What to bring as a Female to Army Basic Training 👧

[@KateH540]

also fun fact speaking of bringing pads/tampons, yes definitely do that, however, don't be surprised if you don't get your period at all in basic. all the exercise and the dietary changes and everything going on can affect your cycle to the point where you won't have one.

[@hyzamarchannel]

Agree

[@daniellemorrison7154]

😑 no

[@ashesmith6124]

That happened to me...I was in heaven!

[@KateH540]

@Pblanncakthes yeah! it can take a lil bit. for me it probably took like 2 months after i got out of basic before it was back to normal.

[@TonyaTime118]

Only if you are already thin/ not much fat.

[@absoliutenuds]

Bring a George Forman grill. Everyone will love you and will make your basic training easier. Smuggle in a few beers for the boys too.

[@vanessawesley7972]

Wish could have went but had my 2 Daughters But they was worth it .... Bless Y'all Ladies Who service and men ...

[@chelseapeterman1880]

Can you bring “period panties” (the new thing, absorbent as HECK) or is it only the issues underwear?

[@roxywyndham]

Just tell them that you can’t use anything else.

[@Elliee2xx]

Thank you so much for this advise 🙏🏾 and thank you for your service

[@ErickaBernie]

You are so welcome

[@lg5521]

I just signed with the navy and I'm going to meps here soon, my question is what about skin care products? I have eczema.

[@9manny99]

Oof hate to tell you probably not joining and if you’re it’s with a wavier

[@callingyourphone1212]

I wouldnt mention the eczema if you want to join..the kicker is that you can claim you got it while serving and get 100% disability

[@candyrachor4737]

Regular lotion would be fine but anything with a prescription they won't allow unless you get a waiver. Then the DS / DI holds on to it. You would have to come to them to get to use it.

[@Deuces.]

When youre in basic and it flares up, go to sick call and tell them you got a rash and theyre going to give you a special cream that helps ALOT with eczema

[@user-wt2bj6ud2s]

Get UNSCENTED lotion or get something prescribed by a doctor.

[@ursafan40]

To show how different men have it, I showed up with the clothes on my back and a wallet with a few bucks and my ID in it.

[@benevolent2077]

Bruh tf… that’s it?

[@JDub.]

​@@benevolent2077 all you need.

[@9manny99]

@@benevolent2077 Yup. Don’t really need anything else. You can have a photo or note card with addresses but that’s all you need. Everything else is provided

[@viperrr6886]

Yep women have to take the same stuff they would take for a vacation to go to the army lol

[@callingyourphone1212]

I remember i showed up with this lmao..forgot my contact case too, literally just the clothes i was wearing and my wallet..i tossed my old clothes once i got a uniform

[@mrrobertwolfiii1079]

We appreciate that update about females in the day of the life of a female military professional life.

[@shhsneakykitty]

Can you bring pain killers like Midol when that time of the month comes in swinging hard?

[@songbird6977]

Not in the US Army, but in mine, of course you can. I would recommend having a small first aid bag with bandaids (especially against blisters), antiseptics, and anything that could be of use to help against small issues like that. So yeah, that includes painkillers :)

[@sebrinab.3859]

They’ll have it at the commissary or Px to pick up supplies

[@milokrovina3720]

they make you discard all medications besides birth control (if you’re on the pill) when you get there

[@shhsneakykitty]

@@sebrinab.3859 Thanks, Sounds a little like jail but thats okay

[@jackieandthesheetmetals]

No but I’ve heard that if you are prescribed stuff they’ll give you your medication there

[@RockDeborah666]

One question is about how is working out/checkpoints set up? Do you get tested on the physical tests (sit ups, push-ups, running, etc) every single week or only at the end of BMT? And what are the most up to date physical requirements/workout regime of the USAF for women? Thanks so much 😊

[@Kingking-ts8oq]

She’s right. I used to be cadre at 120th Reception

[@mrrobertwolfiii1079]

Thanks Paladin tank operator, supply drop zone pilot. 2023 January.

[@lexiebookiescrochet7683]

So we can bring the nessary things like gel hair ties and a hair piece too make the bun and my cycles are crazy I was hoping maybe we could get black underwear instead or is it all white? Not only that but I need too know specific things 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@michaelahclarice983]

Are you allowed to bring razors to keep your legs shaved? I tend to grow a lot of hair on my legs and arms and don’t want to let that get out of hand while I’m there

[@user-wt2bj6ud2s]

Yes! Definitely bring a razor but girl, shaving is basically a privilege for the women, when I went and all these girls and I when we showed out legs TONS of hair is on there and we can't shave anything so it's just all natural until I think the blue phase, I don't remember too well but yeah bring your own razor it'll get took but you'll get it back when it's time to shave.

[@joesilavwe17]

You motivate me I like you 😊

[@jackieandthesheetmetals]

My period is the reason why I’m a bit hesitant in joining it’s always so painful and it’s gross but I have to use the bathroom a lot and idk how the bathroom rules are in marine boot camp/ military

[@ErickaBernie]

no worries! all females have periods for the most part. its part of life. i don’t know how the marines are but the army gives you breaks to use the latrine.

[@katherinecaruso9092]

Does your body change too much? Or if you are very fit- will you just then get fitter? How does it change

[@ErickaBernie]

You’ll get fit! Interested in joining?!

[@ochieng1515]

kindly what's the basic pay after you have joined the Army

[@Clownsssss]

Bruh.... Google it.

[@samm9166]

I don't know how to do push ups can join like that

[@user-wt2bj6ud2s]

Of course, the military builds you up, if you can't do it you'll be taught, try to be in the best shape possible before joining though.

[@feliciamartinez135]

What about face wash and moisturizer products?

[@KateH540]

lol you can bring it if you want but you probably won't have the time or energy to use it tbh

[@AllStarrKo]

Youre in the military not at a day spa😂

[@fabiolavillanueva6465]

@@AllStarrKouhmmm so? Some of us need those products for our skin

[@thetfamily1274]

What size of containers for gel can you take.

[@mrrobertwolfiii1079]

Hey they side go go into space force credits available in university credits. We already worked programmed built and launched for NASA on a private contributions.

[@samm9166]

I want to join but I have eczema😭

[@Vampybattie]

Do I still need gel if I have bob haircut

[@user-wt2bj6ud2s]

Depends how long the bob is.

[@adriatrevida23]

@ErikaBernie what bra brands did you buy from. What bras did you buy? Please help a girl out ty

[@ErickaBernie]

I personally use Nike, under armor, any that are supportive! Find the one that works for you! That’s just what I use !

[@JLKB-1947]

👍

[@amandacruz-fraticelli7007]

What can you not bring? I heard you can't have tweezers?

[@devillesfighter]

Hi, I'm thinking of doing army reserve starting my senior year of high school but I don't know what to do during this time. What are some career paths to choose? When to take the asvab? I just need some guidance

[@ErickaBernie]

Heyyy! Send me a message on insta @SSGBernardo !

[@mrrobertwolfiii1079]

You have more to carry, that's because your wings nuts are higher.

[@princesslizzy5675]

What happens if you have bad menstrual pain, do you go to medics or get discharged

[@user-wt2bj6ud2s]

Either go to the medic or fight though the pain.

[@moekaykhine4633]

But I love this kiss.👍👍❤️❤️

[@user-tk1oz2pv4n]

Is the military training for woman hard?

[@ErickaBernie]

It’s all equal! So depends on your fitness and mental strength 👏🏻

[@mughalmehwish7183]

Nai ye sari meri imagine yadein hyn 😮😅no ,no,

[@ancam.oltean6116]

Can we bring light makeup?

[@ErickaBernie]

Nope! If you do, it’ll be taken away. No make up allowed

[@mariajuneid5888]

@@ErickaBerniefr??? so i can't wear makeup? wtf my bare face?

[@ayanhussein5569]

What do you mean the last bra?

[@nghsrae14]

Ok so weird question, can we shave? Or microblading? My sister used me as a guinea pig 15 years ago (i have dark hair on my face) when she was in cosmetology school and when the waxing didn't work the way she thought it should she shaved parts of my face with a disposable razor, nowI have to shave daily or risk having a beard/moustache.

[@xirxn9592]

Are you saying you have to shave daily because of that first shave or is that how it would be naturally?

[@user-wt2bj6ud2s]

Shaving is basically a privilege for the women, when I went and all these girls and I when we showed our legs TONS of hair is on there and we can't shave anything (armpits face legs arms vajayjay) so it's just all natural until I think the blue phase, I don't remember too well.

[@islandearthangel]

N*pple piercings and eyelash extensions in Army? Idk if my previous comment uploaded

[@candyrachor4737]

Not in basic.

[@milokrovina3720]

they’ll have to be removed. piercings are a no in basic because of the threat of infection and just for the sake of professionalism

[@Vampybattie]

Nope

[@user-wt2bj6ud2s]

not for basics remove em

[@mariajuneid5888]

@@user-wt2bj6ud2sso i can't even wear fake lashes even if they're not really fake looking?

[@libraairtarot]

I have question because I heard someone stating that if a man or woman has herpes their still able to join the army? As long as their taking their medicine.🤷🏾‍♀️ Is that true or not because idk how she got in. Like how does that work?🤷🏾‍♀️??

[@Vampybattie]

No you can join with hiv, Harpes. You can’t join the military if you’re actively taking meds

[@Onemore59]

THE MILITARY SHOULD HAVE THESE THINGS FOR YOU THE BIGGEST BUDGET IN THE WORLD EXPENENTIONALLY.

[@kubrickenigma7977]

As a male or female, bring with you the attitude to fight and win wars and focus all your efforts on that. If the right hair gel, bobby pins, etc. will help you embody that attitude... then that's what ya do.

[@ieteugaitafa8592]

You too late girl already been told by your female recruiter

[@ErickaBernie]

Lol well I just give input as a prior drill sergeant, and a recruiter now 😂

[@derekwpennington1796]

Man as a vet myself i have to ssy woman have it alot harder than men in reception. All i had was $100 and the clothes on my back

[@islandearthangel]

Nipple piercings in Army???

[@R.Marcel94]

I believe you have to remove everything prior to MEPS

[@user-wt2bj6ud2s]

remove em

[@richlo8887]

You forgot the most important thing to bring....lube!!!