I know there's at least 4 of you on here who are going, maybe more. Several of you have asked for advice as to what to bring. I know by now you've gotten the list from the Academy.
The t-shirts I like are the premium ones you can find at JC Penneys around here, Stafford is the brand I think, and look for the ones with the long tails so they stay tucked in when you are jumping around. You want it to be a little tighter than normal, because it will be under your ballistic vest and you don't want any wrinkles under there.
Have shoe polish and edge dressing ready, I like Kiwi Parade Gloss black for shoes and boots, and Kiwi Honor Guard edge dressing. If you are not prior military make sure you know how to shine those shoes and boots well, those in your class that are will have lots of tips.
Brass polish for all your gunbelt brass: I prefer something that has a paste-like quality instead of Brasso which is too liquid for me, makes a mess. Whatever you prefer, have some (more than a little) on hand along with cotton balls or whatever you plan to use to polish.
Something most people in the "regular" world have never used, shirt stays, would be a good idea also. All you military types know what I'm talking about.
If possible get in touch with some of the folks in your Arming class, those in this forum have that ability, and trade info and advice if you have any. Your classmates will be (and should be) your best resource. Even though I don't mind letting you know a few things that might help, you need to pull together as a group and help each other. If you already know some folks on day one you'll just be that much better off.
Best of luck to you, keep your head up and enjoy (ha ha, right...) the time together there. Learn as much as you can and I hope to see you in the field.
And don't quit!
The t-shirts I like are the premium ones you can find at JC Penneys around here, Stafford is the brand I think, and look for the ones with the long tails so they stay tucked in when you are jumping around. You want it to be a little tighter than normal, because it will be under your ballistic vest and you don't want any wrinkles under there.
Have shoe polish and edge dressing ready, I like Kiwi Parade Gloss black for shoes and boots, and Kiwi Honor Guard edge dressing. If you are not prior military make sure you know how to shine those shoes and boots well, those in your class that are will have lots of tips.
Brass polish for all your gunbelt brass: I prefer something that has a paste-like quality instead of Brasso which is too liquid for me, makes a mess. Whatever you prefer, have some (more than a little) on hand along with cotton balls or whatever you plan to use to polish.
Something most people in the "regular" world have never used, shirt stays, would be a good idea also. All you military types know what I'm talking about.
If possible get in touch with some of the folks in your Arming class, those in this forum have that ability, and trade info and advice if you have any. Your classmates will be (and should be) your best resource. Even though I don't mind letting you know a few things that might help, you need to pull together as a group and help each other. If you already know some folks on day one you'll just be that much better off.
Best of luck to you, keep your head up and enjoy (ha ha, right...) the time together there. Learn as much as you can and I hope to see you in the field.
And don't quit!
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