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Boot Camp is one of the first steps toward your
Navy career, so it's important to know what to
pack. There's a whole list of dos and don'ts, so
here's a breakdown of things you CAN bring. It's
appropriate to bring things that are important to
you, such as a wedding ring or religious medallion,
but they shouldn't be bigger than the size of a dog
tag. You can bring a wristwatch, writing material,
pocket dictionary, small address book, prepaid
phone card and a pocket Bible. It's important to
bring the toiletry items that make you feel
comfortable, so be sure to pack your hairbrush,
comb, sanitary items, prescription medication, and
if you have a carry on, it must conform to TSA
guidelines. You can bring personal identification
items such as a Social Security card,
photo ID, checkbook, a maximum of $50 and
personal documents for dependents. For women who
wear makeup, you can bring one of each of the
following: face powder, blush, lipstick, eye
shadow, mascara. These are ok for certain events.
Hair barrettes are perfectly acceptable as long as
they match your hair color. Do you wear glasses?
If so, you can bring one pair of prescription
glasses and reading glasses. It's important to know
that you are not allowed to wear contact lenses
during recruit training. If you only wear contact
lenses, military glasses will be issued during the
first few days. For female recruits, DO NOT bring a
swimsuit or any undergarments, these will be
issued to you upon arrival. These guidelines are
strict, so it's important to follow them carefully.
Any items brought to Boot Camp other than those
mentioned will be boxed and sent home upon arrival.
We hope this information makes packing easier and
clear. If you still have questions, or want to see
a list of what NOT to bring, please visit
bootcamp.navy.mil