The ROTC Experience
Maj. Otto Padron, an infantry officer, talks about ROTC and how it prepares students to be leaders in a military or civilian career.
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Overview
A Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) is where applicants for military service go to complete the enlistment process.
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A Strong Start in Army ROTC
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) teaches leadership development, military skills and career training to college students alongside civilian academic studies.
The Future of MEPS
Currently, an individual may have to visit a MEPS a few times to complete enlistment, but changes are underway that will help speed up the process significantly.
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Learning to Lead at Military Colleges
Students at military colleges are taught the skills to lead in both military and civilian environments.
MEPS: Physical Exam
Every applicant must undergo a physical exam at MEPS to ensure he or she can meet the demands of service.
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Introduction to Senior & Junior Military Colleges
This Senior & Junior Military Colleges guide describes the colleges' unique combination of higher education and ROTC military instruction.
MEPS: ASVAB Testing and Career Counseling
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery of tests, commonly called the ASVAB, is designed to help match military applicants with the right careers.
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Sink or Swim
ROTC cadets participate in a team-building exercise.
MEPS: Security and Background Check
All applicants undergo a background check and fingerprinting at MEPS. In addition, biometric scanning is now used to ensure the security of applicants and their personal information.
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Proud and Patriotic
Army Reserve Soldiers stand in front of the United States Capitol Building.
MEPS: Oath of Enlistment
The Oath of Enlistment is the final stage of the MEPS process, when applicants officially become members of the U.S. Military.
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A look at daily life in Today's Military.
From the outside, it is hard to imagine what it's like to serve in the Military. There is plenty of news coverage, but it has been difficult to really get a sense of what day-to-day life in service is all about – until now. The videos and images on this site show the variety of experiences servicemembers have every day – from joining and training, to living and working all over the world. Choose a theme or Service from the menus below or choose between "Enlisted" and "Officer" to start exploring.
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