What is the best way to prepare for MEPS?

PFC(P) Victor F. — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:56:52 -0500

As I'm very interested in joining the Army. I plan on going to MEPS, after I set up an appointment to go. I have taken the PiCAT (Online ASVAB). (I understand what I'm getting into if I do join the Army.)

Main question is, what should I do physically, or and anything else, to prepare for MEPS?

MEPS: Military Entrance Processing Stations

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 2:58 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:58:21 -0500

Prepare yourself to sit around and wait!!!!!!!!!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 3:00 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:00:22 -0500

You need to sit down and talk to a recruiter. All of the questions you are asking on here are things that can be answered by this one person. I am not trying to be ugly but make a list of EVERY question you have, call a recruiter for the branch and component you want to go into and take your list of questions to the appointment. It's THAT easy!!!!!

Response by PFC Rick Schuetz made Jan 10 at 2020 3:14 PM

PFC Rick Schuetz — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:14:38 -0500

You don't really need to due much to prepare for MEPS, either you pass and meet the physical requirements or you don't. Being a soldier however you must stay fit. Always improve yourself. Cardio is the most important. Running for instance but I would recommend strength training as well. If you have the interest I would recommend some kind of martial art. I don't know what MOS you want but if you want to be a warrior then prepare for battle physically and mentally. Mental toughness is paramount. Good Luck.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 3:43 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:43:28 -0500

Prepare for a long day

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 10 at 2020 3:57 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:57:56 -0500

When do you take the ASVAB?

If they ask how many times you smoked pot, don't answer like 15 times. Once would suffice.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 4:47 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:47:48 -0500

Don't drink the night before. Get plenty of sleep, you'll be sitting around a long time.
Don't do drugs.

Also, don't do drugs.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 6:58 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:58:36 -0500

Don't be fat, don't be broken, don't be retarded. MEPs is just a physical.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2020 9:25 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:25:58 -0500

Listen and do what you’re told. Don’t drink the night before. Don’t do anything stupid. Get plenty of rest. Set your own alarm before the wake up call. Don’t be that guy who holds up the bus. At MEPS listen and do what you’re told. Be prepared for a lot of hurry up and wait. Get to know your fellow recruits. This is your first taste of military life. Hence be prepared to hurry up and wait. Lots of sitting and waiting to process through various stations. Listen and do what you’re told. Enjoy the underwear olympics. It’s like a right of passage in the military. Did I mention listen and do what you’re told?

Lastly, thanks for wanting to serve. I wish more folks had the desire to serve. Good luck and enjoy the first step in your adventure!

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 10 at 2020 10:39 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:39:37 -0500

The I do know what I'm getting into if I join the Army line is Funny.. I'd stick with comedy writing...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2020 7:02 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 07:02:37 -0500

Put on clean underwear, preferably boxer briefs. That's it.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2020 5:22 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:22:20 -0500

I went to meps 3 times. There’s really nothing to prepare for except sitting around and being told to shut the hell up at least a million times lol! You cant have your phone, can’t talk, and all you do is sit down and take one test after another. Just get some sleep the night before, eat a light breakfast and drink water, and don’t pee until its time for a urine test. You will get blood taken, urine test, vision test, hearing test, verification test (for your test scores to make sure you didn’t cheat), a interview asking questions about your health and previous job employment, and you will have a checkup with a male doctor where they check your personal area to make sure nothing is abnormal. Other then that you’ll eat, pick a job, sign a contract, and finally swear into your branch. Good luck!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2020 2:57 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:57:03 -0500

Show up on time...pee on time...don’t be fat. There ya go

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 28 at 2020 11:04 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:04:35 -0500

Practice sitting still silently for hours at a time without falling asleep