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Physical Qualification Standards Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum acceptable distant visual acuity (uncorrected) for most military enlistees?

    Answer: 20/200 in the worse eye with correction to 20/40

    Most branches allow uncorrected vision as poor as 20/200 in the worse eye as long as it corrects to 20/40 or better.

  2. Which condition automatically disqualifies an applicant from military service at MEPS?

    Answer: Current insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

    Insulin-dependent (Type 1) diabetes mellitus is a permanent disqualifying condition due to medication dependency and unpredictable hypoglycemia risk.

  3. What body fat percentage is considered the MEPS screening threshold above which an applicant is flagged for further evaluation before being processed?

    Answer: A tape-test body fat percentage exceeding branch-specific standards

    MEPS uses a tape-test body composition measurement and compares results against each military branch's specific body fat percentage limits.

  4. A recruit has a resting blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg on two separate readings at MEPS. What is the likely outcome?

    Answer: Disqualification pending medical evaluation for hypertension

    Sustained blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg is a disqualifying finding that requires further medical evaluation before a service determination is made.

  5. Which hearing standard must applicants meet at MEPS for military enlistment?

    Answer: No loss greater than 30 dB at 500–2000 Hz or 45 dB at 3000–4000 Hz

    The audiometric standard generally prohibits average hearing loss exceeding 30 dB at speech frequencies and 45 dB at higher frequencies.

  6. What is the purpose of the orthopedic evaluation portion of the MEPS physical examination?

    Answer: To assess range of motion and detect musculoskeletal conditions that could limit duty performance

    The orthopedic exam checks joint mobility, posture, and musculoskeletal integrity to identify conditions that could impair a service member's physical performance.

  7. Which neurological condition, if present and uncontrolled, is typically disqualifying at MEPS?

    Answer: Active epilepsy with seizures within the past 5 years

    Active epilepsy or a seizure disorder with events within the past five years is disqualifying due to the risk of sudden incapacitation on duty.