Just graduated

[NavyCalifornia]

Congratulations! One question that I have is about civilian items at boot camp. I have heard from some people that you can bring the basics (shampoo, deodorant etc.) and that they only make you ship back stuff that's not on their "basic items" list, but other people have said that you have to ship literally everything back, even like the civilian clothes you were wearing. What happens to the backpack/bag you bring? Do you have to ship that back/donate it?

Thanks

[LT Guppy]

Yes. Everything will be sent home. You do not need to bring any personal hygiene items.

Exceptions - you can bring a bible, religious item, and small address book. You also need to bring the required paperwork (orders, birth certificate, social security card)

[NavyCalifornia]

Originally Posted by Guppy2010

Yes. Everything will be sent home. You do not need to bring any personal hygiene items.

Exceptions - you can bring a bible, religious item, and small address book. You also need to bring the required paperwork (orders, birth certificate, social security card)

Thank you!

[BubbaGumps64]

Originally Posted by NavyCalifornia

Congratulations! One question that I have is about civilian items at boot camp. I have heard from some people that you can bring the basics (shampoo, deodorant etc.) and that they only make you ship back stuff that's not on their "basic items" list, but other people have said that you have to ship literally everything back, even like the civilian clothes you were wearing. What happens to the backpack/bag you bring? Do you have to ship that back/donate it?

Thanks

Thank you! The only basic items that I was told I could keep were feminine hygiene products. Other than that you really do send everything home. All that I kept was my civilian glasses, wallet, and address book. You can either ship your things back home or donate it. It's really up to you. So don't bring a lot with you when you go.