The Clock Has Started Ticking

As of yesterday, March 8th, ITT finally got all of the 'stuff' they needed to begin the clearance check. I should know in 10-14 business days if I get my interim clearance or not. If not, the gig is off. If so, then I still need to be at least two weeks out from my time at Fort Bliss for orientation. This is because Bliss, currently, needs a minimum of two weeks' notice that I am enrolled.

After missing the deadline for the class on the 28th of March, I had quasi-planned on attending the one on the 3rd of April. Given the head's up lead time Bliss needs and the fact that from the 8th, 10 business days is (if you include the 8th) the 21st of March, the earliest ITT could notify Bliss about me would be 13 days before class starts.

I assume the military is not in the habit of cutting people slack, so right now I assume I will attwend the class after the 3rd. Might be the 10th, might be the 17th. I have no idea at this point.

On a better note, I found out that in addition to my 70lb checked bag, I may also bring a carry-on plus a laptop. Ofcourse I heard so many different "facts" about allowed luggage, lead time to notify Bliss, how often the classes are held, who documents should be sent to and in what format, that I am taking the luggage info with a grain of salt. I'll try to pin them down about a week before I leave.