Went to my recruiter's office today and filled out my 72 hour ren-doc (a paper that must be filled out within 72 hours of enlisting, listing out anything that has changed medically or criminally in the past 72 hours). Petty Officer Posey (ET1) also taught me how to board the quaterdeck and leave the quarterdeck, and how to properly salute officers.
After that, I proceeded to take my 1.5 hour Nuke Test, to see if I would be qualified to enter the Navy's Nuclear Engineering program. It has MAJOR benefits, but also asks the most and demands the most of the Naval recruits that enter the program. After taking that test in the COLD ASS ROOM, made copies of my contract and enlistment bonus guarantee and everything I needed. Then, home. :D
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
MEPS
So, my first encounter with MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) occurred yesterday. Stayed Wednesday night at the Drury Inn at downtown St. Louis. Being the light sleeper I am, I really didn't get fully to sleep until around 0200. My roommate that was assigned to me was shipping out Thursday for the Army, so he didn't even go to sleep wednesday night. Around 0300, he BURSTS into the room, screaming, YOU AWAKE?!?! I said the first thing that came to mind, "i am now, douchebag!" So, i walked around for 30 minutes until the 0330 wake up call came, at which point i went into the atrium and had breakfast. At 0415, I boarded the shuttle bus to the MEPS Station downtown.
Once at the MEPS station, we began our medical briefing and started filling out roughly 10 pages of paperwork *sigh*. After the briefing, I began my full medical testing for the day: Urinalysis, Blood Test, Hearing Test, Vision Test, Doctor's Interview, and last but not least, the physical. After the physical and after recieving my qualifying chart from the doctors, I proceeded to my Liaison and chose my job in the Navy. I will be in the AECF (Advanced Electronics Computer Field). After I chose my job, I went to get my security clearance and fingerprints done, then went BACK to my Liaison, signed a few more papers, got sworn in, then had my recruiter bring me home around 1600.
Thursday was the farthest thing from a quick process I have ever encountered. I am just extremely happy that I was able to finish all of my testing and get fully enlisted in 1 12hour day.
For any other questions about my job, when I'll be shipping out, or anything else, feel free to email me at thejmann07@gmail.com
Once at the MEPS station, we began our medical briefing and started filling out roughly 10 pages of paperwork *sigh*. After the briefing, I began my full medical testing for the day: Urinalysis, Blood Test, Hearing Test, Vision Test, Doctor's Interview, and last but not least, the physical. After the physical and after recieving my qualifying chart from the doctors, I proceeded to my Liaison and chose my job in the Navy. I will be in the AECF (Advanced Electronics Computer Field). After I chose my job, I went to get my security clearance and fingerprints done, then went BACK to my Liaison, signed a few more papers, got sworn in, then had my recruiter bring me home around 1600.
Thursday was the farthest thing from a quick process I have ever encountered. I am just extremely happy that I was able to finish all of my testing and get fully enlisted in 1 12hour day.
For any other questions about my job, when I'll be shipping out, or anything else, feel free to email me at thejmann07@gmail.com
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