Just a short list of what you should bring to bootcamp -

[Craig]

Originally Posted by Shortone1286689

That's good to know. I ship 20110907 and while my parents are both completely supportive, I just know Mom's silently freaking out that I'm leaving. I kinda look forward to leaving her an "I'm alive and well" note.

To me, I think it is cool to do that.... It shows respect....

[BobH]

Hello all,
Lurker here, thanks for everyones posts! My son is shipping Sept 19 and I'm starting to make a list for him to bring. What size address book would be best? This might depend on how much personel space they can lock-up. (Do they have lockable space?) Where does their DL, SS, and Birth cert get stored? Is a small 2x3 better or a 5x7 work better for the address book? Would they ever put this in their pocket? Also, would making a color copy of his SS card be a good idea?

Thanks,
-Bob

[LT Guppy]

Originally Posted by BobH

Hello all,
Lurker here, thanks for everyones posts! My son is shipping Sept 19 and I'm starting to make a list for him to bring. What size address book would be best? This might depend on how much personel space they can lock-up. (Do they have lockable space?) Where does their DL, SS, and Birth cert get stored? Is a small 2x3 better or a 5x7 work better for the address book? Would they ever put this in their pocket? Also, would making a color copy of his SS card be a good idea?

Thanks,
-Bob

Address Book - the smaller the better, and I think (I'm not positive though) it actually has to say "Address" on the cover.
SS gets mailed home. I don't remember what happens to DL and Berth cert... And, they need originals not copies.

[Beau.B]

Originally Posted by Guppy2010

Address Book - the smaller the better, and I think (I'm not positive though) it actually has to say "Address" on the cover.
SS gets mailed home. I don't remember what happens to DL and Berth cert... And, they need originals not copies.

So they need originals for your stuff, and copies for your dependent's stuff?

[Craig]

Originally Posted by Beau.B

So they need originals for your stuff, and copies for your dependent's stuff?

Do not bring originals. Only copies. If they needed the originals then the recruiter would have asked for them. You don't want the originals at boot camp....

[asailorswife]

Originally Posted by Craig

Do not bring originals. Only copies. If they needed the originals then the recruiter would have asked for them. You don't want the originals at boot camp....

I second that. Tim told them if they needed originals, they could wait on them or just go out and get them. He was fine, and actually, we're some of the only people I know that didn't have ANY pay issues while he was in boot/a-school.

[Beau.B]

Sorry to be redundant, but even my social security card should be a copy? I was under the impression I would at least have to bring that as an original.

[Craig]

Originally Posted by BobH

Hello all,
Lurker here, thanks for everyones posts! My son is shipping Sept 19 and I'm starting to make a list for him to bring. What size address book would be best? This might depend on how much personel space they can lock-up. (Do they have lockable space?) Where does their DL, SS, and Birth cert get stored? Is a small 2x3 better or a 5x7 work better for the address book? Would they ever put this in their pocket? Also, would making a color copy of his SS card be a good idea?

Thanks,
-Bob

You want a small one at Walmart, Black or Blue. Preferable Black. 2x3 make it small. 5x7 will be shipped back. I would make the SS in black. Yes, they have a lockable space, but it is small.