How long does it take to be sent to MEPS?
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How long does it take to be sent to MEPS?
For most applicants, the initial trip to MEPS is a two-day process. On the afternoon of arrival, the applicant takes the computerized Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests. If you’ve taken the ASVAB within 24 months of your MEPS trip and received qualifying scores, you won’t be required to retest.
How long does it take to go to basic training after talking to a recruiter?
You report for 10 week basic training, either directly or within a year. If you report to basic training under direct ship, that means you may head out within days. When exactly you head out depends on your job assignment. Your recruiter will provide you details on when and where you will be going for basic training.
Will my recruiter take me to MEPS?
Your recruiter will do some MEPS prescreening, and once that clears, an appointment with your local MEPS can be made. A day at MEPS can and will be a long day of testing and screening, so be prepared for a long day of “hurry up and wait.”
How long does Navy recruitment process take?
Go to a recruiter and they can have you in in days or defer for a couple months. Must take physical at MEPS station, recruiter will take you there if need be. I took me about six months after speaking with my recruiter and taking the ASVAB. The entire process took approximately 1 year.
one to two days
You’ll officially complete the process of joining the Military once you meet all of the Service requirements assessed at the MEPS. The process typically takes one to two days, with food and lodging provided.
It depends. Normally ships will go to sea for 10 days to two weeks each month for training operations. Extended operations away from home port can last up to six months. This varies depending on the mission and type of ship.
How long does it take to go to Navy boot camp?
Recruit training, or “boot camp,” will be approximately seven weeks long. The goal of this training is to transform you from a civilian into a Sailor with all of the skills necessary to perform in the fleet.