General Questions about MEPS

[eahmed4]

I know that they conduct a blood test, but I am a bit worried about my veins not showing. I have been staying hydrated but for some reason they are quite stubborn when it comes to being visible. If they cant find my veins, will they cancel the blood test?
Another thing is that I have quite sweaty palms. I am not sure whether this will be a problem or not but I will be doing my fingerprints at MEPS and I am not sure whether or not my sweaty hands will prevent me from getting that done. Will my sweaty condition cause problems?

 

[RedFive]

Duuuude, take a benadryl and chill. Deep breath. Hold it. Okay, release. Now imagine if all you did all day was poke needles into people's arms. Hundreds of times a day. You'd be pretty good at it, huh? Well, maybe you in particular wouldn't on account of those sweaty palms dropping needles all the time, but you know what I mean. It'll be fine, they do this all day, every day.

Now about the sweaty palms...are your knees weak, arms heavy, is there vomit on your sweater? Was it mom's spaghetti? Perfect. It's okay to be nervous, but on the surface be sure you look calm and ready.
If you guys don't get that reference, you old...

 

[haka]

Another thing is that I have quite sweaty palms. I am not sure whether this will be a problem or not but I will be doing my fingerprints at MEPS and I am not sure whether or not my sweaty hands will prevent me from getting that done. Will my sweaty condition cause problems?

It took me about an hour to get my fingerprints done because the pads of my fingers are trashed from rock climbing. The guys were super patient and took it as a challenge to get a good fingerprint out of me. You'll be fine man. This stuff isn't worth stressing over.

 

[hlg6016]

Remember that bad dream about showing up for school or work naked? Well, Surprise!

 

[exNavyOffRec]

It is MEPS, they will get what they want, whether it is fingerprints, blood or urine. It may take a little longer but they will get it all......... LOL

 

[JTS11]

Oh man, if you're nervous about the blood draw and fingerprinting, wait until the post-physical interrogation.

 

[ahansen]

Just throwing it out there for this thread's future viewers.
Ladies! If you're not sure what to expect at MEPS and would like some insight, PM me! Just went through it a few weeks ago and happy to share.

 

[Hair Warrior]

One part most people fail is the duck walk. When they tell you to walk like a duck they also mean to quack like one. If you’re too quiet they’ll fail you.