.
Question 7: Why are MEPS applicants instructed not to discuss the specifics of their medical examination with other applicants in the waiting area?
- To prevent applicants from coordinating fabricated medical histories
- Because medical information is private and sharing it could violate HIPAA protections for other applicants (Correct answer)
- To reduce anxiety among applicants who have not yet been examined
- Because MEPS staff believe it creates a distraction from the process
Correct answer: Because medical information is private and sharing it could violate HIPAA protections for other applicants
Medical information discussed in waiting areas could compromise other applicants' privacy, which is protected under HIPAA.
MEPS Applicant Processing and Conduct 4
Which statement about MEPS waivers is most accurate?