The article doesn't specify vision or hearing test failures as disqualifying conditions, which suggests they may be waiverable or correctable. However, the article does mention that certain vision standards (including color vision) are required for specific MOS positions. If you fail these tests, your recruiter can submit documentation requesting a waiver, though timelines for approval can range from days to months. You should discuss your specific test results with your MEPS physician and recruiter immediately.

The article lists temporary disqualifications (like active infections, being outside height/weight standards, or incomplete documents) as addressable conditions, meaning you can return when the issue is resolved. However, the article doesn't specify exact timelines for each condition. The key is addressing whatever caused the temporary DQ—whether that's recovering from illness, meeting weight standards, or completing missing paperwork—then working with your recruiter to schedule your return to MEPS.

A temporary disqualification means you're ineligible on that specific day but can return once the condition is resolved (like recovering from surgery or illness). A waiver requirement means your recruiter must submit documentation to request an exception to a standard, and approval timelines range from days to months. Temporary DQs are typically faster to resolve since you just need to fix the condition and come back, while waivers require military approval and can take significantly longer.

The article mentions that specific felony convictions are listed as permanent disqualifications that are generally not waivable. However, it doesn't specify which felonies are disqualifying and which might be. You need to discuss your criminal history directly and honestly with your recruiter before attending MEPS, as they can tell you whether your specific conviction falls into the permanently disqualifying category or might be waiverable.

The article indicates MEPS is a two-day process: Day 1 is medical processing starting around 0530–0600, and Day 2 covers job selection and enlistment. You should expect to wait for hours in a government facility. The article specifically lists incomplete documents as a cause for temporary disqualification, so you need to work with your recruiter beforehand to ensure all your paperwork is complete and organized before you arrive.