What to bring to Boot Camp and what NOT- Females Stuff Only

ShaynaLace · 11-11-2014, 02:52 PM

So, the first time I read this thread, I didn't even think twice about the birth control section, because I'd had the Paragard for 5.5 years. But a few days ago, I discovered a cause behind some not very fun health problems (insignificant in terms of enlisting, but a nuisance nonetheless), and without going into too much detail, I removed the Paragard myself. Turns out the device was rusted, and now I am waiting for my body to recover.

My question... do you HAVE to be on birth control? My body reacts horribly to hormones, and obviously I refuse to insert/implant anything in my body. Shouldn't you NOT be having sex in bootcamp anyway?! :/ Maybe someone can explain more?!

LT Guppy · 11-11-2014, 04:01 PM

Nope. No requirement to be on birth control on or at any point in your career. Just be smart.

ShaynaLace · 11-11-2014, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppy

Nope. No requirement to be on birth control on or at any point in your career. Just be smart.

Awesome! Appreciate the fast response

NavyGirl2015 · 11-15-2014, 02:39 AM

I have naturally curly hair and when I eventually cut it, it will look like an afro. Is it possible to have one single french braid from the front to the back secured by a small clear rubber band? I just really don't want to get crap from anybody because my hair is out of control.

jzhaun · 11-15-2014, 03:56 AM

Once you're in A school/the fleet, french braids are fine. I wear them pretty often myself.

But they're not authorized in bootcamp. There was a girl in my division who used to try it and the RDCs came down on her hard. The only thing you can do with your hair in bootcamp (besides having it loose with bobby pins to keep it out of your face) is corn rows.

I never really understood the logic of it, but that's the way it was.

NavyGirl2015 · 11-15-2014, 05:42 AM

Thanks for the answer about the french braid. I was really hoping that would be an option. Is there any way we could have some sort of product? Like a leave in conditioner or mousse? Do The RDC's come down hard on females who have out of control hair?

jzhaun · 11-15-2014, 12:45 PM

Being allowed to use any type of hair products is going to depend heavily on your RDCs. Some might allow it, others might not. Mine would have allowed the conditioner for sure, not positive about the mousse. But I also met people from another division that couldn't buy shampoo at all ( they had to use the body wash they were issued to wash their hair). It's hard to say.

It also depends on whether or not the nex has whatever you're looking for. It's a kind of small store and you'll have to consider whether or not your a and b drawer has room for a bottle of that size.

If your hair is out of control, the RDCs will probably tell you to corn row it. They're only going to come down on you if you don't follow their instructions.

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11-11-2014, 02:52 PM	#1
ShaynaLace Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	So, the first time I read this thread, I didn't even think twice about the birth control section, because I'd had the Paragard for 5.5 years. But a few days ago, I discovered a cause behind some not very fun health problems (insignificant in terms of enlisting, but a nuisance nonetheless), and without going into too much detail, I removed the Paragard myself. Turns out the device was rusted, and now I am waiting for my body to recover. My question... do you HAVE to be on birth control? My body reacts horribly to hormones, and obviously I refuse to insert/implant anything in my body. Shouldn't you NOT be having sex in bootcamp anyway?! :/ Maybe someone can explain more?!

11-11-2014, 04:01 PM	#2
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	Nope. No requirement to be on birth control on or at any point in your career. Just be smart.

11-15-2014, 02:39 AM	#4
NavyGirl2015 Active Duty Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	I have naturally curly hair and when I eventually cut it, it will look like an afro. Is it possible to have one single french braid from the front to the back secured by a small clear rubber band? I just really don't want to get crap from anybody because my hair is out of control.

11-15-2014, 03:56 AM	#5
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 0	Once you're in A school/the fleet, french braids are fine. I wear them pretty often myself. But they're not authorized in bootcamp. There was a girl in my division who used to try it and the RDCs came down on her hard. The only thing you can do with your hair in bootcamp (besides having it loose with bobby pins to keep it out of your face) is corn rows. I never really understood the logic of it, but that's the way it was.

11-15-2014, 05:42 AM	#6
NavyGirl2015 Active Duty Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the answer about the french braid. I was really hoping that would be an option. Is there any way we could have some sort of product? Like a leave in conditioner or mousse? Do The RDC's come down hard on females who have out of control hair?

11-15-2014, 12:45 PM	#7
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 0	Being allowed to use any type of hair products is going to depend heavily on your RDCs. Some might allow it, others might not. Mine would have allowed the conditioner for sure, not positive about the mousse. But I also met people from another division that couldn't buy shampoo at all ( they had to use the body wash they were issued to wash their hair). It's hard to say. It also depends on whether or not the nex has whatever you're looking for. It's a kind of small store and you'll have to consider whether or not your a and b drawer has room for a bottle of that size. If your hair is out of control, the RDCs will probably tell you to corn row it. They're only going to come down on you if you don't follow their instructions.