Cold winter

FutureND · 07-09-2012, 07:52 PM

So I am a deep south boy, born in New Orleans then moved to Los Angeles for some years then back to New Orleans; I now live in North Carolina. As you could imagine, I am used to very mild winters and never had any snow till the last few years living in North Carolina, but even then it was very short lived. I am shipping to Great Lakes in the middle of January and am bracing myself for my coldest winter yet. I know that I will be issued everything that I need, my question is what will I be wearing on a daily basis at RTC to keep warm? Also, I know that my uniform cost al lcomes out of my check, how much is that exactly and is it all taken out of my first check?

acgreen · 07-09-2012, 08:08 PM

Even though I am from Ohio, with a little colder winters than you are describing, I am still a little concerned about this as well. I ship out in January also, which is when winter is at its worst up here. And since boot camp is right off the lakes, it will most likely be even more miserable than I've become used to over the years. So, out of curiosity, I will involve myself in this thread. (:

jzhaun · 07-09-2012, 09:02 PM

I haven't shipped yet either, but I've found stuff by looking around online.

Specifically, you can find the uniform regulations here: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-np...s/default.aspx

The relevant part for RTC is probably the working uniform. The cold weather stuff appears to be listed under prescribable/optional.

So with the NWO, cold weather items allowable are :
Coat, Parka (w/Black Fleece Liner)
Cap, Knit (Watch) Black
Mockneck, Black
Boot, Black, Rough Out 9" (Men)
Earmuffs (w/Outergarment Only)
Gloves, Black Leather

And with the PT Uniform:
Cap, Ball
Cap, Knit (Watch)
Shirt, PTU (Long Sleeve), Gold
Shorts, Compression, Navy Blue/Black
Shirt, Sweat Navy
Pant, Sweat, Navy

And so on and so forth (the service uniform has a peacoat instead of a parka, and you can also have a scarf or a v-neck sweater).

Now, I don't know costs or if you buy all of it at once (or even if all of it's mandatory), but I hope that helps.

sjmcgann · 07-09-2012, 09:07 PM

Talk about southern; my sister and I are in Florida! lol We're shooting for May, after my last semester ends, so hopefully it wont be as bad. We've never even seen snow! XD

stevebw · 07-10-2012, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sjmcgann

Talk about southern; my sister and I are in Florida! lol We're shooting for May, after my last semester ends, so hopefully it wont be as bad. We've never even seen snow! XD

Who knows maybe canada might steal all our snow again

I love the winter and usually prefer it over the heat we've had over the last couple of days.

sjmcgann · 07-10-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stevebw

Who knows maybe canada might steal all our snow again

I love the winter and usually prefer it over the heat we've had over the last couple of days.

Yeah, I think I'd prefer it cold too. Florida heat isn't just hot, it's humid; like the air is trying to kill you in a slow and agonizing way lol Seeing snow would be awesome!

Cinders · 07-09-2012, 09:08 PM

My son went in Jan. 2010 and it was the biggest snow storm ever, even the RDC couldn't go home and man were they mad. He survived coming from San Diego. They have indoor training they don't want you to turn into a popsicle.

prop827 · 07-09-2012, 09:07 PM

At RTC, you gotta suck up the cold. They tell you EXACTLY what to wear and you have NO choice. If its cold turtle neck undershirts are REQUIRED or watchcaps up or down are required, etc.

prop827 · 07-09-2012, 09:11 PM

As for the uniform allowance, you get your PDay issue (the stuff you get when you get there, like PT gear, razor, etc) and you will pay for those in 2 increments to total about $600. Your 1st and 2nd Uniform issue (1st includes NWU's, Coveralls, NWU coat etc. and 2nd includes NSU's, pea coat, and dress uniforms) you do NOT pay for, they are paid for by the navy. You get an extra uniform allowance (about 200-250) to pay for upkeep (dry cleaning) and replacement uniforms once a year.

07-09-2012, 07:52 PM	#1
FutureND Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 756 Rep Power: 140	Cold winter So I am a deep south boy, born in New Orleans then moved to Los Angeles for some years then back to New Orleans; I now live in North Carolina. As you could imagine, I am used to very mild winters and never had any snow till the last few years living in North Carolina, but even then it was very short lived. I am shipping to Great Lakes in the middle of January and am bracing myself for my coldest winter yet. I know that I will be issued everything that I need, my question is what will I be wearing on a daily basis at RTC to keep warm? Also, I know that my uniform cost al lcomes out of my check, how much is that exactly and is it all taken out of my first check?

07-09-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
acgreen Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newark, Ohio Posts: 33 Rep Power: 10	Even though I am from Ohio, with a little colder winters than you are describing, I am still a little concerned about this as well. I ship out in January also, which is when winter is at its worst up here. And since boot camp is right off the lakes, it will most likely be even more miserable than I've become used to over the years. So, out of curiosity, I will involve myself in this thread. (: __________________ Future Sailor Amanda Green Newark, Ohio Ship Date: 20130115 (Gunner's Mate

07-09-2012, 09:02 PM	#3
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 127	I haven't shipped yet either, but I've found stuff by looking around online. Specifically, you can find the uniform regulations here: http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-np...s/default.aspx The relevant part for RTC is probably the working uniform. The cold weather stuff appears to be listed under prescribable/optional. So with the NWO, cold weather items allowable are : Coat, Parka (w/Black Fleece Liner) Cap, Knit (Watch) Black Mockneck, Black Boot, Black, Rough Out 9" (Men) Earmuffs (w/Outergarment Only) Gloves, Black Leather And with the PT Uniform: Cap, Ball Cap, Knit (Watch) Shirt, PTU (Long Sleeve), Gold Shorts, Compression, Navy Blue/Black Shirt, Sweat Navy Pant, Sweat, Navy And so on and so forth (the service uniform has a peacoat instead of a parka, and you can also have a scarf or a v-neck sweater). Now, I don't know costs or if you buy all of it at once (or even if all of it's mandatory), but I hope that helps.

07-09-2012, 09:07 PM	#4
sjmcgann Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 38 Rep Power: 10	Talk about southern; my sister and I are in Florida! lol We're shooting for May, after my last semester ends, so hopefully it wont be as bad. We've never even seen snow! XD

07-09-2012, 09:08 PM	#7
Cinders Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 8	My son went in Jan. 2010 and it was the biggest snow storm ever, even the RDC couldn't go home and man were they mad. He survived coming from San Diego. They have indoor training they don't want you to turn into a popsicle.

07-09-2012, 09:07 PM	#8
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	At RTC, you gotta suck up the cold. They tell you EXACTLY what to wear and you have NO choice. If its cold turtle neck undershirts are REQUIRED or watchcaps up or down are required, etc.

07-09-2012, 09:11 PM	#9
prop827 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 633 Rep Power: 71	As for the uniform allowance, you get your PDay issue (the stuff you get when you get there, like PT gear, razor, etc) and you will pay for those in 2 increments to total about $600. Your 1st and 2nd Uniform issue (1st includes NWU's, Coveralls, NWU coat etc. and 2nd includes NSU's, pea coat, and dress uniforms) you do NOT pay for, they are paid for by the navy. You get an extra uniform allowance (about 200-250) to pay for upkeep (dry cleaning) and replacement uniforms once a year.