What to Bring to Boot Camp:

[LT Guppy]

Originally Posted by bdmahl

How big should the address book be? I've heard it has to be pretty small and I think mine is about the same size as a 4x6 photo. Is this too big?

Make sure it actually says "address" on the cover. Otherwise you may have to copy the addresses you need onto a piece of paper and send the book in your box home.

[Nuke Guy]

Originally Posted by Guppy2010

Make sure it actually says "address" on the cover. Otherwise you may have to copy the addresses you need onto a piece of paper and send the book in your box home.

They actually don't check what you have any more, they just line you up behind your boxes and tell you what to put in your sea bag and what to put in the box you ship home. However, be aware that RDC's can do a check in your A+B drawer at any time. If you have anything in your notebook other than approved Navy material (Addresses, Sailor's Creed, General Orders, Chain of Command, etc.), you will have to tear it out and throw it away, and probably get IT'd for it. We had one guy write down a whole bunch of song lyrics and got IT'd for 2 hours and given a bag lunch.

Just make sure you don't have any contraband, and you'll be fine.

As for the size, I personally recommend typing the addresses onto a word document and printing off an address sheet, as it will fold up MUCH smaller than any notebook. Another option is to write addresses on the back of business cards and keep them in your wallet. Space in your drawer really is a very precious thing, and you really don't want any extra stuff in there.

[F.S.Richerson]

What about orthodontic retainers? I have found answers ranging from "they're allowed" to "the fact alone that you have retainers constitutes continuing orthodontic treatment and is disqualifying."

[Craig]

Originally Posted by F.S.Richerson

What about orthodontic retainers? I have found answers ranging from "they're allowed" to "the fact alone that you have retainers constitutes continuing orthodontic treatment and is disqualifying."

Read this:
http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2264