Portland MEPS

What is MEPS

MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) is part of the enlistment process where you will take your ASVAB (if you haven't already), and get your medical and physical evaluations done. You will then sign the Delayed Entry Program contract and take the Oath of Enlistment

When will I go to MEPS?

You will be scheduled for MEPS after your qualifications are completed, you have shown your commitment to the next step, and your recruiter believes you are ready to become the next American Airman

How do I prepare?

Your Recruiter will set an appointment to brief you about everything to expect at MEPS.

You will be reminded of your required documents:

Government issued ID (such as a drivers license)
Social security card
Birth certificate
Education document (high school diploma, GED, college transcripts) for high school graduates. Juniors and seniors do not need this if you haven't graduated yet.

You will need an overnight bag to stay at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport hotel.

MEPS Dress Code

Your Recruiter will ensure you are within the dress code standards

UNAUTHORIZED CLOTHING:

Flip-flops, sandals or open-toed shoes

Plain white T-shirts or sleeveless shirts
Tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, and excessively low cut blouses, and any clothing that exposes the midriff
Shorts/skirts that are more than 3 inches above the knee. If the applicant is unsure; they should wear pants or a long skirt instead
Cut-off shorts or excessively worn/torn clothing
Revealing or see-through clothing
Yoga Pants
Pants or shorts worn below the waist
Military uniforms, to include ROTC uniforms. (Active Duty and Reservists will be allowed to wear clean PT uniforms and Youth Challenge is allowed to wear their uniform of the day.)
Body piercing or earrings of any sort (males and females)
Fingernail or toenail polish

The following items must be worn while at the MEPS:

Closed toe shoes w/socks
Underwear for males.
Underwear and bras for females. Sports bras, thongs, or see-through underwear are not authorized.

Unauthorized Items:

Weapons(Knives, Guns, etc.)

Drug Paraphernalia

Vape Pens

If you can't take it on an airplane, you can't take it into MEPS

A day at MEPS

The Hotel

After your MEPS appointment with your recruiter, you will check into the Embassy Suites Portland Airport hotel . The Air Force is paying for your stay and your meals.

You will meet a MEPS liaison at the hotel who will brief you on the rules and get you set up with a room.

Embassy Suites PDX

7900 NE 82nd Ave, Portland OR

MEPS Briefing

MEPS is an important part and you will be briefed by your recruiter about what to expect in full detail. This is a basic guide on what to expect but each individual will have their own specific requirements so use this only as a basic guide. Remember MEPS is looking for a reason to disqualify you so follow your recruiters guidance.

Trust your recruiter. We are not doing all this work to get you here to set you up for failure. If you don't disclose something to them, and then bring it up at MEPS, you will be disqualified and significantly delay your process. This briefing is the time to bring up anything you forgot, not at MEPS!
Remember you represent yourself, your recruiter, and the Air Force down there. Make a good impression - this is your job interview for the Air Force and Space Force
Your medical exam will go over all your questions from your DD From 2807-2 (the form you signed with your recruiter that has 164 medical questions) to make sure it's accurate and there is nothing more to add - your recruiter will review this during your appointment
You will be asked the same questions in different ways to see if you think up anything else.
Any new medical information provided at MEPS will result in you being disqualified and you will need to provide medical records to your recruiter for submission to the doctors for review. This can potentially add weeks or months to the process. Tell your recruiter before going to MEPS!
The rest of the physical portion is similar to a sports physical. Everyone will be examined, get their blood drawn, and consent to a urinalysis.
Your final physical test is the X-Factor test. You must lift weight above your head in a fashion like a power-clean. The more you lift, the more you qualify for. Aim for at least 70 lbs.
You will meet with the Active Duty Air Force liaison review your DEP contract and confirm your availability date; this is the soonest date you are willing to ship out to basic training. (This date will be no more than 60 days after going to MEPS - unless still in high school)

The final step is to swear in to the Delayed Entry Program! If you make it to this point, good job! You've completed the hardest part!

AIM HIGH TRAINEE!

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