What can you bring to Army bootcamp?

OkComputer398 · 07-08-2005, 01:45 AM

I was just wondering what you can and cannot bring to bootcamp with you. Like would I be allowed to bring a few pictures with me?

USMCRET6391 · 07-08-2005, 07:24 AM

depends on the Branch you are entering. If you are going inot the Marines, I would suggest you bring nothing but some ID (SSN card and etc). Virtually anything else you bring is going to be boxed up and mailed home, including all the clothes you are wearing when you get there (yes that includes your underwear).

**cincymarsdad** · 07-08-2005, 08:25 AM

Actually, Top, these days they box it up and keep it somewhere at PI. You get it back on your last day (or day before that). They don't ship anything home, but your advice is nonetheless appropriate. They suggested bringing $10 or so for food incidentals in Louisville, KY (MEPS). [You get dinner, but you might want a coke later or a magazine or something.] Razors are provided and you have occasional access to the PX.

Ram0528 · 07-08-2005, 09:07 AM

This site has the packing list in pdf format:

http://www.futuresoldiers.com/downloads/mso1F4.pdf

USMCRET6391 · 07-08-2005, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cincymarsdad

Actually, Top, these days they box it up and keep it somewhere at PI. You get it back on your last day (or day before that). They don't ship anything home, but your advice is nonetheless appropriate. They suggested bringing $10 or so for food incidentals in Louisville, KY (MEPS). [You get dinner, but you might want a coke later or a magazine or something.] Razors are provided and you have occasional access to the PX.

If this is the case, I certainly hope they are wearing clean underwear when they get to MCRD....13 weeks in box could make it pretty ripe when opened.

mac324 · 07-09-2005, 01:53 PM

i have a guestion that i'll just throw into this instead of starting a new thread.

army bootcamp and national guard bootcamp the same place/thing? or does the guard have its own separate bootcamp. and if so what is the difference? thanks.

candocurrahee · 07-09-2005, 02:05 PM

Same place.

OkComputer398 · 07-10-2005, 02:55 PM

I believe the Nat. Gaurd guys are split up from the regular army guys though, but I could be mistaken.

BrianP · 07-10-2005, 03:31 PM

Im going into the guard and the recruiter told me that you are right with the reg army guys

i have a question also. i will be leaving for bootcamp in september and i should be in advanced training come christmas, this may be a stupid question but is there a holiday leave or will i train right through christmas

**SGRock** · 07-21-2005, 06:51 AM

What field will you be in? Usually at Ft Gordon (nearby) they send all of the troops home during Christmas. In the Corps they put us on Air Alert for Christmas. Remember that Vulture?

BrianP · 07-22-2005, 08:07 AM

ill be in the Infantry AIT stage come christmas, I'm asking pretty much for curiousity, im still going to go even if i stay there for christmas but id like to be home with my son if possible

**Covertness** · 07-22-2005, 11:08 AM

Brian, you'll have what's known as "Christmas Exodus". You'll be home for Christmas barring some emergency.