84grad19dad
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- Jun 11, 2015
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As an 84 grad sending my DS to BCT all too soon I've been haunting these forums for awhile. I applaud the wonderful memories and advice, however, a couple of issues I recall haven't been addressed (at least I've not seen them).
First, for those whose ears haven't seen sun for a few years--bring a small high spf sunscreen. There were fellow basics whose ears burned sooo bad they cracked open and bled.
Next, moleskin. I have seen this mentioned once i believe but i feel it's worth repeating. One of my biggest issues in BCT was blisters.
Finally, has anyone addressed the constipation issue? As I recall my digestion went into shock and I didn't manage a BM for the better part of a week. Now is the time for the giggles . When i was successful I felt the result should have been christened with a bottle of champagne as it set sail. I know this issue was shared by most of my fellow basics. I also know that similar stories have been shared with me by 3 sons as part of their experience in a couple of different basic training programs. I strongly encourage all Iday folks to spend considerable effort increasing their fiber intake the few days prior to reporting.
And if the post itself isn't enough, I invite response. Entertaining or serious =-).
On another note I've noticed a few references (usually tongue in cheek) to "back when it was hard". We used the term "whitly'. Meaning we had it tougher last year. In the vein of bohica or fubar. Has this term been lost? Of course back in the brown shoe days....
First, for those whose ears haven't seen sun for a few years--bring a small high spf sunscreen. There were fellow basics whose ears burned sooo bad they cracked open and bled.
Next, moleskin. I have seen this mentioned once i believe but i feel it's worth repeating. One of my biggest issues in BCT was blisters.
Finally, has anyone addressed the constipation issue? As I recall my digestion went into shock and I didn't manage a BM for the better part of a week. Now is the time for the giggles . When i was successful I felt the result should have been christened with a bottle of champagne as it set sail. I know this issue was shared by most of my fellow basics. I also know that similar stories have been shared with me by 3 sons as part of their experience in a couple of different basic training programs. I strongly encourage all Iday folks to spend considerable effort increasing their fiber intake the few days prior to reporting.
And if the post itself isn't enough, I invite response. Entertaining or serious =-).
On another note I've noticed a few references (usually tongue in cheek) to "back when it was hard". We used the term "whitly'. Meaning we had it tougher last year. In the vein of bohica or fubar. Has this term been lost? Of course back in the brown shoe days....