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I just joined the army and today i was supposed to go down to MEPS for my physical and to DEP in. I was Previously in the Marine DEP and got out on a fail to Grad. But today before i left i was told i was unable to go because i was medically DQ. but my recruiter sent for my physical scores form from the time i joined the Marines and I came back perfect. why would Meps DQ me for no reason?
MEPS does not DQ for no reason. There has to be specific medical reason why. If you failed to graduate from marine Boot camp, you were most likely dq'd for a psychiatric reason of "failure to adapt to military life". This is requires a waiver, and I see it often with those that were discharged from the military for failing to complete training.
You should have gotten a sheet with the specific disqualification. Find out what that is and your recruiter should have already told you what he is working on to overcome it.
Good luck.
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John L
Expertise
I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.
Experience
13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.
Education/Credentials
Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting
Awards and Honors
Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
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