MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station)
A Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) is a USMEPCOM facility for enlistment testing, medical screening and processing.
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Confirm with your recruiter where you will test, what identification you need and which other appointments are scheduled.
What happens at MEPS
A recruiter helps schedule your visit. Depending on the appointment, MEPS may administer the CAT-ASVAB, perform a medical exam, conduct processing or administer the oath of enlistment. Ask which activities are scheduled for your visit.
MEPS and MET sites
A Military Entrance Test (MET) site is an affiliated location for aptitude testing. Proctored CAT-ASVAB is available at MEPS or MET sites. A few MET sites administer the paper enlistment ASVAB. Applicants may take PiCAT verification at a MEPS or MET site.
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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude test administered by the U.S. Department of Defense to determine qualification for military enlistment and job placement across all branches. The computer-adaptive enlistment form has 10 subtests in verbal, math, science and technical, and spatial domains.
CAT-ASVAB (Computer Adaptive Test)
The CAT-ASVAB is the computer-adaptive version of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. The proctored enlistment form has 135 scored questions across 10 subtests, plus unscored tryout items.
Delayed Entry Program (DEP)
The Delayed Entry Program (DEP) is an enlistment path with a gap before entry into regular service or departure for initial training.
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