Can you be disqualified for a “No Show” at Meps appointment?

Billy Connor — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:17:41 -0400

I had a couple internal issues that were preventing me from going and now that I’ve cleared those issues my recruiter seems frustrated with me because of my history of appointments. Which is understandable. I’m not sure I want to switch recruiters but I feel it will be better if he doesn’t feel like I’m wasting his time. Opinions?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2018 2:16 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:16:08 -0400

I wouldn't think so as far as MEPS is concerned. However, it would make the recruiters less likely to want to work with you.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Oct 23 at 2018 2:28 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:28:21 -0400

So because you can't/want make the appointments, you want to change recruiters? Sorry kid, but missing appointments in the service gets you an ART 15- Non Judicial punishment!. Plus the fact that when you don't show- you have wasted his time, that he could spend with someone who is really interested in joining up. When you bolo'ed these appointments did , or just go on your merry way?you let him no as soon as possible

Response by SrA John Monette made Oct 23 at 2018 3:17 PM

SrA John Monette — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:17:31 -0400

sit down with him and explain why you missed those appointments. time is money, especially in the government. make a promise to him and yourself that you will not miss any more appointments. if you do, tell him that you will not bother him again

Response by Brad Powers made Oct 23 at 2018 4:42 PM

Brad Powers — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:42:56 -0400

Readiness and Quick responses are a big thing in the U.S. Armed Forces. I am just a civilian but I guarantee when it comes to getting a phone call saying they want you somewhere it is nice to be there early with a good attitude. Hopefully you can manage to build back your recruiters trust in you, that is what I would do.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Oct 24 at 2018 6:46 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:46:11 -0400

You have one thing to do; prove and convince. Prove to your recruiter you Understand what you did was wrong and convince him or her to support your desire to enlist. It is verbclear that you do not get what you want to sign up for. Your actions in service would result in punishment that take your time and money. The military is built on standards and discipline. I recommend you take a deep look at yourself and determine whether or not this is the life for you. You and your recruiter need to discuss a day in the life.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 25 at 2018 7:56 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 19:56:44 -0400

Billy Connor riddle me this: did you communicate your issue to your recruiter ahead of time? Did you let him know you would be a no-show? It's beyond missing an appointment, it's following through on a commitment and affording the other person common courtesy. If you think it's not a big deal, perhaps you have the wrong line of work. This may be fueling that frustration. An honest apology and renewed commitment to meeting your obligations may help you restore a health working relationship.

Contrary to,popular belief, recruiters don't savor the time they spend at MEPS. It is usually a 12-18 hour day (depending on where you are) starting early lugging your happy ass there, staying all day, then lugging you back. The pressure is also on them to meet more potential applicants and do other contact functions to help them make mission. There is also the wasted appointment for him at MEPS, which he may take grief over.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Oct 25 at 2018 10:18 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 22:18:04 -0400

I noticed you didn't say what all those appointments were for -
Well to be blunt, you have wasted a lot of time, but not his - yours.
If you want to 'make it up' to him simply go to MEPS and enlist.

Response by SSgt Chris Francis made Jan 10 at 2020 2:20 PM

SSgt Chris Francis — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:20:22 -0500

Wow. You must have been near death to miss your MEPS appointment!
And your recruiter, who is probably a career military person, expects you to be responsible enough to show up to your appointments. What is he thinking?! Do you remember that seen in "Saving Private Ryan" where the American got stabbed while waiting on the other dweeb to show up with the ammo? Honestly, you may want to consider another career choice. I think the military has too high of an expectation of you.