Is it possible to get your boot date delayed/moved up?

[Yankeeloon200]

Hello Marines,

I just swore in an open contract yesterday in brooklyn. The thing is they gave me my ship date which is May 28th, 2011. Would i be able to get it moved up or delayed on request? I dont mind waiting but a 10 month wait seems like alot can happen/change in that time frame and im commited right now. I have also heard from Marines that going to Parris Island in the Summer is the most Brutal thing you will ever do. Can i talk to my recruiter about it? Does it depend on your MOS how soon you ship?

Thanks in advance, Yankeeloon200

[Lisa 23]

Ask your recruiter!

[Wyoming]

Hello Marines,

I just swore in an open contract yesterday in brooklyn. The thing is they gave me my ship date which is May 28th, 2011. Would i be able to get it moved up or delayed on request? I dont mind waiting but a 10 month wait seems like alot can happen/change in that time frame and im commited right now. I have also heard from Marines that going to Parris Island in the Summer is the most Brutal thing you will ever do. Can i talk to my recruiter about it? Does it depend on your MOS how soon you ship?

Thanks in advance, Yankeeloon200

• Why an 'open contract'?
• At least you have something.
• Yes, No, and Maybe.
• Sure is a long time. Get in shape, mentally and physically.
• It is hot at PI in May. Not as hot as one of the 'stans, however.
• Sure you can.
• You don't have an MOS.

[tdrt]

Just be lucky you have a ship date. Per the rest, ask your recruiter

[Sgt Leprechaun]

Yup. Closed.