Applicant Processing and Conduct Flashcards
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What is the correct response if a MEPS medical examiner asks about a past surgery that the applicant did not list on their medical history form?
Answer: Confirm the surgery and provide accurate details
Applicants must truthfully answer all medical questions; denying a surgery constitutes fraudulent enlistment.
Which of the following best describes the 'duck walk' test performed at MEPS?
Answer: A physical maneuver used to assess lower extremity mobility and joint function
The duck walk is a standard orthopedic screening tool used to evaluate hip, knee, and ankle mobility.
How should an applicant respond if they witness another applicant cheating during MEPS processing?
Answer: Report the behavior to a MEPS staff member
Reporting misconduct to a MEPS staff member is the appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the process.
What does a 'permanent disqualification' at MEPS mean for an applicant's military career?
Answer: The applicant is ineligible for military service in any branch
A permanent disqualification (PDQ) means the applicant cannot serve in any branch of the United States military.
What is the significance of the DD Form 2807-1 completed by applicants at MEPS?
Answer: It is the Report of Medical History used to document health background
DD Form 2807-1 is the official Report of Medical History that captures the applicant's self-reported health information.
Why is it important for applicants to get adequate sleep the night before MEPS processing?
Answer: Being well-rested ensures the applicant can perform physical and cognitive tasks accurately
Adequate sleep helps applicants perform accurately on all assessments and handle the lengthy, demanding processing day.
If an applicant's urine sample during drug screening appears diluted, what is the typical MEPS response?
Answer: The applicant is asked to provide a second sample after consuming water
A diluted sample typically results in the applicant being asked to provide another specimen under observation.