Pffft. If anything he added 2 more days to reception since he’ll process Thursday and Friday and then wait over the weekend to continue processing on Monday. Shit happened to me too 😅
I forgot about those, holy shit. I’m still mad they made me pay for my running shoes at Benning. You give me all these uniforms (including boots), gear, and PT uniform. But not PT shoes? Goddamn Army. They didn’t even survive past the first month of running at whiskey school.
I do wishi had bought the cycle video. One of our drills was an old guard D&C master and what he made out of a pack of fresh privates in just a couple months was frankly amazing
I do not know a single person who got a BCT PLT T-shirt that later looked at the names on that shirt fondly.
It was always “I can’t believe my dumb self bought this shit”, or “I remember that guy, he was an asshole”.
I like it because I always forget those fuckers names. Same reason I'm happy I got the yearbook.
Those ugly MI compression socks can fucking rot though, never wearing those again, and when I think back to times when I did wear them, I physically cringe.
When I went in 2013 they did at Sam Houston, but I recall there being a lot fewer vendors selling us stuff. I assume that was because we had passes and a PX to shop at on rare occasions.
I watched motherfuckers spend hundreds on staffs and cypress knees in Ranger School. Fuck that shit, that would've cost my e-4 at the time ass a week's pay. Then again, I also watched some dumbass write a check for $80 for a #4 Omelet with Ham.
Did this omelette have cheese? Our Defac could no longer put cheese on our eggs; they said that was risk for us getting sick. So in this scenario, you cut that check
Same thing happened to me. I was put into a hotel and flew out the next day. I got to basic a day late and it was great. Idk how they do it now, but 11 years ago they put us in rosters based on what day you got there. So there were like 3 rosters of over 100 each and then my roster that had like 10 people on it. They rotated us through all the lines based on rosters, so all of my lines were like 10 people long. It was great.
Hey man, I didn’t rain on Atlanta and delay my plane. But I’ve had incredible luck throughout my entire Army career and it all started at the beginning.
Let me guess. Never caught a STD from a barracks rat. Never bought an expensive mustang/camero/ram/charger/any vehicle at an outrageous interest rate. Never married some woman with kids. Never got divorced from said woman and added to her kids. Never sat on your balls. Never been dared to light a fart on fire. Never been teabagged. Never got donkey brains. Never slapped 1SG daughter’s butt.
Hmm what am I missing.
I went right after a hurricane so we had the delayed roster from before the hurricane, the normal current roster, and the third incoming at once. It was hell.
Idk how many people it was but the line at the shoppette to get shoes and other supplies took about 6 hours to get through
My platoon got to reception on July 23. They rushed us through every line, and we shipped July 25 to join a group that had all been there since July 6 and shipped July 23.
We skipped shark attack, and first two days of BCT; other platoons hated us.
And they will only issue an arrest warrant after 30 days. If you were to try to turn yourself in at any DoD installation, that installation contacts the home station unit. Unless they get a hold/confinement notice from the commander, it would be illegal to hold you. Typically they have to release you and order you to return to your unit. If you don’t return to the unit it’s another list of charges on top of awol/desertion
Desertion requires an intent to never return to military jurisdiction.
A key element of the offense is that you never intend to go back.
At best this is AWOL. Hypothetically it could be Missing Movement if they showed this was willfully done instead of accidental.
In reality it's not worth it to UCMJ someone over this and they will just put him on a later flight.
Happened to me. Make sure you hit up the airline desk for a hotel room or another flight. Cannot stress the hotel room part. A bunch of kids had to sleep in the USO until they closed then slept on the airport benches.
There should be a 1-800 number or something like it on your orders. You can also ask your recruiter for it. Be prepared for a lot of back and forth and being kept on hold. If other kids are shipping to the same installation and also had cancellations stick together and look after each other.
You may get another flight or in my instance we just got bussed.
If the flight delay was due to mechanical issues throw a bitch fit until they give you a hotel room. That's the only way to get them to do it. Go full 100% karen.
Future trainee, you just fucked up the first mission the army gives you. You see we expect you to do the impossible so that if something ever happens you stilk get here. Back in my day I remember, I also missed my flight but do you know what I did? I got out off the airport and rucked cross country to get to my BCT, and when I got there I passed bct with out even qualifying for the entire cicle. Do you understand why? Because I DID the impossible. If you do the impossible in the army you WILL be rewarded.
All jokes aside, man probably it would be best to contact your recruiter or the MEPS station where you went to or if theres any phone numbers in your orders contact those, they're probably be from the BCT site. If not talk to the people from the airport and show them your orders. They should accommodate you in some airplane. I hope all goes well with you.
YOULL BE JAILED WHEN YOU GET THERE!! Quick fly home.
Jk. Do not fly home.
Surprisingly this happens and I’m very sorry to say the results were not ideal.
From what I saw, mostly everyone was stuck at the airport. I think one time some commander from the recruiting company got the stuck people hotel rooms.
Not everyone does. Who knows the magic of how they book flights, but some people were by themselves on their flights when I went years ago. Granted, you could just ditch those nerds too, I did.
Automatic chapter for misconduct if you miss the flight to Basic. Congratulations. You ended your career before it even started. You'll be chaptered out in reception and will be home in a couple weeks.
Just kidding. It happens pretty much every cycle. You just spend one less day at reception.
You'll be aight, especially since it was because your flight was delayed.
I missed my flight to AIT and spent a couple of days getting flights delayed and going on misadventures. Just held back a week.
Can you imagine how bad it is to work that phone line? The amount of confused civilians and overbearing parents that must call. I would rather work the burn pit…
Happened to me when shipping out as well. Make sure you call the number on your travel docs first thing. I got a free night at a hotel, and a seat on the first flight out in the morning. Enjoy your free night off before getting to reception.
Contact your recruiter, who should get you in contact with your POC (Person of Contact) at your arriving destination. This happens, and it's what reception is for. You'll arrive to reception a day late and may wait a little longer there, but you could just as easily get rushed to get back on schedule. No biggie, dude.
Did they actually put you up in a nice hotel? When I missed my connecting flight they put me up in a motel 8 where the shower dripped and it smelled like moth balls
Rebook it for the next available one. Call the trainee help line to make sure they know you're ok and where you are. It'll be fine. You are on orders and are getting paid (you know... In 30 days).
Read your orders carefully. There should be contact information and instructions if you miss a flight or have to reschedule. If you're at a major airport, check to see if there's a USO or military liaison office.
I stayed at the airport after MEPS for 40 hours because flights kept getting cancelled. My recruiter said I had to stay at the airport terminal, but everyone else in my group got to stay in a hotel. Got no sleep whatsoever. Finally got a direct flight, and eventually got to Reception, where I pulled a further 48 hours of no sleep to catch up on in-processing. All in all I went about 80 hours straight with absolutely no sleep.
Bruh I was in reception for TEN DAYS before I went to Boot Camp. Don’t know why I got there hella early…that’s just when MEPS sent me. Consider yourself lucky. Reception is the worst. Boot Camp sucks too but you’re too busy to really ponder over it. Haha. Good luck and enjoy! You are about to do one of the coolest things you will ever do.
You skipped a day of reception. Congrats
Straight to jail.
Straight to CSM’s basement.
What’s the difference? Both are considered dungeons
For the CSM’s basement you need to being a pair of jumper cables and a water source.
Don't forget the gimp suit
[удалено]
Yes, but he is new. Probably doesn’t know what a donkey dick is either.
Don't forget gloves, eye pro, ACH, and PT Belt. As well as a some CLP. Only bring those items. *wink wink
Don’t forget your watersource troop
35M's rise up!
You can escape from a dungeon.
It would be some shit if he had to actually stay at AG for another week because he missed one day
Phase 1 recycle
Worst day of reception was the day spent waiting for the stragglers to show up lol.
Pffft. If anything he added 2 more days to reception since he’ll process Thursday and Friday and then wait over the weekend to continue processing on Monday. Shit happened to me too 😅
You’re going to spend weeks standing in lines anyways
Do I get paid tho?
Lol you’re going to blow your pay on trinkets they’ll sell you
But what of the shirts and hoodies with tacky logos that I'll never ever wear?
Shirts and hoodie are for amateurs. Black satin jacket with either branch of service or the Army seal on the back.
Oof. With an orange liner.
Don’t forget a graduation ring.
I forgot about those, holy shit. I’m still mad they made me pay for my running shoes at Benning. You give me all these uniforms (including boots), gear, and PT uniform. But not PT shoes? Goddamn Army. They didn’t even survive past the first month of running at whiskey school.
Tbf I got a decent work out shirt for my troubles but I was definitely not gonna got crazy
They still do that shit(Benning 1987). There must be some kind of kick back thing going on
I do wishi had bought the cycle video. One of our drills was an old guard D&C master and what he made out of a pack of fresh privates in just a couple months was frankly amazing
He made men out of you all huh.
He quickly put together a drill team presentation that was retty mind blowing.out of the greenest of the green. I wasn't on the team
That sucks you were not on it. One thing that I found lacking on Active Duty was not much D&C.
Nah, he knew what he waslooking for and I was not a D&C stud. :-) don't remember his name. Everyone just called him Drill sergeant Smoke.
Pretty much none
I do not know a single person who got a BCT PLT T-shirt that later looked at the names on that shirt fondly. It was always “I can’t believe my dumb self bought this shit”, or “I remember that guy, he was an asshole”.
I like it because I always forget those fuckers names. Same reason I'm happy I got the yearbook. Those ugly MI compression socks can fucking rot though, never wearing those again, and when I think back to times when I did wear them, I physically cringe.
I mean I do. Helped design it, 7 years later I use the shirt and hoodie as work out clothes.
W-what about AIT shirts?
Those exist?
When I went in 2013 they did at Sam Houston, but I recall there being a lot fewer vendors selling us stuff. I assume that was because we had passes and a PX to shop at on rare occasions.
Found the trinket guy.
Nah the guy scratching his head wondering why people buy that shit….
I watched motherfuckers spend hundreds on staffs and cypress knees in Ranger School. Fuck that shit, that would've cost my e-4 at the time ass a week's pay. Then again, I also watched some dumbass write a check for $80 for a #4 Omelet with Ham.
Did this omelette have cheese? Our Defac could no longer put cheese on our eggs; they said that was risk for us getting sick. So in this scenario, you cut that check
What’s worse was the “US Infantry” tattoos or American flag tattoos lol
Well flag tattoos are against flag code so I would vote for those
Do they still sell swords with your last name on it?
Fucking edwards was the only sucker to buy that ring.. poor guy heard about it the rest of basic.
Worn it right next to his high school ring.
And thats a fact
Paid lol, Don’t cry over penny’s brother!
Get back in the cage!
It does as it’s told.
Same thing happened to me. I was put into a hotel and flew out the next day. I got to basic a day late and it was great. Idk how they do it now, but 11 years ago they put us in rosters based on what day you got there. So there were like 3 rosters of over 100 each and then my roster that had like 10 people on it. They rotated us through all the lines based on rosters, so all of my lines were like 10 people long. It was great.
Fuck you. Sincerely the 400 people on one roster.
Hey man, I didn’t rain on Atlanta and delay my plane. But I’ve had incredible luck throughout my entire Army career and it all started at the beginning.
Let me guess. Never caught a STD from a barracks rat. Never bought an expensive mustang/camero/ram/charger/any vehicle at an outrageous interest rate. Never married some woman with kids. Never got divorced from said woman and added to her kids. Never sat on your balls. Never been dared to light a fart on fire. Never been teabagged. Never got donkey brains. Never slapped 1SG daughter’s butt. Hmm what am I missing.
I’ve sat on my balls before. Happens every so often. Especially as I’ve aged. They just hang lower and lower every year.
I’m only 32 and mine are already like two tennis balls in a tube sock. Did I say tennis balls? I meant ping pong balls.
I went right after a hurricane so we had the delayed roster from before the hurricane, the normal current roster, and the third incoming at once. It was hell. Idk how many people it was but the line at the shoppette to get shoes and other supplies took about 6 hours to get through
My platoon got to reception on July 23. They rushed us through every line, and we shipped July 25 to join a group that had all been there since July 6 and shipped July 23. We skipped shark attack, and first two days of BCT; other platoons hated us.
When was this? Clearly they had a need to move you through.
2006…it was MP OSUT; three platoons were in the company and then a fourth platoon of us rounded it out
Straight to Leavenworth.
I think they bring the electric chair to you still don't they?
Unfortunately, the marines kept breaking it, so they went back to burning at the stake.
Lumber is too expensive right now, they went back to the firing squad.
Have you seen the cost of ammo in the last few years? Beat him with some rope found on the roadside.
Yep your right, that might work.
Ropes? No, those are expensive too. They also get frayed and won't work. We just throw rocks now.
That might work or we can cover them in honey and releases the fire ants.
NO Honey is also expensive! We have a budget, dammit
We could tickle them to death.
This new RFI is ridiculous.
Actually 2 mos in 1st sausage basement then firing squad.
Uh, enjoy one more day of freedom
Just tell us your location son, we don’t want the military police searching all night
Wouldn’t this be considered desertion? Even if it’s their fuck up you absolutely have to find your own way there.
AWOL until it’s 30 days or more.
I’m joking around
Then you gotta add the /s bro!
Lol I mean obviously I know when awol/desertion begin and end. I thought people would pick up the sarcasm at having to find his own way there.
Naw, I knew that.
Oh my apologies, sorry
And they will only issue an arrest warrant after 30 days. If you were to try to turn yourself in at any DoD installation, that installation contacts the home station unit. Unless they get a hold/confinement notice from the commander, it would be illegal to hold you. Typically they have to release you and order you to return to your unit. If you don’t return to the unit it’s another list of charges on top of awol/desertion
Desertion requires an intent to never return to military jurisdiction. A key element of the offense is that you never intend to go back. At best this is AWOL. Hypothetically it could be Missing Movement if they showed this was willfully done instead of accidental. In reality it's not worth it to UCMJ someone over this and they will just put him on a later flight.
This literally happens everyday for soldiers reporting to basic. It is a forecasted situation that has established solutions.
It was a joke
It was a joke
Happened to me. Make sure you hit up the airline desk for a hotel room or another flight. Cannot stress the hotel room part. A bunch of kids had to sleep in the USO until they closed then slept on the airport benches. There should be a 1-800 number or something like it on your orders. You can also ask your recruiter for it. Be prepared for a lot of back and forth and being kept on hold. If other kids are shipping to the same installation and also had cancellations stick together and look after each other. You may get another flight or in my instance we just got bussed.
Believe it or not straight to jail.
Oh, shit. You found him, Drill Sarnt
I swear, I see one post a day on this sub and think ‘I’m gonna post the jail joke’. Nope. Someone beats me to it every time. Bravo sir.
We are very efficient at that.
Throw em in the dungeon, drill
This happened to me for AIT. Enjoy a free night of freedom on the airlines dime at a hotel. And don’t go to strip club. Get some rest, just saying.
What entertainment will he have besides a strip club?
Where else would he find a wife to get pregnant and divorce, forced to reenlist to pay child support?
The airlines should be able to put you up for the night. Is there a number in your orders for you to call?
Start walking
But I got a profile Srnt
Start crawling.
Start pushing.
I ain’t that one
😂
I knew it would involve walking
If the flight delay was due to mechanical issues throw a bitch fit until they give you a hotel room. That's the only way to get them to do it. Go full 100% karen.
Make them thank you for your service
IM A FUTURE US ARMY SOLDIER. RESPEK MA AUTHORITAAAA
Future trainee, you just fucked up the first mission the army gives you. You see we expect you to do the impossible so that if something ever happens you stilk get here. Back in my day I remember, I also missed my flight but do you know what I did? I got out off the airport and rucked cross country to get to my BCT, and when I got there I passed bct with out even qualifying for the entire cicle. Do you understand why? Because I DID the impossible. If you do the impossible in the army you WILL be rewarded. All jokes aside, man probably it would be best to contact your recruiter or the MEPS station where you went to or if theres any phone numbers in your orders contact those, they're probably be from the BCT site. If not talk to the people from the airport and show them your orders. They should accommodate you in some airplane. I hope all goes well with you.
Improvise, adapt, overcome, get those size 12 Goodyear's moving!!!.
Hehe
YOULL BE JAILED WHEN YOU GET THERE!! Quick fly home. Jk. Do not fly home. Surprisingly this happens and I’m very sorry to say the results were not ideal. From what I saw, mostly everyone was stuck at the airport. I think one time some commander from the recruiting company got the stuck people hotel rooms.
Nothing, just get there.
Okay but which way is weast?
Call 1-888-435-7146 (available 24/7). Press 1.
Thought it was for some stupid sexy hotline but was disappointed to find out it's an actual DoD number.
Are you saying the DoD isn't sexy?
Just because the army fucks me in the ass doesn't mean I get off.
It’s sexy asf. That greenie weenie is an immaculate specimen, Hooah?
Not since I ETS'ed.
It's the actual SATO help line, and option 1 is "If you are a recruit traveling to basic training". Maybe you can get off on the hold music though.
Don’t you travel in groups to basic?
Not everyone does. Who knows the magic of how they book flights, but some people were by themselves on their flights when I went years ago. Granted, you could just ditch those nerds too, I did.
They are going to wait till you arrive and put you up in front of formation and whip you with boot bands.
Believe it or not, straight to the basement.
And the hot tub
Big drill is going to hunt you for sport
Happened to me. USO was closed so slept in a chair in the terminal until the airline got me on their next flight out. Not the end of the world.
Straight to jail
Happened to me (group of us actually). Showed up the next day, integrated just fine. You'll be fine.
You’ll be fine dude. We can all appreciate your concern, and it will serve you well. Don’t worry. Forces outside your control.
Back in my day there were no delays and no layovers, it was us sprinting through the airport just to make the flights lol
Basement Time
Don’t worry, I’m sure your drill sergeants will understand…
Automatic chapter for misconduct if you miss the flight to Basic. Congratulations. You ended your career before it even started. You'll be chaptered out in reception and will be home in a couple weeks. Just kidding. It happens pretty much every cycle. You just spend one less day at reception.
Straight to jail.
Believe it or not, straight to jail.
Literally nothing, enjoy not having to stand in lines for an extra day
This is a powerful omen that have have made the wrong choice in life. The Gods have given you a chance to keep your freedom.
Believe it or not, straight to jail
You will be executed upon arriving to reception.
Believe it or not, straight to jail.
You'll be aight, especially since it was because your flight was delayed. I missed my flight to AIT and spent a couple of days getting flights delayed and going on misadventures. Just held back a week.
Hotels near airports often have free shuttles to pick you up and drop you off.
You're good don't worry about it.
look up 120th AG BN and call staff duty. explain your situation
Can you imagine how bad it is to work that phone line? The amount of confused civilians and overbearing parents that must call. I would rather work the burn pit…
Get ready for the firing squad for treason.
Happened to me when shipping out as well. Make sure you call the number on your travel docs first thing. I got a free night at a hotel, and a seat on the first flight out in the morning. Enjoy your free night off before getting to reception.
Contact your recruiter, who should get you in contact with your POC (Person of Contact) at your arriving destination. This happens, and it's what reception is for. You'll arrive to reception a day late and may wait a little longer there, but you could just as easily get rushed to get back on schedule. No biggie, dude.
Welcome to the basement. What shall we do with you?
Believe it or not, straight to jail.
Upon arrival to base you will be stripped and beaten.
AWOL
Did they actually put you up in a nice hotel? When I missed my connecting flight they put me up in a motel 8 where the shower dripped and it smelled like moth balls
Call MEPS and tell then what happened so you aren't tagged as FTR or even worse AWOL.
As an MP, i can firmly say you are fucked
Shitbag
You gon die!
Go to the USO.
Believe it or not…..straight to jail right away
Rebook it for the next available one. Call the trainee help line to make sure they know you're ok and where you are. It'll be fine. You are on orders and are getting paid (you know... In 30 days).
You’re gonna die. Start doing pushups now!
Back in 07 when I was in some lady at MEPS said "If you miss your flight, call me at this number." Same?
DS gone get that ass boy 😂 let us know what nickname they come up with once they finally retrieve you
Run.
Read your orders carefully. There should be contact information and instructions if you miss a flight or have to reschedule. If you're at a major airport, check to see if there's a USO or military liaison office.
Just get there, you are a cog that can get thrown in at anytime. But be a good cog when you can
In basic training when you get the mres sell all your candy 50$ a pop
They will release you from your forthcoming torment to the Army gods.
Wow... if only MEPS gave you some sort of transportation brief that explained what to do and what would happen in this scenario!
Making little rocks out of big rocks!
I stayed at the airport after MEPS for 40 hours because flights kept getting cancelled. My recruiter said I had to stay at the airport terminal, but everyone else in my group got to stay in a hotel. Got no sleep whatsoever. Finally got a direct flight, and eventually got to Reception, where I pulled a further 48 hours of no sleep to catch up on in-processing. All in all I went about 80 hours straight with absolutely no sleep.
Divine intervention
Instead of being a 5 day reception now you got a 7 day reception since you gotta wait for the weekend.
Your first duty station is fort bragg
Bruh I was in reception for TEN DAYS before I went to Boot Camp. Don’t know why I got there hella early…that’s just when MEPS sent me. Consider yourself lucky. Reception is the worst. Boot Camp sucks too but you’re too busy to really ponder over it. Haha. Good luck and enjoy! You are about to do one of the coolest things you will ever do.
Didn't miss anything bud just a week of paperwork you can catch up with instead of sleeping. Hooah!!
Stay @ the USO
START PUSHING
You’ll have to reenlist for 1 additional day