https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-does-recsta-mean-on-my-reservation-orders-from-meps <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My ship day is on May 3rd, RECSTA day says May 9th, and my school date starts on May 16th.<br /><br />I am prior service don’t have to go back to basic I asked my recruiter he said he didn’t know I’d just have to find out when I report to MEPS. Could anyone help me out with understanding this Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:12:19 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-does-recsta-mean-on-my-reservation-orders-from-meps <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My ship day is on May 3rd, RECSTA day says May 9th, and my school date starts on May 16th.<br /><br />I am prior service don’t have to go back to basic I asked my recruiter he said he didn’t know I’d just have to find out when I report to MEPS. Could anyone help me out with understanding this SPC Devin Young Thu, 20 Feb 2020 12:12:19 -0500 2020-02-20T12:12:19-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-does-recsta-mean-on-my-reservation-orders-from-meps?n=5581369&urlhash=5581369 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was told by my recruiter it means you are in hold over until you basic class has enough people (which it will) SPC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:52:56 -0500 2020-02-20T13:52:56-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-does-recsta-mean-on-my-reservation-orders-from-meps?n=5581452&urlhash=5581452 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m just speculating, but I would imagine that you have a week in reception to get administratively correct, ensure your clothing bag is complete, and go through medical. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:31:25 -0500 2020-02-20T14:31:25-05:00 2020-02-20T12:12:19-05:00