So what exactly do i do at the airport?

sgvince22 · 09-11-2014, 07:29 AM

Noobest of noob questions. Im shipping out from Yokosuka, Japan. What do i do when i when i get to o'hare airport? Also, can i bring like an ipod for the flight? its a 14~16 hour straight flight if i can remember. If i did bring an old ipod, what will i do with it when i get to RTC?

Haasino · 09-11-2014, 08:46 AM

You can bring whatever electronics, clothes, or books you want... you'll just have to put it in the box to be shipped home. When you arrive at O'Hare, head to the USO and they'll sign you in and guide you on where to go.

jbair1 · 09-11-2014, 11:08 AM

Sleep if you can and HYDRATE! You need to start hydrating 48 hrs before you leave. You will be sleep deprived the first few Pdays, and proper hydration helps. You need to be especially careful because of your long flight.

sgvince22 · 09-11-2014, 08:07 PM

12 hour flight for me.

CTR3(IW/SG) Freddie · 09-11-2014, 08:14 PM

My meps is at Montgomery, Al. Does anyone know if I will be flying out of Montgomery, or will I be taking a bus to Atlanta to fly out. My recruiter wasn't really sure himself.

sgvince22 · 09-12-2014, 03:17 AM

another noob question. Can i bring a small bag? like a school backpack? i was going to put a magazine, my ipod, my academic records and such and like those travel size deos. Will this bagpack be included in the box that im gonna ship back?

LT Guppy · 09-12-2014, 04:08 AM

Yes, you can bring a small bag.
But pay attention to the weight since you'll be paying for shipping.

jzhaun · 09-12-2014, 06:16 AM

As long as it's something small and flexible you should be good. I remember someone brought an expensive looking rolling suitcase my first night at boot camp. It didn't fit in the box, so it probably got thrown out.

sgvince22 · 09-13-2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jzhaun

As long as it's something small and flexible you should be good. I remember someone brought an expensive looking rolling suitcase my first night at boot camp. It didn't fit in the box, so it probably got thrown out.

just a small schoolbag. Gonna bring a protein shake and a protein bar haha. Another noob question. Sorry if im just bombarding you guys with questions. Im shipping out in 3 days so im just making sure. As far as the phone call, does RTC provide payphones? Is there wi-fi? Because im shipping out from Japan, and my parents only have mobile. I dont know how to call their mobile from a phone in the states. If there was wi-fi i could just use an app.

LT Guppy · 09-13-2014, 03:50 AM

You should be able to dial their mobile like any other international number (the country code and then the full number)

09-11-2014, 07:29 AM	#1
sgvince22 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 7	So what exactly do i do at the airport? Noobest of noob questions. Im shipping out from Yokosuka, Japan. What do i do when i when i get to o'hare airport? Also, can i bring like an ipod for the flight? its a 14~16 hour straight flight if i can remember. If i did bring an old ipod, what will i do with it when i get to RTC?

09-11-2014, 08:46 AM	#2
Haasino Active Duty Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,439 Rep Power: 286	You can bring whatever electronics, clothes, or books you want... you'll just have to put it in the box to be shipped home. When you arrive at O'Hare, head to the USO and they'll sign you in and guide you on where to go. __________________ "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

09-11-2014, 08:14 PM	#5
CTR3(IW/SG) Freddie Active Duty Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: That's classified Posts: 204 Rep Power: 76	My meps is at Montgomery, Al. Does anyone know if I will be flying out of Montgomery, or will I be taking a bus to Atlanta to fly out. My recruiter wasn't really sure himself. __________________

09-12-2014, 04:08 AM	#7
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 343	Yes, you can bring a small bag. But pay attention to the weight since you'll be paying for shipping. __________________ Officers: making simple stuff hard since 1775 ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS - Click here to have your account verified

09-13-2014, 03:50 AM	#10
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 343	You should be able to dial their mobile like any other international number (the country code and then the full number) __________________ Officers: making simple stuff hard since 1775 ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS - Click here to have your account verified

09-11-2014, 11:08 AM	#3
jbair1 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 6	Sleep if you can and HYDRATE! You need to start hydrating 48 hrs before you leave. You will be sleep deprived the first few Pdays, and proper hydration helps. You need to be especially careful because of your long flight.

09-11-2014, 08:07 PM	#4
sgvince22 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 7	12 hour flight for me.

09-12-2014, 03:17 AM	#6
sgvince22 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 7	another noob question. Can i bring a small bag? like a school backpack? i was going to put a magazine, my ipod, my academic records and such and like those travel size deos. Will this bagpack be included in the box that im gonna ship back?

09-12-2014, 06:16 AM	#8
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 127	As long as it's something small and flexible you should be good. I remember someone brought an expensive looking rolling suitcase my first night at boot camp. It didn't fit in the box, so it probably got thrown out.