Can I bring compression sleeves to basic training?

John Mo — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:41:51 -0400

My shins have been hurting when I run long distance or doing sprints, so I was thinking of buying a pair of compression sleeves (https://www.amazon.com/Calf-Compression-Sleeves-Pair-Volt/dp/B01F33JNL0/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_200_bs_lp_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=QS7P3GPT8VS297V629BT&th=1&psc=1 Off amazon). I was wondering if I can bring these to my basic training, and if not I don't have to waste money on it.

Thanks!

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2017 6:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:45:48 -0400

Hmmm.....possible slippery slope. Chances are, you will do a shake down when you get to Basic, and if those sleeves aren't on the proper packing list, you could lose them. But, it sounds like you suffer from shin splints, which could possibly open up a small can of worms on the other side of that slippery slope.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2017 6:49 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:49:14 -0400

Did the Army issue them? Leave them home.

Response by MAJ Don Bigger made Oct 22 at 2017 7:29 PM

MAJ Don Bigger — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 19:29:03 -0400

Different reasons for shin splints, but the genesis for much of it is tight calf muscles. Every year, at the beginning of summer XC training, I’ll get one or two runners that develop shin splints. Stretching their calf muscles regularly has really helped. You’d also want to run on a softer surface (grass, dirt, etc) until it resolves. You can also ice them, and take an antinflammatory. Oh—and at present, you should take a few days off from your running. It’s not really something you can ‘run through’. And—keep stretching your calf muscles. Every day.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2017 8:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 20:14:51 -0400

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2017 10:22 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:22:04 -0400

You can bring them, but without a proper note from a military doctor prescribing their use, you will find them locked in storage for the duration of the cycle.
If authorized, they will need to be black in color.

Response by SPC Vergil Daughtery made Oct 25 at 2017 6:25 PM

SPC Vergil Daughtery — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:25:19 -0400

Response by Cpl David Amos made Oct 30 at 2017 9:43 AM

Cpl David Amos — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:43:35 -0400

I know when i was in USMC bootcamp the only thing you got to keep is your own tennis shoes for PT. Anything was had to issued. The compression things would probably have to come from medical. Oh yeah, dont get your hair cut before you go thinking you'll impress the DI's there. You'll get a lot of shit from them if you do. We had guys who did that and got a good yelling at. That was 1993. Things are softer now. Semper fi and good luck.