Posted on Jan 29, 2019
What should I expect for the MEPS physical I have on Friday? Any pointers to pass?
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Don't do drugs and don't drink the night before. That's basically all you got to do to pass
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Jonathan Lewis that's all there is too it. You're either physically capable or you aren't. The medical screening is more to observe any issues you may have hidden, and to take a drug test.
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LTC Jason Mackay
Jonathan Lewis - get a good night's sleep. Your start will likely be insanely early unless you live right near the MEPS. It impacts your blood pressure if you show up run ragged. Contrary to popular myth and culture, there are no gotchas here. MEPS doesn't care one way or the other if you ship. Good luck.
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Looking at your comments you will be fine -
Funny story about my MEPS experience -
The wise guy that was first for the old a-hole check messed with us pretty good. When he walked out he was walking funny and holding his ass. He was shaking his head and said something like - "felt like his whole fist was in there." Caused everyone to pause for a couple of seconds.
Funny story about my MEPS experience -
The wise guy that was first for the old a-hole check messed with us pretty good. When he walked out he was walking funny and holding his ass. He was shaking his head and said something like - "felt like his whole fist was in there." Caused everyone to pause for a couple of seconds.
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There are no tricks, no cheats. There is nothing you can do to pass. You are either physically fit to server or you are not. If you have done drugs, ie the illegal kind, best to not go and get clean then try again. You will be tested and it will show up. You will undergo a full physical, they will draw blood to test for a variety of things. You will be tested for Asthma, they will take xrays of your mouth of your chest and abdomen. You will strip down to your skivvies and walk around, bend down, stand up, lean over, lift and do range of motion. Prepare to drop your clothes and be told to turn and cough while you are probed.
General pointers though? Don't take the normal crap with you. No lighters, cigarettes, guns, knives, walkmans, Ipads, Ipods, Cellphones... none of that. Leave it at home. Take a book. Be prepared to be bored. Sit around and wait is common. When your name is called be prompt in responding and doing and do not be a smart ass to the staff. Good way to get your butt sitting in a seat while your recruiter comes and collects you.
General pointers though? Don't take the normal crap with you. No lighters, cigarettes, guns, knives, walkmans, Ipads, Ipods, Cellphones... none of that. Leave it at home. Take a book. Be prepared to be bored. Sit around and wait is common. When your name is called be prompt in responding and doing and do not be a smart ass to the staff. Good way to get your butt sitting in a seat while your recruiter comes and collects you.
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It is all about your health, nothingcyou can prep for at this point. Good luck.
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Duck walks, show the doc your a-hole, height and weight check, piss test, hearing, vision, etc....nothing specifically that you will need to know to "pass", they just want to make sure that you don't have any ailments that will hinder your service.
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Jonathan Lewis the interview is just to make sure that what you told your recruiter is all you have going on. Your recruiter will give you a MEPS briefing right before they send you to MEPS
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Jonathan Lewis hope youre not smoking anything illegal as you're prepping to go to MEPS, it will definitely come up on the test. Definitely dont drink the night prior either.
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Jonathan Lewis
SFC (Join to see) I have never smoked in my life and haven't had a drink since 2012 I do security so pop up drug tests happens
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fam from experience . 1/3 of the people with you going to get disqualified. a few of them will be over something dumb. the reason I know is because I am one of the them
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Don’t bother going if you been doing illegal drugs in the past six months
Don’t drink alcohol the night prior
If you were under a doctors care have that doctors contact information available Especially cell if you are currently taking or have recently taking any prescription drugs there are controlled substance
Other than that it’s a test of your physical condition pass or fail can’t be practiced it just is what it is that with a good attitude expect to wait around I’ll be patient
Don’t drink alcohol the night prior
If you were under a doctors care have that doctors contact information available Especially cell if you are currently taking or have recently taking any prescription drugs there are controlled substance
Other than that it’s a test of your physical condition pass or fail can’t be practiced it just is what it is that with a good attitude expect to wait around I’ll be patient
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Answer direct questions, but don't go beyond what you are asked. Don't start reciting every cold, ache, and pain you've ever had. Just answer exactly what you are asked and nothing more.
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