USMEPCOM updates policy for Applicant Guests to the MEPS

As of July 2, 2024, the applicant guest policy is as follows:

1. Two-Guest Standard.  Active-Duty applicants who are about to ship to basic training and National Guard or Reserve applicants on initial accession are authorized two adult guests for their Oath of Enlistment.

• Applicant guests under the age of 18 do not count toward the two-guest standard. 
• MEPS Commanders may authorize additional guests, provided the increase does not adversely affect operations.
• Guests are allowed into the MEPS facility 30 minutes prior to a ceremony and must depart within 30 minutes of its completion.  

• Each guests entering the facility is subject to security measures. 
• Guests must present valid physical identification. Guests under the age of 18 years old do not require identification but must be accompanied by a sponsoring adult to enter the facility. 
• Each adult guest will sign in on the MEPS Visitor Control Log; a sponsoring adult will sign for all accompanying minors. 
• Each guest will be issued a visitor badge. 
• All guests must comply with MEPS staff instructions to ensure they do not enter unauthorized areas.