Why do active service members have to go back through MEPS so many times?

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:57:30 -0500

So while I am waiting for my recruiter to work with MEPS in my area it makes me scratch my head a bit. So I was passed threw meps when I came in in 05 then again in 07 when going to a new AIT for the Army, then again when I switched to the Air Force in 2013 then now again when switching to the Navy.

So here is my question, Why do active SM's Have to go back threw meps so many times? I mean I understand if its been 4 or 5 years since you went in but isn't that what our yearly physicals are for?? To make sure we are still fit for service just seems like a way for Meps to help make themselves look better and get more money in the pockets of those involved.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2017 3:35 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:35:16 -0500

Or grammar, maybe?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2018 3:06 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 May 2018 15:06:07 -0400

What's next for you Wolf? You gonna try for the Coast Guard, too? The Marines? Nah! How about the Merchant Marines, instead?

Response by SFC Patrick Machayo made Mar 3 at 2019 3:38 AM

SFC Patrick Machayo — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 03:38:06 -0500

MEPS, in the case of returning soldiers is really unnecessary, in my opinion. I had to go through all sorts of exams. Cataracts, for example. For heavens sake I could read the chart. Wounded in action and had all the prescription s, opiates and all. Guess as long as I could hold a weapon I was ok. The process significantly degrades the pool of available personnel.