I just went to meps a few days ago, I did a overnight at the hotel & we left for meps at 0445am and was done with the physical portion at 1400.Meps is a lot of “hurry up and wait”. Expect your days at meps to be long, plenty of waiting around but your not there till 1900. I appreciate this Video for new soldiers wanting to join and wanted to do as much research as possible beforehand.
@@gavinmangum9438 all belongings such as a phone will be kept in a big room that will be locked (at MEPS). Do not leave anything at the hotel because you'll only be staying there 1 night !
I'm still waiting on my recruiter for meps to approve my medical documents i have nothing wrong with me. Feels like I'm never gonna go to meps they cancelled me twice!! One was because of Presidents day 2nd was they in the process of looking up my pharmacy and medical records. I need prayers i hope to get to enlist asap
Worse comes to worse you may have to find another office In your city and just transfer your records there. That's super annoying and I'm sorry your going through that.
@@Misswhite201 hey I’m headed over to meps tmr for one last sign off, it’s okay to be nervous I can guarantee you everybody else who’s there is also nervous, if you have time read over a practice asvab all you need is a 31 but if you want a good job I’d go for a higher score on the asvab. Good luck!!
Do I have to remove my toe nail polish? Im going Tuesday! 🥰 and also my granny panties are sheer.. kinda stressed about that. Should I get another pair?
Don't worry about the panties lol but yes you have to remove the polish so they see if your feet has any fungus or strange injuries etc. definitely watch my MEPS video on my channel for more info ! Best of luck ❤️
I lied to my recruiter about not having injuries and when I went to MEPS doctor he saw the scar on my arm from surgery. I tried to lie to him but I confessed and he told me I needed my medical records and for my recruiter to fax it to him. What are the chances it could ruined my enlistment?
@@joypressley4821 I broke my arm back in 2010 and got metal plates but I finally got medically cleared. I learned my lesson to never lie on government application.
It's a medical portal for all your appointments. Usually people who are already in the Army use it to keep track of medications, appointments, and lab results.
I think this video is very accurate except one thing. I signed the golden contract. Took the oath. Was in the DEP. unfortunately, my physical expired and I had to go to a MEPS facility that I hadn’t been to. The CMO disqualified me and I was told I could no longer join.
Medical can be a main factor why people can't join.. I'm sorry that happened to you. There's always other routes and avenues to take instead of the Army
@@joypressley4821 I wasn’t the only one barred at my MEPS… the CMO had a case against her, and as it sucks for me, I do know my disqualification I sealed the deal for her. And it wasn’t even medical. It was one cavity. Just to help out things in perspective
It's all the same medical evaluations but towards the end of the process, each branch has their own separate offices downstairs to discuss all the details and the signing of the big contract. Check out my other MEPS video on my channel from a year ago.
@@anthonyfletcher8053 I believe they can now.. things are changing everyday. But it's best to just go and see what happens, if you don't over talk you should be fine
@@violetgardunodecasas3109 it all depends on how servere they look. It's normal to have scars from normal everyday activities, but it's it's self inflicted cuts... then that might raise suspicion
Just a question, for the hearing test, I’m so nervous. Failed it once because I was so nervous. I don’t know what a good way to pass that, could you let me know what a good way to pass?
my recruiter told me it helps to make sure you breathe slowly, forgetting to breathe when you are focusing on the test will make it harder since you hear your own heartbeat
@Jermia Moore don't sweat it for MEPS too much. I get the nerves, but think of it like a doctors check up/physical. Be chill and respectful and they'll even treat you well. You won't be babied, but it's also not hard. The hardest part about meps is the waiting. A lot of hurry up and wait. That will also be a lot of your upcoming military life though. Also keep in mind, you can't "fail" meps. Either you got it, or you don't. But even if they find something, you can always set an appointment to see if it's actually an issue or not, and then if it's not, you'll get your shot at joining your branch. You got this 👍
I have a missing tooth, are my chances of passing AF meps good or will I get disqualified for it? According to google I’d get disqualified but I’m looking for second opinions
Some people, I think only the Army (?), go to meps for the medical and picat verification. Then you'll go back to your recruiter lock an MOS in, then schedule a visit just for the swear in/signing all paperwork.
Everyone's MEPS experience is different, so you might be there longer or shorter it honestly just depends. I hope everything goes well and keep me updated 🙏🏽
@@joypressley4821 okay thanks, so as long as you get/have your optometry records and paperwork for your vision you’ll be alright? Cause I know I’m more then likely not 20/20 ..?
Did you do the prescreen? That will show what they will see at meps and whether or not you need a waiver for anything. I’ve heard two things: 1. that they only pull electronic records and 2. They won’t pull anything that you don’t talk about… but I wouldn’t suggest lying
@@auttiwrld for the prescreen i said i don’t take medication, and that i’m not allergic to anything, both are lies im going to meps on tuesday do you think they’ll find out i’m lying?
I had a cousin that went to Meps and he didn’t really care if he got in or not cuz he just went to test the Meps soldiers because he heard they were rude so whenever they were rude to him he said please don’t talk to me like that and they were like if you talk back you’ll be kicked out. He said yes sir because he knew that was the right answer but continued the same game whenever they were rude. He even asked for a supervisor and he eventually he was kicked out of Meps. When he told his recruiter his recruiter took care of it so when he went back those wannabe badass soldiers didn’t f with him. Hahahaha
It's best to go natural, COMPLETELY! No nail polish, no jewelry, because you will be asked to remove them prior to entering MEPS. Make sure that you do follow ALL instructions from your recruiter if they give you a MEPS briefing packet. Mine did and it helped me pass MEPS TREMENDOUSLY! Just like many MEPS applicants on youtube said: Whatever you told your recruiter, MAKE SURE it doesn't change one iota, or you may delay your enlistment process. I learned that the hard way when asked about any contact with LE, which I admit my cleared and long dismissed traffic citations and BOOM, they dismissed me. I already passed the main hurdles which were the ASVAB, blood test, blood pressure, height and weight measurement, hearing, vision, urinalysis for drugs, protein, glucose, etc, and lastly, the medical screening with complete physical exam. However, it did delay my enlistment process about 2 weeks and I had to go back to my recruiter to present proof of dismissed traffic tickets. All that aside, I am now enlisted in the US Air Force Reserve and I hope you will succeed in whatever US military branch you are joining, BEST OF LUCK!
Ohh you’re so gorgeous!! Care to swirl? LOL JK. I passed MEPS for the Air Force recently and just like the California DMV, its the last place on earth I ever wanna be but am required to go so I can fulfill a professional need.
will do and I will post a youtube video after BMT and tech school about my full enlistment journey including MEPS. That will probably be around June or July next year. By the way I just swore in and signed the dotted line!@@joypressley4821
I just went to meps a few days ago, I did a overnight at the hotel & we left for meps at 0445am and was done with the physical portion at 1400.Meps is a lot of “hurry up and wait”. Expect your days at meps to be long, plenty of waiting around but your not there till 1900. I appreciate this Video for new soldiers wanting to join and wanted to do as much research as possible beforehand.
Thankyou for your comment 💕my MEPS experience ended super late around 7pm
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Are you able to bring a bag into the MEPS station? Or does it have to stay at the hotel
@@gavinmangum9438 all belongings such as a phone will be kept in a big room that will be locked (at MEPS). Do not leave anything at the hotel because you'll only be staying there 1 night !
I'm still waiting on my recruiter for meps to approve my medical documents i have nothing wrong with me. Feels like I'm never gonna go to meps they cancelled me twice!! One was because of Presidents day 2nd was they in the process of looking up my pharmacy and medical records. I need prayers i hope to get to enlist asap
Worse comes to worse you may have to find another office In your city and just transfer your records there. That's super annoying and I'm sorry your going through that.
Hopefully they'll respond back asap keep calling your recruiter !
@@joypressley4821 thanks !😊
Say no, that’s the best advice I can give you. If you answer yes they’ll ruin your life😂
😂😂😂
I’m literally goin to MEPS tmr 😢kinda nervous
@@Misswhite201 hey I’m headed over to meps tmr for one last sign off, it’s okay to be nervous I can guarantee you everybody else who’s there is also nervous, if you have time read over a practice asvab all you need is a 31 but if you want a good job I’d go for a higher score on the asvab. Good luck!!
@@tysonazure6168 thank you 🙏
@@Misswhite201 how’d it go?
Do I have to remove my toe nail polish? Im going Tuesday! 🥰 and also my granny panties are sheer.. kinda stressed about that. Should I get another pair?
Don't worry about the panties lol but yes you have to remove the polish so they see if your feet has any fungus or strange injuries etc. definitely watch my MEPS video on my channel for more info ! Best of luck ❤️
Thank you for all the great videos about bct! I'm shipping out to Jackson in 3 days !
Wow time flies ! I can't wait to hear from you when you graduate 💕😃keep in touch !
I lied to my recruiter about not having injuries and when I went to MEPS doctor he saw the scar on my arm from surgery. I tried to lie to him but I confessed and he told me I needed my medical records and for my recruiter to fax it to him. What are the chances it could ruined my enlistment?
I'm pretty sure you'll be fine... but I can't really guarantee that
It depends on what the surgery was for
How’d it go?
@@lovealwaysjasmine I finally got accepted for the army and I will be shipped out on 8/29/23
@@joypressley4821 I broke my arm back in 2010 and got metal plates but I finally got medically cleared. I learned my lesson to never lie on government application.
Do you get re-weighed when you first get to BMT ?
They will weigh you usually twice in the same day at MEPS. They will also re-weigh you before you ship off to basic training
how does mhs genesis work? do they pull it up no matter what or depending on their suspicions ?
It's a medical portal for all your appointments. Usually people who are already in the Army use it to keep track of medications, appointments, and lab results.
Thank you for your advice i just want to ask you how i can pass asvab succefuly
Thankyou for watching ! Go watch my "How To Pass The ASVAB Video" on my channel
I think this video is very accurate except one thing. I signed the golden contract. Took the oath. Was in the DEP. unfortunately, my physical expired and I had to go to a MEPS facility that I hadn’t been to. The CMO disqualified me and I was told I could no longer join.
Medical can be a main factor why people can't join.. I'm sorry that happened to you. There's always other routes and avenues to take instead of the Army
@@joypressley4821 I wasn’t the only one barred at my MEPS… the CMO had a case against her, and as it sucks for me, I do know my disqualification I sealed the deal for her.
And it wasn’t even medical. It was one cavity. Just to help out things in perspective
Is Meps different for each branch?
It's all the same medical evaluations but towards the end of the process, each branch has their own separate offices downstairs to discuss all the details and the signing of the big contract. Check out my other MEPS video on my channel from a year ago.
@@joypressley4821 is it true they can NOW look at your medical records?
I know before they legally could not get them unless you gave them consent.
@@anthonyfletcher8053 I believe they can now.. things are changing everyday. But it's best to just go and see what happens, if you don't over talk you should be fine
Hey did they check you for scars and all that stuff? Because I have self harm scars and honestly really nervous about it.
You will be in your underwear so yes the doctors will see your bare arms and legs
Will you get disqualified?
@@violetgardunodecasas3109 it all depends on how servere they look. It's normal to have scars from normal everyday activities, but it's it's self inflicted cuts... then that might raise suspicion
@@joypressley4821 would they say or think of anything about acne scars of like mosquito bites scar ?
@@germaliynpaulino8532 doctors can tell what's normal and what's self inflicted
Just a question, for the hearing test, I’m so nervous. Failed it once because I was so nervous. I don’t know what a good way to pass that, could you let me know what a good way to pass?
Even if you hear the slightest or faintest beep press the button
my recruiter told me it helps to make sure you breathe slowly, forgetting to breathe when you are focusing on the test will make it harder since you hear your own heartbeat
can you take prescribed meds in the military?
You have to get a prescription from the doctors at sick call
What about piercings? What if you put like clear retainers in them?
They'll ask you to pull them out. I just went last week. Ask away.
You can't have any kind of piercings
@@ChanceandChoice i go today i’m so scared.
@Jermia Moore don't sweat it for MEPS too much. I get the nerves, but think of it like a doctors check up/physical. Be chill and respectful and they'll even treat you well. You won't be babied, but it's also not hard.
The hardest part about meps is the waiting. A lot of hurry up and wait. That will also be a lot of your upcoming military life though.
Also keep in mind, you can't "fail" meps. Either you got it, or you don't. But even if they find something, you can always set an appointment to see if it's actually an issue or not, and then if it's not, you'll get your shot at joining your branch. You got this 👍
Can we have a small permanent earring?
I have a missing tooth, are my chances of passing AF meps good or will I get disqualified for it? According to google I’d get disqualified but I’m looking for second opinions
Have you spoken with an Army recruiter yet ?
Depends on which teeth you are missing. I had my side tooth removed and a few cavities and I passed thru meps. Ask your recruiter
Do we have to strip? How do we do physical testing in front of everyone with underwear on?
Must the contract be signed during meps?
Nothing is permanent until you literally sign your name on the dotted line.
Some people, I think only the Army (?), go to meps for the medical and picat verification. Then you'll go back to your recruiter lock an MOS in, then schedule a visit just for the swear in/signing all paperwork.
@@ChanceandChoiceno army swears in too
I go to back to meps for just my medical I took my Asvab and crazy test lalready lol am I gonna be there all day?
Everyone's MEPS experience is different, so you might be there longer or shorter it honestly just depends. I hope everything goes well and keep me updated 🙏🏽
Do you have to have a required vision to pass?
20/20 vision is passing. But if your not 20/20 you will need to give them you Optometry records and paperwork for wearing glasses
@@joypressley4821 okay thanks, so as long as you get/have your optometry records and paperwork for your vision you’ll be alright? Cause I know I’m more then likely not 20/20 ..?
@@luhgator3k yup, bring all your Optometry medical records with you, including the pair of glasses you wear.
@@joypressley4821 okay I appreciate that, thank you so much!
Np I'm here for you 💕
Can i enlist if i don't have driver license?
Yes lol
You just need some other form of ID, like a passport or birth certificate. Also a social security card.
Looks like a younger Jada Pinkett Smith.
Wow really , I've never heard anyone compare me to her 😅❤️
She's definitely a beautiful woman!
Hey did they check for medical history and pharmacy records?
Yes, watch my MEPS video
Did you do the prescreen? That will show what they will see at meps and whether or not you need a waiver for anything. I’ve heard two things: 1. that they only pull electronic records and 2. They won’t pull anything that you don’t talk about… but I wouldn’t suggest lying
@@auttiwrld for the prescreen i said i don’t take medication, and that i’m not allergic to anything, both are lies im going to meps on tuesday do you think they’ll find out i’m lying?
@@BrotherJApologetics did they find out ? 😂😂
Please how can I get a recruiter?
Look up offices In your town on Google
I had a cousin that went to Meps and he didn’t really care if he got in or not cuz he just went to test the Meps soldiers because he heard they were rude so whenever they were rude to him he said please don’t talk to me like that and they were like if you talk back you’ll be kicked out. He said yes sir because he knew that was the right answer but continued the same game whenever they were rude. He even asked for a supervisor and he eventually he was kicked out of Meps. When he told his recruiter his recruiter took care of it so when he went back those wannabe badass soldiers didn’t f with him. Hahahaha
Interesting... 😂
Cousin sounds like a try hard douche
That intro song resembles Lifelong Song by Men I Trust
Aw really ?
@@joypressley4821 great video btw ua-cam.com/video/o3SWjF8wxCs/v-deo.html
Is makeup allowed at meps?
I heard about no nail polish but idk about makeup... I wouldn't wear any though it's not necessary
It's best to go natural, COMPLETELY! No nail polish, no jewelry, because you will be asked to remove them prior to entering MEPS. Make sure that you do follow ALL instructions from your recruiter if they give you a MEPS briefing packet. Mine did and it helped me pass MEPS TREMENDOUSLY! Just like many MEPS applicants on youtube said: Whatever you told your recruiter, MAKE SURE it doesn't change one iota, or you may delay your enlistment process. I learned that the hard way when asked about any contact with LE, which I admit my cleared and long dismissed traffic citations and BOOM, they dismissed me. I already passed the main hurdles which were the ASVAB, blood test, blood pressure, height and weight measurement, hearing, vision, urinalysis for drugs, protein, glucose, etc, and lastly, the medical screening with complete physical exam. However, it did delay my enlistment process about 2 weeks and I had to go back to my recruiter to present proof of dismissed traffic tickets. All that aside, I am now enlisted in the US Air Force Reserve and I hope you will succeed in whatever US military branch you are joining, BEST OF LUCK!
When doing the genital exam what happens if you have a bump down there?
They never examined my vaginal area. They just ask questions to see if a person has any health issues
😂
Hello, I'm to go to MEPS next week and I'll be on my period then, do you think it is gonna affect me?
Hey, That won't affect anything.
What is MEPS. No one is explaining.. is it an abbreviation ?
MEPS is military entrance process station they do your physicals to make sure your body is good
I have an hydroflask is that allowed instead of a regular water bottle
That should be fine
Im trying to lose 10 more lbs just to be safe
Check out my weight loss video! Thankyou for watching and please subscribe
Not is having the same last name. Let me find out we Kin folk lol.
Wow omg that rare that we have the same last name 👀Ima ask my mom
@@joypressley4821 I’ll have to tell you my great grandad name. When I get the info I’m going to dm you on ig.
@@jakirapressley4612 follow me on ig @thenaturalqueen4. I also have TikTok @joy_pressley
Ohh you’re so gorgeous!! Care to swirl? LOL JK. I passed MEPS for the Air Force recently and just like the California DMV, its the last place on earth I ever wanna be but am required to go so I can fulfill a professional need.
Thankyou for the compliment and happy you passed MEPS. Keep me updated on your new journey
@@joypressley4821 will do!
will do and I will post a youtube video after BMT and tech school about my full enlistment journey including MEPS. That will probably be around June or July next year. By the way I just swore in and signed the dotted line!@@joypressley4821
Hey! Did they X-Ray your teeth?
The X-rays should be in your medical records (in a folder from your dentist)
Did they check your dental?
You have to bring all your medical records with you in a folder. Check out my older MEPS video on my UA-cam channel
How soon can you start using your benefits to use for dental?
@@carlavisuals what do you mean by that ?
@@joypressley4821 how soon can you go to the dentist
@@carlavisuals wdym by how soon?
Can I wear a wig ?
No, you can't wear wigs or extensions. They made the girls literally take it out
At MEPS yes but once you join no