Applicant Pre-Screening Process Flashcards
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Which form do applicants complete at the recruiting station to initiate the MEPS pre-screening process?
Answer: DD Form 2807-2
DD Form 2807-2 is the Medical Prescreen of Medical History Report completed at the recruiting office before MEPS.
What is the primary purpose of the pre-screening interview conducted by a recruiter?
Answer: To identify potential disqualifying factors before scheduling MEPS
The pre-screening interview helps identify disqualifying medical, legal, or moral issues early so that waivers can be pursued before the MEPS visit.
If an applicant has a prior criminal conviction, what must the recruiter do during pre-screening?
Answer: Document the offense and determine if a waiver is required
The recruiter must document the offense and assess whether a moral waiver is required before the applicant can proceed to MEPS.
Which document must an applicant bring to MEPS to verify their Social Security number during pre-processing?
Answer: An original Social Security card or official document displaying the full SSN
MEPS requires an original or certified document displaying the full Social Security number, not a photocopy.
At what point in the pre-screening process does the recruiter submit an applicant's records to the MEPS liaison?
Answer: After the medical pre-screen form is reviewed and the applicant is tentatively qualified
Once the DD Form 2807-2 is reviewed and the applicant appears tentatively qualified, the recruiter submits records to schedule the MEPS appointment.
Which of the following would most likely require additional documentation during pre-screening?
Answer: Applicant has a history of asthma treated with inhaled steroids within the past three years
Recent asthma treatment is a potentially disqualifying medical condition that requires medical records and possibly a waiver during pre-screening.
What happens if an applicant fails to disclose a medical condition during pre-screening that is later discovered at MEPS?
Answer: They may be disqualified and could face fraud charges
Intentional concealment of a medical condition constitutes fraudulent enlistment and can result in disqualification or criminal charges.