Posted on Jul 30, 2019

If my OSUT station gives me a direct flight to my first duty station right after graduation, must I take the flight and report immediately?

SPC Paul Byler

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I graduate OSUT Friday and have a copy of my orders which have my Report Date which reads exactly as follows;
REPORT DATE: 17 AUGUST 2019 (EARLY REPORTING IS AUTHORIZED)

My question is that while Benning is giving me a direct flight to Fort Carson immediately post graduation Friday, am I required to take the flight and report this weekend? I’m still getting used to how the army works but in the Corps I know the answer would be no.

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You should update your profile so people know you're asking an Army question as opposed to a Marine question

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SFC Tim Mosher

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Of note: It wouldn't be a bad idea to arrive a bit early to start acclimatizing to the total lack of oxygen at Carson. Every day is a post card there, but not being able to breathe is a tough row to hoe.
True Story:
Had an CPT from Benning arrive, insisted on taking his PT Test right away, and his run time dropped by almost 2 minutes...then he dry heaved for another 5.
"that's why you should take your 30 days of acclimatization, Sir..."
He passed but not what he expected.

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SPC Paul Byler

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Thanks for the heads up! I will definitely not be requesting an immediate pt test I’d like to get back in shape from OSUT. My physical fitness ironically has suffered being here.

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