Pre MEPS Recruiting

Back on track, I went to the recruiting center yesterday evening on the way home from work to see if my recruiter had a chance to work on my packet, he was not there and no, he did not have any of the entry done.   So, this time I mentioned to another recruiting I had been talking to previously about OCS, and found out he just put in an OCS applicant within the last two months.  I explained, remaining both tactful and respectful in regards to my recruiter, that I had been coming in for over a month handing every document over myself, and had no results.  I also explained my concern in regards to my recruiter leaving for school next week…

 

In a matter of minutes, I was sitting in the station commanders office with the recruiter I had been talking to about my concern, and the station commander himself.  They quickly reassured me that they were both going to take over my packet and process me in together.  They intend to have my medical paperwork ready for MEPS TODAY!  One day to do what my other recruiter has not gotten around to at all.  They tell me I should be able to go to MEPS next week or the week after now, and that we’ll do what we can to get into the board as soon as possible.

 

My advice:  If you work with your recruiter diligently and see no results, request to speak with the station commander, and remember do not throw anyone under the bus!  You’re not in the military yet, and these guys hold the keys to get you there, just remember to remain respectful at all times.  This is good training for military life anyway, you’ll be experiencing many frustrations like this or worse in regards to bureaucratic process.

 

Respectfully,

Christopher