DQ

A DQ at MEPS can come from many sources: a failed drug test (DAT), a medical finding, an incomplete background record, or a disclosed disqualifying history. Some DQs are temporary, a broken bone still healing, for instance, and clear once records are submitted. Others require a formal waiver. Permanent DQs include certain felony convictions and non-waiverable medical conditions. Your recruiter should discuss the path forward, if any.