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Delayed Entry Program (DEP) Flashcards

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  1. What types of changes must a DEP member report to their recruiter after enlisting?

    Answer: Any changes in medical, legal, or personal status

    DEP members must report any significant changes, including new medical conditions, arrests, marriages, pregnancies, or other status changes that could affect eligibility.

  2. What happens if a DEP member gains excessive weight and no longer meets military body composition standards?

    Answer: They must work with their recruiter to return to standards or may face DEP discharge

    DEP members must maintain physical standards; failure to do so may result in DEP discharge if they cannot return to qualifying standards.

  3. Can a DEP member request to change their chosen military job or occupational specialty after enlisting?

    Answer: Yes, changes can be requested but are subject to availability and approval

    DEP members may request job changes, but such changes depend on current availability and must be approved by the military.

  4. If a DEP member is arrested or charged with a crime after enlisting, what are they required to do?

    Answer: Immediately report the incident to their recruiter

    DEP members must immediately report any arrests or legal issues to their recruiter, as these events can affect their eligibility to serve.

  5. Which official document formalizes a recruit's enlistment commitment when they enter the DEP?

    Answer: DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document)

    DD Form 4 is the official Enlistment/Reenlistment Document that formalizes a recruit's commitment when entering the DEP.

  6. What is generally expected of DEP members regarding physical fitness during their waiting period?

    Answer: Maintaining or improving physical fitness to meet entry standards upon arrival

    DEP members are expected to maintain and improve physical fitness so they meet all required standards upon arrival at basic training.

  7. What is the primary purpose of DEP meetings or 'poolee functions' that recruiters organize?

    Answer: They help recruits stay engaged, physically prepared, and informed before shipping

    DEP poolee functions maintain recruits' readiness, motivation, and military knowledge during the waiting period before they ship to basic training.