The Coast Guard issues the items below to you when you arrive at Cape May for Basic Training. You pay for these items through an allotment from your Coast Guard pay you earn while in basic training. (You pay for these items through allotment from your CG pay). 1 Rucksack 1 Laundry Marker 3 Bars of soap/1 soap dish 1 Antibacterial soap 1 Deodorant 1 … [Read more...]
Air Force Reserve
The Air Force Reserve offers great opportunities for people wanting to begin their military career, who are currently on active duty or for those who have left the military and wish to return. The part-time jobs of the Air Force Reserve give you the time and financial support to continue your education or pursue a civilian career. In fact, the Reserve will help you pay for your … [Read more...]
What Not to Bring to Coast Guard Basic Training
The following items are considered contraband and will be disposed of, and possession of some of these items will result in immediate removal from training: Alcoholic beverages All pornographic photos or materials Any glass containers (plastic containers are permitted) Consumables (any food or beverage) Magazines Narcotics and drug … [Read more...]
Step 7: Get Ready For Boot Camp
In the Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) is a nine-week training course (not including the "Reception" week) where recruits go through the process of becoming full-fledged Soldiers. Throughout the process, you will learn new rules, how to trust yourself and what it means to be an Army of One. If you tackle Basic Training with a positive attitude and a will to succeed, you will … [Read more...]
What to Bring to Coast Guard Basic Training
The Coast Guard’s only enlisted basic training is held at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, NJ. You'll be challenged mentally and physically every day, pushed and tested harder than you ever thought possible. When you graduate, you’ll be proud and confident, knowing the challenges you overcame. The Coast Guard provides almost everything you need at Boot Camp. … [Read more...]