Air Force is NOT easy to get in and waking up 5 hours before going through the procedure won't help.

ChairForce you might want to re-examine whatever statistics led you to believe the USAF didn't have gender exclusive jobs. Pararescue, combat control and other combat or S

Woah, okay. Let's go. MEPS - I don't know what the hell this is, but it doesn't exist in Australia. Qualifications - You could have all the qualifications in the world, and still not be suited to a position. It's sad, but it's true. The OP said nothing about qualifications, and pretty sure general entry into the Australian Defence Force only requires you have your High School Certificate. Sleep - Perhaps nerves kept her from getting a good night's sleep. Understandable if this job meant a lot to her. Preparation - Sometimes, no amount of preparation can quell one's nerves, particularly with things of great personal importance. Time - I have had an ADF interview, and on the letter it says the process should take four hours. Also, you have no choice about what time your interview is. Food - The OP obviously believed that it wouldn't take much longer than 4 hours, so didn't feel the need to take any food. When I had mine, there was no food available for interviewees, only tea and coffee. And I, for one, was too worried that I would be called to one of the interviews while I was out if I went to get food somewhere else. OP, FYL.

There's nothing wrong with the military. My sister's a sailor in the Navy and I'm proud of her. A note to those who dismiss the military: If you don't have the balls to do it, don't knock those who do. A soldier/sailor/airman is the one out there. Their motivations don't matter when their dedication to stick to it keep them out there doing something I don't think I could do. @my fellow Americans, they're in Australia. Different process from MEPS. Not everything is exactly like our country. MEPS (to non Americans) is a major step towards joining the military here. Military Entrance Processing Stations. It's basically a long day of interviews, setting things up for potential jobs in the service, medical screening, ASVAB (a test which determines job qualifications) etc etc. Similar to what the OP wrote about.

FML, your recuiter should have done a better job seeing what you're eligible for. He's the douche.

but wait...why didn't you get more sleep? or eat? i think im lost...

actually you don't apply for a position when trying to join the military, you take the ASVAB and depending on your score you pick a job... maybe OP was applying to be a civilian contractor to work with the Air Force

Well obviously, anyone affected by the "no food for seven hours" thing isn't air force material. that's basically forgetting your lunch money for a school day; kids go through it at five years old. YDI for being a fat food obsessive.

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been to MEPS twice now. Twelve hours of being poked and prodded, urinalysis, duck-walks, and waiting...all on an empty stomach. Not fun.

YDI for not going to sleep until 1 in the morning when you knew you had an interview the next day.