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

NavyMom2007 · 05-13-2009, 07:58 PM

If you take a Bible, you can write all your addresses in the back and skip the address book. Don't forget to write a short note to your parents or loved one while you're on the plane. Slip it in your pocket so they have a short note that you're going to be okay and that you appreciate them.

Believe me, "the box" is searched for such notes or at least clues as to the final minutes before you seal it up. Oh, and tell your parents if your pants legs are rolled up, it's because you didn't have time to roll them down after getting measured for boots. I thought for sure that Andrew had been in trouble for wearing baggy jeans. One final thing, make sure your boots fit. We've heard of Recruits suffering the entire time because they didn't want to speak up. Not good!

Brooketut7 · 05-15-2009, 09:20 AM

We just had a meeting with three Chief Petty Officers, a Captain, and two Officers, and the Officers said that when you go to boot camp you only need copies of your marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc. I've read that you need to actually have the originals. Which one is right? I'd much rather just take copies and keep the originals safely at home if I can.

Craig · 05-15-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brooketut7

We just had a meeting with three Chief Petty Officers, a Captain, and two Officers, and the Officers said that when you go to boot camp you only need copies of your marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc. I've read that you need to actually have the originals. Which one is right? I'd much rather just take copies and keep the originals safely at home if I can.

Copies only. Do not bring orginals... If they want to investigate it, then let them investigate it.

asailorswife · 05-15-2009, 11:13 AM

What Craig said.. Copies. You don't need originals, and if they say you do, tell them to get it themselves.

sweetmtn · 05-15-2009, 03:07 PM

Well, to be safe, you could have your copies certified..
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navymom24 · 05-15-2009, 07:03 PM

My kid literally threw EVERYTHING in the box. The only thing she kept was her drivers license and calling card. Take a moment when your there and try to collect your thougthts while their screaming at you. KEEP the things you want. lol

She said she was so freaked that she didnt want ANY trouble and just dumped everything...toothbrush, everything in and including her wallet, and her addresses. She said afterwards she realized what she had done.

MCSN Carpenter · 09-02-2009, 12:55 PM

Something that fails to make every list I look at - for people who wear contacts, BRING GLASSES TO BOOT CAMP!

You will be issued glasses after being there about a week or two, but until then you will only be allowed to wear your civilian glasses - not contacts. I have seen so many recruits go through hell because they couldn't see or read anything that first week......

Shortone1286689 · 08-11-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyMom2007

If you take a Bible, you can write all your addresses in the back and skip the address book. Don't forget to write a short note to your parents or loved one while you're on the plane. Slip it in your pocket so they have a short note that you're going to be okay and that you appreciate them.

Believe me, "the box" is searched for such notes or at least clues as to the final minutes before you seal it up. Oh, and tell your parents if your pants legs are rolled up, it's because you didn't have time to roll them down after getting measured for boots. I thought for sure that Andrew had been in trouble for wearing baggy jeans. One final thing, make sure your boots fit. We've heard of Recruits suffering the entire time because they didn't want to speak up. Not good!

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.

Craig · 08-12-2011, 07:16 AM

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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 · 08-29-2011, 09:33 AM

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 · 08-29-2011, 05:27 PM

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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 · 09-01-2011, 09:22 AM

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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 · 09-02-2011, 04:42 PM

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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....

Craig · 09-02-2011, 04:40 PM

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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.

Otis Flywheel · 03-15-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NavyMom2007

Don't forget to write a short note to your parents or loved one while you're on the plane. Slip it in your pocket so they have a short note that you're going to be okay and that you appreciate them.

Believe me, "the box" is searched for such notes or at least clues as to the final minutes before you seal it up.

So the RDC's WILL search our clothes for notes or they WOLNT? I was wanting to send a letter home but if I could possibly get in trouble for doing so I wolnt.

Laworlo · 03-16-2012, 02:12 PM

What about a watch? What type of watch would they allow?

Laworlo · 03-16-2012, 02:13 PM

Oh, and also, my aunt wanted to buy my a shoe shining kit. Would they allow me to keep that?

prop827 · 03-16-2012, 04:42 PM

Watch must be black and if you get to wear it depends on RDC's. Some RDC's allow them for all recruits, most only allow those in a leadership role (RPOC, AROC, MAA, Yeoman, ETC) to have them, and in those cases they are REQUIRED to have them. As for a shoe shine kit, you won't get to keep it so don't bring it. Shoe Shine kit is part of your initial issue on night of arrival, and you all have the same kit. They are picky about that. If you go to buy more shoe shine at the NEX later on, you can only buy the brand and type that came with your initial issue kit. If you buy something different (like say, parade gloss instead of regular polish) and your RDCs find it, that's contraband and you will be in trouble.

military bratt · 12-09-2013, 03:24 PM

Do we need SSC and Dependant sscs?

Drearyn · 12-09-2013, 04:19 PM

you need a copy of them but they should be in your file you bring with you. double check with your recruiter that they are in there.

asMA1001 · 12-28-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyMom2007

If you take a Bible, you can write all your addresses in the back and skip the address book. Don't forget to write a short note to your parents or loved one while you're on the plane. Slip it in your pocket so they have a short note that you're going to be okay and that you appreciate them.

Believe me, "the box" is searched for such notes or at least clues as to the final minutes before you seal it up.

Wait can we stuff a note in the box or no? Or is it not recommended ?

savphoto · 12-28-2013, 07:28 PM

When I went through, I just wrote quick notes on the inside of the box itself. Nobody stopped or questioned me.

Auridan · 12-28-2013, 08:02 PM

What NM2007 meant was that the box is searched by your loved ones when they get it, as they're looking for any clue about what was going on with you just then. Of course, not everyone does that. My mom took my phone out of the box without realizing the battery was taken out and also in the box, and never noticed until she took it up with her for my graduation.

If you do want to send a note, have it written beforehand, because you won't have time to write one when you get there (or you'll get screamed at for doing so). Or scribble a quick line on the box.

asMA1001 · 12-29-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Auridan

What NM2007 meant was that the box is searched by your loved ones when they get it, as they're looking for any clue about what was going on with you just then. Of course, not everyone does that. My mom took my phone out of the box without realizing the battery was taken out and also in the box, and never noticed until she took it up with her for my graduation.

If you do want to send a note, have it written beforehand, because you won't have time to write one when you get there (or you'll get screamed at for doing so). Or scribble a quick line on the box.

Thanks! I'll make sure to do that for my parents

sweetmtn · 12-29-2013, 12:44 PM

I might suggest that if you want to send a note home...write a letter on the plane or sometime earlier..then put it in the pocket of your clothes you are sending home. This you can do well before you have to strip down and it will already be in your pocket.

Toxickiba · 07-07-2014, 12:13 PM

sorry for bumping an old thread but i have an odd question i *think* i already know the answer too.

Im not religious in the slightest so I see no reason for me to bring a bible. I still want to bring a small book with me (fits in my palm) to hold everything, would it be alright if its a sketch book? I draw to relieve stress and I was wondering if it would be allowed?

05-15-2009, 03:07 PM	#5
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	Well, to be safe, you could have your copies certified.. ________ COACH HANDBAGS Last edited by sweetmtn; 05-08-2011 at 03:51 AM.

09-02-2009, 12:55 PM	#7
MCSN Carpenter Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	If you need glasses...... Something that fails to make every list I look at - for people who wear contacts, BRING GLASSES TO BOOT CAMP! You will be issued glasses after being there about a week or two, but until then you will only be allowed to wear your civilian glasses - not contacts. I have seen so many recruits go through hell because they couldn't see or read anything that first week......

08-29-2011, 09:33 AM	#10
BobH Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	What size address book? 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

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05-13-2009, 07:58 PM	#1
NavyMom2007 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mid-Missouri Posts: 1,006 Rep Power: 0	If you take a Bible, you can write all your addresses in the back and skip the address book. Don't forget to write a short note to your parents or loved one while you're on the plane. Slip it in your pocket so they have a short note that you're going to be okay and that you appreciate them. Believe me, "the box" is searched for such notes or at least clues as to the final minutes before you seal it up. Oh, and tell your parents if your pants legs are rolled up, it's because you didn't have time to roll them down after getting measured for boots. I thought for sure that Andrew had been in trouble for wearing baggy jeans. One final thing, make sure your boots fit. We've heard of Recruits suffering the entire time because they didn't want to speak up. Not good!

05-15-2009, 09:20 AM	#2
Brooketut7 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	We just had a meeting with three Chief Petty Officers, a Captain, and two Officers, and the Officers said that when you go to boot camp you only need copies of your marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc. I've read that you need to actually have the originals. Which one is right? I'd much rather just take copies and keep the originals safely at home if I can.

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asailorswife Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Posts: 1,121 Rep Power: 0	What Craig said.. Copies. You don't need originals, and if they say you do, tell them to get it themselves.

05-15-2009, 07:03 PM	#6
navymom24 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 176 Rep Power: 0	My kid literally threw EVERYTHING in the box. The only thing she kept was her drivers license and calling card. Take a moment when your there and try to collect your thougthts while their screaming at you. KEEP the things you want. lol She said she was so freaked that she didnt want ANY trouble and just dumped everything...toothbrush, everything in and including her wallet, and her addresses. She said afterwards she realized what she had done.

03-16-2012, 02:12 PM	#16
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 0	What about a watch? What type of watch would they allow?

03-16-2012, 02:13 PM	#17
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 0	Oh, and also, my aunt wanted to buy my a shoe shining kit. Would they allow me to keep that?

03-16-2012, 04:42 PM	#18
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 0	Watch must be black and if you get to wear it depends on RDC's. Some RDC's allow them for all recruits, most only allow those in a leadership role (RPOC, AROC, MAA, Yeoman, ETC) to have them, and in those cases they are REQUIRED to have them. As for a shoe shine kit, you won't get to keep it so don't bring it. Shoe Shine kit is part of your initial issue on night of arrival, and you all have the same kit. They are picky about that. If you go to buy more shoe shine at the NEX later on, you can only buy the brand and type that came with your initial issue kit. If you buy something different (like say, parade gloss instead of regular polish) and your RDCs find it, that's contraband and you will be in trouble.

12-09-2013, 03:24 PM	#19
military bratt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Clearfield, Utah Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	Do we need SSC and Dependant sscs?

12-09-2013, 04:19 PM	#20
Drearyn Newbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	you need a copy of them but they should be in your file you bring with you. double check with your recruiter that they are in there.

12-28-2013, 07:28 PM	#22
savphoto Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	When I went through, I just wrote quick notes on the inside of the box itself. Nobody stopped or questioned me.

12-28-2013, 08:02 PM	#23
Auridan Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sea level Posts: 713 Rep Power: 0	What NM2007 meant was that the box is searched by your loved ones when they get it, as they're looking for any clue about what was going on with you just then. Of course, not everyone does that. My mom took my phone out of the box without realizing the battery was taken out and also in the box, and never noticed until she took it up with her for my graduation. If you do want to send a note, have it written beforehand, because you won't have time to write one when you get there (or you'll get screamed at for doing so). Or scribble a quick line on the box.

12-29-2013, 12:44 PM	#25
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,792 Rep Power: 0	I might suggest that if you want to send a note home...write a letter on the plane or sometime earlier..then put it in the pocket of your clothes you are sending home. This you can do well before you have to strip down and it will already be in your pocket.

07-07-2014, 12:13 PM	#26
Toxickiba Newbie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Near Fort Polk, LA Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	sorry for bumping an old thread but i have an odd question i think i already know the answer too. Im not religious in the slightest so I see no reason for me to bring a bible. I still want to bring a small book with me (fits in my palm) to hold everything, would it be alright if its a sketch book? I draw to relieve stress and I was wondering if it would be allowed?