Military Glossary
An Army National Guard recruit receives a physical at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
An Army National Guard recruit receives a physical at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Those who join the Army National Guard go through the same process as those who join the active-duty Army. Before taking the Oath of Enlistment and going through Basic Combat Training (BCT), a recruit must go to MEPS, take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), receive a physical, consult with a career classifier and have a Pre-Enlistment Interview.
Air Force reservists take the Oath of Enlistment at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery of tests, commonly called the ASVAB, is designed to help match military applicants with the right careers.
Recruits in the Air Force Delayed Entry Program (DEP), also known as "Deppers," take the Oath of Enlistment at Sam Boyd Stadium at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
An Army National Guard recruit takes the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
All applicants undergo a background check and fingerprinting at MEPS. In addition, biometric scanning is now used to ensure the security of applicants and their personal information.
The Oath of Enlistment is the final stage of the MEPS process, when applicants officially become members of the U.S. Military.
Taking the Oath of Enlistment is a proud moment for recruits. At that moment, recruits swear to defend the U.S. Constitution.
An Army National Guard recruit takes an eye exam at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
Army National Guard recruits take the Oath of Enlistment.
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