How do I interpret my MEPS report date and OSUT start date?

2019-05-16T10:16:02-04:00

Hey guys so I got my contract and am confused about the dates. It says I need to be at the MEPS on August 5th but when you look below that it says "start date August 16th". Does that mean I am not scheduled to go to Sand Hill until the 16th meaning like 10 days at 30th? I thought reception was only supposed to be like a few days max unless there is something weird that happens like a holiday weekend. Any help would be appreciated.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made May 16 at 2019 10:26 AM

2019-05-16T10:26:40-04:00

Sounds about right. I was there around 10 days-14 days. Feels a whole lot longer because you're not doing any real training; you'll lose a lot of sleep; you'll stand a lot, you get your shots (Mmm...peanut butter!); if you get to sit, it will probably be on those 70 year old wooden benches (if they brought them over from the old 30AG reception building); but they'll feed you well...maybe too well.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 10:30 AM

2019-05-16T10:30:17-04:00

Your time at 30th Reception depends on the cycle schedule on Sand Hill. I spent about 9 days there back in 90. Not much you can do about it. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. And remember to just play the game. Don’t take crap personally and you will do fine.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made May 16 at 2019 10:50 AM

2019-05-16T10:50:16-04:00

Yep, I spent 10 days there. It takes time to inprocess.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 12:16 PM

2019-05-16T12:16:18-04:00

It takes a little bit for you to in process at reception and you gotta wait for a company that’s ready for more trainees.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 5:58 PM

2019-05-16T17:58:42-04:00

Your recruiter will discuss this with you when he/she conducts your Future Soldier Orientation 3-10 days after you swear in.

Response by SPC David Willis made May 16 at 2019 8:14 PM

2019-05-16T20:14:08-04:00

In my experience using your timeline I would have reported later in the evening on the 5th spent the night in a block of rooms booked by the military, then traveled the next day to benning. I believe that may have been my only hard date. You’ll most likely spend more than a few days at reception I think mine was a week but the 16th may be a projected date and subject to change.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 1:44 AM

2019-05-17T01:44:52-04:00

How are you a SPC without attending basic training! I would change that on your profile!

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 4:21 PM

2019-05-17T16:21:35-04:00

I agree with all the other responses here. They don't allow you to do any real PT at 30th AG because they don't want you getting hurt before you get to your actual training platoon. When I went through there (Mar 2007) we did push-ups, sit-ups, and other stuff that didn't require much space or equipment.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2019 6:32 PM

2019-05-17T18:32:44-04:00

Reception is at least a week. I spent 10 days at 30th and most people in my unit were there for 14.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2019 4:58 PM

2019-05-18T16:58:13-04:00

When I joined I was at 30th AG (Fort Knox) for about 30days. It all depends on when the next class starts. So yes holidays could effect it.