Joining the United States Military is an option that a lot of people choose, and many people are not sure what to expect in Basic Training. It doesn’t matter which Service you join, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, or the Army, each of them features a requirement to attend basic training. If you take some time ahead of time to learn and prepare, then you will not be surprised, and it can save you a great deal of grief. Some of the basics that you can do to prepare for your boot camp experience include: Phone Cards And Finances- Find a phone card that is easy to use and that you can add time to either on the Internet or over the telephone. This seems simple but you should take one with you to recruit training if you can, find one that you are able to use easily. Some are difficult to use and have lots of numbers to enter, others are simpler. Make sure you have a savings or checking account and an ATM card, take the card and a blank voided check with you to basic training. Military pay is typically direct deposit, so having a routing number and bank account number is important to get paid.
Take a Black Marker- Arriving at basic training is a confusing time, and a lot happens in a very short time. People will be shouting, and you will be issued equipment, getting a haircut, required to run here and there without a lot of sense (at least to you). You should take an indelible black magic market with you when you go to boot camp, or perhaps even two. You can use them to mark your belongings, and they will tell you exactly how to best do that.
Don’t Stand Out- It may seem strange, but the one thing that you do not want to do especially at first at boot camp is to draw attention to yourself. Don’t flaunt your belongings or luggage, and try to take basic black or one color suitcase, preferably brown or black. Try to wear a t-shirt or button up the front basic shirt, and jeans or dungarees, your goal is to try and blend in.
If you wear something garish, or that draws attention you my find yourself having to do a lot of pushups. When your drill instructor looks you over the first time you want to seriously to try and blend in. Just Say No- One of the things you will not have access to is tobacco so if you have a smoking habit you should give it up before you arrive at basic training.
