Applicant Processing and Standards Flashcards
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An applicant enlisting in the Army scores a 31 on the ASVAB Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT). What is the implication?
Answer: They meet the minimum AFQT threshold for Army enlistment (31 for non-prior service)
The U.S. Army requires a minimum AFQT score of 31 for non-prior service applicants enlisting with a high school diploma.
What is the purpose of the orthopedic portion of the MEPS physical examination?
Answer: To evaluate the musculoskeletal system for conditions that could limit military duty
The orthopedic exam checks range of motion, joint stability, and structural integrity to identify conditions like scoliosis, flat feet, or prior injuries that may affect duty performance.
Under what circumstance can a recruiter accompany an applicant into the medical examination area at MEPS?
Answer: Never — recruiters are prohibited from the medical examination area
DoD policy strictly prohibits recruiters from the medical examination area to ensure applicants can disclose conditions without fear of recruiter pressure or influence.
What is the 'Future Soldier' or Delayed Entry Program (DEP), and how does it relate to MEPS?
Answer: A status in which an applicant has enlisted at MEPS but will ship to training at a future date
After completing MEPS processing and taking the oath, DEP members are technically enlisted in the Inactive Ready Reserve and await their ship date to active training.
Which audiometric standard at MEPS would likely result in a disqualifying finding for military accession?
Answer: Hearing loss greater than 30 dB at 500–2000 Hz frequencies in the better ear
DoD 6130.03 sets thresholds based on pure tone averages across speech-critical frequencies; significant loss in the better ear triggers disqualification.
When an applicant has a history of asthma diagnosed after age 13, what documentation is typically required for MEPS review?
Answer: Physician records documenting the diagnosis, treatment, and current status
Asthma diagnosed after age 13 is a potentially disqualifying condition, and MEPS requires objective medical records to evaluate current status before a determination is made.
A female applicant discloses she is currently pregnant during MEPS processing. What is the standard outcome?
Answer: She receives a temporary disqualification until post-delivery clearance
Pregnancy results in a temporary medical disqualification at MEPS; the applicant may return for processing after delivery and appropriate medical recovery.