My Son just had his 11B "Turning Blue" and graduation Friday. He and a few others don't have orders. How soon do they usually get it fixed?

TSgt David L. — Tue, 16 May 2017 22:13:09 -0400

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2017 12:43 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 May 2017 00:43:42 -0400

This happened to a few guys when I was leaving IET, the longest took a month. They just hung around, did morning PT and whatever tasks the Cadre had for them. Usually nothing of note. The month long one was because he was waiting to ship to Korea where his Unit was, I believe.

Response by SGT Jeffrey Celli made May 17 at 2017 8:39 AM

SGT Jeffrey Celli — Wed, 17 May 2017 08:39:54 -0400

Took 6 days for me and my guys. It was weird sleeping in the same barracks and when DS said "I don't give a F #$@ if you smoke just not in the B's" I almost passed out lol but yes this isn't something new. I mean it's the Army haha

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 17 at 2017 10:10 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Wed, 17 May 2017 10:10:51 -0400

When you are saying he does not have orders, are you talking about to his first assignment? It really should not take long, tell him to get some good books and keep himself occupied.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 17 at 2017 4:08 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 17 May 2017 16:08:47 -0400

Sounds like you got an answer, TSgt David L., and I'm glad because I sure don't have one for you! I just wanted to extend my congratulations to your son. I know you must be proud.
When I "turned blue" on 20MAR70 at Fort Jackson, SC, there was no ceremony, no certificate and no blue cord. In fact, the only reason I even knew about the blue cord was that one of the sergeants told one of my buddies to go the PX and get one. We purchased them ourselves and that was it!

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made May 17 at 2017 6:43 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Wed, 17 May 2017 18:43:13 -0400

Sounds like too many folks are re-enlisting at the last minute and they are running out of vacant slots.