Time frame from signing to shipping.

Iasca · Post by **Iasca** » May 7th, 2004, 10:54 am

I am scheduled to goto MEPS Tuesday and sign the Opt 40 contract my recruiter says has been reserved for me. I asked him what the average time frame is from the point somebody signs thier contract to when they ship. He had no clue, he said he hasn't contracted anybody in a combat MOS in 8 months. Does anybody have any idea how long I'll have before I leave for basic training? Thanks ahead of time for the information.

Creeping Death · Post by **Creeping Death** » May 7th, 2004, 10:57 am

I don't think there is a set time frame. Unless things have changed, it is probably dependent upon the slot that you got, and whenthat slot is scheduled to ship.

I think I had three or four months between signing and shipping.

Spartan · Post by **Spartan** » May 7th, 2004, 10:58 am

No, but if they had an OPT40 contract with my name on it, I sure in the hell wouldn't be waiting around until Tuesday to sign it!

Iasca · Post by **Iasca** » May 7th, 2004, 11:24 am

Thank you Ranger Creeping Death and Ranger Spartan for your responses. Tuesday was the first available day that my recruiter could transport me to MEPS, I didn't want to wait either but he confirmed that it would be available when I get there. He also understand that it will be a waste of his time if we get there and it's NOT available, because it's the ONLY contract I'll sign :)

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » May 7th, 2004, 5:16 pm

ship dates for combat arms MOS's have been coming quickly. really because the people signing them are grads, thus able to ship quickly.

expect anywhere from 30-80 days as a grad.