The meps is also the first time you will experience the famous military saying of hurry up and wait. Bring the documentation the recruiter told to get or have not already and i am assuming you graduated high school and older than 18 and first time going to meps high school diploma i already graduated high school when i tried joining dont know the rule. Jan 14, 2017 my meps experience posted on january 14, 2017 august 15, 2019 by kirstenjayne the purpose of a military entrance processing station meps is determine if an applicant meets the physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards to join the military. Therefore, you do not need to bring a lot of money with you to the meps. You will need to pack the right gear on the day you leave,but you should also prepare physically for a rigorous training cycle, and learn basic military information ranks, orders of. You might be sitting around in your room for a while, bring a book. Ive been googling this for awhile, but im just going to ask. If you love this idea and want to try it out at a shower youre planning, weve made things easy for you by creating six free printable baby shower bring a book cards that you can print off and stick into your invites. I filled out a few pieces of paperwork, and then he questioned me again about the hot topic questions. S air force are being cut and are much harder to come by.
Our way of reading has changed rapidly over recent years. I picked up a book and read until my stomach told me it was dinner time. What all should i bring with me so that im not bored. Hello marines, i have just recently gone to meps and took my asvab. Through this program, families have easy access to a wide selection of the highest quality hardcover childrens books, along with audio recordings. Meps over 40 physical government military allnurses. You wont be able to read a book, but you can bring a book for meps, the airplane ride, etc. Bring a book to read during meps there is a lot of waiting. You will be doing range of motion movements in your underwear in front of others. Processing starts early at the meps, so be sure to report on time. I know there will be a lot of downtime at meps, at the airport, and on the plane but i dont remember seeing anything about that in the helmsman. Hang out with the other people, play some video games, dont drink alcohol, dont bust a nut, really just try not to actually do anything. While i was eating i received an email from my recruiter on my phone.
Your journey to air force basic military training afbmt should start months in advance before getting on the plane. You might get hungry or bored in your room, so plan ahead. I was supposed to get my physical also but my paperwork got lost so i wasnt cleared should be going back sometime this week. Meps vote to lower vat on ebooks, aligning them with. You wont be allowed to have it in the waiting area at the meps building. At a very minimum, you make 1 trip to meps for initial medical screening, and another trip if it is determined you need a specialist consultation. Most of my textbooks and leisure books are on the kindle, so if i can get away with that, then hey, half a day to read my books. Like i shouldnt eat before i go, or i should eat before i go. Unless you intend on reading it at the hotel the night before, no i wouldnt bring it. Military entrance processing station meps 9781484982037. Meps isnt the real day you sign your life away as they say. The following lists give you a basic idea of what you should and shouldnt take to basic training. Jun 30, 2008 because storage space is extremely limited at navy recruit training command rtc, you should limit the amount of personal effects you bring, and keep luggage to a maximum of one small gym or travel bag. The last thing youll want to worry about is a book.
The other five groups, representing a total of 560 of the 751 meps in the parliament, have agreed to the joint motion, although it is unclear how many will finally vote for the resolution. Bring whatever basics you will need to stay the night at a hotel. I have an ekg from may and she told me it would be repeated at meps. Meps determines applicants physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service. Bring a book or magazine to read during your downtime. Most usos have areas to grab a book or leave a book and you can leave one there. Here you will take the asvab, have a physical, and if you pass choose. Just suck it up and keep your head held high, because this is what you have been working for. Your recruiter will modify the list based his or her personal experience and changes at basic. Hope you better luck, and have fun, dont bring a book, bring novel just incase. Dinner as a great variety and will fill you up i would recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable place that is like home away from home.
My first meps experience and how stupid i was i arrived at the recruiters around 1400 or 2. I will be going to meps this sunday to ship to mcrd sd if that helps. Ive read a lot of threads about meps, so i think i know what to expect, but any last minute advice. Until you ship to basic and sign your final contract, you can still technically back out. Oct 21, 2012 ive been googling this for awhile, but im just going to ask. Wear whatever undergarments you wont mind being seen in to meps. See 2 photos and 3 tips from 112 visitors to fort meade meps. I was stressing out on getting a decent score but ended up getting a 74 which i am more then happy with considering when i took the practice at my recruiters office i only scored a 46. Id, ss, birth certificate, and ged papers, but i was wondering what else im aloud to bring for the hotel stay, can i bring a backpack. Sep 04, 2016 if you are going to process physical, asvab, etc, then you should take.
Im a 100lb girl and i was still hungry after eating the lunch they served. Keep in mind that the meps is owned and operated by the military, so it doesnt have much of a sense of humor when it comes to dress codes. Book you wont be able to use your cell phone the day you are processing. If youve taken the asvab within 24 months of your meps trip and received qualifying scores, you wont be required to retest. If you aspire to join the air force, you need to prepare ahead of time in order to put your best foot. Youre headed to a military entry processing station, or meps, where you will be accepted or disqualified for service.
On the evening of march 29th, ill be driving to raleigh to check into a hilton hotel for the evening so that i can be up at the ass crack of dawn to head to the military entrance processing station better known as meps to begin my minimum of a month long wait for the surgeon general of the air force reserves blessing on my enlistment process. A lot of recruits ask me what to pack for basic training, so lets make that packing checklist right now. Meps stands for military entrance processing station, this where youll go for testing and medical screening. Joining the military requires two or more trips to the military entrance processing station meps. Large amounts of cash the meps will provide you with meals, lodging, and transportation. Well next week i go down to meps for my physical, going into the 106th rescue wing of the air national guard as a flight engineer. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Meps stands for military entrance processing station, this where youll go for testing.
Heading to meps monday and tuesday for asvabphysical for the united states air force. So dont bring a pocket knife or your brass knuckles, they frown upon those there. What to bring to bootcamp updated november 2015 before heading off to the marine corps basic training, or bootcamp, there are a few things you must remember to bring, but most you will leave. Jun 15, 2019 joining the military requires two or more trips to the military entrance processing station meps. Meps military entrance processing station afbmt us air. My question to you all is what do i as a bdcpocs applicant need to bring to meps monday morning. At a very minimum, you make a trip to meps for initial processing, then a second trip to meps for final processing on the day you ship out to basic training. Honestly you could just go with the clothes on your back, and the documents your recruiter gives you and youre set. He told me that i had scored well on the asvab and he included a link to the eqip. Youll need to take only a few basic things when you head off to basic training. Meps stands for military entrance processing station and is the location where you will take your asvab test, have your physical examination and get on the bus to ship off to basic training. With that being said, you may want to bring something to read to help pass the time.
Applicant prearrival fact sheet united states army. Youll be wandering around a large facility all day after getting up super early. Whether or not you are extended in the dep, to ship at a later date after you lose the weight is up to the service you are trying to join. Bring a book baby shower inserts simply choose the format youd like for your preferred design. An overview of the military entrance processing station. Jul 20, 2016 make sure that you eat a good breakfast that morning, because even though meps provides you a lunch, the food sucks. Meps isnt fun and you are going to be exhausted by the time you are done, but its worth it. Would it be stored with my bag until after graduation or is there any downtime where i would be able to read it. Five mep groups table resolution against caa the hindu. The day i left for the meps my recruiter picked me up in the afternoon. Theres usually reading material and tvs in the waiting areas, just use those. Went back for a doctors appointment and then a third time to swear in all over the course of like 3 months. When you arrive at the philadelphia airport, you will wait for everyone in the uso.
Every prospective army recruit goes to a military entrance processing station and takes a meps exam. Tanks tops, and open toed sandals will get you sent home. First, youre going to want a plane and a bus ticket. Wear whatever undergarments you wont mind being seen in to meps as you will stand around in your underwear for a little part of the day. The military entrance processing experience, step by step. My meps experience posted on january 14, 2017 august 15, 2019 by kirstenjayne the purpose of a military entrance processing station meps is determine if an applicant meets the physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards to join the military. Do not bring any weapons, lighters, drugs, whatever to meps. Jan 04, 2012 a lot of recruits ask me what to pack for basic training, so lets make that packing checklist right now.
Wear pants with socks and athletic shoes and decent underwear. Meps personnel are not responsible for loss or damage to your personal property. The hotel was very well kept and guest relations is very friendly workout room is nice and you can continue your normal workout routine while you stay. Feb 08, 2008 hey all, ive just finished up my application completely and it has been submitted to the local nrd, but i need to get to meps asap while my package is en route to millington. Anything i should know before going there, other from what the recruiter has told me. I headed to the restaurant inside the hotel and presented my meal.
I had been hoping my roommate would return and we could go to dinner together, but i am a big girl. Meps military entrance processing station afbmt us air force. Jan 08, 2018 worried about what to bring with you to meps. If you are reporting to rtc during winter months october through april wear warm outer. You will be sitting around a lot waiting for things to happen. Dont wear anything on your head, not even a hat, sunglasses. Dont bring a calculator, your mp3 player, a backpack, or a sack full of munchies to the testing site. Meps is a department of defense jointservice organization staffed with military. Nov 08, 2019 how to enlist in the united states air force.
Theres a lot of time that youre just sitting waiting in line for one test or another and your two choices are reading or talking to your fellow applicants for enlistment. Do i bring an extra change of clothes and toiletries since ill be spending the night at the hotel. Travel light and only bring the necessities, and dont forget your paperwork. Dont sweat it, let me show you the exact items i brought with me. Sep 04, 2010 i am over 40 and have read on a previous blog there are certain requirements for the physical. Because storage space is extremely limited at navy recruit training command rtc, you should limit the amount of personal effects you bring, and keep luggage to a maximum of one small gym or travel bag. Dice, playing cards, dominoes, magazines, newspapers and books will be.
For most applicants, the initial trip to meps is a twoday process. Mar 21, 2015 though, if they have a job you would like to do, i suggest signing anyway. Its long and boring, but you cant do anything about it, so embrace the suck. Because everything you bring will either be packed. I found out at the end of the day that the reason it took soo long was there were a lot of army, marine recruits that had to dep in before they shipped out that day. For me i didnt bring a book but i wouldnt have had time to read it anyways. Meps will provide lunch for you which will most likely consist of a sandwich, fruit, cookie, and a canned beverage. I am over 40 and have read on a previous blog there are certain requirements for the physical. We left for the recruiting station to pick up another recruit who would also be going through the meps. My recruiter instructed me to bring a copy of my most recent mammogram and pap smear. Processing at meps is a process thats a lot of waiting in areas where the only thing youre allowed to have is your clothes and the folder that they gave you for your inspection.
Bring me a book group was awarded for best practices in literacy promotion established in 2006 by james and su chen from the chen yetsen foundation, bring me a book hong kong is the international arm of the bring me a book foundation founded by judy koch in palo alto in 1997 which sprang from a small lending library. Meps military entrance processing station afbmt us. This book pretty much tells you everything you need to know to prepare for basic training. Jan 25, 2009 what you named off will be all you need. Simply choose the format youd like for your preferred design. Inside youll find an 8week fitness program specifically designed to improve your fitness test scores, study guides, an instructional how to chapter, a list of what to bring and not to bring to basic training, tips for success, and much more.
Check the link for the black book to make sure you have all your information in one place. Packing list for military basic training military onesource. If you wear glasses or contacts, bring them along with your prescription. At a very minimum, you make a trip to meps for initial processing, then the second trip to meps for final processing on the day you ship out to basic training. Its good to bring a book with you foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. You wear a barcode sticker that says your branch and has your info on it to speed up the daunting process. You should wear warm clothing because meps is freezing cold. We got there just before dark and got a good taste of being in the military.
Young mans hand holding a pencil next to book tudying. Meps military entrance processing station meps military entrance processing station 6 april,2015 derek meps stands for military entrance processing station and is the location where you will take your asvab test, have your physical examination and get on the bus to ship off to basic training. Im taking the asvab wed night, staying the night in a hotel, then on thursday morning im hopefully if all goes well, ive heard quite interesting stories about meps i will be swearing in. The less you have to carry when you go to meps the better. I have my meps physical for my navy hpsp this week. Ive read online that i shouldnt bring any expensive electronics and a few magazines or a book would be. Meps at a glance an overview of the military entrance processing station meps joining the military requires at least one or more trips to the military entrance processing station meps.
The clothes on your backa few disposable health and comfort items and the few things suggested in the sticky threadaddress bookrelgious itemsmall bible ect. Discuss any childhood medical problems with your parents and bring. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If you are over the bodyfat standards when you report to meps, youre not shipping out to basic training. You should also wear short under your pants unless you want to be in your underwear in front of a bunch of people. Meps military entrance processing stations are facilities of a department of defense jointservice organization staffed with military and civilian professionals. On the afternoon of arrival, the applicant takes the computerized armed services vocational aptitude battery asvab tests. I was at the tampa meps, so it may be different for you.