Category Archives: USMC Enlistment

One hugely important thing for people going into the Marines to think about it continuing their education, whether they decide to make the military their career or use their years of service as a stepping stone to a civilian job. … Continue reading →

What is USMEPCOM? Young people who are looking to enlist in the military will probably at some point come across a very long acronym: USMEPCOM. It stands for the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It’s part of the Department … Continue reading →

Denver Military Entrance Processing (MEPS) The purpose of the military entrance processing (MEPS) station is to check a potential Marine recruit’s aptitude for service in the armed forces in general, and the USMC specifically. Young people that want to join … Continue reading →

Marine Corps recruits must pass a hearing test at MEPS. There isn’t a whole lot you can do to prepare for this one; you either have good hearing or you don’t. There are different levels of hearing though, so if … Continue reading →

There are about 65 Military Entrance Processing Station (Meps) locations throughout the US, including Puerto Rico. Meps Stations aim to process potential recruits for enlistment or induction into the Marine Corps. The three primary considerations in determining an applicant’s qualifications … Continue reading →

At Meps, potential Marine Corps recruits can be disqualified from joining for a bunch of reasons. Here is a list of common disqualifications for joining the USMC. Continue reading →

Marine Corps Physical When a recruit prepares to join the Marine Corps, they are required to make a trip to a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). There are 65 MEPS in the US and a recruit will go to the … Continue reading →