FYI: When I went through basic training, most (if not all) of the issued items you get issued to you come out of your first paychecks. Your last paycheck during training should be a full paycheck. The only thing we got issued after basic training at AIT was single pen and a spiral notebook.x007x wrote:Hello, I'm shipping out to basic soon, and I know you are given pretty much what you need. But what is given after basic if anything? I know it's a broad question, but I was trying to make a list of items that I would need to purchase myself.
You'll probably want to pack a small box before you leave home with some carefully selected items (civilian clothes, music, books, knives, etc.) Your family/friends can ship to you after basic training or bring to your graduation. Of course, as some others have already stated you may need to anticipate some sizing changes.
Pretty much everything not issued to you in basic training or in that box you'll need to purchase after basic training. You'll have a much better idea what you're allowed to have (and what you'll feel like carrying around) at AIT.
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