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Can you bring electric razor to boot camp?
You can bring/use an electric razor, but those are hard to keep clean enough to pass inspection. You’ll want to have two razors, one you use that you keep in your secured items, and a disposable razor as your display razor.
Are you allowed to shave in basic training?
Hair: Do not shave your head before leaving for basic training. This applies to both males and females. Do not even arrive at basic with a military style cut (Flat Top, High-and-tight, etc.). All facial hair should be shaved thoroughly before arriving at basic training.
Can you shave your legs in bootcamp?
Hair: Do not shave your head before basic training. Males should shave all facial hair before arriving at basic training. Females do not worry about shaving your legs; it is not a requirement for basic training.
What can you take with you to bootcamp?
According to the Air Force recruiter, the only things you “HAVE TO HAVE” to go to basic training are a picture ID (driver’s license if your Air Force job requires one), Social Security card or printout from the Social Security office, direct-deposit form and the clothes on your back.
What can air force bring to basic training?
Clothing and Accessories
- Civilian Clothes. Enough to last three or four days.
- Civilian eyeglasses.
- Contact lenses case.
- Underwear (male).
- Underwear (female).
- Makeup.
- Hair bands, bobby pins, etc.
- Nylons/pantyhose.
Why do military recruits shave their heads?
Originally, one of the reasons for the induction haircut was to reduce the chances of disease among closely quartered recruits from different geographical areas (with varying immunities), such as head lice. Furthermore, short hair also prevents the enemy from grabbing a soldier with long hair and slashing his/her neck.
Can you wear boxers in basic training?
You can wear boxers or whatever is most comfortable to you but whenever you are doing any sort of physical activity the best option is to get something that is breathable and is made of moisture wicking fabric.
What time do you wake up in Air Force basic?
A Typical Day
| Military Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 0445 | Reveille—the wake-up call. |
| 0500 | Prepare for physical conditioning. |
| 0500-0600 | Physical conditioning, which alternates between running and aerobic exercise. |
| 0600-0615 | You have 15 minutes to eat breakfast. |
What happens at a military boot camp?
When potential recruits show up to boot camp, they quickly realize what they are in for. While standing on the yellow footprints at either Parris Island, South Carolina or San Diego, California, young men and women are lined up, berated by drill instructors, and then go through a 36-hour whirlwind of receiving.
Do you have to pull fire-watch at boot camp?
But most will have to pull “fire-watch” during the night. Fire watch, put simply, is guard duty. But unlike a guard duty they may pull in Iraq or Afghanistan behind a machine-gun, guard duty at boot camp means recruits walk around aimlessly in the squad bay for an hour.
What should you delegate during boot camp?
You should also delegate personal affairs to family or friends so you can focus on your training. For example, you will need to figure out who will pay the bills, collect the mail and manage bank accounts while you are at boot camp.
Do you have to go to boot camp after enlisting?
Good to know: By enlisting, you are contractually obligated to complete boot camp and serve. However, if you find that you are incompatible with serving, you can receive an administrative discharge. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.