PV2 Private RallyPoint Member 4372984 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At RSP they gave us a checklist and this checklist is different from any of the military websites i look at. It is real confusing. Like it says on the checklist to bring brown underwear and a jock strap and online it is white underwear and no jock strap. Like what is actually necessary? Do i really need a jock strap? Laundry detergent? What main stuff do i actually need and what stuff do they list that is not important? I know all the paperwork is relevant and the most important and i have all of that. 2019-02-16T11:46:55-05:00 PV2 Private RallyPoint Member 4372984

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At RSP they gave us a checklist and this checklist is different from any of the military websites i look at. It is real confusing. Like it says on the checklist to bring brown underwear and a jock strap and online it is white underwear and no jock strap. Like what is actually necessary? Do i really need a jock strap? Laundry detergent? What main stuff do i actually need and what stuff do they list that is not important? I know all the paperwork is relevant and the most important and i have all of that.

2019-02-16T11:46:55-05:00 2019-02-16T11:46:55-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 4373102

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Honestly, you can show up in your underwear and they will give you an advanced pay to purchase anything you need.<br />The jock is for combatives, no one is going to check in your pants to see what&#39;s under there. If you&#39;re combat arms, you&#39;ll probably stop wearing underwear anyway. <br />I would bring whatever toiletries you need that you would use camping. Basic training isn&#39;t the time to break out your sonicare tooth brush, favorite shave balm, and straight razor. Avoid the temptation of becoming a geardo and don&#39;t buy all the cool gear you&#39;ll see at the store there unless you absolutely need it. Everything you actually need will be provided. <br /><br />Bring good running shoes. Really good ones. You should probably be spending $100 or more on actual good running shoes.

2019-02-16T12:25:47-05:00 2019-02-16T12:25:47-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 4373108

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sweet Jesus, that jockstrap is still on the list? Here is all you really need to bring:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/new-to-the-military/getting-settled/what-to-pack-for-basic-training">https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/new-to-the-military/getting-settled/what-to-pack-for-basic-training</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/366/157/qrc/company_logo?1550338018"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/military-life-cycle/new-to-the-military/getting-settled/what-to-pack-for-basic-training">Packing for Basic Training</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">You&#39;ll need to take only a few basic things when you head off to basic training - everything else will be provided for you. Your recruiter will give you a list of what you must take and what you definitely shouldn&#39;t pack.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div>

2019-02-16T12:27:01-05:00 2019-02-16T12:27:01-05:00 MSG Frank Kapaun 4373425

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Show up with a briefcase containing one spare ass. The one you now have will get chewed off at basic training.

2019-02-16T14:53:50-05:00 2019-02-16T14:53:50-05:00 SPC Jerry Jones 4378032

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I went to Basic, everything we brought was taken off of us, put in bags, and put in a storage room until we graduated. The only thing we kept was an empty wallet with our social security card and ID. We were stripped down, hair buzzed off and were shoved into uniforms, head to toe, including underwear and socks. Whatever you need for Basic Training, they will provide.

2019-02-18T10:54:04-05:00 2019-02-18T10:54:04-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 5425613

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don’t bring anything. Everything will be provided for you. And less for you to carry when you leave

2020-01-08T12:57:20-05:00 2020-01-08T12:57:20-05:00 SGT Ben Keen 5426137

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Bring a good attitude and understanding that those nine weeks are going to be some of the most painful yet exciting weeks of your life. Embrace the suck!<br /><br />Don&#39;t go out and buy new shoes, you will have to do that again when you get down there. You can take your cell phone and one charger which will be locked up and only handed out when you earn phone time. I wouldn&#39;t worry too much about pictures and stuff because your wall locker will be tossed at least once a week. Don&#39;t bring any sort of cologne or anything. Bring some letter writing material with you.

2020-01-08T16:10:50-05:00 2020-01-08T16:10:50-05:00 SFC Kenneth Hunnell 6332772

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hygiene equipment. paper work given to you at MEPS. Most of all a thick skin and ability to listen

2020-09-21T20:04:44-04:00 2020-09-21T20:04:44-04:00 GySgt Kenneth Pepper 6889527

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Bring the nicest comforter set you can find. California King. And really fluffy pillows. <br />Just kidding. You do want to wear a good pair of running shoes that are broken in but not worn out. 15 - 20 miles on them. You may or may not get to keep them. <br />Have phone numbers and addresses written down because you will not have immediate access to your cell phone. <br />When you get there pick out the most badass looking Drill Sergeant and knock him on his butt. Establish dominance. <br />Again, just kidding.

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