How does anyone get past the MEPs military screening?

You may be sworn in if you have decided not to delay your entry into the military. And that’s about it. The majority of people who go to the MEPS are going to pass the screening simply because the recruiters have seen enough applicants to get a “sense” of who will pass and who is just wasting their time. They send people to the MEP Not…really.

Why are child care programs open during covid-19?

The benefits of keeping child care programs open should be weighed against the risks posed by COVID-19 spread in the child care program and community. Additional information has shown that a comprehensive, multipronged approach for COVID-19 prevention strategies might help slow transmission in the early care and education setting.

What are the vision tests for the military?

Vision tests will be conducted to meet the vision standards set by your branch or specific jobs. Included with the vision tests will be color vision testing including, the PiP test, FALANT test and Army Red/Green test. These tests include reading color numbers on plates and results in a simple “pass” or “fail”.

What happens in Week 3 of Navy boot camp?

Week Three: In a hands-on environment, this week you will learn first aid techniques, signaling with flags, the proper procedure to board and disembark a ship, and basic seamanship. You will do this training on a portion of a real ship situated in a large hangar.

What to do when your son is in the Navy?

Except for the 8 weeks spent in Boot Camp (if an Enlisted Sailor), your son or daughter will typically be just a phone call, text, or email away. Most of the time, Sailors have access to many forms of communication. These services are offered anywhere your son or daughter is stationed—even while at sea.

What do you need to know about pre-screening for MEPs?

Pre-screening is the first step of your MEPS visit and occurs with your recruiter prior to attending MEPS. The day before MEPS you will be asked to check into a near-by hotel and go over briefing on what will happen the next day, as well as what you can/cannot bring.

Can a son or daughter explore new fields after joining the Navy?

CAN MY SON OR DAUGHTER EXPLORE NEW FIELDS AFTER JOINING THE NAVY? Yes. Once they have served at least one tour in their designated field, they may pursue other opportunities. The Navy recognizes that over time Sailors’ interests may change.

Who is the head of Navy accessions training?

By giving us your email, you are opting in to the Navy Times Daily News Roundup. The man who oversees all of the Navy’s accessions training programs except at the U.S. Naval Academy — Rear Adm. Mike Bernacchi — said sailors must come ready to train, or they won’t train at all.