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It can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks for the first check to hit. There is also a deduction of $250 on the first check to cover the "gift card" they give you that you use to get your uniforms and personal products. You could possibly get paid on March 15th but I'd bet more on April 1st.

Yes, you do need to squirrel away money now. I highly suggest you open an account with USAA and set up all your bills to be paid by Billpay so that they are paid automatically while you are gone. Contact your creditors and let them know that you are going to basic, they will work with you if you ask.

Probably about March 15th. It can take awhile for the pay to process. You might get it on the 1st of March but I doubt it.

EDIT: Start making arrangements now to save money or put it away for bills. You can also call your creditors and explain your situation they are usually willing to work with you.

When you get to basic training you won't have time to worry about when you get your 1st paycheck because you won't have any time to spend it. In any case you will get paid your 1st pay end of February.

either feb 15th or march 1st

Given the state of the ecomony,Never