MEPS Job Selection and Enlistment 3

Question 1

What is a 'Delayed Entry Program' (DEP) enlistee's military status?

Accepted Answer

Inactive Reserve member under military control

Answer

DEP enlistees are in the Inactive Ready Reserve, meaning they have enlisted but are not yet on active duty and have limited military obligations.

Question 2

How long can a recruit remain in the Delayed Entry Program before shipping to basic training?

Accepted Answer

Up to 365 days

Answer

Most branches allow recruits to remain in the DEP for up to one year (365 days) before they must ship to basic training.

Question 3

What ASVAB line score determines eligibility for intelligence-related jobs in the Army?

Accepted Answer

Surveillance and Communications (SC)

Answer

The Surveillance and Communications (SC) composite score is key for intelligence and surveillance-related Army MOSs.

Question 4

What is the significance of a 'B' enlistment option versus an open enlistment?

Accepted Answer

B options guarantee a specific job or career field

Answer

Lettered enlistment options (like 'B') guarantee the recruit a specific MOS or career field rather than enlisting open-category.

Question 5

Which military branch uses the term 'AFSC' to identify enlisted job specialties?

Accepted Answer

Air Force

Answer

The Air Force uses Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC) to classify enlisted personnel by their specific career field.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test