Orders by 01 September could be wishful thinking, as many of the guys and gals in the past three classes have received their orders in the week or two preceding that Sunday - some even received their orders on Tuesday or Wednesday the week of...when I wasn't able to make my 26 June date, someone else in my NRD was asked via email if they were up for taking that class instead of their December date. Unfortunately for him, he was out of town and missed out, so word to the wise stay by the phone/email and be ready to go for every class in the event that a slot opens up. If it were me, I'd personally remind my OR weekly that I'm ready and willing to ship out ASAP and keep my lucky bag packed just in case. I've had my "things to bring" items in the corner of my closet ready to go for over a year...too bad I injured myself around that same time, guess I was too eager to go LOL???