What do MEPS and METS mean?
MEPS stands for Military Entrance Processing Station. There are 65 MEPS throughout the U.S. where applicants are processed and receive physical exams prior to shipment to Basic Training Basic Training: Basic Combat Training (BCT) is a nine-week course of intense physical and mental training, during which recruits develop essential Soldier skills, discipline and values.. METS stands for Military Entrance Testing Site, any of 14,000 locations where you can take your Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ( ASVAB ASVAB: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a series of tests used to determine an applicant’s qualification for military service and help determine their intellectual and occupational strengths. ).