Once an individual has talked to a recruiter and made a commitment to serve, he or she sets a date to visit a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) to finish the enlistment process.
The MEPS is a joint-Service organization that determines an applicant’s physical qualifications, aptitude and moral standards as set by each branch of military service. There are MEPS locations all over the country. Here are a few things a recruit should keep in mind for the visit:
Bring a Social Security card, birth certificate and driver’s license
Remove piercings, and do not wear clothing with obscene images
Bring glasses or wear contacts, and bring along an eyeglass or contact lens case and solutions
Get a good night’s sleep, and arrive early
Candidates officially complete the process of joining the Military once they meet all of the requirements at the MEPS. This process may take up to two days. Food and lodging are usually provided for candidates.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at US Army
Interview
Promotion Selection Board
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Your previous evaluations are used to determine your future potential as well as the guidance the selection board receives prior to reviewing the packets
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at US Army (Colorado Springs, CO) in Aug 2008
Interview
Basically a resume and behavioral experience based interview that lasted 1-2 days. Went over my resume and experiences in explicit detail to judge fit in the organization. Spoke with 3 different senior officers during the process and met with many other officers and employees. The interview did not seem to be planned out specifically, but definitely had a flow to it. My advice is to relax and enjoy the process. Not much to prepare. Just be yourself and know your story. A good reason why you want the job is good too. Confidence is the most important thing!
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to demonstrate leadership.