Posted on Nov 28, 2019
Can an E-4 combat veteran wear their CAB, WINGS, and unit patch if they have to go back through basic training?
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Can an E-4 combat veteran wear his/her CAB, WINGS, and unit patch if they have to go back through basic training?
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Basic Combat Training (BCT)
Basic Combat Training (BCT)
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I agree with going in slick until the end. You dont want that extra attention. I went to Benning in '09 and for some reason we had a SGT in with us. He was put in charge of everything and it was clear he was a target for the DSs. He didnt too well, but of course graduated.
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When I was a DS at Benning, we had times where prior service from other branches would come through. We never treated them worse than anyone else. Generally they were treated much better. Yes, they were “put in charge” a lot of times, but that’s because it made life easier on us. If you spend two years straight, every nine weeks, training the same group of kids, you take the help where you can.
Also, save the badges for when you graduate. Not going to help you any during training.
Also, save the badges for when you graduate. Not going to help you any during training.
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As long as you have paperwork to back it up, sure you can. But if you do, be prepared to be in the crosshairs of the Drill Sergeants, placed in the Platoon Guide position, and be bombarded with all kinds of questions from the IETs.
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SPC Devin Young
I can deal with the drill sergeants but then damn newbies... heeelllll no, I’ll end up cussing somebody child clean out lol
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SPC Devin Young - So, it's a coin toss really. Of course, if you walk around with an "undressed" duty uniform all thru BCT, think of the questions you'll get at one time once y'all put on the dress uniform. No easy call on this one.
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Don’t “hide” out. If you’ve earned a CAB, jump/aviation wings, combat patch, and you’re authorized to wear them, proudly do so. Our profession isn’t one of games and deception. Yes, more will be expected of you, but take the opportunity to capitalize on that.
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