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Wed, 09/08/2010 - 01:27
Anonymous

Hi my name is Joe. I was wondering if I'm getting bmarried on Oct. 2nd and I signed up for the ARMY, let's say tomorrow would I be around still to get married? How soon after you sign up do you get sent out for BCT?

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Wed, 09/08/2010 - 06:50
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MSG Glenn
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From what I can see the time between signing up & actually shipping out is about 5 months. That all depends on the MOS you choose. Just tell your Recruiter that you can't leave before a certain date & he'll make sure that happens.

You still have to meet with a Recruiter, go through the recruitment process, take your ASVAB, get your physical & meet with the MEPS Counselor to chose your MOS & that all takes time, certainly more than a month in most cases.

To be doubly sure then you should make an appointment with a Recruiter after 2 October. That's only about 3 weeks away.

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Wed, 09/08/2010 - 16:18
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MSG Glenn
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I should add that you can get the ball rolling with a Recruiter right away. I don't feel there's any great rush for them to get you in right away. If someting DOES come up where a particular MOS has an immediate opening then just turn it down explaining why.

It just doesn't go that fast normally. And actually you can reserve an MOS & stay in the Delayed Entry Program for up to a year before shipping.

Now you have some time to study for the ASVAB & getting yourself in shape - at least good enough to pass the PT test before you leave for BCT.

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