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

SierraLynn2015 · 03-04-2014, 11:54 AM

And are women not allowed to put their hair up in ponytails or use headbands? I assume so since you can't have a bun or for a few weeks wear barrettes...

BubbaGumps64 · 03-04-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SierraLynn2015

And are women not allowed to put their hair up in ponytails or use headbands? I assume so since you can't have a bun or for a few weeks wear barrettes...

You will have your hair cut while in boot camp. You can either get it cut before you leave or let them cut it when you get there. So no ponytails or anything.

From what I've read you may be allowed to have hair pins in boot camp but it is something that is earned. And not all RDC'S will let you have them, so it really depends.

NavyCalifornia · 03-22-2014, 02:33 PM

Quick question on "faddish" hair...so from my understanding shaving head ie. GI Jane style is considered a little extreme. I was thinking about doing a very short pixie (not shaved, but very short...) for bootcamp/time in the Navy. While I was at MEPS, there was a poster explaining what to bring to boot camp for females etc. but it did not seem to indicate what branch. In the poster/sign, it stated that hair must be 1-2 (??can't quite remember which) inches in length at least. One inch I could probably do all around, but I don't know about two.. Is that true? What are they going to do, take a ruler to my hair??

jzhaun · 03-22-2014, 03:03 PM

Pixies are definitely authorized, I know a lot of female Sailors who have or have had them.

Navy regulations do not have a minimum length for hair. There's the part about no shaved patches - Hairstyles shall not be outrageously multicolored or faddish, to include shaved portions of the scalp (other than the neckline), or have designs cut or braided into the hair. - but other than that the only measurements in there are maximums (hair can fall a max of 1 1/2 inches below the jumper collar in whites, bulk of hair can stick out a max of 2" from head for buns) or the size for multiple braids (approx 1/4").

Source

NavyCalifornia · 03-22-2014, 03:18 PM

Thanks jzhaun!

Appreciate the details you put in to answer my question.

Alymccready · 03-29-2014, 03:58 AM

Am I allowed to have my engagement ring at bootcamp or should I leave it at home with my fiancé.

LT Guppy · 03-29-2014, 06:52 AM

You should be able to keep it, but if it is any more elaborate than a single plain band, I would leave it with him.

Ryra23 · 01-23-2018, 01:56 PM

I ship out in May of 2018 and according to the start guide that I received at MEPS some things have changed based on what I've read on this thread especially since some of these posts are very old.
In a female specific items it says that we're still allowed to bring makeup as long as there are no glass items and it tells us to bring sanitary items sufficient for 1 week.
It also goes on to note that female recruits May travel to RTC with their hair styled as desired the standard hair length for females May touch but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the uniform collar females will have the option of having their hair cut to military standards after reporting to RTC for a nominal fee, females who do not get their haircut will be instructed on how to wear their hair with in military standards . From my Understanding means that you no longer have to cut your hair in basic as long as you're keeping it up in a bun.
It does also mention medical processing for females who have had a pap smear during the six months prior to shipping should bring your test results recruiter who are currently using birth control should bring copy of exam records in addition to the pills both presently and previously prescribed

NavyPanther · 11-11-2014, 04:15 PM

This is a great thread, very informative. Thanks for posting it.

smhbtr · 07-25-2015, 11:32 AM

Question about the wallet. I read somewhere, thought it was here but can't find it, that if it fits in the wallet you can keep it. Is this true? Like could I keep a couple bandaids in there and my addresses on an index card?

digitalxhottie · 08-09-2015, 09:36 PM

Okay so Im trying my luck on this thread...

Im a shaver- meaning I am squeeky clean down under and I prefer to shave every day LoL Am I going to have to let it "grow out" for a week, every week?!?! I havent had hair in 17 years and Im freaking out that I wont be able to do my quick shave.

jzhaun · 08-09-2015, 09:44 PM

No, you won't be able to shave everyday. On Sundays, certainly. But any other day we'd get like 40 minutes get 80 females through the 5 working showerheads and get the whole head cleaned up and dried off afterwards - there simply wasn't enough time.

03-04-2014, 11:54 AM	#1
SierraLynn2015 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 30 Rep Power: 9	And are women not allowed to put their hair up in ponytails or use headbands? I assume so since you can't have a bun or for a few weeks wear barrettes... __________________ "McDonalds!" "My happy cry was not for that slimy yellow striped crude red smile wearing jerk!"

03-29-2014, 06:52 AM	#7
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 343	You should be able to keep it, but if it is any more elaborate than a single plain band, I would leave it with him. __________________ Officers: making simple stuff hard since 1775 ACTIVE DUTY SAILORS - Click here to have your account verified

01-23-2018, 01:56 PM	#8
Ryra23 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 6	2017-2018 updates I ship out in May of 2018 and according to the start guide that I received at MEPS some things have changed based on what I've read on this thread especially since some of these posts are very old. In a female specific items it says that we're still allowed to bring makeup as long as there are no glass items and it tells us to bring sanitary items sufficient for 1 week. It also goes on to note that female recruits May travel to RTC with their hair styled as desired the standard hair length for females May touch but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the uniform collar females will have the option of having their hair cut to military standards after reporting to RTC for a nominal fee, females who do not get their haircut will be instructed on how to wear their hair with in military standards . From my Understanding means that you no longer have to cut your hair in basic as long as you're keeping it up in a bun. It does also mention medical processing for females who have had a pap smear during the six months prior to shipping should bring your test results recruiter who are currently using birth control should bring copy of exam records in addition to the pills both presently and previously prescribed

11-11-2014, 04:15 PM	#9
NavyPanther Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 99 Rep Power: 23	This is a great thread, very informative. Thanks for posting it. __________________ Honor, Courage & Commitment ET3 Pizarro DEP: 20150127 AECF Ship: 20150304 Boot camp Graduation: 01MAY2015 ET A School Graduation: 17DEC2015 Distinguished Military Graduate

08-09-2015, 09:36 PM	#11
digitalxhottie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NV Posts: 109 Rep Power: 17	Okay so Im trying my luck on this thread... Im a shaver- meaning I am squeeky clean down under and I prefer to shave every day LoL Am I going to have to let it "grow out" for a week, every week?!?! I havent had hair in 17 years and Im freaking out that I wont be able to do my quick shave. __________________ Marine wife 2008-2014. Future Sailor as a Master at Arms!

03-22-2014, 02:33 PM	#3
NavyCalifornia Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 8	Quick question on "faddish" hair...so from my understanding shaving head ie. GI Jane style is considered a little extreme. I was thinking about doing a very short pixie (not shaved, but very short...) for bootcamp/time in the Navy. While I was at MEPS, there was a poster explaining what to bring to boot camp for females etc. but it did not seem to indicate what branch. In the poster/sign, it stated that hair must be 1-2 (??can't quite remember which) inches in length at least. One inch I could probably do all around, but I don't know about two.. Is that true? What are they going to do, take a ruler to my hair??

03-22-2014, 03:03 PM	#4
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 127	Pixies are definitely authorized, I know a lot of female Sailors who have or have had them. Navy regulations do not have a minimum length for hair. There's the part about no shaved patches - Hairstyles shall not be outrageously multicolored or faddish, to include shaved portions of the scalp (other than the neckline), or have designs cut or braided into the hair. - but other than that the only measurements in there are maximums (hair can fall a max of 1 1/2 inches below the jumper collar in whites, bulk of hair can stick out a max of 2" from head for buns) or the size for multiple braids (approx 1/4"). Source

03-22-2014, 03:18 PM	#5
NavyCalifornia Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 8	Thanks jzhaun! Appreciate the details you put in to answer my question.

03-29-2014, 03:58 AM	#6
Alymccready Newbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, tx Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Am I allowed to have my engagement ring at bootcamp or should I leave it at home with my fiancé.

07-25-2015, 11:32 AM	#10
smhbtr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 6	Question about the wallet. I read somewhere, thought it was here but can't find it, that if it fits in the wallet you can keep it. Is this true? Like could I keep a couple bandaids in there and my addresses on an index card?

08-09-2015, 09:44 PM	#12
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 127	No, you won't be able to shave everyday. On Sundays, certainly. But any other day we'd get like 40 minutes get 80 females through the 5 working showerheads and get the whole head cleaned up and dried off afterwards - there simply wasn't enough time.

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