Posted on Feb 22, 2018
Am I allowed to bring a full-sized bible to basic training at Fort Benning?
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Am I allowed to bring a full sized bible to Basic or do I have to bring just a small one that only contains new testament?
Basic Training
Fort Moore
19D: Cavalry Scout
Posted 8 y ago
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You can bring your own bible.
You’ll have a “personal shelf/space” to keep those items in your locker.
That, and you can always get a bible from your units chaplain.
You will also get to attend religious services every week.
You’ll have a “personal shelf/space” to keep those items in your locker.
That, and you can always get a bible from your units chaplain.
You will also get to attend religious services every week.
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They issued a small Bible with the Psalms and New Testament in my day. If your BCT is anything like mine, you won't have time to read it.
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SGT Carl Blas
Same thing for me Sir, so I went across the street from the barracks on Sundays, and the Chaplin read it to us. Even in the field too, we really appreciated our unit Chaplin, still today I can see his face in the C-130/C141 before jumping, and having a few encouraging words with the rest of the jumpers.
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SFC Greg Bruorton
Most chaplains in the military are prepared to administer non-denominational services. Other than the Catholic priests, there are other chaplains that focus on a certain form of service, one in which are the LDS Chaplains.
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The reply given by SFC (Join to see) is sound as he is currently serving. When I went through Basic in February 1960 we were required to display a full Bible in our footlockers. Perhaps you no longer have footlockers but rely on the standup lockers.
Either way, try your best to read, ponder, and study the Scriptures whenever time permits. Remember your covenants at baptism and live the Gospel as best you can.
Either way, try your best to read, ponder, and study the Scriptures whenever time permits. Remember your covenants at baptism and live the Gospel as best you can.
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ask your recruiter, honestly. The reason I say this is, how big, is "full sized"?
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SSG (Join to see)
PFC (Join to see) - don't take this the wrong way, but, I don't care how big it is in dimensions, what I am saying is, show it to your recruiter, ask, "is this ok for me to bring to basic," and they will give you a straight yes or no answer. I do not know the regulation and policy governing the size of personal/religious items that are allowed to be brought with you, you recruiter should and will know.
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LCDR (Join to see)
I was definitely thinking size... we have a HUGE table one as a family heirloom-- like 18"x12"x4x... that would be a little extreme :-)
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Take what you need. I would not recommend taking a bible the size of the Webster dictionary at the library. Also, if the Bible you are considering is dear to you I would recommend just getting one from the Chaplain. Or get a small solid one you don't mind getting messed up or lost. You don't have to lose your faith while at basic but understand you will probably be there with a bunch of heathens.
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If you have any problems with having a Bible, ask to see your Chaplain; it is the Chaplain's job to make sure everyone's religious faith is accommodated.
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I went through ft. Knox in 2007 and was allowed to have my Bible. Mine was a smaller Bible I could fit in my cargo pockets. I had it on me at all times. Good luck!
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You're not going to have time to read a bible, so don't make this too large an issue in your mind.
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