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