How does the process work?

If you have a simple process it should take 3-4 months before you ship out to basic training in San Antonio, TX. Each recruiter may run their process a little bit differently depending on the area they are assigned to.

Step 1: Get pre-qualified. I’ll pre-screen you over the phone to check for any red flags that are disqualifying to enter such as serious medical issues/law violations/drug use/etc. I’ll send you a practice test you can take at home to give you an idea of how you'll score on the ASVAB. If your pre-screen and practice test scores are good to go, i'll schedule your initial appointment.

Step 2: We’ll hold an initial appointment over the phone. I will build you a profile in our system and we will review all necessary paperwork. I will provide you a background check packet that must be completed by your next appointment. We will go over all benefits, answer any questions, and ensure you are ready to join.

Step 3: I will have you come by the office for an meeting where I will show you how our benefits can help you meet your needs and wants.

Step 4: Once your background check and profile are completed I will submit a scheduling request to MEPS for your ASVAB and physical. We'll complete a MEPS brief to ensure you are prepared to go to MEPS. The physical is not a PT test. The physical will be checking qualifying factors such as vision, hearing, blood tests, drug tests, etc.

Step 5: MEPS will be taking precautions and will be screening everyone for covid-19 traits or exposure upon arrival. Once scheduled for MEPS you will go down and complete your testing on the first day. You may spend the night at a hotel nearby free of charge, if you so choose, and do your physical the next day. Once the testing and physical is complete you will know what jobs you are qualified to do based on academic and physical results. You will complete the Oath of Enlistment and become a new member of the Delayed Training Flight (DTF).

Step 6: The Delayed Training Flight (DTF) is everyone who is qualified and is waiting for their ship date. The DTF meets monthly at the Unit Training Assembly (UTA), sometimes referred to as "drill weekend".