Job Selection and Counseling Flashcards
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What does the term 'MOS' stand for in Army job classification?
Answer: Military Occupational Specialty
MOS stands for Military Occupational Specialty, which is the Army's system for classifying enlisted jobs.
Which factor does NOT directly affect the military jobs available to an enlistee?
Answer: Physical fitness test scores
Physical fitness test scores are not evaluated at MEPS; job eligibility is determined by ASVAB scores, medical status, and security clearance potential.
What happens to a job guarantee if an enlistee fails to meet the required ASVAB line scores?
Answer: The enlistee may be offered an alternate job or delayed entry
If an enlistee does not meet required line scores, they may be offered a different job or placed in the Delayed Entry Program pending a retest.
In the Navy, what is the equivalent of the Army's MOS called?
Answer: Rating
The Navy uses 'Rating' as its enlisted job classification system, equivalent to the Army's MOS.
What is the primary purpose of the job counseling session at MEPS?
Answer: To review available jobs based on the applicant's qualifications and preferences
The job counseling session matches the applicant's ASVAB scores, medical status, and preferences with available military occupational opportunities.
What is a 'Guaranteed Training Enlistment' (GTE)?
Answer: A contract provision guaranteeing a specific job or training program
A GTE ensures the enlistee will be trained in a specific job or program, and this guarantee is written into the enlistment contract.
Which of the following would most likely disqualify an applicant from a sensitive intelligence job during MEPS counseling?
Answer: Recent financial delinquencies or bankruptcy
Recent financial problems such as delinquencies or bankruptcy can negatively impact security clearance eligibility, which is required for intelligence jobs.