MEPS Job Selection and Enlistment 2

Question 1

What is an Enlistment Contract (DD Form 4) used for?

Accepted Answer

To formally document the terms of your military service agreement

Answer

DD Form 4 is the official Enlistment/Reenlistment Document that legally binds both the recruit and the military to the agreed terms of service.

Question 2

Which ASVAB score is used to qualify a recruit for enlistment in any military branch?

Accepted Answer

Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)

Answer

The AFQT score, derived from four ASVAB subtests, determines basic enlistment eligibility across all military branches.

Question 3

What does the term 'MOS' stand for in the Army?

Accepted Answer

Military Occupational Specialty

Answer

MOS stands for Military Occupational Specialty, which identifies a soldier's specific job or career field in the Army.

Question 4

In the Navy, what is the equivalent of the Army's MOS called?

Accepted Answer

Rating

Answer

The Navy uses the term 'Rating' to describe an enlisted sailor's job specialty, such as Machinist's Mate or Electronics Technician.

Question 5

What happens to a job guarantee in a recruit's contract if they fail to complete required training for that specialty?

Accepted Answer

They may be reassigned to a different MOS based on needs of the service

Answer

If a recruit cannot complete training for their contracted specialty, the military may reassign them to another job based on current needs.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test