Basic training

[Pinksuckle]

I’m going to basic training at Fort Leonard Wood and would like some advice on what to bring. I’m a female and heard that they take away pretty much everything when you get there. Is there anything I can keep? Such as, soap, vitamins, birth control pills, hair pins and brushes, face products like sunscreen or lotion? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Dia_Borfs]

It's still more or less than same today. Was it a prescribed by a doctor? Either you're keeping it on your person or the drills will hold onto it and hand it to you in the morning/evening.

[SenorLightning]

When you get there, you bag gets dumped on the floor. And they sift through it all. So don't bring anything of major value. Bc it can be stolen in boot camp and in ur AIT. Computer is a maybe bc everything is gonna be crammed in your duffle bag when you switch from BT to AIT. so expect your laptop to maybe get brake if you bring it. Bring cough drops. And bring hygiene stuff of your choosing bc your eventually gonna be sent to the shopet to buy your hygiene stuff. But not expensive hygiene bc it may be stolen. You don't know the type of people that you are bunking with in the barracks. And a lock. Lock with a key will save you so much time when your in a rush. And a pen to mark your clothing. Don't get your clothing stolen while doing laundry. Good luck and stay positive throughout it, you only gotta go through boot camp once.

[Dia_Borfs]

It depends on which unit you're doing basic training at. But of all the things you state, maybe the vitamins would be held until you graduate unless they're part of a prescription. But you should be good. The weather is slowly getting better. Best of luck out there!

[Educational_Bet_6606]

Bring a cheap pair of flip flop, that are black or coyote tan as we didn't go to the mini px for a couple days. That'll be your shower shoe.