What can be brought to Marine Corps boot camp?
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it 'should' be allowed, i can explain what i know about boot camp.  If it is a small chain with a religious symbol on it he should be able to keep it.  Trust me dont make it something that you cant stand him losing.  He will have a foot locker (3f wide and 2 ft tall) for all of his items, along with what he wears.  This chain could break, get lost or stolen very very easy.  \n\nIf i would suggest any religious symbol, use a stainless steel chain (CHEAP) and go cheap on the medalion also.  His footlocker will be emptied and thrown about a number of times, all of his gear will get mixxed up.  So dont depend on him having it at the end of the 3 months.  \n\nSee there is an X-factor here aswell, at any time the drill instructors could decide that it is not allowed and take it away, and then its gone.  One thing is for sure, DONT MAIL IT TO HIM, he wont get it then.  Im sorry but the best anyone can tell you is 'maybe'.  \n\nWhen you first get to boot camp, you go through in-processing.  empty all your pockets and dump them in a table, then they tell you what you can keep for boot camp, what you can put in a bag for storage until graduation, and what gets thrown away.  Hopefully he gets lucky.
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Walk with friends\nBuy a concealed weapon and permit (Handgun, Knife, Baton, Pepper Spray, Ect.)\nCarry a whistle
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lighter and matches\nextra batteries and a compass\ngood good hiking boots and extra socks (always keep um dry)\nCourse imma always paronid about wildlife so i would carry a pistol.\nfirst aid kit.
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Depends on how long- how far.  A bottle of water and a first aid kit, sunscreen and a hoof pick are essential no matter the distance.  You can buy a small saddlebag to carry the things you need.  Oh, and insect repellant if you live in Australia.
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Swim\nSwimsuit/Shorts\nGoggles \nSwim cap \nBucket or tub (with water to wash sand off feet) \nWetsuit PRN \nTowels (sit on in transition area, dry off, wipe feet) \nSunscreen \nPetroleum jelly \n\nBike\nHelmet \nBike shoes \nSocks \nBike shorts PRN \nBike jersey & singlet PRN \nGloves (probably not in a short race) \nSunglasses \nWater bottles (always more than one) \nSpare tires & tubes \nCO2 cartridges \nTool kit \nFloor pump or Frame pump \nBike lube \n\nRun\nRunning shoes (I use the bungee laces so you don't have to tie your shoes)\nSocks \nShorts \nSinglet \nHat or Visor \nSunglasses \n\nMiscellaneous\nWatch \nRace number \nRace information \nMap \nPen/pencil \nIdentification/passport \nMoney & or credit card \nFirst aid kit \nFluid replacement drink \nEnergy food \nMisc. warmer cloths (tights, jacket, helmet cover, etc.) \nBag for dirty clothes \nHRM
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Thanks for anwsering my question now I will anwser yours.\nI have been in the Army for 6 years now. What is your MOS? (job title) Im a 11B Infantryman. \n\nWhat to bring. Well when I went I was told to bring all kinds of crap and ended up not needing it. \n\nGet a nice new pair of running shoes try and brake them in before you go.\n1-2 towels/washcloths. Basic Hygene kit, razors, 1 can shaving cream, tooth brush/paste, None brakable mirror, fingernail clippers WITH NO FILE, and q-tips. \n\nDO NOT BRING knifes, files, pocketwatches. ect..... anything that you think they might take from you they probably will. NO sharp objects... you get the picture. \n\nUnless they changed it over the last 6 years you will get a debit card that has $300.00 (of your first pay check of course that can only be use at the PX store on base) So you will be able to buy more crap that you think you will need when you get there. \n\nAs far as if your in shape or not. If your not in shape now dont worry about it cause you will be by the time you are finnished. When I joined I was 210 .lbs I came out at 150! 4 years later gained it back lol beefcake! Anyways, here are some pointers. If you have a temper learn to keep your mouth shut. Learn quickly what your are tought. If a drill Sgt tells you to do something do it good and as fast as you can. If you fck up alot you will stick out more and they will make your life more of a living hell as they can. I have heard that Basic training has gone soft comparied to what I or thoughs before me went through, not as much yelling and crap. When you get deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan remember what you have been taught and if there is someone in your unit that has been there before get with them and ask as many questions as you can. Learn your job!  \n\nPlease email me and let me know what your MOS is and I will try and give you an idea of what you are in for alittle more. \n\nOh yeah and when you get in ask about the Rakkasans\nwe are the craziest unit there is. \n\nHave fun and good luck
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Ok here's a check list of essential Items \n1. urself!!\n2. ur clothes\n3. lots of food\n4. nice clean water\n5. a gud insect repellent\n6. some matches\n7. A flashlight\n8. A Compass n a map!!\n9. gud pair of boots.\n10 An AK 47 just in case U encounter some wild beasts or        Aliens!! get em real hard!!
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Pencils, Paper, Calculator (if your allowed to bring one), notebook to take notes, glasses (if you need them to see), that's all that I can think of.
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At our local grocery store there is a list of things that the soldiers need. It includes, shaving razors and cream, sun screen, chap stick, instant oatmeal (small packages), soap, deodorant, magazines, stamps, "find the word games", cards, subscriptions to magazines and snack food such as raisins.  Also I think he might appreciate those new crystal light packages that come in an individual size, because apparently they get lots of water but not many  other choices.  Also movies and Cd's are on the list.  how nice of you to think of him.
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Boot camp will build your stamina all on its own. Not everyone that joins the Corps will be in best form, you'll be fine.
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Something from the comforts of home. When my brother was in the Navy (pre- 9/11) we'd send him care packages filled goofy crap: cereal (like Lucky Charms or something that he loved as a kid), cookies, gum, candy, all kinds of junk food - that's apparently a hot commodity. Letters, cards, stuff like that. Something that would make him smile from either the sheer hilarity of it or be touched that someone thought to do it. \nGood luck!
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a foam pad to place over the mattress, a mini fridge to keep snacks in, a tv, a word processor/computer, medicines like aspirin, pain reliver, neosporin, bandaids, gauze, scissors, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, a good pillow, blankets, a small heater, movies, condoms, plenty of clothes, hygiene items, disks to save your homework, an alarm clock, your stereo, id, medical cards, emergency phone numbers, hangers, disinfectant wipes and spray, a small dry erase board/markers to hang on your door for messages.
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A survival knife (hunting, etc)\nMagnesium stick (fire)\nA large roll of twine (just about everything)
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i would bring my best friends, a boat, a first aid kit, food, tent, matches, and a map, i would also want a weapon for some type of protection.
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Marines. Toys for ToTs
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Well, I am a former army infantry soldier so I will tell you what I used most (or appreciated receiving) while on deployment.\n\n1. Stationary: Writing paper, envelopes, and pens are great for keeping in touch with friends and family. stamps are not needed since all military mail (under 13OZ) is delivered free of charge to the soldier.\n\n2. AA batteries. most soldiers will carry some sort of electronic device whether for personal use or official use. yes the military does supply the soldier with batteries but half the time the ones issued are the throwaways from the battery companies and they are half dead. \n\n3. Duct tape. can never go wrong with duct tape. electrical tape is also good.\n\n4. moleskin for blisters on the feet. soldiers walk a lot so blisters are inevitable.\n\n5. Bungee cords (dark colored): these are great for quick securing of items to your rucksack and also for making a quick "pup tent" for those surprise rain storms.\n\n6. Band-Aids: soldiers a lot of times get pretty good cuts. however most of the time all that is needed is a band-aid. lets the medics use their time for the more serious injuries.\n\n7. a letter. not a letter of praise of what they are doing but just a normal letter to let the soldier get a taste of home.you dont have to get personal...just let them know in a brief way how things are "back home". a thank you at the end is good enough. (ps. if from a female, a little bit of perfume on the paper is most pleasant).\n\n8. small toiletries: razors, shaving creme, deodorant (unscented; keeps the bugs away) baby powder. sending medication even if otc is frowned upon.\n\n9. hard candies: lemondrops are great for long patrols as are fruit lifesavers.\n\nthat is all I can think of but I am sure there are more things that would be appreciated.
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a. Look at the checklist your recruiter gives you. I would not take much of anything above that. Hygene products can also be picked up during your first trip to the PX. Remember that you will get SMOKED when you first get to basic. The more you have, the more you will have to carry and gather up as they throw things all over to get into your head.\n\nb. Those pictures, when I went through, were taken in our 2nd week of basic.\n\nc. Dog tags should be given as you go through in-processing. Very first full day. You will get one set, with 2 tags. Also get a red tag if you have any alergies.\n\nd. AIT is still a drill seargent experience, but a bit more lax if you have a MOS that is more than just infantry or grunt work. It is a training environment to learn your job, not to break you down and build you back up in the model of a basic infantry soldier (again, unless you are signed up for infantry type job).\n\nHope that helps