Do you swear in at basic training?

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.

Do they swear me in at MEPS?

Once you have gone through initial questioning phases with your recruiter and have discussed your options, your recruiter will set an appointment for you to go to the nearest MEPS. Here you will take the ASVAB, have a physical, and (if you pass) -- choose your job and swear in.

How long does it take to swear in at MEPS?

You'll officially complete the process of joining the Military once you meet all of the Service requirements assessed at the MEPS. The process typically takes one to two days, with food and lodging provided.

How long after you swear in do you go to bootcamp?

Once you have completed all of the testing requirements, have determined your career path and have taken the oath of enlistment, you are ready for basic training. You report for 10 week basic training, either directly or within a year.

Can my parents watch me swear in at MEPS?

Your parents/guardians are allowed to accompany you to MEPS but are not allowed in the area where the processing and examinations take place. During the Oath of Enlistment ceremony, parents, family, and guests are welcomed to watch and take pictures.

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What happens if MEPS finds you lying?

Consequences of Lying At MEPS

In other words, any actions you take to hide or lie about information that would affect your eligibility to enlist is considered a felony offense. This means facing potential punishment with a $10,000 fine and three years in prison.

What happens if you swear into the military but don't go?

If you don't show up for inactive duty, the armed services could immediately convert your enlistment from inactive to active duty, and even court-martial you at that point for not showing up to active duty.

Do you shower with people in bootcamp?

In basic training, you take group showers. There's no way out of communal showers. They're required. Everyone in your barracks will enter the shower room assigned to your barracks when commanded.

Do you go straight from MEPS to basic training?

After finishing at the MEPS, recruits follow one of two options: "Direct Ship:" Departure for Basic Training occurs in a matter of days versus months. Delayed Entry Program (DEP): Commit to Basic Training at a time in the future, generally within one year.

Do you go straight to bootcamp after MEPS?

Some of the military branches will ask you to head to basic training after you have completed MEPS. Your recruiter will prepare you for this process. Other branches will have you go through MEPS first and then wait until the date you ship to go to basic training or boot camp.

Do you get paid during 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.

How many hours a day is MEPS?

A day at MEPS can include 6 hours to 8 hours. Depending upon the recruit's unique situation, the MEPS process can last up to 2 days. MEPS is a full day or several days of testing and screening, so be prepared to “hurry up and wait,” as we say in the military.

Can you bring your phone to MEPS?

Can you have your phone at MEPS? Yes, you can have your phone with you at MEPS. However, they are only generally allowed in the waiting area and are not allowed in any testing area.

Should I wear a sports bra to MEPS?

All female applicants must wear bras (no sports bras) and “regular” undergarments. No thongs, “G-strings”, “boy shorts” or see through underwear are allowed.

Can you fail the physical at MEPS?

Permanent and Temporary Disqualifications

If it is accepted, you will be able to process through MEPS, where you will take a physical that you will either pass or fail. If your 2807-2 is declined or you fail your physical at MEPS, you will receive either a Temporary Disqualification or a Permanent Disqualification.

What to wear to MEPS swear in?

Wear neat and comfortable clothes. Summertime, T-shirt and shorts (conservative, not booty shorts). Something like cargo shorts. Plain shirt, nothing offensive or something like that.

Do I go home after basic training?

Do Soldiers come home after basic training? Soldiers are not often given time to go home after basic training. Check-in for AIT School is most often the day after graduation, if not the same day.

Do you get paid while waiting for basic training?

Yes. You'll be glad to hear you're at least getting paid to struggle through challenges that will shape you into a soldier. During the in-processing of Week Zero, the Army will establish your military pay records and scale. Thereafter, you'll be paid twice each month — on the first and 15th.

Do you get your own room in basic training?

During Basic Training, men and women live in separate quarters known as barracks, which consist of shared bunks and bathroom facilities.

How fast are military showers?

The total running time of this kind of shower can last less than two minutes – using an initial thirty seconds or so to get wet, followed by shutting off the water, using soap and shampoo and lathering, then rinsing for a minute or less.

What can you not do in bootcamp?

How often do Soldiers shower?

Bathing requirements in Field Manual (FM) 21-10, Field Hygiene and Sanitation, state that optimally, Soldiers should have access to a shower or bath every day, or at least once every week for good personal hygiene.

What orders can you refuse in the military?

So, can a person in the military simply refuse to follow an order if they don't like it? The answer is yes — if they consider the order itself to be illegal or unconstitutional. It's generally called a "duty to disobey," and is empowered by the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Can you quit after basic training?

Entry-Level Separation

After you arrive at boot camp, your fate still isn't sealed. Even though you're now on active duty, Army command can let you go without penalty during your first 180 days of service. The official term for this is entry-level separation.

Should I get married before or after basic training?

Keep in mind that many service members have spouses and children before they join, so getting married will not be an obstacle to joining. Most new spouses say it was less stressful to get married after the service member completed basic and other initial schools.