MEPS Job Counseling and Contracts 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What document officially guarantees a recruit's job assignment in the U.S. military?
- Enlistment Contract (DD Form 4) (Correct answer)
- ASVAB score report
- Physical examination clearance form
- Security clearance application
Correct answer: Enlistment Contract (DD Form 4)
The enlistment contract (DD Form 4) is the legally binding document that specifies the recruit's Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or rating and other service obligations.
Question 2: If a recruit's first-choice MOS is unavailable at the time of enlistment, what is the most common alternative offered?
- Undesignated enlistment with assignment after basic training
- Guaranteed second-choice MOS from their alternate list (Correct answer)
- Automatic officer candidate school referral
- Extended delay entry to wait for the preferred job
Correct answer: Guaranteed second-choice MOS from their alternate list
Recruiters typically work with recruits to identify alternate MOS options, and the guaranteed second-choice job is offered when the top choice is unavailable.
Question 3: What is the purpose of the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) contract signed at MEPS?
- To allow the recruit up to 365 days before shipping to basic training (Correct answer)
- To reserve a security clearance slot before testing
- To lock in pay grade without committing to service
- To defer medical processing until enlistment
Correct answer: To allow the recruit up to 365 days before shipping to basic training
The DEP allows recruits to formally enlist and reserve their job while delaying their active-duty start date by up to one year.
Question 4: Which ASVAB composite score is most broadly used to determine overall job eligibility across all military branches?
- Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score (Correct answer)
- General Technical (GT) score
- Skilled Technical (ST) score
- Electronics (EL) score
Correct answer: Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score
The AFQT score, derived from four ASVAB subtests, determines basic eligibility for military service and is the primary qualifying score across all branches.
Question 5: A recruit signs a contract for a specific MOS but later wants to change it before shipping to basic training. What typically must happen?
- The contract must be voided and a new enlistment contract signed (Correct answer)
- The recruiter can verbally authorize the change without new paperwork
- The recruit must wait until after basic training to request a change
- Only the commanding general can approve MOS changes
Correct answer: The contract must be voided and a new enlistment contract signed
Changing an MOS after signing requires voiding the original contract and executing a new DD Form 4 reflecting the updated job assignment.
Question 6: What does a 'kicker' or enlistment bonus addendum in a military contract typically specify?
- Dollar amount, disbursement schedule, and conditions for payment (Correct answer)
- Physical fitness standards required after training
- Required security clearance level for the MOS
- Number of additional months added to the enlistment term
Correct answer: Dollar amount, disbursement schedule, and conditions for payment
Bonus addendums detail the exact bonus amount, when payments are made, and what conditions (such as completing AIT) must be met to receive the bonus.
Question 7: During job counseling at MEPS, what role does the Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) liaison play?
- Verifying that job offers comply with current authorization tables and recruiting regulations (Correct answer)
- Administering the ASVAB test to walk-in applicants
- Conducting background investigations for security clearances
- Approving medical waivers for disqualifying conditions
Correct answer: Verifying that job offers comply with current authorization tables and recruiting regulations
MEPCOM liaisons at MEPS ensure that job offers are consistent with current military manpower authorizations and regulatory requirements.
MEPS Job Counseling and Contracts 2
What document officially guarantees a recruit's job assignment in the U.S. military?