You are going to spend the whole day speed walking with all your stuff in your left hand. Pack as lightly as possible. And absolutely don't bring anything extra
It's transition week so you're taught about how to get to places and you're also supposed to get all your school supplies. We had briefs on the science of learning so you might have that.
I'm a female and I cut all my hair off for basic. It was so efficient that I've kept it that way all year.
Yeah you will get mistaken as a guy probably. That happens to me a lot which is honestly kinda annoying sometimes. But at least for me having short hair is worth it so you need to ask...
One of my best memories from basic was going on a 2 hour rifle run in Jacks. It was horrible at the time but we got so lost that the leadership almost sent a search party after us.
For your four deg year, you'll do a lot of things that officially never happened but was a blast doing. You'll...
Mitches food takes a while to get used to so receiving packages is pretty awesome. Definitely was the highlight of my day when I got a package right after bct.
It depends. Sometimes people have friends in the area who sponsor. other times you'll vibe really well with the family you go to for doolie day out during basic and you'll chose them for your sponsor.
Yeah they are allowed once basic is over. The mail room normally gets really backed up in the start of the academic year so I'd recommend sending it to his sponser
It's up to you. I recommend whatever you think you can most easily carry one handed.
when you are asked the seven basic responses you'll answer like this: Sir (or ma'am) the seven basic responses are as follows:
1) yes sir
2) no sir
3) no excuse sir
4) sir may I make a statement
5) sir may I...
Hey guys!
I'm a doolie and with your basic coming up, I wanted to share some advice.
1) First of all, basic training feels like it never ends but you gotta remember that it is only a really small part of your academy experience. So embrace the suck and remember that it will end. You're going...