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 >1 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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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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