The most frequently asked questions today are “What can you contribute to basic training?” There are several things you can pack for boot camp, but you don’t want to forget these items, such as running shoes, a cell phone, office supplies, a debit card, cash, and also plain clothes. After all, you want to have the best possible experience with the fewest problems in basic training. These are some of the few things you can bring to boot camp.
Running shoes. You can bring your own running shoes to the basics. You may bring your running shoes (tennis) but it will be up to your drill sergeants whether they will allow you to wear them or not. Some drill sergeants will make you buy the shoes they sell at the front desk. It depends on where you go to train and some drill sergeants let the soldiers wear their own shoes and don’t have to buy them.
Cell phones. You may bring your own cell phone, but it will be up to the Drill Sergeant’s decision whether you will receive any telephone privileges (cell phone or phone booth). You can keep your cell phone during the reception, but once you are down to the basics, you will have to hand it over to the drill sergeants. You won’t get them back until you start the white phase or every other Sunday.
Stationary supplies. You can bring your own stationery supplies like paper, envelopes and stamps or you can buy them while you are in basic training. You have the freedom to write letters every night and send them to your family or friend every day. You will have to do 10 push-ups for every letter you receive during the mail call, which is well worth it.
Debit. It is highly recommended that you bring your own debit card linked to your account. You’ll have to restock later for personal hygiene and withdraw money from the ATM to pay for haircuts at the PX. Some things are not free in training and sometimes you will have to reach into your pocket to pay for the basics, like a haircut or if you want to buy a class yearbook.
Directory. Bring an address book that lists your family members and close relatives. It is very important to have a postal address for someone so that you can send letters and add them to your life insurance, emergency contact and beneficiary when in process during the receiving battalion.
Cash. Bring a few extra bucks but no more than $ 50. You may never know what might happen during your trip to boot camp. You may need to take a taxi or buy something to eat.
Civilian clothes. Bring the clothes you have on because the first day you arrive at the receiving battalion, the Army will give you many uniforms and equipment. He will be wearing his PT or ACU uniform. You are no longer allowed to wear your civilian clothes and you must dress in accordance with the uniform for that day.