MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station in the United States. It is a facility where individuals who want to join the U.S. armed forces undergo a series of evaluations to determine their eligibility for military service. At MEPS, recruits complete medical screenings, physical exams, aptitude tests (such as the ASVAB), and moral evaluations to assess their readiness to serve. They also choose their military career field, sign enlistment contracts, and take the oath of enlistment. The entire process typically takes one to two days and includes lodging and meals if needed. MEPS is staffed by both military and civilian personnel and serves as a joint-service organization for all branches of the U.S. military
. Additionally, "MEPS" can refer to other things in different contexts, such as the Malaysian Electronic Payment System or Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), but in the U.S. military context, it specifically means Military Entrance Processing Station
