What happens to the clothes you wear to boot camp?

During boot camp, they will provide all of your clothing so you don’t have to worry about much there. All you need is to show up with the clothes on your back, literally. However, when you go to MEPS the day you swear in and take your official oath, you are expected to look your best.

What happens to your personal belongings at boot camp?

Attention families and friends of RTC: Previously, upon arrival to boot camp, recruits would box up their civilian belongings and ship it to their choice of destination. Our new procedure now has those boxes being stored locally and will be returned to the recruits the day before graduation.

Do you get your clothes back after basic training?

You get nothing. You are not a soldier in the United States Army until you arrive at Basic Training.

Do they give you clothes in basic training?

While each service may have different requirements for what to bring with you when you start basic training, all generally include: Clothing. You’ll need casual, comfortable clothing. Also bring white underwear, calf-length athletic socks (also white), a pair of comfortable shoes or running shoes and your eyeglasses.

What happens to your phone when you go to bootcamp?

Historically, standard Army basic training rules allowed for well-performing platoons to be rewarded with phone calls home on Sundays. Under the new policy, cell phones are kept by the drill sergeant (DS) and returned to recruits for a period each Sunday if the DS feels the platoon has earned the privilege.

Do they go through your phone at basic training?

During the 7.5 weeks while your loved one is at BMT, he/she will be authorized to use his/her cell phone or pay phones to make outgoing calls to family members. Trainees are encouraged to maintain their cell phone service while at BMT and to bring a calling card.

Do they check your teeth at basic training?

Vision and Dental Exam: You’ll have a general vision checkup and a dental exam (including X-ray). At the dental exam you’ll be issued a protective mouth guard, which you’ll use during certain BCT training exercises.

Can I bring my phone to boot camp?

No, you can not bring your cell phone through Recruit Training. If you bring a cell phone, it will be stored with your other civilian items until you graduate as a United States Marine. Your Drill Instructors will allow you to call home and write as necessary, and your family will be informed of your graduation date.

What are you allowed to bring to bootcamp?

According to the Air Force recruiter, the only things you “HAVE TO HAVE” to go to basic training are a picture ID (driver’s license if your Air Force job requires one), Social Security card or printout from the Social Security office, direct-deposit form and the clothes on your back.

What is a scripted call from boot camp?

The First Phone Call Don’t be offended when your recruit calls you for the first time and isn’t able to chat. The recruit is given a scripted response: “I have arrived safely at MCRD Parris Island or MCRD San Diego.

Do they check your phone at boot camp?

Before heading to boot camp, erase any photographs or videos which could be considered lewd or pornographic. Your cell phone may be inspected during the initial briefing, and you may be required to sign a policy agreement.

What happens when you leave for boot camp?

When you leave for boot camp, you’re thrown into a completely foreign environment, with people from all kinds of different economic backgrounds, intellectual level, cultural behaviors, hygienic practices, religious beliefs, skin color, languages, etc.

Do you have to steal stuff at boot camp?

Put another way, in addition to being tax free, the stuff you need to get through boot camp doesn’t add up to much. Don’t steal it. You just showed up, don’t think stealing is something the military won’t kick your ass out for.

Can you bring a cell phone to boot camp?

Here are some other questions we’ve received over the years: Can You Bring a Cell Phone to Marine Corps Boot Camp? No, you can not bring your cell phone through Recruit Training. If you bring a cell phone, it will be stored with your other civilian items until you graduate as a United States Marine.

Can I bring my civilian gear to Marine boot camp?

All your civilian gear will be documented and you’ll be given a storage receipt to claim it when you are done with recruit training. Remember, you’re here to become a United States Marine and that means giving up everything from your civilian life until you earn the title. What can you bring to Marine Boot Camp that will help you succeed?