I've been assembling a list of supplies for my son to take to R Day / Beast from this forum and the Facebook discussion and trying to define what he needs without going overboard. It may not matter at all but what type of wrist watch is preferrable?....an analog dial type face or a digital display watch?
This is the list I have accumulated. Any comments?
Leatherman tool
Compression shorts (black or white???)
Electric razor
Wrist watch ??? question above????
Alarm clock - battery operated or wind-up
Mini Mag Light & extra batteries
Headlamp w/red light option if possible???
Address book - prefilled
Postage stamps
Sharpie
8 x 10 frame - plastic not glass - various photos or collage
Disposable lighter
Chapstick
Small roll of sand color duct tape
Lengths of 550 parachute cord
Band aids, blister pads, moleskin, anti-friction gel
Gold Bond foot powder
Fine grade sand paper
Extra all-white crew socks
Hygiene products - toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner combo
Extra boot socks (military)
Black socks for low quarters
Thin, wicking sock liners for wear under dress socks and/or boot socks
Running shoes
Boots - Belleville 390DES
Shoes - Bates black low-quarter service shoes
Glasses
Glasses security strap(s)
Contacts
Pencils/Pens
Religious material - Bible
Passport - possibly bring to him on Acceptance Day
Sports Equipment for Corps Squad screening
Travel receipts
Paperwork (Dental x-rays, immunization forms, bank form, etc.)
Social security card (USMA admissions site says good copy is acceptable)
Driver's license
Cash - less than $100
Credit Card
Above packed in 1 or 2 gallon ziploc bags - with the exception of boots/shoes
Pre-paid phone card
R-Day Parking Pass
Cell phone???- bring on Acceptance Day????
Any comments or responses to the ????? items.
Thanks. Input is appreciated.
This is the list I have accumulated. Any comments?
Leatherman tool
Compression shorts (black or white???)
Electric razor
Wrist watch ??? question above????
Alarm clock - battery operated or wind-up
Mini Mag Light & extra batteries
Headlamp w/red light option if possible???
Address book - prefilled
Postage stamps
Sharpie
8 x 10 frame - plastic not glass - various photos or collage
Disposable lighter
Chapstick
Small roll of sand color duct tape
Lengths of 550 parachute cord
Band aids, blister pads, moleskin, anti-friction gel
Gold Bond foot powder
Fine grade sand paper
Extra all-white crew socks
Hygiene products - toothbrush/toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner combo
Extra boot socks (military)
Black socks for low quarters
Thin, wicking sock liners for wear under dress socks and/or boot socks
Running shoes
Boots - Belleville 390DES
Shoes - Bates black low-quarter service shoes
Glasses
Glasses security strap(s)
Contacts
Pencils/Pens
Religious material - Bible
Passport - possibly bring to him on Acceptance Day
Sports Equipment for Corps Squad screening
Travel receipts
Paperwork (Dental x-rays, immunization forms, bank form, etc.)
Social security card (USMA admissions site says good copy is acceptable)
Driver's license
Cash - less than $100
Credit Card
Above packed in 1 or 2 gallon ziploc bags - with the exception of boots/shoes
Pre-paid phone card
R-Day Parking Pass
Cell phone???- bring on Acceptance Day????
Any comments or responses to the ????? items.
Thanks. Input is appreciated.