Where can Army Reservists (non-recruits, weekend drilling) conduct the Occupational Physical Assessment Test? If not MEPS, then where else?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 May 2017 15:26:01 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2017 3:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 May 2017 15:29:52 -0400

I don't think they do it anywhere but MEPS as it's for recruits to determine which MOS they qualify for physically. Why would you want to take it if you're already in some element of the Army?

Response by SGT Edward Wilcox made May 11 at 2017 3:36 PM

SGT Edward Wilcox — Thu, 11 May 2017 15:36:41 -0400

Why are you asking? If you are not changing MOS's, then you have no requirement to take the test. Why subject yourself to something that would be meaningless?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2017 3:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 May 2017 15:39:31 -0400

This if for the purposes of MOS transfers. OPAT is now a requirement for applicants for MOS transfer.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 12 at 2017 12:53 AM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Fri, 12 May 2017 00:53:16 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member I'm the OPS Officer in a RCTG BN. Our recruiters administer the OPAT at their centers about 1-2 times per month to all recruits going RA or USAR. We had to send about 12 to Ft Benning, GA to learn how to properly conduct the OPAT in order to start using it as a mandatory pre-enlistment tool to qualify for multiple MOS's. You could contact your local Army Recruiting Center to ask if they would bring you in to complete the OPAT. This isn't done at any MEPS since they don't have the manpower to conduct the test. What we do is combine centers at times to hold the OPAT for groups of 30-40 and consolidate NCOs to run the program. Our BN also has done the OPAT for just one recruit given circumstances are justified. Do understand that the OPAT determines what MOS you will be eligible for. You must meet set criteria to be considered for certain MOS's when you to the OPAT events.

Example if you can't complete a certain number of deadlifts, then you won't be able to qualify for some MOS's that require some with more physical abilities. Same goes with the other events that time you or measure how far you can throw a ball, etc. Your best option is to simply contact the nearest recruiting office. Hope this helps answer your question.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2017 5:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 May 2017 17:12:55 -0400

The OPAT isn't done at MEPS; it's done primarily at Recruiting stations.

Google "Army recruiting near me" and dial up the closest one. Can't see why they wouldn't be willing to get you in with the next round of future soldiers taking it.