WHAT 2 BRING TO BOOT CAMP?/ MATURE PEOPLE PLEASE.?

Question

-HI ROOM!

MY QUESTION IS?...... " WHAT EXACTLY DO I BRING WITH ME THE DAY I FLY OUT TO BOOT CAMP? I HAV NT ASKED MY RECRUITER YET , BEING THAT HE IS IN KANSAS. LOL, BUT REALLY THOUGH. WHAT SHOULD I TAKE AND NOT TAKE?

ANSWERS FROM EXPERIENCE VETERANS WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.

AND THANK YOU! FOR TAKING THE TIME..
"HAPPY HOLIDAYS"

Answer 1

dont take anything besides the clothes on your back & your wallet & a small photo of whom ever.

if you take anything else they will not hesitate to take it from you once you arrive on base.



everything you need (toothbrush, razor, running shoes...etc.) they will provide you with.



good luck,

Answer 2

Anything you take will be taken from you.



In boot camp at Paris Island for USMC, everything we had we put in piles with similar gear once we arrived in a classroom from the bus to begin paper work etc.



Examples



1) bras/underwear would all go in one ben.

2) toothbrushes and oral care go into another ben.

3) Socks into another ben

etc.

4) Perfume, deodorant in another ben.



The only thing you need to bring is the clothes on your body, social security card/photo ID in your wallet with a small bag.



Everything you need will be issued to you via the military. It won't be the exact brand you use or like. But do let them know of any allergies or allergic re actions you may have.



If you have glasses or contacts you will receive a new (ugly at that) pair in boot camp.



Do not bring rings or any other jewelery.



Take all piercings out.



I brought my duffel bag. My clothes/shoes was put in it, along with my ID's once wasn't needed any more. Wrapped up, sealed with tape with our name, address, number and military number. Then it would go into the storage locker shed where it would be stored til boot camp ended.

Answer 3

i think u got to know ur ssn and you only take the clothes on ur back

Answer 4

if your talking about the Marines, your liscense, social, and the clothes on your back

Answer 5

If you don't have it memorized take addresses of loved ones you want to write to. :)

Answer 6

When I went through basic training 10 years ago I took a little bit of everything. Looking back, I realize that I should have only taken the bare essentials. Socks, underwear, hygiene items. Realize that all civilian clothes will be taken away from you and locked into a storage room until the end of basic training. Your recruiter should have a list of items that you can bring. Don't bring anything kind of porn or other questionable items. No cigarettes, unless something has changed in the last 10 years.



Good luck!

Answer 7

nothing but what is on the list they gave you. anything not permitted will be mailed back to your family or locked up for the duration.

Answer 8

Extra underwear combo locks flashlight and batteries first aid tape neosporin. I don't know if the post office is still doing this but, see if they have prepaid postcards. They're already stamped and all you have to do is address them and write whatever and throw it in the outgoing.

Personal possessions always seem to grow legs and wonder off. Make everything with indelible ink or engraver and keep everything under lock and key.

Answer 9

Take extra underwear, socks, wife beaters, bring flip flops for the shower. I-pod would be ok if you keep it hidden (not from the army nut from being stolen). Note book and pen/pencil. Stamps. soap, shampoo. Take whatever you would take to summer camp. FLIP FLOPS 4 sure, cause I got warts on my feet from the showers. Bring stamina, cause it can get crazy. Also dont let people get in your head, sometimes it can be a huge mind *** !!! Be safe and thanks for your contribution to our Freedom!!!

Answer 10

Don't forget your toothbrush!