Where does MEPS take place?
USMEPCOM is headquartered in North Chicago, Illinois and operates 65 Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS) located throughout the United States. The command’s motto is Freedom’s Front Door, signifying that a service member’s military career starts when they walk through the doors of the MEPS.
Do I swear in at MEPS?
At MEPS, you will take the ASVAB, choose your MOS and take a physical. If you pass the ASVAB and physical, you will be able to swear into the military on that same day. When going to MEPS, it should take a couple of days to get through all the paperwork.
How many MEPS locations are there?
65 MEPS locations
Military Entrance Processing Stations, or MEPS, are the first stop for recruits entering military service in the United States. There are 65 MEPS locations in the U.S., with one in almost every state.
Can you join the military if you have a kid and not married?
In the Army and Air Force, single-parent military applicants for enlistment must indicate they have a child or children in the custody of the other parent or another adult. Absolutely no exceptions are made in assignments, deployments, duty hours, time off, or any other factor for single parents.
Do I need to shave before MEPS?
Hair: Do not shave your head before leaving for basic training. This applies to both males and females. All facial hair should be shaved thoroughly before arriving at basic training. Recruiting T-Shirts: When you enlist in any branch of the military your recruiter may give you a t-shirt with military insignia.
How long after MEPS is boot camp?
Originally Answered: how long does it take to get sent to basic training after MEPS? It depends on the job and how many openings it has. MOS with high volume of soldiers may take a couple months before you actually ship off. But the average time from what I’ve heard is 1–6 months.
Can you leave the military after MEPS?
If you have NOT been to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and have NOT taken an Oath of Enlistment, you are free to quit the process at any time. Just because you arrive at MEPS does not mean you are fully committed with no chance of deciding not to commit after all.
Do I get paid to go to MEPS?
When Do I Get Paid? You’re in the military and entitled to receive military pay at the time you take the final oath at MEPS. However, don’t expect anyone to hand you any money yet. Military members are paid twice each month — on the 1st and 15th of each month.
