Posted on Nov 26, 2017
SPC William Richardson
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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SPC William Richardson Great question - I had to pay for personal hygiene items, like soap, shampoo, shaving cream, razor blades, deodorant, etc. You should have cash on hand for any mini-PX items that you want when you do get a weekend off. Those are just some tiems that I had to pay for when attending Basic Training and AIT. There may others that some individuals here on RP can think of as well.

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SGT English/Language Arts Teacher
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs Brasso? Do they still use that? Lol.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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SGT (Join to see) - They did when I was there and I had to buy shoe polish also for the low quarters and combat boots. Forgot about that stuff.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
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SGT (Join to see) - Don't forget You don't want Brasso all over Your uniform, use these button board behind the buttons to prevent that. In USAF I didn't need that but in earlier years as a Cadet at a Military Academy where the program was Army We did. Button, collar brass, hat emblem ,and belt buckle.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
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Of course don't forget that famous polish , Brasso, it worked a lot better than another product called a blitz cloth. Make sure though You use the button board with it as show in My prior post.
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SGM Erik Marquez
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The money you bring will be at a minimum for the replacement of the items you must bring and need to replace during the course of your stay. Plus haircuts weekly (1st one is on the Army)
https://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/becoming-a-soldier/basic-combat-training/introduction.html
Straight from the US Army's Web site


CLOTHING
One-day supply of casual, comfortable clothing (no halter-tops or ragged shorts)
Three sets of underwear (white)
One pair of white, calf-length athletic socks (no color bands, designs or logos). Additional socks can be purchased at the post exchange (PX)
A pair of comfortable shoes
Eyeglasses (no stylish eyewear)
Luggage should be limited to one small suitcase or gym bag
LOCK
One lock (combination or padlock with two keys). Additional locks can be purchased at the PX.
TOILETRIES
Disposable/safety razor with blades
Shaving cream (optional for women)
Toothbrush with case
Hairbrush or 6" black comb
One washcloth and towel (Additional items can be purchased at the PX)
Anti-perspirant
Shower shoes
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Shampoo
Soap and soap case
MONEY
$10-$50 in cash
Traveler's Checks or Money Orders (Personal checks are not recommended because of limited check-cashing facilities.)
DOCUMENTS YOU MAY NEED
Social Security card
Valid driver's license or current state identification card
A direct deposit form from your checking account signed by a bank official, or the name, address, account number and routing number of your financial institution (if applicable)
Original or certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or separation order (if applicable)
Original or certified copies of birth certificates of children under 18; affidavit of support from parents; court documents and direct deposit forms if ordered to pay spousal and/or child support (if applicable)
Proof of citizenship (if you were not born in the United States)
If you are married to a service member in the military, you need to have the name, Social Security number and military address of your spouse
Copies of your lease agreement or rental contract for any dependents residing outside of government quarters (if applicable)
Original or certified ROTC documentation (if applicable)
Original college transcripts; GED or high school diploma
YOUR ORDERS
Be sure to have all copies of orders and documents issued by your unit recruiter and/or MEPS. These orders must be delivered by you and by hand. Travel and meal tickets will be provided.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
CPT Lawrence Cable
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Joined Oct. 1982, hit Ft. Benning, 7 Jan. 1983. Surprising how certain dates stick with you. I just remember they advanced us funds and 50 bucks sticks in my mind, could have been a bit more. The dedicated debit card is a smart idea, I wonder if they all are doing that now.
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SPC William Richardson
SPC William Richardson
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SSG William Wall - 1972 was just trying to find out what they needed in todays army 2017
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SSG William Wall
SSG William Wall
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SPC William Richardson - Almost two generations... We never had to worry about our cell phone accounts, and where we'd be able to charge our tablets. Modern problems for modern soldiers, sailors, air-persons, Marines... Happy Monday, we survived another weekend.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
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SSG William Wall - The first pay We got in 1966 was $35.00 as I recall then the lsit of things You had to buy, 1st Haircut was on them, they rest You payed for and they only gave one kind, what was left was skin, no hair. Good thing We wore hats with the August sun.
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Maj Marty Hogan
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs covered the basics. Technically you pay for your uniforms but it comes out of your check so you really need nothing on hand. Your recruiter should give you a list of requires. It has been many years but I showed up with one change of clothes. Honestly about all I had.

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That and some hygiene stuff
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