Getting Ready To Go? Check Out This Packing List!

So, you're packing for BMT? Did the list your recruiter gave you have a date of several years ago? Well, lucky for you, I have access to people who have been through already, and have given great pointers on what to pack, and what not to pack! (See www.aimhigherin.com for even MORE useful tips on BMT) I created this list for my good friends on the September shippers group on Facebook (USAF BMT September 2012 -- Search it!), and shared it with the October shippers group there, too! (USAF BMT October Shippers 2012) So here we go! (Keep in mind I directly copied and pasted it from there!)

This is just a rough draft, that I mostly just copied from aimhigherin.com! If you see things that should be added/removed, go ahead! Just leave a comment of why you decided to add/remove that item, that way we're not all wondering =] Try to keep this in some sort of order, that way it's easier to understand! **Keep in mind that Erin is Reserves, s

o some of these items may be specific for RES/ANG members, and not AD.**

Paperwork

-Twenty copies of orders/Enlistment Contract (Reserves/ANG item)

-Unit Personnel Records (Reserves/ANG item)

-Social Security Card

-Driver's License/ID/Military ID (Military ID is for Reserves/ANG, AD are issued theirs at BMT)

-Birth Certificate

-High School Diploma

-College Transcripts

-Marriage License

-Glasses Prescription/Contact Lenses Prescription

-Medical Prescriptions (To include Birth Control)

-Dependents' Birth Records 

-JROTC/ROTC Certificates

-Civil Air Patrol Certificates 

-Naturalization Papers

-Alien Card

Clothing

-3 Days of Civilian Clothing (Ex: 2 pairs of jeans, 3 T-Shirts, 3 pairs of socks, 3 pairs of underwear for men, since you are issued yours.)*

-6 pairs of underwear (Females)*

-6 Sports Bras (Females)*

-3 pairs of compression shorts/spandex (Black)

-1 "Regular" Bra in nude or white for Blues (Females)

-Shower Shoes (Plain black flip flops from Wal-Mart, Target, or Old Navy will suffice)

-Running Shoes (Wear these down there, your MTI may let you keep them)

-Watch

 -Cell phone and charger

Toiletries

-Shampoo/Conditioner**

-Body Wash**

-Shaving Cream (Males)**

-Toothpaste**

-Toothbrush (full size)***

-Toothbrush holder

-Tampons/Pads for one cycle (Females)

-Deordant**

-Hairspray (Females)**

-Gel (Females)**

-Razor(s)***

-Q Tips

-Brush/Comb

-Hair Ties/Bobby Pins/Conair Bunmaker(Females; this MUST match your hair color)

*Keep these in neutral colors, just in case (Black, White, Gray, and Nude)

**If you're flying there, these items MUST be 3 oz or less! Buy them in a clear/white color if possible. Aerosol products are also a no-no.

***Non-electric! These MUST be regular, disposable type products.

Keep in mind, pretty much all of these items are optional, and WILL be available to you at the BX/Shopette/Mini-Mall. However, you need to bring at least 3 days worth of these things, because we don't know when our first trip to these places will be. Males MUST bring shaving equipment, as you will be required to shave that first night, and every day thereafter. If you choose to only bring yourself, and nothing else, that's your call. You won't be kicked out. However, I will state again to bring a minimum of three days worth of these things. It'll make your life a bit easier.

Most importantly, do not stress out because you can't find something. I know it's difficult not to stress, but they have the things you need there! The most common stresser is the rectangular toothbrush holder. Just put your toothbrush in a Ziploc bag or buy a cheap, round holder to get you through until you make your first trip to the BX/Mini-Mall. It's important you focus on your PT regiment, and spending time with your loved ones relaxing before you go! Don't sweat the small stuff! =D