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The only time you will need to worry about logos on your socks is when you wear them with PTs. If you're wearing them your ACUs then you should be fine. You can't have logos showing, but if they're under your boot you should be golden. I personally wear nike/underarmor socks with my boots because they tend to be more comfortable and dry out quicker.
 
scoutpilot said:
Underwear is for the weak. Did Lewis and Clark wear underwear? Did Spartacus?

It's called "commando" for a reason.
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This is also very true, I often ditched underwear when in the field. I found that having none on, especially with how loose my ACU pants fit, kept me cooler. I found underwear to just keep my lower half warmer then it needs to be.
 
During CBT, they issue us like 12 pairs of crew socks and 16 pairs of dress socks. Do you think we need more than that or will that suffice?
 
The socks are pretty low quality. They are useable, but comfy socks can help a lot.
 
LHSGrey29 said:
During CBT, they issue us like 12 pairs of crew socks and 16 pairs of dress socks. Do you think we need more than that or will that suffice?
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You may want to fet a few pairs from Thorlo.com or Fox River. Protect your feet~it's worth the invest.
 
How are members of minority groups treated at west point, by cadets and also the administration? Not only racial minorities, but also members of the LGTB, I guess liberals in terms of political ideologies though I'm not sure if they count as a minority group, women, etc.?
 
EVDfootball said:
Do you recommend any particular manual razors? Thanks again for answering my questions!
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I like the Gillette brand with the replaceable razor heads. My go to is an electric razor but it doesn't always get a clean cut. I wish I had an electric razor during beast just because how quick it is. Personally I would get the electric and use it once in the morning and Once in the afternoon during beast. I regularly had to dry shave to save time and that's no fun.
 
civic29 said:
I like the Gillette brand with the replaceable razor heads. My go to is an electric razor but it doesn't always get a clean cut. I wish I had an electric razor during beast just because how quick it is. Personally I would get the electric and use it once in the morning and Once in the afternoon during beast. I regularly had to dry shave to save time and that's no fun.
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Dry shaving is punishment for me. Tried it once, good cut but terrible rashes and irrational all over my face!
 
civic29 said:
I like the Gillette brand with the replaceable razor heads. My go to is an electric razor but it doesn't always get a clean cut. I wish I had an electric razor during beast just because how quick it is. Personally I would get the electric and use it once in the morning and Once in the afternoon during beast. I regularly had to dry shave to save time and that's no fun.
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I try to use a Braun machine and it cuts good but under the chin and the neck area I can't figure it out. Same with my blades that my dad buys and of course no fault of mine. I am forced to use these disposable Gillette manual shavers that comes in a pack of 10. I can't clean shave, especially the chin and neck areas with it but that's the only thing in my house lol! I'm suspecting its that the razor is cheap or is it me? Any suggestions!
 
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EVDfootball said:
I try to use a Braun machine and it cuts good but under the chin and the neck area I can't figure it out. Same with my blades that my dad buys and of course no fault of mine. I am forced to use these disposable Gillette manual shavers that comes in a pack of 10. I can't clean shave, especially the chin and neck areas with it but that's the only thing in my house lol! I'm suspecting its that the razor is cheap cheap of its me? Any suggestions!
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I usually have to go over my neck a few times to get it completely off. But I pretty much only use the electric razor now. A nice electric razor can last you all 4 years if you want to get one that gives a nice cut.
 
civic29 said:
I usually have to go over my neck a few times to get it completely off. But I pretty much only use the electric razor now. A nice electric razor can last you all 4 years if you want to get one that gives a nice cut.
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Your a good problem solver! I'll start to use the Braun machine more often now!p and bring it to beast!
 
My oldest son crafts straight razors. They are a beautiful work of art. I wonder, with the resurgence of straight razors, if a cadet could have one of those? It would make touch ups unnecessary since it's such a clean shave. :cool:
 
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