Time between training and deployment during Vietnam draft?

by redwards1324

I'm currently in the planning stages of a novel where one of the main characters is draft age in Vietnam America. I am trying to figure out the timing of the plot...which leads me to my question:

Did men who were drafted in Vietnam have time in between basic training and when they were deployed or were they immediately shipped out after training? I am specifically focusing on early to mid 60s.

Thanks!

Bernardito

They did indeed! This leave could last between a few days to weeks (usually around two) but rest assured, it led to plenty of shenanigans on the young men's behalf as they tried to live life to the max before being shipped out.