So I start the MEPS process tonight with my ASVAB, and then finish everything else in the morning. I'll post up how it goes tomorrow!
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So I start the MEPS process tonight with my ASVAB, and then finish everything else in the morning. I'll post up how it goes tomorrow!
Awesome.
Good luck up there.
Seems like only last week I was in your shoes...and wow...almost 30 years have elapsed. ASVAB is critical if you are scratchin' on Intell / Crypto opps so..."do well, don't stress (no need) but..do well."
Beware of the "Dragon Lady" with the large square need in the left testicle...
Never mind, she was in the San Diego MEPS in the '80's. She was a shorter Asian lady that walked with a limp and had a wanky eye... She was SCARY!!
[Beer]
Good luck and don't stress... It's not that bad.
[LOL]Quote:
Originally Posted by two shoes
Good luck man, and remember, until you're walking on to the airplane headed for wherever basic is, it's not too late to say "I might have done this wrong, need to go back and fix some things..."
Don't sign anything until you're satisfied with what you have in your contract. If it's not in writing no one is obligated to give you anything. What MOS are you hoping for? Are they offering Duty Station of Choice (they didn't for me and I wish they had)?
Wow, two terms I've not thought or heard of in a long time! What did you score on your ASVAB?
I'm shooting for either Intel or Crypto, or possibly Master at Arms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronin13
Right there with you on not signing anything. I'm doing delayed entry, so if the job I want at the time I want isn't available, I'm not gonna do it. If I was 18, well, might be a different story, but I'm 31 now [Tooth]
Taking the ASVAB tonight, so we'll see. I scored pretty high on the AFQT, so I shouldn't have a problem getting in to either of the ones I really wantQuote:
Originally Posted by Ranger
Wow! What made you pull the trigger so far down the road? I'm assuming you are in pretty good shape...Quote:
Originally Posted by ghettodub
Ugh I just had to deal with that last month. You'll be surprised at how few people end up actually swearing in with you at the end of the day. When I got there in the morning there were about forty of us, but once it got to the end ceremony there were only five other people with me. Just watch out for the lady who does the blood test...she freakin' mauled my arm. Also keep an eye on the guy next to you when you take the piss test...damn kid next to me was so nervous he almost dumped his cup on my leg.
It's one of those things that I wished I would have done when I was 18, but never did. And hell, figure I'm not too old to do it yet, so why not!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger
Quote:
Originally Posted by ghettodub
you are not too old.
you will do fine because you are doing it for the right reasons.
Thank you and God Speed.
"So I start the MEPS process tonight with my ASVAB". From reading the posts in this thread, I guess these abbreviations have to do with the Military. Some of us MUCH older guys have no idea what the hell MEPS and ASVAB is. Care to help me understand, please.[Help]
ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. The test you take before entering the military.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlasterBob
MEPS: Military Entrance Processing Station. Where you go to get your physical, draw your contract, and swear in to the military.
I might be going next week myself. Good luck dude!
Many thanks for the explanation. I went through both of them exactly 56 years and two weeks ago today (June 9, 1955). Wow, that makes me a REALLY old bastard.[Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by Guylee
Just a quick little thing, I take it you have a degree? If you go enlisted you can enter as an E4 (trust me it helps, privates ain't worth diddly). Or did you ever think of maybe doing being commissioned as an officer? True you won't get to actually PICK your job, but the pay, treatment, and responsibility (from the outside looking in as I was enlisted) sure is better. But man, good for you on intel/crypto. I was 35F (most boring intel job there is- should have gone HUMINT Collection [HCT]), all my buddies who went Crypto were smart as shiznit and had like 16-18month AIT with minimum 6 year active service obligation. Some of the best and brightest our country has to offer, good luck brother! [Beer]Quote:
Originally Posted by ghettodub
Just a side note, I just got paperwork from my IRR reserve unit saying they need some info from me to determine my medical retention ability- basically saying I'll get a 100% full and free discharge from my 3 years and some change obligation to IRR. I weigh this as good and bad, but it does hurt if SHTF in my life and I choose to go back to service they'll tell me thanks but I can't. So gotta make appointments and get the packet sent back and see if they send me my discharge.
[Luck]
Get used to the rest of the plt calling you pops! [Tooth]
When I got to the reception station at basic there was one guy who just made it under the age requirement-he was 33 and thats what everyone called him
Remember-stay motivated and dont let shit bother you
You'll do fine!![Beer]
Well AMEN brother, thanks for doing your part! You're never too old to serve your country, I was just wondering what made you do it now - but I'm glad you are [Beer].Quote:
Originally Posted by ghettodub
Fortunately you just barely meet the requirements for a commission if you go that route, as long as you can do 20 then they'll let you go for your bars. At least that's how it was when I was in.
Are you going Army, or those other things......um....branches.[Tooth]
Quote:
Originally Posted by ghettodub
When I went in we had a guy that was 34 at the time going into regular Navy. Not to old.
Good luck, I used to work meps while I did my recruiting assignment, itll be boring as hell waiting around but a lot of the military is hurry up and wait, remember its like applying for a job a lot of people dont understand that and act amazed when we kick them out for being disrespectful
Good Luck!!!![Alrigh]
Should I make a trip up to MEPS tomorrow and tell the Medical staff to take "extra" care of you?
When they take your BP look at the sticker on the side. You will find the initials "JC" on it.......[Coffee] And good luck. All the younger guys will call ya "gramps" in basic. Will be looking for an update in about a month.
We had a guy that was 42, the limit for age, in my BCT class, and he was a 30 year veteran truck driver so his 88M AIT was like 2 weeks instead of I think it's 8... and Jerry, we call him gray bush.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lochinver
So, passed medical with flying colours. And then sat around for a while, and then rejected because of some of my tattoos... [Rant2]
I'm gonna push the issue if possible and try for a waiver somehow, but I dunno.
I've been pretty down since Friday...
Dude that sucks!!!! When I talked to the navy the recruiter said they are at 140% manpower. Just try to push the issue I'm sure they'll give you a break. Interested in any other service?
I'm going to try and keep pushing it for sure; I haven't given up yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by flan7211
I thought about the other service thing, and Navy is still my main interest. Navy is/has been a big deal in my family for a lot of years...
But, I may re-evaluate after I see what happens.
If you are looking at trying Army look here. This is a job that on the outside if you are good would start at $50K after 5 years in the Army. It also is very computer heavy these days. Just A thought.[Coffee]
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The Biomedical Equipment Specialist is primarily responsible for servicing and maintaining all medical equipment. The equipment they work on involve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, digital, optical and radiological principals.
Duties performed by Soldiers in this MOS include:
Performs preventive maintenance checks and services (i.e., test, operate, lubricates, adjusts, tightens, and cleans) all medical equipment. Troubleshoots to isolate malfunctioning or defective components and/or boards on Medically related equipment. Computes power and space requirements for installation medical equipment and installs units to manufacturer's specifications. Prepares and submits medical equipment reports.
Supervises the performance of preventive maintenance checks and services (i.e., test, operates, lubricates, adjusts, tightens, and cleans) of medical equipment. Troubleshoots to isolate and repair malfunctioning or defective components and/or boards on medically related equipment. Participates in planning power and space requirements for the installation of medical equipment and supervises the installation to manufacturer's specifications. Prepares and submits medical equipment reports. Contributes to the development of medical maintenance Standing Operating Procedures. Performs quality control functions at all levels of medical maintenance. Supervises and advises subordinate personnel.
Training Information
41 weeks, 0 days, at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
ASVAB Score Required: 110 in aptitude area EL
Security Clearance: None
Strength Requirement: moderately heavy
Physical Profile Requirement: 222221
Other RequirementsSimilar Civilian Occupations
- Normal color vision required
- First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Medical Equipment Repairers