Medical Examination Process Flashcards
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What does MEPS stand for in the military enlistment context?
Answer: Military Entrance Processing Station
MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station, the facility where applicants complete medical, aptitude, and administrative processing.
Which specialist performs the hearing test (audiogram) at MEPS?
Answer: A trained MEPS technician
A trained MEPS technician administers the audiogram; results are reviewed by the MEPS physician.
What is the purpose of the blood pressure check at MEPS?
Answer: To screen for hypertension that could disqualify enlistment
Blood pressure is checked to identify hypertension, which may be a disqualifying condition under DoDI 6130.03.
At MEPS, what does the urine test screen for?
Answer: Illegal drugs, glucose, and protein abnormalities
The urinalysis at MEPS screens for illegal drugs as well as medical markers like glucose and protein.
Which vision standard is used to determine whether a recruit needs corrective lenses for enlistment?
Answer: Correctable to 20/20 in each eye with lenses
Most services require vision correctable to 20/20; specific uncorrected limits vary by branch and MOS.
What happens if a recruit receives a medical 'temporary disqualification' at MEPS?
Answer: They must reappear after the condition resolves or documentation is provided
A temporary disqualification (TDQ) means the recruit must return once the condition is resolved or additional records are submitted.
Which document must recruits bring to MEPS to prove identity?
Answer: A government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license or passport
Recruits must present a government-issued photo ID; a driver's license or U.S. passport are the most common accepted forms.