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I've read several topics in these forums and they've been an incredible help. However, I have some questions that I haven't found clear answers, and some questions I've probably forgotten the answers to. Rather than ask them all in existing threads, I figure it'd be best to just compound them into one, adding more as I come up with them. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
1. Chewing tobacco. This is sold at the Canex, correct? At which times would a recruit generally be able to chew? Breaks and evenings?
2. Kit. I've read several threads and get different opinons on this. I've been told to bring two shave kits, one for use, one for inspection. Now, I planned on doing everything legit, but am I just being naive? The man I spoke to this morning at the recruiting center even suggested I do this, so I'm kind of leaning towards it. Basically, if I am found with an inspection kit, what kind of trouble am I looking at? Also, if I decide to go with only a single kit, how much time would I be spending cleaning it?
2a. I have the list of required items, but I'm wondering a few things. First, what should I buy before I go, and what should I buy when I get there?
3. Haircut. It's been suggested that I pay for one when I get there. I hear that it's the best way to ensure a good cut. My question is...will I have the time to get one on the first weekend I arrive? I'm sure it would be quick, but I don't know how busy the shop would be, and if I'll have too much to do during my first day.
4. Clothing. The instructions say to wear clean, proper clothes on my first day. Would Khakis and a button down shirt suffice? As for shoes...I have some Nike Air running shoes, white, clean; would these be acceptable?
5. I have a...large duffel bag that my parents bought me for Christmas for training. The dimensions are about the same as the standard laundry basket, but maybe half a foot longer. Would this be too big or too small?
6. Saluting. I know this will be covered when I get there, but I prefer learning as much as possible before I do something so that I'm prepared and have a little less to worry about. Who do I salute? When and where do I not salute someone?
7. I'm going in for Navy, and unless I'm mistaken, I should be training along with everyone else (Army, Air Force), is that correct? If so, will we all be wearing the same thing, or will I be wearing the Navy uniform?
8. I'm sure this is a silly question, but it's an interest of mine. After training, is there some kind of "class ring" given out or available for purchase? I'd like to have something like that...I know the U.S. Army/Navy/etc have one, and the idea always appealed to me.
Again, these are just minor questions which I'm sure will be answered when I get there, but like I said, I love to be prepared.
So, any help you could offer would certainly be appreciated. I look forward to joining your ranks soon!
1. Chewing tobacco. This is sold at the Canex, correct? At which times would a recruit generally be able to chew? Breaks and evenings?
2. Kit. I've read several threads and get different opinons on this. I've been told to bring two shave kits, one for use, one for inspection. Now, I planned on doing everything legit, but am I just being naive? The man I spoke to this morning at the recruiting center even suggested I do this, so I'm kind of leaning towards it. Basically, if I am found with an inspection kit, what kind of trouble am I looking at? Also, if I decide to go with only a single kit, how much time would I be spending cleaning it?
2a. I have the list of required items, but I'm wondering a few things. First, what should I buy before I go, and what should I buy when I get there?
3. Haircut. It's been suggested that I pay for one when I get there. I hear that it's the best way to ensure a good cut. My question is...will I have the time to get one on the first weekend I arrive? I'm sure it would be quick, but I don't know how busy the shop would be, and if I'll have too much to do during my first day.
4. Clothing. The instructions say to wear clean, proper clothes on my first day. Would Khakis and a button down shirt suffice? As for shoes...I have some Nike Air running shoes, white, clean; would these be acceptable?
5. I have a...large duffel bag that my parents bought me for Christmas for training. The dimensions are about the same as the standard laundry basket, but maybe half a foot longer. Would this be too big or too small?
6. Saluting. I know this will be covered when I get there, but I prefer learning as much as possible before I do something so that I'm prepared and have a little less to worry about. Who do I salute? When and where do I not salute someone?
7. I'm going in for Navy, and unless I'm mistaken, I should be training along with everyone else (Army, Air Force), is that correct? If so, will we all be wearing the same thing, or will I be wearing the Navy uniform?
8. I'm sure this is a silly question, but it's an interest of mine. After training, is there some kind of "class ring" given out or available for purchase? I'd like to have something like that...I know the U.S. Army/Navy/etc have one, and the idea always appealed to me.
Again, these are just minor questions which I'm sure will be answered when I get there, but like I said, I love to be prepared.
So, any help you could offer would certainly be appreciated. I look forward to joining your ranks soon!