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Going on my first deployment, just wanted some general information. What type of things should I have with me when I get there? What are some good things to live by while over seas? I'm kinda nervous. Never been out of the USA before.
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On thing you can do is use an app like line to connect with family. You can chat, video chat, and free call anyone who also has line app. You can also set up group chats
Works on all smart phones.
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Works on all smart phones.
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Good prep stuff for OCONUS deployments are things like:
Get your finances in order before you go; set anything you can to auto-pay and ensure that everything that matters is tracking you have an APO address before it becomes an issue.
Get an external hard drive, fill it with movies, pictures from home, video games, et cetera.
Find out what voltage they use and make sure you buy power cords for your laptop/TV/game system that will accept that voltage before you go.
Pack some comfort items and food from home in your deployment bag to be available when you crack open the conex, having the right spices or your favorite shirt can be a huge emotional life-saver.
Prep your important relationships for some distance and time apart. If you've got a relationship on not-so-firm grounds, it's not going to improve with time and distance. If you need to cut sling-load, do so and accept that it's going to hurt like a bitch.
Bring Copenhagen Long Cut in the cardboard tin. Whether or not you dip, it becomes an immediate "I'm a bro" kind of exchange and will find you some friends who will give you the skittles from their MRE's.
Don't bang people in your unit once you're there. I don't know how many times and how many people I've told this to, but everyone who doesn't listen has had it end in disaster.
Be careful of local food. You might not be adjusted to the regional bugs and you'll suffer a few times from food poisoning until you build up a tolerance. Gastroenteritis will happen, but you should still avoid sketchy places.
All of the pirated DVD's that are out for the first 3-4 months after something comes out in theaters will be out of focus, have shit sound, or shake around all the time. it's the price you pay for watching Twilight as soon as it comes out.
Bring something to study. It's a good opportunity to learn a language if you're adept at it, and that can help you in the long run.
Get your finances in order before you go; set anything you can to auto-pay and ensure that everything that matters is tracking you have an APO address before it becomes an issue.
Get an external hard drive, fill it with movies, pictures from home, video games, et cetera.
Find out what voltage they use and make sure you buy power cords for your laptop/TV/game system that will accept that voltage before you go.
Pack some comfort items and food from home in your deployment bag to be available when you crack open the conex, having the right spices or your favorite shirt can be a huge emotional life-saver.
Prep your important relationships for some distance and time apart. If you've got a relationship on not-so-firm grounds, it's not going to improve with time and distance. If you need to cut sling-load, do so and accept that it's going to hurt like a bitch.
Bring Copenhagen Long Cut in the cardboard tin. Whether or not you dip, it becomes an immediate "I'm a bro" kind of exchange and will find you some friends who will give you the skittles from their MRE's.
Don't bang people in your unit once you're there. I don't know how many times and how many people I've told this to, but everyone who doesn't listen has had it end in disaster.
Be careful of local food. You might not be adjusted to the regional bugs and you'll suffer a few times from food poisoning until you build up a tolerance. Gastroenteritis will happen, but you should still avoid sketchy places.
All of the pirated DVD's that are out for the first 3-4 months after something comes out in theaters will be out of focus, have shit sound, or shake around all the time. it's the price you pay for watching Twilight as soon as it comes out.
Bring something to study. It's a good opportunity to learn a language if you're adept at it, and that can help you in the long run.
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