Posted on May 16, 2019
How do I interpret my MEPS report date and OSUT start date?
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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.
Fort Moore
Infantry OSUT (11B)
11X: Infantry Recruit
Basic Training
Posted 6 y ago
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SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA
SPC Kole Cordier - I don't remember running at all. We weren't allowed to exercise on our own, and they didn't do much exercise with us. Mainly it was teaching us a little PRT (which sometimes was actually a disguised smoke session).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SPC Kole Cordier
10-14 days of not working out seems like its going to make everyone perform worse when they get to actual basic.
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SGT Dave Tracy
SPC Kole Cordier - It doesn't help, but if you're in good condition going in, a couple weeks off won't hurt as much as it will the guy next to you who wasn't as active to begin with. The physical aspect of OSUT is tough, but they don't start everyone off at 100% on Day 1 once you arrive at your training unit.
When you get there, don't try to impress anyone; it will work against you. Keep your head down, your ears open, and your attitude at the front gate. Do this while committing to training, and you'll be just fine.
P.S., Enjoy 30AG! LOL. I swear to you, I have nearly as many stories from there as I do my time in my training unit.
When you get there, don't try to impress anyone; it will work against you. Keep your head down, your ears open, and your attitude at the front gate. Do this while committing to training, and you'll be just fine.
P.S., Enjoy 30AG! LOL. I swear to you, I have nearly as many stories from there as I do my time in my training unit.
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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.
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Reception is at least a week. I spent 10 days at 30th and most people in my unit were there for 14.
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How are you a SPC without attending basic training! I would change that on your profile!
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SGT(P) (Join to see)
But you’re not there yet so calm down a little bit. You still have to earn some things.
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SGT(P) (Join to see)
I never addressed myself on any public forum as being any certain rank prior to attending basic training. I’m not meaning to be a jerk I’m just saying that stating you’re a potential recruit is just fine but stating you’re a SPC before even going to training is a tad cocky. I’m not saying don’t be proud or excited just listing you have a rank at all is a bit too hasty
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SPC Erich Guenther
Actually SGT Falk, thats an interpretation but it is not based on any regulation. I had a brief 2 year stint at USAREC HQ as a contracted civilian in the mid-1990's though it may not be in my profile. As soon as the future Soldier swears into the IRR and Accesses to the DEP on the DoD computer system he/she is officially a SPC in the IRR and would be on Active Duty once he moves there from the IRR. The Second Swearing in is only to move from the IRR to Active Duty. Arrival at his Reception or Training station has no significance as far as rank is concerned. Enlisted Rank for college is granted for experience upon entry to the Armed Forces says the program. You officially enter the Armed Forces when you swear into the DEP Program because it is part of the IRR. You officially enter Active Duty upon second swearing in on travel day at the MEPS.
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Your recruiter will discuss this with you when he/she conducts your Future Soldier Orientation 3-10 days after you swear in.
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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.
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