MEPS Introduction 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal agency oversees the operation of Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS)?
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Department of Defense through the Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) (Correct answer)
- Department of Homeland Security
- Office of Personnel Management
Correct answer: Department of Defense through the Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM)
MEPS are operated under the Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM), which falls under the Department of Defense.
Question 2: How many MEPS locations are there throughout the United States and its territories?
- About 25
- About 36
- About 65 (Correct answer)
- About 100
Correct answer: About 65
There are approximately 65 MEPS locations spread across the United States and its territories to serve recruits nationwide.
Question 3: Which of the following groups uses MEPS for processing in addition to enlisted recruits?
- Retired military veterans seeking reinstatement
- Officer candidates attending service academies
- National Guard and Reserve applicants (Correct answer)
- Civilian government employees
Correct answer: National Guard and Reserve applicants
National Guard and Reserve applicants go through MEPS processing just like active-duty enlisted recruits.
Question 4: What is the primary mission of MEPS?
- Train recruits in basic combat skills
- Determine the physical, mental, and moral qualifications of applicants for military service (Correct answer)
- Assign military occupational specialties to new soldiers
- Administer security clearance investigations
Correct answer: Determine the physical, mental, and moral qualifications of applicants for military service
MEPS exists to evaluate and confirm that applicants meet the physical, mental, and moral standards required for military service.
Question 5: At what point in the enlistment process does a recruiter typically schedule an applicant for MEPS?
- Before the recruiter has gathered any personal information
- After completing initial screening and pre-qualifying interviews (Correct answer)
- After completing basic training
- After receiving a security clearance
Correct answer: After completing initial screening and pre-qualifying interviews
Recruiters conduct initial screening and pre-qualifying interviews before scheduling an applicant for MEPS.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the role of a MEPS liaison NCO or officer?
- Conduct medical examinations on applicants
- Act as the point of contact between the recruiting command and MEPS staff (Correct answer)
- Administer the ASVAB test
- Provide housing for applicants overnight at MEPS
Correct answer: Act as the point of contact between the recruiting command and MEPS staff
The liaison NCO or officer serves as the communication bridge between the recruiting command and the MEPS to coordinate applicant processing.
Question 7: What document is an applicant typically required to bring to MEPS that proves their legal identity and citizenship?
- A library card and utility bill
- A birth certificate and Social Security card (Correct answer)
- A high school diploma and transcripts
- A recruiter's letter of recommendation
Correct answer: A birth certificate and Social Security card
Applicants must bring identity documents such as a birth certificate and Social Security card to verify their legal identity and citizenship status.
MEPS Introduction 2
Which federal agency oversees the operation of Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS)?