Hi. I'm new to the forum. Here is an article on what to bring. I've been over there, and it's a great list. The book thing is important too. I think I read about 20 books while I was there. Remember that war is like 90% boring and the other 10% you're wishing it would go back to being boring.
http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn20...F?opendocument
Jim