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.

Bring 1 set of clothes and a change of undergarments, banking documents, atm card, $20 cash, a bar of soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor and shaving cream, any family documents and your orders. If RSP leave your NG issue at home. The smallest backpack you can find, your cellphone and your address book, that's it.

Don’t bring anymore than what’s on the list. You won’t need it! More than one pair of clothes? Haha. Won’t need that either.

Wallet to hold your ID , a few family pictures, bank card or cash to get yourself a killer meal at the airport.
Start an address book and bring it. I use mine from 2007 to this day.
Clothes on your back.
If you're family is going to be at family day don't even bring your Cell phone say your good byes before getting picked up by your recruiter.

Everything else is a waste.

Anything I brought to basic was taken and locked up.

Lol i would bring a couple of outfits just in case you dont get leave in AIT that way when you get to your unit you dont have one outfit.

I am not sure if things have changed, when i was in BCT the only personal item i had has running shoes. We could and were supposed to bring them with us. ID, a way to call home, a few dollars... mostly a good attitude and willingness to learn.

There is a whole list of stuff your allowed to have in basic. Bring what you think you need or want. Not alot though. On your first day they will sit you all down and have you go through your stuff. They will tell you if u can keep it or not. If not then it will be locked up till the day before graduation.

Take as little as possible. What I tell people is to pack like your going to be back the next day. Go ahead get a decent haircut, DON’T get a high and tight unless you want to stand out.

remember mama telling you to put on your listening ears??? make sure you take them.

Whatever you can carry in your pockets and literally nothing else. I brought a backpack or undershirts and underwear cuz thats what was in the list i was given and instead, it was inventoried and tossed in a locker til graduation. Thanks fort knox. But then again that was 09