Final answer:
MECP candidates must submit medical forms which are typically valid for 12 months, but this period may be extended for deployed applicants.
Step-by-step explanation:
The MECP (Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program) application process requires candidates to submit specific medical forms. Applicants must provide a precommissioning SF 88 or DD Form 2808 and SF 93 or DD Form 2807-1, which are medical examination and medical history forms, respectively. These forms must be current within the last 12 months. However, for those applicants who are deployed, the recency requirement for these forms can extend beyond 12 months due to the constraints of deployment.