What should I expect for the MEPS physical I have on Friday? Any pointers to pass?

Jonathan Lewis — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:39:15 -0500

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 1:02 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 01:02:34 -0500

Don't do drugs and don't drink the night before. That's basically all you got to do to pass

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 1:03 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 01:03:46 -0500

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.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 29 at 2019 5:38 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:38:01 -0500

It is all about your health, nothingcyou can prep for at this point. Good luck.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jan 29 at 2019 8:11 AM

SSG Brian G. — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:11:13 -0500

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.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2019 11:41 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:41:00 -0500

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.

Response by SPC David S. made Jan 29 at 2019 11:58 AM

SPC David S. — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:58:46 -0500

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.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jan 29 at 2019 1:10 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:10:26 -0500

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

Response by Johnathon Greer made Jan 30 at 2019 9:16 AM

Johnathon Greer — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:16:31 -0500

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