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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:13:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TallLankey]
What personal hygiene products can I take and use the duration of my stay? Also what type of hygiene products can I buy at the exchange when I first get there? I know these seem like silly girly concerns but I get super bad acne and use a specific non rx face wash daily.
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:18:36 PM EDT
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Someone will tell you exactly what you need, and can and can't buy at the PX.
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SC, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:22:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MJ11B4P]
[#2]
You lost me at Ft Moore. Sorry.
On a serious note… if you are going to enlisted OSUT, you will be given a shopping list and an opportunity to go to the PX at reception or soon thereafter. If you have acne problems, get an Rx from your doctor and bring a 90-day supply with you. You can get it refilled from the medical clinic when needed. Otherwise, you will probably be SOL if you need a specific non-arc product. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:24:11 PM EDT
[#3]
22 weeks, oh what fun and joy that would be.
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:24:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By just-mike: Someone will tell you exactly what you need, and can and can't buy at the PX. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:25:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TallLankey]
[#5]
Plus two weeks for some other BAT training thing as well.
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:26:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By just-mike: Someone will tell you exactly what you need, and can and can't buy at the PX. This. Don't sweat it. Do what you're told. Don't quit. Have fun, OP. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:29:22 PM EDT
[#7]
Got the good news today. I ship middle of next month. I’m leaving behind a 80k a year cushy job (that I hate) that I’ve been doing the last 9 years. I wasn’t fulfilled. I always wanted to join since the Rambo days and well, I guess it’s time.
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:30:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Got the good news today. I ship middle of next month. I’m leaving behind a 80k a year cushy job (that I hate) that I’ve been doing the last 9 years. I wasn’t fulfilled. I always wanted to join since the Rambo days and well, I guess it’s time. Good on you!  It'll be the best worst decision of your life. 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:31:45 PM EDT
[#9]
Best of luck. Baby wipes are awesome. Foot powder. Mole skin / band aids for blisters. Small tube of vaseline. I'm sure you will get a list of any contraband items. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:32:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DoubleARon]
[#10]
Soap dish, bar soap, tooth brush, tooth paste. Maybe a small tube of sun screen.
ETA: They'll take you to the store where you can get stuff you need or restock on stuff you run out of. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:32:18 PM EDT
[#11]
Trust me I know I’ll regret joining, but I have to find out for myself. It’s my childhood dream. So fuck it!
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:35:02 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Trust me I know I’ll regret joining, but I have to find out for myself. It’s my childhood dream. So fuck it! You probably won't regret joining. I always wanted to be a soldier growing up, too. So I did it! You'll do it, too!
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:36:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WildBoar]
[#13]
OK I didnt Google it. Where is Fort Moore?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:36:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: You probably won't regret joining. I always wanted to be a soldier growing up, too. So I did it! You'll do it, too! Thanks man |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:37:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Thanks man No problemo! |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:37:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TallLankey]
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WildBoar: OK I didnt Google it. Where is Fort Moore? Where peaches come from Edit: Ok I just googled it. This was actually Ft Benning. I guess it was a casualty of 2020 and got renamed. Honestly just found that out. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:37:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WildBoar: OK I didnt Google it. Where is Fort Moore? Fort Benning. 
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:37:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WildBoar: OK I didnt Google it. Where is Fort Moore? Fort Benning. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:39:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WildBoar]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: Fort Benning. FUCK OP You wont regret it. Best few short years in my life were as an Infantryman As for what to bring? BAsic toiletries and a few bucks to pay for your haircut. Yes they made us pay for our fucking haircuts. No one brought any cash lol |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:41:52 PM EDT
[#20]
Hygiene products?!?
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:42:33 PM EDT
[#21]
Skip the nonsense, go straight to Sgt. Airborne, tell him you want to be there instead. Besides, it’s only 3 weeks! Haha! Have fun. I did!
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:43:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KILLERB6: Hygiene products?!? Last thing I want is the drill sergeant to start asking why my face is all red, and get sent to medical. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:43:47 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: Good on you! It'll be the best worst decision of your life. 
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USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:44:18 PM EDT
[#24]
Idk I havent been to Ft Benning in 20 years
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:44:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 11boomboom]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WildBoar: FUCK OP You wont regret it. Best few short years in my life were as an Infantryman As for what to bring? BAsic toiletries and a few bucks to pay for your haircut. Yes they made us pay for our fucking haircuts. No one brought any cash lol Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WildBoar: FUCK OP You wont regret it. Best few short years in my life were as an Infantryman As for what to bring? BAsic toiletries and a few bucks to pay for your haircut. Yes they made us pay for our fucking haircuts. No one brought any cash lol Basically this. OP, bring a couple changes of clothes and what you need to wash yourself. Everything, and I MEAN EVERYTHING, you will need will be provided to you at Reception before OSUT begins. The cadre will outline what you will be able to keep or get within your first days there. Bring the bare essentials, there's less baggage that way. Your Recruiters can provide you with a packing list if you ask. Originally Posted By ricko1: There will be many days when you will ask yourself "what the fuck was I thinking" MANY DAYS.  
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:47:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Last thing I want is the drill sergeant to start asking why my face is all red, and get sent to medical. They would give zero fucks at Benning, IDK about Moore.
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:47:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HammerHammer]
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It’s been a while since I was at OSUT but one thing you should definitely pack is a big canister of Anti Monkey Butt Powder. I managed to get a can from home through in processing and I was selling it at $2 a splash before long ruck marches. That’s not to say it’s a money making venture, just that it’s extremely nice to have when your thighs feel like hamburger meat from all the PT. You should probably bring some “good” soap or body wash if you can - we were buying the Old Spice 3-in-1 at the PX and while it’s passable to get clean with its not very good soap. Other than that, they should be able to supply you with decent acne medication - if it’s real bad they can prescribe something. You could try taking whatever you like to use but it’s 50:50 you get to keep it.
Also, you’re not supposed to pack too much cash but make sure everything you do bring is in small bills like 1’s and 5’s. It’s hard to make change during training and sometimes it’s useful. You don’t want to pay $20 for a pocket full of emergency shit tickets if the guy who has them would take $2 or 5. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:49:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 11boomboom]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pro_Patria_431: They would give zero fucks at Benning, IDK about Moore. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pro_Patria_431: They would give zero fucks at Benning, IDK about Moore.  Attached FileOriginally Posted By HammerHammer: It’s been a while since I was at OSUT but one thing you should definitely pack is a big canister of Anti Monkey Butt Powder. I managed to get a can from home through in processing and I was selling it at $2 a splash before long ruck marches. That’s not to say it’s a money making venture, just that it’s extremely nice to have when your thighs feel like hamburger meat from all the PT. You should probably bring some “good” soap or body wash if you can - we were buying the Old Spice 3-in-1 at the PX and while it’s passable to get clean with its not very good soap. Other than that, they should be able to supply you with decent acne medication - if it’s real bad they can prescribe something. This is also true, OP. Regardless of what some people experience, the medical care is actually not bad. It's not good, but it is adequate. They need you to be effective and being sick or injured is not something they want to deal with. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:53:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Got the good news today. I ship middle of next month. I’m leaving behind a 80k a year cushy job (that I hate) that I’ve been doing the last 9 years. I wasn’t fulfilled. I always wanted to join since the Rambo days and well, I guess it’s time. Try to workout as much a possible before you go (without getting hurt). It’s a lot better when your in shape. As I remember you can’t really bring shit in. Good luck and keep us posted. Like others said just don’t quit. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:53:42 PM EDT
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What about breaking my apartment lease? Any advice on how that goes? I go to meps next week to sign, since the cut off day for this week was yesterday and I guess Friday is a holiday. But once I sign what do I need to show my apartment manager ?
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:54:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 11boomboom]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glock4140: Try to workout as much a possible before you go (without getting hurt). It’s a lot better when your in shape. As I remember you can’t really bring shit in. Good luck and keep us posted. Like others said just don’t quit. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glock4140: Try to workout as much a possible before you go (without getting hurt). It’s a lot better when your in shape. As I remember you can’t really bring shit in. Good luck and keep us posted. Like others said just don’t quit. They allow a lot more stuff than when I went in '07, but everything they'll be allowed should be outlined by the cadre in Reception like it was for us. Everything else will be in "secured" storage. Originally Posted By TallLankey: What about breaking my apartment lease? Any advice on how that goes? I go to meps next week to sign, since the cut off day for this week was yesterday and I guess Friday is a holiday. But once I sign what do I need to show my apartment manager ? By law, you should be allowed to break your lease without penalty because it's for military reasons. Let them know when you'll be out and that it's for the military. Show him your orders or your shipping documents. Verify that, though. I know it's true for active duty, but I'm not sure about shipping to Basic. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:56:17 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:57:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Glock4140: Try to workout as much a possible before you go (without getting hurt). It’s a lot better when your in shape. As I remember you can’t really bring shit in. Good luck and keep us posted. Like others said just don’t quit. Just thought about that. I should be ok but def need to start working out daily. I’m 5 9 160ish and always been able to move. I ran a Spartan race last year with one month prior training and did ok. I made it in the highlight photos lol. But yeah will do. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:57:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: What about breaking my apartment lease? Any advice on how that goes? I go to meps next week to sign, since the cut off day for this week was yesterday and I guess Friday is a holiday. But once I sign what do I need to show my apartment manager ? Just tell them you’re joining the military and you need to end the lease early. Any halfway decent apartment manager will be happy you told them well in advance so they can plan to rent it again and probably won’t charge you anything. If they give you a hard time then ask your recruiter because they deal with it all the time. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:58:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By moximouse: This is what awaits you The best and most fucked up brotherhood around. A little too much Cav Scout in that dialog.
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:59:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Just thought about that. I should be ok but def need to start working out daily. I’m 5 9 160ish and always been able to move. I ran a Spartan race last year with one month prior training and did ok. I made it in the highlight photos lol. But yeah will do. You'll probably gain wait in OSUT. It'll be muscle.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:00:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom:..... Your Recruiters can provide you with a packing list if you ask. .... I always got a kick out of the small black plastic comb on the list lol. Like WTF was I gonna do with that in basic |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:02:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: You'll probably gain wait in OSUT. It'll be muscle. Based off your user name, I assume you’re 11B? All this is starting to make sense now. Seeing a lot of that in other user names as well now. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:02:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Just thought about that. I should be ok but def need to start working out daily. I’m 5 9 160ish and always been able to move. I ran a Spartan race last year with one month prior training and did ok. I made it in the highlight photos lol. But yeah will do. Yeah you will be fine, I’d just start doing daily pushups, sit-ups, pull ups, flutter kicks and running if your not already doing it. Also might wanna try to walk in boots with some sort of backpack on. Not sure if your an early riser but might be a good idea to start waking up at 0430, lots of new soldiers had an issue with that. It’s honestly pretty easy if your not a fat body osut is a good program and it’s setup to turn a lazy civilian into an 11bravo |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:02:38 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:04:03 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 11boomboom]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Based off your user name, I assume you’re 11B? All this is starting to make sense now. Seeing a lot of that in other user names as well now. Yep.  Lots of good infantry guys here on arfcom. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:12:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TallLankey]
[#42]
I got the temporary reservation for 3 years, but want to sign for 6. My recruiter said I should be able to get the permanent reservation for 6 years at meps, and the six year bonus but how do I make sure that happens?
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:16:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WildBoar: OK I didnt Google it. Where is Fort Moore? It’s the fort formerly known as “Benning,” now living under an assumed name in the federal witness protection program. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:17:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doubleclaw: It’s the fort formerly known as “Benning,” now living under an assumed name in the federal witness protection program. 2020, it was real. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:18:00 AM EDT
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You're skin's gonna be pretty fucked then. Unless you're getting infections and looking like ass they won't send you to sick call. You can voluntarily go....but you're not gonna likely get your special skin care stuff. Doubt they even sell it at the shopette.
Granted I went 16 years ago now, and it's a "different" Army. So you'll find out when you get there. Out of curiosity...what was your GT score? |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:18:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: This. Don't sweat it. Do what you're told. Don't quit. Have fun, OP. The simplicity of it was beautiful, wasn’t it? Don’t think life has ever been that simple since then.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:18:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: I got the temporary reservation for 3 years, but want to sign for 6. My recruiter said I should be able to get the permanent reservation for 6 years at meps, and the six year bonus but how do I make sure that happens? |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:19:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 11boomboom]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: I got the temporary reservation for 3 years, but want to sign for 6. My recruiter said I should be able to get the permanent reservation for 6 years at meps, and the six year bonus but how do I make sure that happens? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: I got the temporary reservation for 3 years, but want to sign for 6. My recruiter said I should be able to get the permanent reservation for 6 years at meps, and the six year bonus but how do I make sure that happens? If it's not in writing, it isn't guaranteed. The recruiter may tell you something that isn't available after processing at MEPS. All bonuses are received after you have been at your unit after OSUT. The payment will be split. Use the enlistment term to your advantage. If you want something different after 3 years, you can reclass or you can stay infantry and get another enlistment bonus, but that's not a guarantee. Some years there's bonuses, some there's not and some are only available to certain MOS's. If you want to enlist 6 and get that bonus, get it in writing. The MEPS guy will sign you up, but may not have what you want exactly. Originally Posted By dbrad197: The simplicity of it was beautiful, wasn’t it? Don’t think life has ever been that simple since then. Sure was. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:23:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: Fort Benning. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 11boomboom: Originally Posted By WildBoar: OK I didnt Google it. Where is Fort Moore? Fort Benning. For the rest of my days, I will always say I attended Basic Training at Ft. Benning. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:25:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TallLankey: Got the good news today. I ship middle of next month. I’m leaving behind a 80k a year cushy job (that I hate) that I’ve been doing the last 9 years. I wasn’t fulfilled. I always wanted to join since the Rambo days and well, I guess it’s time. God bless and good luck. Enlisting in the Army was one of the greatest things I've ever done. |
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