MEPS Job Selection and Counseling 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which branch of the military uses the term 'NEC' (Navy Enlisted Classification) to further identify specialized skills?
- Army
- Marine Corps
- Navy (Correct answer)
- Coast Guard
Correct answer: Navy
The Navy uses NEC codes to identify specific skills, knowledge, and qualifications that are not captured by the basic Rating alone.
Question 2: What score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) is the minimum generally required for Army enlistment with a high school diploma?
- 25
- 31 (Correct answer)
- 50
- 65
Correct answer: 31
The Army generally requires a minimum AFQT score of 31 for applicants with a high school diploma.
Question 3: How does a prior service enlistee's job selection process at MEPS typically differ from a non-prior service applicant?
- Prior service applicants skip MEPS entirely
- Prior service applicants may have more job options and different minimum score requirements (Correct answer)
- Prior service applicants must score higher on the ASVAB than new applicants
- Prior service applicants are automatically assigned to their previous job
Correct answer: Prior service applicants may have more job options and different minimum score requirements
Prior service applicants often qualify for a broader range of jobs and may be exempt from certain entry requirements based on their previous military experience.
Question 4: During MEPS job counseling, what is the role of the Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) guidance counselor?
- To conduct the ASVAB examination
- To help match the applicant's qualifications with available job openings (Correct answer)
- To administer the oath of enlistment
- To perform the medical examination
Correct answer: To help match the applicant's qualifications with available job openings
The MEPCOM guidance counselor reviews the applicant's scores, preferences, and qualifications to identify suitable job opportunities from real-time job listings.
Question 5: What happens to a reserved job if an enlistee fails to ship on their scheduled date due to a personal decision?
- The job is held indefinitely until the recruit is ready
- The job reservation may be forfeited and a new job must be negotiated (Correct answer)
- The military provides a mandatory 90-day extension automatically
- The enlistee is permanently barred from that job in the future
Correct answer: The job reservation may be forfeited and a new job must be negotiated
If an enlistee voluntarily fails to ship, job reservations are typically lost and the recruit must work with their recruiter to renegotiate availability.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes a 'critical skills bonus' in relation to MEPS job selection?
- Extra pay for passing the ASVAB above a certain score
- Financial incentive offered for choosing high-demand or understaffed military jobs (Correct answer)
- A bonus for enlisting before a specific deadline
- Additional pay for selecting a combat arms job
Correct answer: Financial incentive offered for choosing high-demand or understaffed military jobs
Critical skills bonuses are enlistment incentives offered for jobs the military struggles to fill, often in technical or specialized fields.
Question 7: What is the significance of the General Technical (GT) score in military job selection?
- It determines physical fitness requirements
- It is used to qualify for a wide range of technical and leadership-oriented jobs (Correct answer)
- It is only relevant for officer candidates
- It replaces all other ASVAB composite scores for job matching
Correct answer: It is used to qualify for a wide range of technical and leadership-oriented jobs
The GT score, derived from Verbal Expression and Arithmetic Reasoning subtests, is used to qualify for many technical, intelligence, and leadership-focused military jobs.
MEPS Job Selection and Counseling 4
Which branch of the military uses the term 'NEC' (Navy Enlisted Classification) to further identify specialized skills?