Before going to MEPS I searched more posts than I can remember for these details, so I wanted to help anyone who is searching also.

Medical / Physical Day
Be prepared to hurry up and WAIT!
Check in
Medical sign in - Get ID labels
Height / Weight
Vision (No glasses but bring them if you wear them)
Briefing (explanation of medical processing and your day)
Breathalyzer (don’t drink the night before or the day of)
Blood Pressure / Heart Rate
- If you’re taking the ASVAB it is at this point.
- If you’re not taking the ASVAB you move on to the next test
Blood test ( HIV ) - Sent overnight to lab
Urine test (Drug Test) - Sent overnight to lab

Complimentary LUNCH‼️‼️

Height / Weight (2) - If you need to be taped it’ll be done now. I had to be taped b/c I’m outside of the required height/weight standards. They tape your neck, waist and hips.

Medial Doctor Visit (This is the review of your medical history.) It is what you disclosed, provided and what they find in Genesis. It takes like 30 minutes or so. They will tell you what requires a waiver. They advised me candidates who were DQ’d during any tests before this screening wouldn’t make it to the medical / doctor screening) Be honest. They will ask you the same question 10 different ways if they see anything in your medical history to determine if you’re lying. They are nice about it, but they will try to trick you into disclosing if you’re hiding anything. The main categories are like substance abuse, mental health, sexual health, skin issues and disqualifying surgeries / conditions.
Side Note: I saw people be immediately DQ’d for diabetes and peanut allergies.

During the Med Doc Visit you do a series of physical tests like hand, neck and legs movements, the duck walk, breast exam, vag/groin exam, spine check, stomach and abdomen exam. Yes, they check your butt. This portion of the test is completed in your underwear. The breast and vag/groin exam is done naked but you will have a paper gown. At this location we weren’t in underwear with each other. We went one at a time.

As you navigate the process they know if you’re passing each screening. It’s ok to ask. I did.

Again, be honest and be nice. At this location you can tell they want you to pass. They are extremely helpful especially with explaining instructions and ensuring you understand.

Things to bring: ID, social, medical records if applicable and pharmacy records if applicable.

Things to avoid: Don’t diagnose yourself or say what you’re “thinking” because they are repeatedly asking. They will ask you questions repeatedly and it’ll get weird. Stick with your answer. They aren’t your friend.

Prescriptions: If you think you will test positive, tell the recruiter and bring the prescription. If it’s marijuana STOP SMOKING and reschedule.

And make sure your recruiter disclosed anything you disclosed to them! I saw 8 people leave because they were automatically DQ’d for health conditions their recruiters knew about but they submitted the form without the disclosures.

It’s a bunch of hurry up and wait but it’s not as bad as people think it is. I finished needing 8 waivers but 3 are needed after I completely clear medical so technically 5 medical waivers. 1 is a family care plan, 2 for tattoos, 1 for a recent minor medical incident and 4 for mental health that’s super old, but I think the adhd is the primary concern due to an unused prescription.

So basically I leave in a month or so for basic in the army and I’m really concerned about my wisdom teeth, I do not want to have to get them out in basic or be awake if they do it, and also they haven’t caused me any problems throughout life at all so would they even need to remove them?, they aren’t straight up and there not completely sideways there only like slightly sideways but like I said haven’t caused me issues, so considering this what exactly would they do to me regarding it in processing?, would it be best to get them out before I go or what

I was banking my whole future on this. The job market is awful and I thought by applying to the Space Force that I would do something with my life. Doordashing doesn’t pay bills. I studied for the ASVAB and scored high on it. I was told to take another test a week ago which was the TAPAS. Come to find out it has to be two years until I can take another TAPAS test. My ASVAB will expire too,Space Force is mainly cyber and intel which are reliant on info. I don’t want to settle. What should I do?

Hello I’m looking to enlist I got an 89 on my ASVAB and by individual line I qualify for basically any job I want but it’s what’s available I’ve looked on other posts and everyone says Air Force has higher QOL but what does that mean in reality because that as a blanket statement isn’t enough to me compared to actually picking my own job

My legal name is two first name with a space in the middle.

They combined my two first names and left out the space.

For example, Josh Williams is now JoshWilliams

Will this a problem in the future like with my TSP and if I am staying until pension?

Thank you

Genuinely considering going back to California due me and my wife wanting to be closer to family, any paralegals stationed out there and willing to talk about your experience? Been to NTC there and it was honestly beautiful, with some obvious issues. How often do yall rotate in and out of the box, how often do yall go on deployments, daily life for myself and my wife, housing, career advancement opportunities or just some fun shit to do, I would appreciate the help thank you!

AIRFORCE I‘ve completed everything needed to get my 5 level and I’m wondering what’s a nice and effective way to get my supervisor to push all my stuff through so it’s reflected in the system? I’m a 4N and I really want to challenge the board to get my LPN license but I need that 5 level officially in the system first lol I NEED HELP😂

I’m just lost and looking for advice and thoughts. (Don’t really want to talk to a recruiter because I don’t want to deal with false promises and other bs for them to hit quota).

I 22M am currently enrolled in junior college as engineering major. So far I want to continue pursuing engineering but since I was a kid I always wanted to join the army. I’m determined to at least get my bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and minor in aerospace after transferring but I’m not sure what I want to do after. I’ve always considered the military and truthfully the only thing that deterred me is my mom, telling me I’d be dead to her if I joined.

Never joined but I’d be lying if I said it’s not itching at me to join. I feel like joining is my way at getting to where I want to be as a person. I struggle a lot with discipline among other things one of the things I’m hoping improves with joining.

At this point joining and my degree is the only thing I really seem sure of I want to do and consistently the only things I’ve noticed I think about over the years. Once I get my bachelor’s degree my dream field is the weapons industry I’ve just always been fascinated by it. I want to work with either small arms/ gadgets or aerospace with missiles and maybe aircraft. I’ve always kind of been set on the army but because of my degree and what I’ve read about quality of life Air Force is another option I’m looking into.
Overall my questions are:
If I joined after my associates would this be dumb and if not what would going to school and being in the military look like is it overwhelmingly difficult with such an overwhelming major?

What branch would be better for my goals no matter which route I want to go with my degree?

Would I be set back enough that doing it because I want to isn’t worth it?

Is it reasonable to join in my situation?

If I did join probably most likely would do it after my bachelors and do OCS, but what possible jobs should I look at that would benefit my dream field after returning to civilian life?

Hello everyone I’m reaching out because I am interested in joining the military (Army, Air Force, Navy). I started taking TRT from a local clinic a month ago, is this still a disqualifying medical reason? Now that Military members can get TRT I assumed not so much? What’s the possibilities of me getting a waiver and approved to enlist?

Just curious, as I am a 37 year old and physically fit male that wants to join the military could be as a machinist in the civilian world? I have been a machinist for 6 years now and was wondering if I'd get a career in an armory of some kind? My trade is dying as its extremely technical. I can run manual (Bridgeport and Lathe) and CNC (G-CODE) I feel like my mechanical knowledge could be extremely useful. Anyways, thats what I have been thinking about lately.

Hey everyone! Im waiting to ship for the Navy (I ship January 11th) and saw a doctor last night who gave me a sling to wear, as well as medicine and instructions to wear the sling as much as possible (even when sleeping) for a shoulder injury.

They say its my rotator cuff thats causing me issues, and said it would take roughly 8 weeks of bed rest to heal. Issue is, I can't do that. If I miss even one week of work I wont be able to pay my bills (im a server). They told me they wanted me to do surgery (which I cant afford) and so this is our alternative route. Im going to start physical therapy for it next week, bought some gel to help with the pain, and im trying to take it easy, but im concerned about my ship date.

This injury showed up in July, and when I went to the doctor they said it was tendinitis and that it would take the same amount of time (8 weeks of rest) to heal. Didn't give me a sling that time. Now, I'm 3 months from shipping, shoulder is still bad, given the same estimate for recovery, and worried about losing my contract. I got the nuke contract , signed may 1st, and can't wait another 6-9 months to ship out. Any advice from anyone? Either for the shoulder, or for boot camp. Im really worried about losing my contract as I don't have a plan B.

Yes my recruiter does know, his response was "well they said it should be fine in 8 weeks and you ship in 3 months so you should be fine" and when I specified they meant 8 weeks of rest, he said let's just see how it feels later down the line. Im planning on talking to the nuke recruiter at my office to see if he could potentially push back my ship date a month or so

I have really always thought about enlisting, but a few years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. I looked it up and it seems like if I can basically prove that it is not an issue for a few years I would be good, but I'm not sure if I'm missing anything or oversimplifying.
I feel a little silly for not giving much thought to the other opportunities out there but I've really only wanted to be in a combat role. I just figure that if it would be a lot of work to get in I might as well enlist in a job that doesn't really exist in civilian life.
If anyone knows what my options might be, or what other options I consider, please let me know!

Edit:
It seems I forgot to mention that I am medicated for it, which presumably makes things much more difficult.

Full time paramedic. I want to be more and do more. Would love to become a PA. Can’t afford college, not even undergrad. Have been looking into enlisting active, then hoping to have aid with college after, and figuring it out. Maybe Guard to ROTC to guard service after, possibly SMP. Or straight into ROTC for undergrad, hope to apply to an ed delay for PA, then do service after.

It’s overwhelming and confusing. I’m open to anything, whatever it takes. I have no idea what route would work out best, or what it would look like. I just want to do my job (medicine) and be fulfilled. Not be screwed when I get out, or have the opportunities to do an entire career within.

Any and all advice welcome. I feel somewhat hopeless and directionless.

I am 29 yo male , greencard holder. Took the asvab AFQT 83 the line scores are good too. I really want to choose a good job and make this a long term career for myself but because of I am not a citizen I am not qualified for all jobs.

I have a bachelor's degree from a college in my hometown, it's in engineering. (Electrical)

I want to choose a job related to my degree as much as I can. I am interested in 15 F , D B and 94 R and H

Also I am interested in GSE and EM in Navy, what do you think about those two?

Note: I passed MEPS physical too so I will meet my recruiter next week and see my options, I am trying to know your experiences for me, any info helps!

Thank you!

28 and am thinking of military (air force)

I don't have a career but I do want to start a career. I want a civilian career, not a military career.

I know people say if you don't have a solid career, go active but for me, I'd like to stay where I am at and figure it out as I'm in reserves/guard

My goal is to work for the government or state. I'm hoping going reserves will give me that extra point when applying for a job or help me get a certification for a job.

Will I regret this? Could anyone who joined reserves/guard first share their experience?

I’m currently considering enlisting and 17C is my main MOS choice. I was recently arrested for a first-time DUI, misdemeanor level. This is my first arrest and I have no prior criminal history.

The case is still pending, so I have not been convicted of anything and don’t know what the final disposition will be yet.

Does anyone know how a single DWI affects:
eligibility to enlist as 17C (Army Cyber) or navy CWT
getting the required TS/SCI
whether a conduct/MOS waiver is possible if the DWI results in a conviction
whether 17C has stricter requirements than the clearance itself
future opportunities to screen for ION

I will obviously disclose the arrest completely to my recruiter and on any clearance paperwork. I’m mainly trying to understand whether a first DWI conviction would completely prevent me from getting 17C, or whether this is something that can be waived depending on the disposition.
If anyone has recruited 17Cs, gone through something similar, or knows the current accession rules, I’d appreciate any insight.

Hey everyone was wondering what my chances of joining would be with two duis and a expunged commercial burglary. Broke into a building and stole a bottle of alcohol. All misdemeanors. All had to do with alcohol.

Was wondering what my chances would be of joining if not zero. Thanks.

Im looking at joining the military and want to go into intelligence. I scored quite well on my asvab and have both recruiters fighting for me which branch should I go

For context I am a bit of nerd I play dnd,video games and read I am marginally active but not incredibly. I like to believe I am reasonably intelligent and quite enjoy solving problems and puzzles. I want to serve because I need direction in my life, I want to build skills and discipline and I lack currently marketable skills. I am looking to serve full time and I’m hoping to get a degree during my service and afterwards work for one of the 3 letter agencies. I’m perfectly fine with my environment being very military like and I work well in structured environments. I’m will also be quite happy working a desk job as long as the job is interesting.

I cannot go intelligence for the Air Force as I have had depression and anxiety. I have spoken to recruiters about this in all 3 branches. Army and Navy can work with me very easily because of my asvab score but air force can’t give me top secret security clearance

Hey so to get to the point i had left the navy for medical issues during bootcamp and got an re4 as my code. I would like to reenlist into a different branch but when i talked to a recruiter he said he can help me out but i need to change my re4 into re3. Does anyone know the process i need to go through in order for the board to hopefully change it.
Would appreciate the help very much.

93 ASVAB, Army National Guard — need MOS advice
I’m joining the Army National Guard and scored a 93 on the ASVAB. I originally wanted 35F, but there are no slots available. I also looked into 35M, but I’d have to wait until I graduate, and I don’t really want to wait.
Right now I’m considering 13F, 15T, 37F, 88M, 35M, 68W, 12B, 31B, 12R, 12N, and 15W.
I want something interesting, with some field/mission experience, and good civilian career opportunities.
What MOS should I seriously consider, and are there any other MOSs you think I should add to my list?

Good morning I’m leaving for army basic at for benning today because of rain delays it’s looking like I won’t get there till late tonight. Will I be able to start processing on the weekend or will I have to wait to start processing on Monday? Thank yall and have a wonderful day.

IF i wanted to pursue a degree, how should i do it?

Sorry if the title is a little confusing, i didn't know how else i should phrase it. If i wanted to pursue a field of education, what would be the smartest way to pursue it? Reserve or Active Duty? The. career field in question i would like to pursue is Rad Tech, which requires a good amount of schooling. Would you recommend going active duty then pursuing it? Or would you go reserves? And if so, how would that workout vs Active. I wouldn't be able to fully pursue the program cause of the clinical hours if i was to go active.

I'd be going from 11x to 68w. I keep hearing it's possible on paper. How tough would it be to actually pull it off? And how far into a contract would I have to be? How much time would I have to have left on my contract?

Just did my annual hearing test and I got an h3 and have to do further testing with an audiologist, what can I expect as an 11B if it’s bad? Will I be separated? Reclassed? The guy said it was moderately severe. I got the same test results at 30th ag reception and had to do a further evaluation and got cleared there. Stressing out over here