Hey everyone. If you're preparing to go to MEPS. Good luck, you got this, 💪. Here's a playlist to help you prepare even more. kzfaq.info/sun/PLXuUcq2bb7w0SOCCIIvQgpnf5q2ystLA3

For those who want a list: Night before: Pack an overnight bag Do NOT pack weapons Drivers lisence Social security card Birth certificate College transcripts Look respectable, no rips (Interview) No earrings or nail polish Take the ASVAB and personality test if you haven’t already Hotel: Check in and get briefed Can’t have guests in room with you Will provide dinner and breakfast Rest up Day Of: Wake up at least 4:30am Shuttle back to MEPS No alcohol mouthwash Clear out your ears before No coffee, just water for blood test Urine test for marajuana Be asked about phobias Eye test (color and depth perception) Hearing test No loud music the day before or of Sit down with doctor and go over 164 medical questions Don’t bring up new information Same sex go into room and strip, do exercises Genital inspection X factor test (lift machine over head 40lb min) Background check Either qualified or disqualified Discuss jobs Wait for everyone else to finish Shuttle back Done :)

Hey y’all, just came back from MEPS so I’ll give you my expierence -3:00pm arrived at the hotel, sat in the lobby for 20 mins while the staff was taking calls pretty nice place -4:00pm met my roommate and we sat and talked for a few hours -8:00pm we heard the hotel dinner was pretty bad so we went and DoorDash Ed some McDonald’s, $60 for a meal that would usually cost $30. Gotta love it -9:30pm went to bed, barely slept the hotel blankets were hot and my anxiety was pumping, woke up at 12 and stayed up till they called us down -4:45pm had to report down to the lobby to get breakfast, ngl it was pretty damn good, homefries, bacon, eggs, muffins, juice, made me regret not trying out their dinner -5:50 went on the shuttle with around 45 other kids, age range around 18-23 -6:05 finally arrived at the MEPS center. It was actually a pretty nice place. Lined up against a wall, everyone who was deploying next day and those who were not were separated into two diff lines -6:30ish made our way through security, if you smoke you should be able to bring along your vape, they don’t do bag checks (atleast where I was) and were mainly just searching for weapons -6:45 went to the control desk, gave them all my info like ssn, passport, don’t feel like explaining it’s listed what you have to bring. Told them what lunch I wanted and they gave me my name tag (always put it on the left upper portion of your chest) -7:00 waited in the lobby for the first group to get done with their presentation, basically just an overview of what will happen to the recruits that day (everyone says this but they will try and explain telling the truth is always most important and they’re there to make you pass, literally the exact opposite lol) -7:50 got done with our presentation and went down to medical which was another god damn 30 mins of waiting (there’s a lot of that at MEPS) met the doctor and we got our regs -8:30 I took a PICAT, some people are different and take the full ASVAB on the spot but atleast for the navy you take the PICAT atleast a month beforehand and then again, if your score dips too low you actually take the full ASVAB and luckily mine didn’t -9:00 rushed over to medical, got blood work, hearing test, sight test, urinalysis, the whole 9 yards (not listed in order) 10-10:30ish met with the doctor to do the interview, asked me a whole sort of questions. Ever smoked cigarettes or any form of nicotine, ever smoked weed, do you take counseling, any medical injuries as a Chile, say no to ALL of them unless already written down on paper by your recruiter. -11:00 told to go into a room and strip to my underwear room had a lot of heaters since as of now it’s mid October, had to wait for 30 fucking minutes in my underwear to finally meet the doctor and wait for the other kids to get into the room -11:30 took my height, weight, measured my diameter. Ima yee the recruiter or your research told you about this part so imma skip it -11:45 did my physical stuff, duck walk is actually pretty easy and they only make you do like 3 steps before they just pass you along NOTE: if you fail anything on the physical it won’t disqualify you, it’ll just indicate some signs of underlying diseases but most doctors will let you slide if you mess up -12:30 got done with that and went down to have lunch, don’t be surprised if you’re alone as different kids will have different schedules, they let me have my phone but we’re on my ass about me only having 20 mins to eat or else they would “kill me” in a joking manner -12:45ish went down to the NAVY hiring center, for different branches you’ll go to your specified hiring center obv, had me fill out an 88 question survey while they checked my scores -1:00 called me into the office to go over my jobs, I had a pretty big list so I chose to be an Operational Specialist for the Navy (they let you take breaks mid interview to call parents or think about it so don’t feel forced to do a job they want you to) -1:45 officially signed up for my job, found out I was getting a 10k bonus (fuck yeah) so I didn’t mind that, got my shipping date and then went through a whole lot of paperwork -2:30 went back to the control room for more paperwork, dude was pretty chill and we were making fun of people who are going into reserves (don’t do it, bad choice) -3:00 finally swore in after standing at attention for 15 mins with 2 other kids (officer was late) that was an easy part just say what he says and fill in the blanks and you’re chillin -3:30 left with my designated drive, not sure how it is now but no parents are allowed to watch your swearing in part due to covid restrictions Overall it isn’t as bad as people think it is, they know you’re scared and this is all new to you so they explain everything in depth. You can ask them all sorts of questions and they’ll answer no problem although some might be impatient because you’re one of many. It was a pretty easy expierence just be mindful that these people are here to make you fail so have lots of self confidence in your job (if you’ve already decided) and your ability to lie to peoples faces. Other than that just be cool, make some friends, and enjoy an expierence 80% of the population will never have to go through. Have fun yall

This was way better than my recruiter’s briefing he gave me. Good job.

I’m currently at tech school and just recently graduated BMT. I gotta say your vids are 10/10 and helped me get through a lot of stuff in the Air Force MEPS/BMT process. Plus your vids are hilarious. Keep it up!

Just passed meps and swore in!! Still waiting on my job/ship out date. It’s really not as bad as it seems just know your medical information that you told your recruiter and keep your mouth shut. Good luck everyone !

This is the best MEPS brief. I used all these tips and successfully completed MEPS TODAY. Remember no new info, for females wear those granny panties to cover buttocks, clean your ears because blocked eardrums will delay the process. Best Wishes to everyone. Thank you for the amazing content

For the record, I couldn't pass the Depth Perception test. The test the Air Force uses is 60 years old. They gave me a different test and I passed. So there are waivers or alternative tests available. I was already an air traffic controller and was cross training to fly. So not only would I not have qualified to fly I also would have been disqualified from my current job. My point is WAIVERS are a thing.

This is good for a mother whose son is going into the military. It's straight up, detailed, and very helpful. Thanks

I am at the hotel rn and have MEPS first thing in the morning. Doing everything I can to prepare last minute. I’ll come back to this comment just to update how I do. Edit: I PASSED! There were many ups and downs in my experience. First off, DONT wear yoga pants like JodywithaWhy recommends. I wore them and was told it wasn’t allowed; fortunately, the staff seemed to forget/not notice it that much and let me continue without changing. Remember to DRINK WATER; bring a water bottle with you to stay hydrated. ALWAYS carry your paper work. Big hints: say NO to everything. You are perfect, make them believe it. Lastly, don’t drive off without telling your recruiter and triple checking everything is clear (long story).

Jody, I am the chaplain recruit that commented on a former video about my 80 pound weight loss. Today, I have lost 97 pounds and will be going to MEPS this Monday!! Watching this to refresh my mind before I go! Thank you and excellent presentation!

Magic word in meps is “no”

Thank you very much for the clarification and keeping it real for those considering the military and the Air Force in particular

I love how thorough you are. It really is helpful to be prepared.

This guy is spot on with everything very detailed video very informative I just came back from MEPS about two weeks ago it was almost everything that was said in this video. Don’t give out any new information and everything that you told your recruiter and anything he asked you and you responded make sure you do the same in front of the chief medical officer. For some reason The people working for MEPS want to have any reason to disqualify you don’t give them any. It could be a very small question that you think oh OK it’s not a disqualifying question and then you say yes and then you get disqualified so don’t say yes to anything I’m just telling you now yes stands for your enlistment stops no stands for new opportunities. I have a lot of friends that were way more qualified than I am that couldn’t enlist because they start talking and then say something that they shouldn’t and then get disqualified don’t ask don’t tell don’t give out any new information just do everything your recruiter tells you to do he’s done this 1000 times he knows better than you. Just make sure to get a good nights sleep because you will be waking up around 330 4 o’clock to catch the bus and then everyone will go to a briefing and take an alcohol breathalyzer test and then they will split you up into groups to do a series of different tests the duck work isn’t as bad as everyone makes it it’s just one of those things you have to do stand in a room full of strangers almost naked with your underwear on for about 25 - 30 minutes at the most that’s probably the most annoying part of the test a lot of hurry up and wait and lots of paper work. I can’t speak for every MEPS, but they have a room where applicants can wait they have a game system they have bored games they also have a lunch around 11 12 o’clock I was given subway you will meet a lot of different applicants from different branches and you will make friends and listen to the stories it’s a good time takes the edge off. The people working at MEPS are very strict and hold that military attitude they will be very strict and stern and they will yell at you so just be ready for that. Just make sure to pay attention because they don’t like repeating themselves they want to make it as if you’re already in the military. Just do everything that’s asked pay attention and you will be fine. The reason I’m giving out so much information is because I went through this process three times, never thought I would actually pass and then when I did I was so grateful that I want to share some of the main components of the process with everyone if you have any questions feel free to contact me. I SHIP OUT FEBRUARY 22nd! Hoorah!!!

Thank you so much Jody for all the great information! Ive been watching your videos on my break and learned a lot about the starting process for enlistment. Keep it up brother!

The most helpful video on KZfaq

It's been decades since I enlisted in the USAF (ASVAB didn't exist, AQE was the test). But I did go through MEPS, and what you went through was almost exact to what I experienced. I left for BMT directly after, on a contracted commercial (Braniff Airlines) flight from Des Moines Iowa direct to Lackland. My first time ever on an airplane. The next few days as a Rainbow changed my life. I retired from the USAF in 93. I still have vivid memories of my entrance and boot. I ended up as a Logistician planner, and a Master Sergeant. I'm glad I'm out, but I miss it, sometimes deeply because of the good friends I made, and the extraordinary experiences I had. Even now I wonder how this corn-fed country boy ever did all that.

Great detailed video! This is very helpful as I wasn't aware of lots of things you've shared.

This video deserves at least one million views

I'm so glad I watched this. My recruiter didn't say anything about not having toe nail polish. Thank you

The video is entertaining, but that editing 🙏 the quality of your vids is amazing. Waiting for this channel to blow up

I'm currently a sophomore in high school, and I'm looking to join when I graduate. I appreciate the work you put into these videos. Very informative, keep it up.

thank for the briefing sir jody! im gonna be at meps march 14 for my physical. wish me luck

Your videos have been the most helpful for me!

heading to meps Jan 12!! Man this video got my hyped !!

Great video!! They are always filled with great information.

Great Video!! This will be a requirement for my applicants to watch prior to the MEPS brief that I have. Again, great work.

Heading to MEPS this week. My recruiter sent me this video but I’ve been watching your channel throughout my entire enlisting process. Thank you for the help!!!

Thank you so much for all the tips!! I just got through my one stop shop and I passed everything!! I swore in Yesterday, and I’m shipping out the 7th of March. I feel like everything in this video actually got me through the meps process a lot easier than most of the applicants that were there.

I was looking into numerous branches but U.S. Navy is the right fit. MEPS is in a couple of days. I'm nervous. I meet the waist line requirement but a pound or two over for weight. I'm nervous about that but I'm working out. Thank you for your videos they are truly helpful. EDIT: I went to MEPS and passed! I’ll say this thank god a certain doctor wanted to see me lol You’re right about the weapons part. Before entering the building someone got pulled for a weapon. They were suppose to leave next week too smh

Hey there! 🙌 I can't thank you enough for your amazing videos. They were an absolute lifesaver in getting me ready for my MEPs journey. Exciting news: I've successfully navigated the process in LA and my shipping out date is approaching fast. Go Air Force! 🚀 Your meticulous attention to detail truly stands out and was the key to keeping me grounded throughout the entire experience. Your content is a game-changer. Keep up the fantastic work! 👍👏

You’re awesome love it love it!

One of the best MEPS videos by far 💪🏽

Got MEPS tmrw here in Guam, nervous but ready!! You provided great content and information. Love your videos 🤙🏽

Came here recommended by a recruiter, MEPs most likely day after tomorrow, been pumping for a PJ career for a bit and this helped clear a lot of fog. Thanks!

Thank you dude I had no clue what to expect

Ok I just did Meps like 2 weeks ago and it was pretty easy. The only 2 things that where difficult for my was sleeping at the Hotel and having people watching me for everything. Luckily, I had a female nurse to do the physical, so nothing too awkward. The advice I’ll give is that try to sleep unlike me who pulled up an all nighter. The other thing is just to be comfortable for not knowing, if it’s not diagnosed by a doctor DONT SAY ANYTHING. Also just do what the people say, they are very jaded and don’t have time for Dummies. I’ll be a Refuel/Bomber Maintenance guy and will be leaving by June 15. Maybe earlier for that $8K we shall see. Keep on Flying!

The edits 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 in my white gave me flash backs lol thnx for the info.

Excellent Video!!! My MEPS starts tomorrow so I’m ready!

This is extremely informative. Thank you!

I just passed meps. Whew what a long day. Thank God I made it through I'm in reserves so meeting with my recruiter today to go over jobs.

Thank you for this! My son is going to MEPS this week! You are a lifesaver!

Thank you for this information, I really needed this. 👍🏼

great video. appreciate the advice!

I’ve been to MEPS once before, so I’m just here for your sound effects and clips like the “what?” clip lol

Jody, I just want to say thank you. Passed last week. The doctor and staff were so nice. Currently in DEP.

Man you’re awesome, thank you

my recuiter used your video on my meps physical brief!!!

I’ve been trying to join the airforce but i smoked weed quite a lot but i really want to go so these past 2-3 months i been trying to quit and stay sober for 45 days and I’m finally a month sober and feel confident in fighting the urge to smoke and think I’ll be ready to go!

Don't forget to have a certificate from Civil Air Patrol or Jr. ROTC for extra rank and make sure to let your recruiter know you have completed one or the other.

Thank you so much Jody! I have been so incredibly nervous about this. I'm going to MEPs on Monday and I can't stop worrying! This helps so much.

Thank you for your time. This was very educational 🙂

Passed everything yesterday but my vision i have to go back for an eye consult I’m hoping everything goes smooth when I go back. This video was the most helpful one I could find on MEPS thank you for this valuable information!!

Very informative thanks!

Saw the edits and subbed right away😂 I appreciate the effort and information put into these videos. Thank you 👏🏼

Just hearing all these new things that happen at MEPS I am not surprised because times change thru the years. I remember going to MEPS in 2000 and I never had to to do the computer knowledge test, personality test, and that blood test. The only thing I remember is just giving blood. Maybe I was told some of these things like don't use mouth wash, drink coffee, no sodas, etc. but I can't remember lol. As for the ear wax thing and getting disqualified or having to go back later if you get another chance at MEPS, that never happened to me in my personal situation. For my ears, while I was at MEPS, they looked in my ears and sent me to a ear, nose, throat doctor and had to clean out my ears because I had a bug in one of mine lol. I didn't know this but they got it out and I went back to MEPS to finish it up and after that I went back home. I love to watch these videos to see what has changed throughout the years. Oh yeah forgot about the change for wisdom teeth as well. If I remember, I thought I heard through a video that if you still have your wisdom teeth, they pull all of those before you do boot camp. Great video like always :).

I just failed the depth perception test. My tips so you have a better chance than I did: Do not rush, even if the doctor is trying to rush you. Do not attempt to search for the circle based off color, gradient, size, whatever. You will want to focus on one spot and have your eyes do that one illusion where two images blend into one, I'm not sure what to call this. If you DO end up failing, it is not the end of the world. The test that MEPS uses is old and has an absurdly high fail rate, there are other means to get the job you want.

Thank you for these videos! I'm a second year in A.F.J.R.O.T.C. and plan on going to R.O.T.C. in college to become Officer in the Air Force! These videos are super beneficial on educating me for the future! Ps, thank you for your service! ❤😊

Got meps August 14th! Mad excited for this opportunity, thanks for the tips and heads up!

Excellent preparation and presentation of an important topic. Well done.

It’s the edits for me 😂😂😂👏🏽

how come i saw this too late? This is a great video. My recruiter did his best to prepare me though. i showed up in a plain white tshirt though, they gave me an airforce tshirt and told me to put it on over the white one. shout out to the best recruiter,sgt Mark Boone,Alburqurque. I will be shipping out in a week or two. Thank you sir, this is a good video for people preparing for meps

Thanks for this video! Very helpful.

I've been watching your videos and your spitting every information that I need I'm a Filipino and I hope I'd be qualified.

Great video! Your channel has helped me so much on my journey. I'm going to MEPS in the morning. Wish me luck 😊

Thank you for your videos, I want to be as prepared as possible before I go into MEPS and Basic Training. This information has been more in depth than others. Of course I can't prepare for everything but it helps

Very detailed!! 👌🏾

Thank you for the information

I go to MEPS for my physical on October 1st and 2nd !

This is the most useful thing I've ever watched on KZfaq in my 31 years of living 😅

My recruiter sent me this glad he did

5:50 They checked my ears and before my hearing test they had to use an “ear elephant” to spray warm water in my ears and remove a metric ton of wax from my ears I never knew I had. Glad they didn’t disqualify me for it

Hey Jodie, great video as always. My son is talking about joining the military, especially Air Force, but has some medical issues that may DQ him or possibly need a wavier. ADHD -been off of the meds for at least 2yrs. No change in GPA, remote learning during COVID was a challenge. Aortic Bi-cuspid heart valve, - cardiologist appt next month 'Intermittent' asthma per one pediatrician and was prescribed albuterol in 2016 (he was 12 or 13). The current pediatrician who has seen him for the last 4+ years hasn't had an issue with asthma but, prescribed albuterol in April 2020, as a preventive in case he got CoviD. He does have a PFT scheduled for this week, never did need the albuterol but, its in his prescription record. Do you have any suggestions? -Keep up the good work!

Thanks For Your Great Video! When I Joined In 1982, There Were No Videos To Inform New Recruits! Oh!, NEVER Go In, Under An OPEN GENERAL Contract! If Possible, Pick Your Job, Or AFSC, Before Heading To Lackland!

I’m getting ready for meps I’m buggin the hell out of my recruiter can’t wait

Thanks for the info! Btw you sound like Chance the Rapper lol

I took the cyber test after the asvab I had no idea that existed lol let’s just say I guessed on the entire thing my computer knowledge is very basic lol

thanks for the info Jody.

I noticed what you said about the sports bra, my recruiter said it was okay so I brought my sports bra. I have MEPS tomorrow and I’m freaking out.

MEPS... really depends on where you are in the US. I am in SoCal, the MEPS location was in downtown LA. an easy 1 hour drive. My recruiter took a few of us. We were all done in one day. No over night stay, no shuttle buses.... If you live in Iowa, you might get on a long bus ride to Chicago or something like that... So, you're on a long bus ride, staying 2 days, or more... Near a big city... you got it easy.

DO NOT DRINK A TON OF WATER. When I went, I was told to drink lots of water in the morning before going meps, but I drank to much and went to the bathroom at least three times when I was there. Also, I didn’t get my urine test until an hour in. So I had to hold it in which really sucks. Overall, don’t over drink, I’d say half a water bottle is good. Do not drink 1 gallon.

Jodiiiii I’m not sure if you remember me but I left a message a month ago saying I was going to MEPS and taking the ASVAB. I got a 93 on the ASVAB and MEPS went well. Thanks for the help 😁

im getting close to the age i can join and i have wanted to join since i was 8. These have been a huge help and i strongly believe will help me later on.

I had a fast pass through medical like a name badge and I got to skip all the lines and get it over with. After I sat down with the counselor I just played ping pong until I swore. It was pretty easy

You get to know the doctor well. I sweared in on the 10th.

I’m so happy I passed everything went well so only thing I have to do is get consult with a ENT for my right ear my left ear is fine but I guess she couldn’t see through right ear other wise everything was good just got back today I went to the hotel Sunday and got through it today.

Awesome video! Question, I used to get bad headaches years back, but I’ve only had 1 recent bad headache/migraine when I got back from traveling from Cancun and the month of November was rough for me. I got the flu, and I live in Texas so we had the Cedar fever, sinus pressure and constant issues like that going on! Haven’t had any headaches/migraine since then! I’ll talk to my recruiter but I’m nervous

I get anxiety for medical appointments cuz I've rarely gone to the doctor in my life. I'm so worried about the blood pressure test and being able to pee in the cup while someone watches

Took quick glance at the depth perception chart and all the circles look pretty identical to me. I’ve been kinda bugging myself out about this over the past couple of hours and I’ve been scrambling to find things that could help me past that part of the vision test. Any advice or tips? Loadmaster is a job I have pretty high up on my list that I’m putting together for myself and on the USAF’s website, depth perception is like in the top 3 qualifications of loadmaster.

This video was very help full

my recruiter just said ima stay in a hotel to do test def well worth watching thx you man smoked that mary j 420 luckily ima goat so i’ll be chillen

I’m trying to join the air force with a ged and I would greatly appreciate a video all about that. There are literally less than 10 that go over the details regarding joining with a ged. I’ve heard multiple different things saying you can’t get a sign on bonus, you have to get a 65 or higher on the asvab, you can obtain 15 college credits to be considered a high school graduate equivalent. My biggest concern is the fact that there is so little information for us joining with a ged. Thanks for your videos and your time

I have one week left til meps for the army. I’m damn near 35 years old, made it right at the buzzer. Hopefully all goes well.

That depth perceptions test were tough as hell. Literally could not tell which one is popping out 😂

Evening Jody. I've been following your videos for awhile, I've already spoke with a recruiter about joining the air force. The only thing holding me back is my weight. Need to hit a solid 170lbs. I'm concerned about the physical part of MEPS. Can you link or go into detail about all the underwear Olympics I'll have to do? I'd like to start implementing them into my daily workouts. Ty and happy Thanksgiving!

I told my recruiter I had anxiety but it wasn't until I was in the hotel room my recruiter called me and asked why I didn't mention my suicidal ideation. I didn't think it was related. I was 18, I didn't see it as a danger cause I didn't actually do it. When i got to the doctor, I was the only one pulled for a psych evaluation, and that dude, made me CRY. He basically made me believe I was faking that I don't have those thoughts anymore, I've never been cracked so bad like that, it was a traumatic experience, and after I did everything mentioned in this video, remember we were up since 4:30, I woke up at 3 cause I was anxious about falling asleep and couldn't go back to bed. I was put on a "waiver" for review, and 2 weeks later, I found out I was disqualified. My aunt was the one who released my medical records to my recruiter and I gave my signature, but she personally never knew I was being seen for that, and I thought since my recruiter had worked with me for almost a year, he had time to review my stuff, and would've asked about it way long ago before meps. I was being counseled the only reason I might be disqualified is cause of my weight, I lost it, and there you have it, my past came back to haunt me. I understand now, but since it happened to me, I know that was a turning point where I thought maybe I'm not okay. It's been 7 years, still here, still have bad days sometimes, but it hasn't happened again. I was very surprised I was the only one that day with mental health issues, I thought every teenager is depressed, I guess not.

So listing jobs is solely on whatever list is available at the moment with the liaison? Or is it a big list of every job you qualify for?

thanks this is so useful

I’m in the waiver process! Just waiting for it to be approved or denied before I go to MEPs. Hopefully, there won’t be any issues for the time I spent waiting! 🙏