MEPS Job Selection and Counseling Questions and Answers

Question 1

An applicant has excellent ASVAB scores and is qualified for numerous jobs. During the counseling session, the applicant expresses strong interest in a specific Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) that is not currently available. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the MEPS Guidance Counselor to take?

Accepted Answer

Inform the applicant about the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) as an option to wait for the desired MOS to become available.

Answer

The Delayed Entry Program (DEP) is designed for situations like this. It allows a qualified applicant to enlist in the service but delay their entry to active duty, often to wait for a specific job or training date. This respects the applicant's preference while securing their commitment. Advising them to reclassify later is not guaranteed, and assigning them to a job they don't want is poor counseling. Simply telling them to return later offers no concrete solution.

Question 2

What is the primary function of ASVAB "line scores" during the job selection process at MEPS?

Accepted Answer

To determine the applicant's eligibility for specific military jobs and specialties.

Answer

While several ASVAB subtests are used to calculate the AFQT score for general enlistment eligibility, line scores (also called composite scores) are specific combinations of subtest scores used by each service to determine qualification for particular military jobs (MOS, Rating, AFSC).

Question 3

An applicant for an infantry position meets all ASVAB requirements but has a PULHES profile of 113111. What is the significance of the '3' in the 'L' position for this applicant's job selection?

Accepted Answer

The applicant has a significant limitation in their lower extremities that will likely disqualify them from the infantry job.

Answer

The PULHES profile rates six factors: P-Physical capacity, U-Upper extremities, L-Lower extremities, H-Hearing, E-Eyes, S-Psychiatric. A '3' indicates a significant medical limitation. The 'L' position corresponds to lower extremities (legs, feet, lower back). An infantry role has high physical demands on the lower extremities, making a score of '3' a likely disqualifier.

Question 4

Which document is reviewed and signed during the job counseling session that serves as the binding enlistment contract between the applicant and the U.S. Government?

Accepted Answer

DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document

Answer

The DD Form 4 is the legal, contractual agreement for enlistment or reenlistment in the Armed Forces. It details the terms of service, the specific job or program, the length of the commitment, and other binding agreements. The other forms are for security clearance, medical prescreening, and aptitude testing, respectively.

Question 5

During a job counseling session, a service counselor must balance the applicant's preferences with what other primary factor?

Accepted Answer

The current and projected needs of the specific military service.

Answer

A key role of the MEPS guidance counselor is to fill jobs that the service needs. While they work to match an applicant's qualifications and desires with a job, their ultimate responsibility is to meet the personnel requirements of their branch. The other factors are not primary considerations in the job selection process.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS Job Selection and Counseling Questions and Answers