What happens when you go to MEPS the second time?

Most people who enlist on active duty make two trips to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The first trip is for initial qualification determination, and enlisting in the Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP). The second trip is for actually enlisting on active duty and shipping off to basic training.

Do I have to go to MEPS again?

Depending on your enlistment process, you may visit the MEPS once or twice. Those who visit only once typically stay for two days and proceed directly to basic training afterward.

Do I have to go through basic training again?

What About Basic Training? When you want to re-enlist, in order to get prior service, you must have 6-months of post basic-training experience at minimum. You may have to go back to basic training even if you do have 180 days in the military if you were still in AIT or ADT.

Does your recruiter go with you to MEPS?

MEPS is the Military Entrance Processing Station. This is where you will go once you have gone through the initial meetings with your recruiter. At MEPS, you will take the ASVAB, choose your MOS and take a physical.

Does the oath of enlistment expire?

Our oaths never expire. Technically it expires once our enlistments/commissions are up. BUT, as Capt Seid Waddell says, our Oath never expires. It is our duty to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC.

Can you get out of military after enlisting?

If you went through all the motions of signing up for a military service only to decide it is not right for you and 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.

What are the requirements to become an enlist enlisted?

Enlisted 1 Be between 17 and 39 years of age. 2 Be a U.S. citizen or legal, permanent resident 3 Have a high school diploma, GED with at least 15 college credits, or GED

How old do you have to be to join the military?

Be between 17 and 39 years of age. Your commitment to serve comes with excellent pay and first-rate benefits that begin as soon as you report for BMT. The actual process of joining the Air Force is fairly simple, and you’ll be guided by your recruiter every step of the way.

Do you have to take the ASVAB before MEPs?

If the individual has not taken the ASVAB prior to attending MEPS they will complete the test before completing the medical screening portion. The ASVAB should be taken seriously because it will determine not only your ability to get into the Armed Forces but which MOS, AFSC or Rating that you qualify for.

Can you enlist in the Air Force with a GED or GED?

When you enlist in the Air Force with a high school diploma or GED in hand, you’ll not only get hands-on training to learn a job integral to the Air Force, you’ll also earn college credits toward an associate degree.