What do I need to bring to basic training?

I went through in 91 I took on the advice of others
White socks at least 6 pair I don't know if they still wear them for pt
Running sneakers that were broken in
A black or green watch, any jewelery except a wedding band or religious medal was taken away
Toiletries , no cologne or medicines like advil, cold meds
You can bring a towel but youll have to buy a brown towel and face cloth ps the brown handkerchiefeifs they had in the px are good to buy you can blow your nose or wipe your face and make good emergency tp when your on bivouac.
Lamisol spray for athletes foot , every one gets it and the px used to sell out
Stamps and envelopes pre stamped post cards are good to have you can write a quick note home and just drop it in any mailbox
Pocket notebooks (you will need to write stuff down we were required to have one at all times)the"write in the rain" type of notepads are a good idea cause they will get wet or sweaty
Black or blue pens only anything you sign must be black or blue ink get the kind without a cap that will fit in a shirt pocket and not stick out
Showershoes if you bring anything get shower shoes
Prepaid calling card just in case anyone you might want to call can't get collect calls
Although they may have a call center or let you use your cell phone

Shave your head,

Nothing, all you need should be provided for you

The clothes on your back and $5 in your pocket. Everything else you need you'll be issued. Nothing vague there, everything's payed for, all transportation taken care of.

Make it easy on yourself, clean jeans a clean t shirt, no AC/DC shirts, and get a haircut. Don't show up looking like Jesus.

Cell phones are somewhat allowed now apparently, but I don't advise it. Hygiene kit which includes razor, shave cream, soap, toothbrush, and tooth paste. Cheap pos watch is a good idea, it will probably get broken, scratched, etc., one pair of civilian clothes, no more. When you get your uniforms, that is all you will wear till you get to your actual unit, name on everything. 19K all the way!

Do not bring an electric razor....that will get stored. One set of underwear and toothbrush with toothpaste....that would be it. You may see people bring a lot of stuff..
.you will see them quickly regret it. Also your clothing size more than likely will change by the end of basic!

Don’t shave your head before you go.

Don’t take a thing. You will be provided everything. I took a small bag with my shaving gear and we had to throw everything on to the center of the Squad bay. Lost a good razor that way.

Take only the cloths you wear, shower shoes, a good attitude, dont forget your motivation, and try not to volunteer for anything while in BCT lol, joking here, but youll see! And remember the Army isnt what your about to experience in BCT. It was the best choice I ever made. Id do it 100 times over if I could. Best friends you'll ever make are on your horizon my future brother.. Good luck, be positive at all times

A really good pair of running shoes. Not the cheapest but the best for one’s feet. You’ll do a lot of running and we must learn to take care of our feet.