MEPS Job Selection and Counseling 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the term 'MOS' stand for in Army job classification?
- Military Occupational Specialty (Correct answer)
- Military Operations Standard
- Mandatory Occupational Selection
- Military Officer Specialty
Correct answer: Military Occupational Specialty
MOS stands for Military Occupational Specialty, which is the Army's system for classifying enlisted jobs.
Question 2: Which factor does NOT directly affect the military jobs available to an enlistee?
- ASVAB subtest scores
- Physical fitness test scores (Correct answer)
- Medical qualification status
- Security clearance eligibility
Correct answer: Physical fitness test scores
Physical fitness test scores are not evaluated at MEPS; job eligibility is determined by ASVAB scores, medical status, and security clearance potential.
Question 3: What happens to a job guarantee if an enlistee fails to meet the required ASVAB line scores?
- The job is automatically reassigned by the military
- The enlistee may be offered an alternate job or delayed entry (Correct answer)
- The recruiter must retake the ASVAB on the enlistee's behalf
- The guarantee is voided and the enlistee is disqualified from service
Correct answer: The enlistee may be offered an alternate job or delayed entry
If an enlistee does not meet required line scores, they may be offered a different job or placed in the Delayed Entry Program pending a retest.
Question 4: In the Navy, what is the equivalent of the Army's MOS called?
- AFSC
- Rating (Correct answer)
- NEC
- Designator
Correct answer: Rating
The Navy uses 'Rating' as its enlisted job classification system, equivalent to the Army's MOS.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of the job counseling session at MEPS?
- To assign a permanent duty station
- To review available jobs based on the applicant's qualifications and preferences (Correct answer)
- To conduct the physical examination
- To administer the oath of enlistment
Correct answer: To review available jobs based on the applicant's qualifications and preferences
The job counseling session matches the applicant's ASVAB scores, medical status, and preferences with available military occupational opportunities.
Question 6: What is a 'Guaranteed Training Enlistment' (GTE)?
- A promise of promotion after basic training
- A contract provision guaranteeing a specific job or training program (Correct answer)
- A guarantee of stateside duty for the first tour
- A financial bonus for high ASVAB scores
Correct answer: A contract provision guaranteeing a specific job or training program
A GTE ensures the enlistee will be trained in a specific job or program, and this guarantee is written into the enlistment contract.
Question 7: Which of the following would most likely disqualify an applicant from a sensitive intelligence job during MEPS counseling?
- Having a close relative serving in the military
- A history of extensive foreign travel
- Recent financial delinquencies or bankruptcy (Correct answer)
- Living outside the United States as a child
Correct answer: Recent financial delinquencies or bankruptcy
Recent financial problems such as delinquencies or bankruptcy can negatively impact security clearance eligibility, which is required for intelligence jobs.
MEPS Job Selection and Counseling 2
What does the term 'MOS' stand for in Army job classification?