MEPS was a breeze for me. The staff were pretty nice, kept cracking some jokes and laughing with us. It was also a Friday and they were rushing get us done fast and didn't really check every small details on our bodies.
@@snooopybud4034 I took the ASVAB today and scored a 66 , i’m going tomorrow morning (4am😭) to MEPS and will do my physicals all of the such things , can you offer any advice ?
@@monclercoat7814 My bad I think you’re asleep already whoops😂The physical ain’t that bad, it’s pretty easy just follow directions and you’ll be fine. Do make sure you drink a shit ton of water for when they urine test you though. I was pee shy so I had to drink a lot of water
I passed MEPS back in 1975 - but I shouldn't have. I failed the eye test with my left eye. I've been legally blind in that eye since birth. So, I scored a 20/200 (instead of 20/20). I asked another doctor later if that means I officially failed MEPS. Because, if I did, then I was leaving. Why take the rest of the physical if I already failed? Anyway, without encouragement from me, he took his pen and scratched out the 20/200 and re-wrote 20/20. With a grin on his face he sent me to the next station. Well, when I got to Lackland, one of the things they do is check your eyes for glasses. The eye doc couldn't figure out how I got 20/20 at MEPS and now I'm getting 20/200 at Lackland. He just shrugged and finished the eye tests. I never heard any more about it.
I just came back from MEPS today, honestly I was overthinking it. The only thing that sucked was the waiting. I would highly suggest getting enough sleep! I would also bring a sweater because I didn’t and it was freezing during the morning and in the ASVAB room. Be respectful to everyone there and ask questions if you don’t understand something. Also make sure you have all your documents that your recruiter asked you to bring and you’ll be set. Something I didn’t see anyone mention is how in MEPS they will guide you and provide instructions as to where to go next after each station. It’s very simple as long as you’re following instructions. Also once you’re on the medical section and it’s your turn to give out blood, when they ask you if you’re afraid of needles or you get dizzy when seeing blood, make sure you answer honestly! They won’t disqualify you for being afraid but they will if you faint and hit your head or an accident happens due to fainting. Make sure that whenever you’re in an interview you say exactly what’s on your documents since they only know what you provide. Also the part where they see your private areas isn’t a big deal at all, they see you for less than 2 seconds and for me personally it went by extremely fast. If you have any questions ask to me in the replies and I’ll answer to the best of my knowledge and personal experience! Also awesome video Ben! Really helped ❤️
@@MazingPersuasion This website sums up the majority of it and it is the most accurate as far as what you’ll be tested on in the math part (both arithmetic and knowledge) www.dummies.com/test-prep/asvab-test/acing-the-math-subtests-of-the-asvab-afqt/ I was not and still not good at math when I took the test but looking back, I wish I would have studied this website I mentioned. All the other websites I studied from were out dated and didn’t help much. Also I would mainly focus on knowing how to apply the formulas. The type of math is just school math but it’s covered in the website. Hope this helps & good luck! 👍
Hey Dude, I was cleared from a spermatocele ( Small cyst on testicle ) by my doctor. He said it was benign and would not cause pain. Now when you said they touched your private area, How long did it truly take? Did they feel for stuff? Thanks
So huge fuckin tip, they ask if you want coffee, DONT DRINK THE COFFEE i was shitting my brains out until i awoke at 3AM just to get a wake up call on the hotel phone at 4! And with the whole lying thing, dont lie if you have like asthma or something but dont mention stuff you dont have to and if they arent uptight they will pass you, biggest thing is saying yes and thank you alot, and BY GOD do not fall asleep during MEPS
Just locked in my MOS, 68W with my recruiter. I did fairly well on my asvab and was offered 18X but I’d rather try out for rangers since I know more about them based off research! I’m going to meps this week I hope all goes well I lost a lot of weight to join (from 288lbs I’m down to 190lbs)
Dwayne Andrews basically just don’t eat a lot nutrition is key I was 180 before corona now I weigh 220 ish safe weigh loss is 3-5lbs per week. Now just do the math, make sure you exercise and take protein (preferably foods chicken breast meat etc high protein low fat) to maintain muscle while loosing weight I need about 2 months to loose 40 lbs not gonna lie it’s hard bc I got use to eating a lot and not exercising and now when I exercise and have a calorie deficit I’m hungry ash water is your friend and vegetables eat as much as you want to keep you full. Hope it helps
@@dannysapon7183 This is exactly where I'm at right now. Going from 240lbs to 185lbs restricting to 1800 calories/day sucks lol. Ty for the tips though.
im 2 months late so sorry for this, but if you told you’re recruiter about broken bones or surgery when you get to meps do you just straight lie or what ?
Nadia future Army women Cross alright dope, the best advice i got was to keep my mouth shut unless told otherwise, so thats what i plan on, good luck on your test
@@djbdyckfbsgsg9176 No you tell meps what you told your recruiter. Buy if its not on a database somewhere like theft or something then it never happens. Because if you do bring it up then that would only prolong the process.
I broke my collarbone when I was a kid, (dirt bike accident) which required surgery so I have a scar. My recruiter told me to tell them I got slashed by a broken stick while riding through the Forrest. 😂😂😂 I go to meps on Thursday so we shall see. Already took the asvab just need the physical done
I got out of MEPS 3 days ago, it was honestly not bad at all. Worst parts: long waiting time, and Shitty food. Misconceptions IMO: they didn’t try to “get any information” out of me, they just asked relatively the same questions as the recruiter. If anything the recruiter was trying harder to trip me up in preparation. Got there at 0530 , left at 1630, so long day. Lots of waiting around doing nothing.
@@centauria9122 the physical is pretty standard. You can bring a book, and you could easily sneak your phone but you would only be able to use it in the bathroom
I have a confession guys but I can explain:) they wouldn’t give me airborne Nd tried to get me shipped out w a whole new mos w airborne so I backed out n ended up joining the navy as a Seabee BU don’t hate me
I just passed meps for the Army like a week ago. Meps wasn't too bad, just a long ass day and some of the people there are kinda jackasses lol. I ship out to bootcamp on August 24th. The mos I chose is 14t. I hope everything goes well for me. Nervous about bootcamp since its super hard.
Whatever they ask, say "No maam" you've never done drugs,never been suspended or expelled from school,never broken a bone (Unless you've gotten surgery on that broken bone),never had any mental problems....Say yes to glasses if you wear them,if you've been arrested (IF) you still have the charges on your record.They DO NOT have access to medical records,or school records passed,they can't tell you've done any drugs,unless you fail urinalysis.Be calm during the hearing test,for it is easy to fail because all you'll hear is the beat of your heart.
If anyone is like me and got nervous for the blood pressure heart rate part like me please don’t be it took me a whole extra few months and waivers for no apparent reason and it was unnecessary just relax and you’ll be fine had to get waivers and finally got in and made it all the way through infantry osut. Best of luck to everyone.
Same thing happened to me I’m now waiting for Dr. clearance, I didn’t ask my doctor for a clearance the first time he did a ekg on me and now meps want a clearance but my doctor refused to give me a clearance letter because he say it’s been over 3 months since I had it done he want me to do another one ekg.
luna sunny sorry to hear man my 3 year contract is finally up in November so I’m almost out now but just letting you know even after at meps at basic training before deployment even every year they do a periodic health assessment they are going to take your blood pressure heart rate so it’s something that your going to need to eventually get over anyway best of luck hope it all works out for you.
Jon Ronan thank you so much It’s like at home it’s normal as soon I step out to the doctor office it went up I wasn’t like that before but I need to fix that.
luna sunny yeah I was the exact same way I wish I could give you advice but I know that saying “ just relax” doesn’t work if not even makes it worse but good luck
Don’t be freaked out guys it was this dude and when I went to meps my first time it was his fifth time at meps yes we clowned on him and he laughed no one took offense but he got a whole bunch of waivers and he was successful his fifth btw he is going infantry in the army he leaves next month and I leave October 88H
Brandon Torres are you going active duty? If you are there’s only a handful of places you’ll go. I’m at Campbell right now. Chances of deploying are slim. You can pick up e5 pretty fast if your not fucked up. Less than 3 years. All I can tell you is learn your job and get good at it. You’ll be going on a lot of missions. We move everything. At Campbell we are the only unit that have 10ks and Kalmars so we move all the conexs for the whole division. That’s if your coming to campbell. Good luck. If you have any questions let me know.
The issue for me is that I have a large scar on my back and my recruiter said it could be a disqualifier. Other than that, I'm perfectly fine, healthy, great physical shape; just that obstacle in the way.
My MEPS experience, which admittedly was a LONG time ago back in '85, was such a non-experience I barely remember it. I do remember I hated taking the ASVAB since I detested taking long tests, but other than that, I thought it was just a formality. At the time, unless you're a complete rock and flunk out of the ASVAB or a crackhead who can't pass the piss test, it was very difficult to not make it though.
I am a little overweight, and my recruiter is actively working out with me to get me to an acceptable point so I pass the tape and go from there. From what I have gathered the recruiters are on your side at least where I am located and they aren't there to be your enemy
I’m going to the hotel right now, but I’m doing the physical tomorrow. The only thing I didn’t list down to my recruiter is that I have slightly bad hearing in the left ear. My right ear is perfect. It’s like left-65% right-100%. Is the hearing test hard? And can you make it through with partial hearing loss? I’ll edit this comment in a few days when I finish the physical. Edit: I have officially completed my MEPS physical exam and what can I tell you other than I passed everything. If you’re so concerned about your vision or hearing don’t be.. unless you’re extremely blind or straight up deaf. You’ll be perfectly fine. I have tinnitus and I’m half deaf in my left ear yet I still heard most of all of the beeps played. And for vision, yes, it can be difficult but the examiner does ask which row you can read up to. It’s not hard as you think it is. Any other questions depending on the MEPS physical, you can ask me.. especially coming from someone with a shit load of bad stuff walking into the physical. I had surgical scars, a few birthmarks, acne, scratches/cuts, and then I had a blurry right eye with a partial deaf left ear. Turns out I was the 1st person out of 15 other people to be officially medically qualified (and this was the first time visit there).
If you smoked Marijuana, give yourself 2 weeks of no smoking before going to recruiters, along with other stuff. DO NOT GET DQ’D over something that can be avoided
Thank you for making this video. I have been considering enlisting in the Army since I was 13 (I'm 24 now), and my biggest concern (outside of scoring really low on the ASVAB) has been not passing the MEPS. Thank you for putting my mind at ease about it. Now I've got to figure out how to break the news to my parents that I want to join the military....
I already broke the news to my family about me wanting to join, and it all went well, took my ASVAB test, scored a 54, and now prepping to go to MEPS sometime in February. I'm nervous as well, and hope to pass it the 1st time. How are you making out?
Meps took me 5-7 hrs for my one paper for testing because I was missing one letter on my name input....I was so frustrated and finally took the teat at the end of the day and passed.....😂Tomorrow's medical
I already went to meps but didn’t swear in because the school I went to the Marine Corps has this new tier system where if you go to a tier 2 (charter or private school ) you have to have your HS Diploma in hand, well my recruiters had no idea about this. So I was sent home after I was asvab and med qualified. Now I have my HS Diploma and I am going back to MEPS. But between the time I went before and now had an ATV accident and had a concussion, skull fracture, and a nice scar my forehead. My recruiters told me there is no way to hide that scar. So I have to go down the med packet route. Luckily I have no permanent trauma or condition from this, and also my skull fracture healed naturally meaning no surgery required. I submitted my hospital records day of the accident and a follow up from my primary care doctor who said I am fit for everyday activity and there is nothing wrong with me. Waiting for MEPS to comeback with their verdict. Recruiter told me it will either be he's good " or "need more paperwork” I don't see why they would need more. The hospital never asked for follow up care because it would heal on it's own. I have no light ty, no headaches. Nothing, just a slight crack of my head and my first concussion in the 19 years I have lived here. I am very confident because my only dream since I was 6 years old was to become a United States Marine. I’ll keep you updated. Semper Fi
I go to meps on next monday 4/12/2021! I'm ready but freaking nervous. I never thought that I would be joining the military, and I'm getting married this Sunday at age 19.
That’s your opinion my guy. I found love at a early age and others had it worst. Situations may vary and with just communication and respect, you will go a long way.
This is not up to date. The Dr asked me about things I never disclosed that she found in the genesis portal. I just admitted to it, explained it and I passed. So don't lie, go ahead and down play things. But if they ask you about something that wasn't disclosed just own up to it.
My recruiter said if I don't take medication for it or it doesnt affect me now put no to it my dad was there for it I'm 17 signing up for navy reserves
Is MEPS really that hard these days? In 84 all we really had to do was pass the piss test, the physical, and not get caught in a lie. Hell, they even offered me airborne in my contract as they were typing it up (required a quick additional physical test). It felt like they wanted me in more than they were trying to DQ me.
Not sure if you have or not but can you make a video on WAIVERS !?!? I don’t need one(that I know of) but just in case I would definitely like a little advice and explanation and you do a great job at both of those.
I’m kinda worried about the dental part and most dentists are mean but if i gotta get it fixed I will, and my recruiter definitely told me this is his job and as long as I do most the work he will meet me halfway. I definitely disclosed everything, and the only scars are csection which will have to get the paper work for.
I went into a MEPS Virginia center in 2014 and drove there myself. Got to the part with the doctor to weigh me on a scale. Found out for my height I was underweight for miminum requirement of the Coast Guard. That was my branch I was disqualified from and the Navy was the only one that didn't have this which he told me about. I still was upset my time was wasted being there for 12 ish hours and I was sent home to make a decision with my recruiter. He was pretty ignorant and naive when I told him what happened he said he didn't know that weight would be a problem and never saw that before. Could have wrote a waiver but I get why weight is important especially when you have to pull people out of the ocean and save lives. Ended up going to another career choice and never looked back.
Side note they did the wiegh in during the private room physical with the doctor where you completely strip down for a cavity search. We all waited on chairs near the bathroom piss testing and one by one went in. After that was done everyone was negotiating their MOS and getting sworn in which I wasn't able to get to obviously. I guess depending on the year you attend and location they do things in another order through out the day. They only had snack machines too no actual lunch.
Had i known this 16 years ago i could of been in but i told on myself because i have eczema so i ended up getting pdqed.. but I'm not in the system anymore so I'm joining the navy
Please do a video on waivers. I can’t get a recruiter to email me back but I’m very serious about joining. Preferably Air Force. I’ve had surgery on both knees (2006/2007) left ankle (2011), left elbow (2009). All were orthroscoped and I have absolutely no issues with them. My 1.5 mile run is down to 15 mins and I’m up to 33 correct push ups in one minute. I’ve made a 69 on the practice asvab.
Damn Dude! That's going to be tough getting med waviers! If i was you i would go ARMY. Air Force isn't going to accept you but the Army will likely submit some waviers. I believe they have a new policy that waviers are reviewed and approved or not in 30 days Max. Try it out dude
The Cook And the Cookie I heard the army is the branch most likely to approve waivers. If Air Force tells me no then that’s what I’ll try. I have no issues with any of my joints and have full mobility.
@@jenniferguinn222 You have to look at your medical history from the Air Force or Army perspective. You can be 100% Physically but on paper your jacked up! Its not Impossible it will just take time, effort, and patience.
The Cook And the Cookie thanks for the motivation. I’ve heard some crazy stories about how people have gotten waivers for all kinds of stuff so I know it’s possible, just have to go through the process.
Jennifer Guinn I had surgery on both knees as well.. (ACl replacement). I got “disqualified” and I go to meps tomorrow to do the physical only. If I pass I go again to swear in...
get the asvab app on your phone so you can do it wherever/whenever.. also get a book it’s on amazon as well as asvab flash cards they have one with each section !
UPDATE: I went to MEPS November 25 of 2019. If I had to give any tips then I would say, DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING. Agree with everything the doctor says is on the paper you gave them. They will use different ways to say the same thing so pay attention. Also if any of you guys know you're going to Navy Boot camp July 27 let me know!
Went to MEPS, did not pass eye exam, re-tested two other times, found out my paper work was lost first time, went second time, some of results were inaccurate. Sent letter for reconsideration, got accurate results from my own eye doctor. Submitted paperwork again… what’s next,,, Are you not allowed to wear glasses in the military…. With glasses my vision is 20/20…… why the hassle???
Update:
MEPS wasn’t even that (FUCKIN) bad.
The worst part imo was it was really really really cold and it’s a slow process.
Such a thing comes down to the individual.
MEPS was a breeze for me. The staff were pretty nice, kept cracking some jokes and laughing with us. It was also a Friday and they were rushing get us done fast and didn't really check every small details on our bodies.
Meps was a cake walk lol. But that doesn’t mean it didn’t suck absolute ass shit
i’m at the hotel currently. going to MEPS tomorrow morning (Friday) hopefully I have the same circumstances as you did 😂🙏🏽
@@monclercoat7814 you taking your test or physical?
@@snooopybud4034 I took the ASVAB today and scored a 66 , i’m going tomorrow morning (4am😭) to MEPS and will do my physicals all of the such things , can you offer any advice ?
@@monclercoat7814 My bad I think you’re asleep already whoops😂The physical ain’t that bad, it’s pretty easy just follow directions and you’ll be fine. Do make sure you drink a shit ton of water for when they urine test you though. I was pee shy so I had to drink a lot of water
I passed MEPS back in 1975 - but I shouldn't have. I failed the eye test with my left eye. I've been legally blind in that eye since birth. So, I scored a 20/200 (instead of 20/20). I asked another doctor later if that means I officially failed MEPS. Because, if I did, then I was leaving. Why take the rest of the physical if I already failed? Anyway, without encouragement from me, he took his pen and scratched out the 20/200 and re-wrote 20/20. With a grin on his face he sent me to the next station. Well, when I got to Lackland, one of the things they do is check your eyes for glasses. The eye doc couldn't figure out how I got 20/20 at MEPS and now I'm getting 20/200 at Lackland. He just shrugged and finished the eye tests. I never heard any more about it.
I'm a MEPS veteran, been there like 6 times lmao.
ShowtimeMahomes no fucking way lmfao!!
ShowtimeMahomes u ever pass lmao
How
What the heck did you do brodie?
😂😂😂
I died laughing at the breathalizer part cause my recruiter told me about how he went to meps hungover😂
How did he pass
I’d say the worst part is the hearing test, after a while in that silent room you start hearing phantom beeps
I just came back from MEPS today, honestly I was overthinking it. The only thing that sucked was the waiting. I would highly suggest getting enough sleep! I would also bring a sweater because I didn’t and it was freezing during the morning and in the ASVAB room. Be respectful to everyone there and ask questions if you don’t understand something. Also make sure you have all your documents that your recruiter asked you to bring and you’ll be set.
Something I didn’t see anyone mention is how in MEPS they will guide you and provide instructions as to where to go next after each station. It’s very simple as long as you’re following instructions.
Also once you’re on the medical section and it’s your turn to give out blood, when they ask you if you’re afraid of needles or you get dizzy when seeing blood, make sure you answer honestly! They won’t disqualify you for being afraid but they will if you faint and hit your head or an accident happens due to fainting.
Make sure that whenever you’re in an interview you say exactly what’s on your documents since they only know what you provide.
Also the part where they see your private areas isn’t a big deal at all, they see you for less than 2 seconds and for me personally it went by extremely fast.
If you have any questions ask to me in the replies and I’ll answer to the best of my knowledge and personal experience!
Also awesome video Ben! Really helped ❤️
My math skills are shitty what should I study for as far as math and what type of math is it
@@MazingPersuasion This website sums up the majority of it and it is the most accurate as far as what you’ll be tested on in the math part (both arithmetic and knowledge)
www.dummies.com/test-prep/asvab-test/acing-the-math-subtests-of-the-asvab-afqt/
I was not and still not good at math when I took the test but looking back, I wish I would have studied this website I mentioned. All the other websites I studied from were out dated and didn’t help much. Also I would mainly focus on knowing how to apply the formulas. The type of math is just school math but it’s covered in the website.
Hope this helps & good luck! 👍
Hey Dude, I was cleared from a spermatocele ( Small cyst on testicle ) by my doctor. He said it was benign and would not cause pain.
Now when you said they touched your private area, How long did it truly take? Did they feel for stuff? Thanks
What was the physical section like?
Do the Meps doctors have access to all your records. Medical records, or it’s only what you tell them.¿
Here because I’m preparing for MEPS... 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Bruh im in the hotel rn watching this
So huge fuckin tip, they ask if you want coffee, DONT DRINK THE COFFEE i was shitting my brains out until i awoke at 3AM just to get a wake up call on the hotel phone at 4! And with the whole lying thing, dont lie if you have like asthma or something but dont mention stuff you dont have to and if they arent uptight they will pass you, biggest thing is saying yes and thank you alot, and BY GOD do not fall asleep during MEPS
Same
@@dennisjohnson8688 LOL ok thanks for the advice bro!
This comment was hard as fuck to read
me too bro , also you have the exact same name as my stepdad 😂
I go to meps tomorrow for the Marine Corps and I’m so ready I’m also nervous but you really helped me thank you so much man!! God Bless!!
Me too man i’m joining the Marines goin to MEPS tomorrow
How was it yall? I just enlisted this past Wednesday I go tomorrow for the practice test and I'm nervous just about that
Just locked in my MOS, 68W with my recruiter. I did fairly well on my asvab and was offered 18X but I’d rather try out for rangers since I know more about them based off research! I’m going to meps this week I hope all goes well I lost a lot of weight to join (from 288lbs I’m down to 190lbs)
Just have to say wow. That's what I call CUTT'N!
Hey bro that is awesome. How long did that take you to lose? I'm in the same boat. Going from 245-185.
This is basically me I was 290 in January and now I'm 232. I need to lose like 10-30 (I'm 6'3) bc I'm really towing the line on the limits.
Been watching your videos for a long time finally lost over 60lbs and going to meps on Friday
What did you do to drop all that weight? And how long did it take?
Dwayne Andrews basically just don’t eat a lot nutrition is key I was 180 before corona now I weigh 220 ish safe weigh loss is 3-5lbs per week. Now just do the math, make sure you exercise and take protein (preferably foods chicken breast meat etc high protein low fat) to maintain muscle while loosing weight I need about 2 months to loose 40 lbs not gonna lie it’s hard bc I got use to eating a lot and not exercising and now when I exercise and have a calorie deficit I’m hungry ash water is your friend and vegetables eat as much as you want to keep you full. Hope it helps
@@dannysapon7183 This is exactly where I'm at right now. Going from 240lbs to 185lbs restricting to 1800 calories/day sucks lol. Ty for the tips though.
I got 80 pounds to go im 280 i am tryna lose that by I turn 26 in October or sooner
This was amazing and put my mind at ease even with the depression part. Can’t wait to go to MEPS I’ll use all your tips
My recruiter told me that if there’s not a scar for a broken bone then it didn’t happen🤷🏽♂️😂
im 2 months late so sorry for this, but if you told you’re recruiter about broken bones or surgery when you get to meps do you just straight lie or what ?
Nadia future Army women Cross gotcha
Nadia future Army women Cross alright dope, the best advice i got was to keep my mouth shut unless told otherwise, so thats what i plan on, good luck on your test
@@djbdyckfbsgsg9176 No you tell meps what you told your recruiter. Buy if its not on a database somewhere like theft or something then it never happens. Because if you do bring it up then that would only prolong the process.
I broke my collarbone when I was a kid, (dirt bike accident) which required surgery so I have a scar. My recruiter told me to tell them I got slashed by a broken stick while riding through the Forrest. 😂😂😂 I go to meps on Thursday so we shall see. Already took the asvab just need the physical done
I got out of MEPS 3 days ago, it was honestly not bad at all.
Worst parts: long waiting time, and Shitty food.
Misconceptions IMO: they didn’t try to “get any information” out of me, they just asked relatively the same questions as the recruiter. If anything the recruiter was trying harder to trip me up in preparation. Got there at 0530 , left at 1630, so long day. Lots of waiting around doing nothing.
What would you recommend for the long waiting time, and about what they ask you for the physical?
@@centauria9122 the physical is pretty standard. You can bring a book, and you could easily sneak your phone but you would only be able to use it in the bathroom
I really appreciate this video. Im about to join and meet with the recruiter this week. This made me feel more confident moving forward.
I’m at the hotel rn they will NOT break me😭Going for airborne infantry wish me luck
So?
How'd it go? lol
He died
I have a confession guys but I can explain:) they wouldn’t give me airborne Nd tried to get me shipped out w a whole new mos w airborne so I backed out n ended up joining the navy as a Seabee BU don’t hate me
I ship out feb 9
I just passed meps for the Army like a week ago. Meps wasn't too bad, just a long ass day and some of the people there are kinda jackasses lol. I ship out to bootcamp on August 24th. The mos I chose is 14t. I hope everything goes well for me. Nervous about bootcamp since its super hard.
I have a buddy who leaves the 24th also! Best of luck to you!
Yo how was it?
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I passed meps and I leave September 23 and it was not hard at all
Rosalind Carrllo 11x?
Except for the part where they grab your balls and spread your cheeks that sucked lmao
Jonathan DeLeon you fr? I got my meps in like a day
Jonathan DeLeon That part wasn’t that stressful at all. Had a pretty funny doctor so that probably explains it. It’s over in like 15 seconds.
DUUUUUUUUDE my leave is in sep 23 2020
The Best Military UA-camr Tournament is going to be happening in September guys! I’d love it if you’d vote for me when the time comes! 💯🎉🇺🇸
this helped ease my mind, i’m going to meps in like 10 days
Whatever they ask, say "No maam" you've never done drugs,never been suspended or expelled from school,never broken a bone (Unless you've gotten surgery on that broken bone),never had any mental problems....Say yes to glasses if you wear them,if you've been arrested (IF) you still have the charges on your record.They DO NOT have access to medical records,or school records passed,they can't tell you've done any drugs,unless you fail urinalysis.Be calm during the hearing test,for it is easy to fail because all you'll hear is the beat of your heart.
It’s 4 in the morning & I’m going in like 2 hours watching this lol
Same
Good luck!!
How was it
Just a Yeti with WiFi It was easy, I didn’t get asked any extra questions to make me stumble or anything. Just a very patient process.😩
@@nayski8585 ok thanks when are you shipping out
If anyone is like me and got nervous for the blood pressure heart rate part like me please don’t be it took me a whole extra few months and waivers for no apparent reason and it was unnecessary just relax and you’ll be fine had to get waivers and finally got in and made it all the way through infantry osut. Best of luck to everyone.
Same thing happened to me I’m now waiting for Dr. clearance, I didn’t ask my doctor for a clearance the first time he did a ekg on me and now meps want a clearance but my doctor refused to give me a clearance letter because he say it’s been over 3 months since I had it done he want me to do another one ekg.
luna sunny sorry to hear man my 3 year contract is finally up in November so I’m almost out now but just letting you know even after at meps at basic training before deployment even every year they do a periodic health assessment they are going to take your blood pressure heart rate so it’s something that your going to need to eventually get over anyway best of luck hope it all works out for you.
Jon Ronan thank you so much
It’s like at home it’s normal as soon I step out to the doctor office it went up I wasn’t like that before but I need to fix that.
luna sunny yeah I was the exact same way I wish I could give you advice but I know that saying “ just relax” doesn’t work if not even makes it worse but good luck
Jon Ronan thank you so much again
Late but I’m going tomorrow. Thanks man. Trying to be an Army 68W
❤️!
Forgot to mention. Got thru and sworn in as a 68W! Shipping out in September!
@@brianlieb3515 how are u
Don’t be freaked out guys it was this dude and when I went to meps my first time it was his fifth time at meps yes we clowned on him and he laughed no one took offense but he got a whole bunch of waivers and he was successful his fifth btw he is going infantry in the army he leaves next month and I leave October 88H
Your gonna hate your job.. im a hotel.. I ets in a couple months tho..
ThaBlunted1s what am I going it hate?
Brandon Torres are you going active duty? If you are there’s only a handful of places you’ll go. I’m at Campbell right now. Chances of deploying are slim. You can pick up e5 pretty fast if your not fucked up. Less than 3 years. All I can tell you is learn your job and get good at it. You’ll be going on a lot of missions. We move everything. At Campbell we are the only unit that have 10ks and Kalmars so we move all the conexs for the whole division. That’s if your coming to campbell. Good luck. If you have any questions let me know.
ThaBlunted1s yea I’m going active duty and what are some of the things that suck? And that’s good news if you can pick up E-5 quick?
Brandon Torres you got an ig or something I’ll dm you
Thank you so much for this video going to MEPS tomorrow nervous as h*ll you kind of took away my worries now much appreciated !
Going to meps today. How convenient this video was just posted
I needed to see this video thank you. I go to MEPs Friday the 10th. Army infantry here I come.
The issue for me is that I have a large scar on my back and my recruiter said it could be a disqualifier. Other than that, I'm perfectly fine, healthy, great physical shape; just that obstacle in the way.
I wish i would have watched this when I first went to MEPS. I passed btw
I got 3 more years until I can try to enlist but I'm preparing as much as possible, so far I've learned the answer is always no 😂
Thank you for this video I just took my ASVAB and will be going to MEPS soon a little nervous since I’ve had a knee surgery as well, great advice
5 years ago when I went to meps my roommate told me he just smoked and was wondering if they were gonna drug test😭😭😭
Meps is pretty easy as long as u clean
thank you man. you make me feel relieved. going at MEPS next monday. goodluck to me.
How did go? Lol.
The duck walk I almost failed but passed. I think they were being easy on me for some reason. Love the vidz bro from future marine. Rn I am a Poolee.
A waiver is just something so you cant claim it as service connected when you exit the military.
Literally In my hotel room bed watching this🙏🏼
Update, passed🙏🏼 68W
@@cameronvaughn103 nice
My MEPS experience, which admittedly was a LONG time ago back in '85, was such a non-experience I barely remember it. I do remember I hated taking the ASVAB since I detested taking long tests, but other than that, I thought it was just a formality. At the time, unless you're a complete rock and flunk out of the ASVAB or a crackhead who can't pass the piss test, it was very difficult to not make it though.
I am a little overweight, and my recruiter is actively working out with me to get me to an acceptable point so I pass the tape and go from there. From what I have gathered the recruiters are on your side at least where I am located and they aren't there to be your enemy
Hey Ben,👋🏾
Could you please do a video on the Asvab? I’m planning to take mine next month
U end up passing??
@@damaribrackett1159 Agreed
I’m going to the hotel right now, but I’m doing the physical tomorrow. The only thing I didn’t list down to my recruiter is that I have slightly bad hearing in the left ear. My right ear is perfect. It’s like left-65% right-100%. Is the hearing test hard? And can you make it through with partial hearing loss?
I’ll edit this comment in a few days when I finish the physical.
Edit: I have officially completed my MEPS physical exam and what can I tell you other than I passed everything. If you’re so concerned about your vision or hearing don’t be.. unless you’re extremely blind or straight up deaf. You’ll be perfectly fine. I have tinnitus and I’m half deaf in my left ear yet I still heard most of all of the beeps played. And for vision, yes, it can be difficult but the examiner does ask which row you can read up to. It’s not hard as you think it is. Any other questions depending on the MEPS physical, you can ask me.. especially coming from someone with a shit load of bad stuff walking into the physical. I had surgical scars, a few birthmarks, acne, scratches/cuts, and then I had a blurry right eye with a partial deaf left ear. Turns out I was the 1st person out of 15 other people to be officially medically qualified (and this was the first time visit there).
You should be good!
This gives me major confidence bro. My left ear is also not the best due to fluid in the middle ear. It's the only thing I'm nervous for.
Could you explain what they draw your blood for? Is that for testing for drugs, or anything like that?
I can’t thank you enough brother. Definitely calmed my nerves.
I am good. I am good. I am good.
I’m heading to meps tomorrow I’m so glad that you’ve done this video
Charles Sorden did you pass?
Thank you so much men, I watch this video and its really interested and important because tomarrow I have my physical Army test going in
THANK YOU SO Much! I have hearing loss in my ears and this helped me
This really helped, thank you, my recruiter seems trustworthy and good. She's been saying I should be just fine with a waiver
I am stressing out over meps so bad right now really needed to see this thanks
I'll be there on tuesday.. Wish me luck boys!
If you smoked Marijuana, give yourself 2 weeks of no smoking before going to recruiters, along with other stuff. DO NOT GET DQ’D over something that can be avoided
I’ve been clean for 6 weeks and I’m still nervous to go lol, obviously I told the recruiter I never “gardened”
Facts
Going to MEPS on Monday! Nervous but excited for a new start for my future!
Good Luck!
Hailee Sykes so am i 💯
Brandon Smith hell yeah!!
@@haileesykes604 😂💯
@@haileesykes604 Good luck today
I know im 3 months late, but definitely make a video about waivers please.
Thank you for making this video. I have been considering enlisting in the Army since I was 13 (I'm 24 now), and my biggest concern (outside of scoring really low on the ASVAB) has been not passing the MEPS. Thank you for putting my mind at ease about it. Now I've got to figure out how to break the news to my parents that I want to join the military....
You are old enough. It's your decision.
I already broke the news to my family about me wanting to join, and it all went well, took my ASVAB test, scored a 54, and now prepping to go to MEPS sometime in February. I'm nervous as well, and hope to pass it the 1st time. How are you making out?
thank you man you made me a lot more comfortable
REMEMBER IF U LIED ON YOUR PACKET LIE TO MEPS I can ask for my packet to review my answers b4 i go right?
Damari Brackett you probably can, I’m not sure!
Meps took me 5-7 hrs for my one paper for testing because I was missing one letter on my name input....I was so frustrated and finally took the teat at the end of the day and passed.....😂Tomorrow's medical
I already went to meps but didn’t swear in because the school I went to the Marine Corps has this new tier system where if you go to a tier 2 (charter or private school ) you have to have your HS Diploma in hand, well my recruiters had no idea about this. So I was sent home after I was asvab and med qualified. Now I have my HS Diploma and I am going back to MEPS. But between the time I went before and now had an ATV accident and had a concussion, skull fracture, and a nice scar my forehead. My recruiters told me there is no way to hide that scar. So I have to go down the med packet route. Luckily I have no permanent trauma or condition from this, and also my skull fracture healed naturally meaning no surgery required. I submitted my hospital records day of the accident and a follow up from my primary care doctor who said I am fit for everyday activity and there is nothing wrong with me. Waiting for MEPS to comeback with their verdict. Recruiter told me it will either be he's good " or "need more paperwork” I don't see why they would need more. The hospital never asked for follow up care because it would heal on it's own. I have no light ty, no headaches. Nothing, just a slight crack of my head and my first concussion in the 19 years I have lived here. I am very confident because my only dream since I was 6 years old was to become a United States Marine. I’ll keep you updated. Semper Fi
How did it go??
@@lieutenantpliskin got sent to BUMED and was approved, in the Delayed Entry Program. Leave in October.
@@rofowleo YAYYYYYYY WOOHOOO AMAZING TO HEAR!
@@lieutenantpliskin thanks
I went to Meps last month. It's just long and boring.
Best video on UA-cam
Hey can you make a video on waivers? I’m going to meps next week and I wanna know how getting a waiver works👍🏼
This is very helpful lol i go Tuesday do take my asvab and armory for the Navy
I go to meps on next monday 4/12/2021! I'm ready but freaking nervous. I never thought that I would be joining the military, and I'm getting married this Sunday at age 19.
Bro your too young to get married !
That’s your opinion my guy. I found love at a early age and others had it worst. Situations may vary and with just communication and respect, you will go a long way.
@@TheAngrylizard5111 Maybe get to know yourselves a bit more before marriage just saying 🤷♂️
Going to Meps in Seattle WA tomorrow 😧!
How was that? Im in WA also and got meps on Tuesday.
I am enlisting next week in the Army National Guard, this video definitely was reassuring. To be honest I'm more nervous with the ASVAB than MEPS.
Yo have you enlisted
Me too bro , we got this
@@dukeadams2288 Just finished basic going into AIT
@@jakep405 congrats bro I take the pcat this Monday, hopefully I pass and will enlist soon
@@jakep405 for the asvab are the questions the same as the asvab books ?
This is not up to date. The Dr asked me about things I never disclosed that she found in the genesis portal. I just admitted to it, explained it and I passed. So don't lie, go ahead and down play things. But if they ask you about something that wasn't disclosed just own up to it.
Even for a baker act?
Great video man, good work
My recruiter said if I don't take medication for it or it doesnt affect me now put no to it my dad was there for it I'm 17 signing up for navy reserves
I’m going to Meps next Tuesday I guess I’m glad I watched this
Update on medical
Doing my Medical on Tuesday wish me luck I finally passed the asvab after 5 attempts. Pass with a 38 , going for MP
Update
Only thing I’m worried about is getting my blood drawn, I hate needles but everything else is fine
Soldier on
Is MEPS really that hard these days? In 84 all we really had to do was pass the piss test, the physical, and not get caught in a lie. Hell, they even offered me airborne in my contract as they were typing it up (required a quick additional physical test). It felt like they wanted me in more than they were trying to DQ me.
Not sure if you have or not but can you make a video on WAIVERS !?!? I don’t need one(that I know of) but just in case I would definitely like a little advice and explanation and you do a great job at both of those.
I’m enlisting on Monday and I’ll be going to meps soon lol
I’m kinda worried about the dental part and most dentists are mean but if i gotta get it fixed I will, and my recruiter definitely told me this is his job and as long as I do most the work he will meet me halfway. I definitely disclosed everything, and the only scars are csection which will have to get the paper work for.
I will be scheduled in 3 weeks to Process MEPS - AIR FORCE .
Like always , great videos !
thank you for being so helpful
Thank you! Love the video 🔥
Please do a video on studying for the Asvab. Thanks
i literally played uno for like six hours
it was alot of waiting.
I went into a MEPS Virginia center in 2014 and drove there myself. Got to the part with the doctor to weigh me on a scale. Found out for my height I was underweight for miminum requirement of the Coast Guard. That was my branch I was disqualified from and the Navy was the only one that didn't have this which he told me about. I still was upset my time was wasted being there for 12 ish hours and I was sent home to make a decision with my recruiter. He was pretty ignorant and naive when I told him what happened he said he didn't know that weight would be a problem and never saw that before. Could have wrote a waiver but I get why weight is important especially when you have to pull people out of the ocean and save lives. Ended up going to another career choice and never looked back.
Side note they did the wiegh in during the private room physical with the doctor where you completely strip down for a cavity search. We all waited on chairs near the bathroom piss testing and one by one went in. After that was done everyone was negotiating their MOS and getting sworn in which I wasn't able to get to obviously. I guess depending on the year you attend and location they do things in another order through out the day. They only had snack machines too no actual lunch.
how much did u weigh ?
Hey Ben!
What happened to your knee? And did you need a waiver? I tore my meniscus 10 years ago so I’m hoping that doesn’t disqualify me
I had surgery on my torn meniscus
Ben Allen you the man fam! Enjoy your content, please keep posting!
Cheese Stinky i definitely will!
Had i known this 16 years ago i could of been in but i told on myself because i have eczema so i ended up getting pdqed.. but I'm not in the system anymore so I'm joining the navy
Going to MEPS on Tuesday. I have been a little worried about it lol. Thank you for this video.
Howd it go
@@kaiya9599 It went well! Thank you for asking.
@@danielsamiec6270 nice! Did you choose ya job and swear in too?
@@kaiya9599 Not quite yet; soon though. I’m set to take a DLAB. If I do well, I’ll probably do Signal Intelligence Voice Interceptor.
@@danielsamiec6270 ahhh nice nice. Good for you 👏🏽👏🏽
Please do a video on waivers. I can’t get a recruiter to email me back but I’m very serious about joining. Preferably Air Force. I’ve had surgery on both knees (2006/2007) left ankle (2011), left elbow (2009). All were orthroscoped and I have absolutely no issues with them. My 1.5 mile run is down to 15 mins and I’m up to 33 correct push ups in one minute. I’ve made a 69 on the practice asvab.
Damn Dude! That's going to be tough getting med waviers! If i was you i would go ARMY. Air Force isn't going to accept you but the Army will likely submit some waviers. I believe they have a new policy that waviers are reviewed and approved or not in 30 days Max. Try it out dude
The Cook And the Cookie I heard the army is the branch most likely to approve waivers. If Air Force tells me no then that’s what I’ll try. I have no issues with any of my joints and have full mobility.
@@jenniferguinn222 You have to look at your medical history from the Air Force or Army perspective. You can be 100% Physically but on paper your jacked up! Its not Impossible it will just take time, effort, and patience.
The Cook And the Cookie thanks for the motivation. I’ve heard some crazy stories about how people have gotten waivers for all kinds of stuff so I know it’s possible, just have to go through the process.
Jennifer Guinn I had surgery on both knees as well.. (ACl replacement). I got “disqualified” and I go to meps tomorrow to do the physical only. If I pass I go again to swear in...
Lmao they made us take a breathalyzer test right after taking our blood pressure. Sent us to all the stations randomly. The physical was a shitshow
Appreciate it bronelius
I go tomorrow this video helped ease mind!
I have MEPS Monday morning, wish me luck!
Do a video on the Asvab study tips
get the asvab app on your phone so you can do it wherever/whenever.. also get a book it’s on amazon as well as asvab flash cards they have one with each section !
Bring what your told to bring. Shut up. Pay attention. Pay attention. Stay awake. PAY ATTENTION! and stay awake
I will take my asvab the 7th I’m so excited
My recruiter told me that if I can stand naked in front of the mirror and look fine you're okay.
UPDATE: I went to MEPS November 25 of 2019.
If I had to give any tips then I would say, DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING. Agree with everything the doctor says is on the paper you gave them. They will use different ways to say the same thing so pay attention.
Also if any of you guys know you're going to Navy Boot camp July 27 let me know!
Jade Marie congrats
I got my balls handled and ass cheeks spread
Jonathan DeLeon was that 1on 1 or was it a group thing
ACrispJaybo it’s one on one bro.
Went to MEPS, did not pass eye exam, re-tested two other times, found out my paper work was lost first time, went second time, some of results were inaccurate. Sent letter for reconsideration, got accurate results from my own eye doctor. Submitted paperwork again… what’s next,,, Are you not allowed to wear glasses in the military…. With glasses my vision is 20/20…… why the hassle???
Thanks for the video. I go to MEPS in 2 days!
It was easy peasy. The doctors were funny with all the intimidation.
I was in and out of meps in one day. Early morning and on the bus to parris Island the same night.
Mostly my weight; especially with the covid this making gym workout hard to imposible
If you fail the ASVAB they send you to the Marine recruiter LOL
hahahahaha
The comments made me happy thank you everyone