>>2239485idk how bong basic training works but what i learned from my BMNQ
>bring good shaving gear>learn to clean effectively, inspections and cleanliness are the bulk of what youll get yelled at about>dont try any meme remedies to things, none of them work>wear two pairs of socks with your boots; you may be issued thick wool socks and thin cotton socks; they are meant to be worn together. this helps cut down on blisters and makes your boots fit more snugly and comfortably>if you buy any gear for yourself to use (watch, flashlight, etc) get cheap stuff because it WILL break and it hurts less to break a 1$ flashlight or 5$ watch than a 58.99$ MagLite(tm) or 32.14$ Antique Casio Memewatch>issued gear is usually garbage; replace whatever you can with your own gear asap (especially flashlights)>ALWAYS have stationery on you. a pencil and paper at bare minimum>don't bring a knife or other mallninja shit; it will probably be confiscated and only returned at the very end of the course, if at all>don't buy booze while you're out there; it will probably be confiscated and probably eaten by the gate staff>don't ask for care packages of candy and sweets; it will probably be confiscated and promptly eaten by your instructors>remember that the whole point of basic is to be like the movies and stress you out for no reason; take it in stride and treat it like you're LARPing (because you basically are (and in fact your exercises on the course will mostly be larping with not even dummy gear but dumb shit like throwing canteens as grenades and shouting "Bang!" instead of firing your gun))im approaching char limit and am running off the cuff here tho
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>>2239575this, also never skip meals and dont be afraid to get your snack on. you'll be running around enough
and stay the fuck away from desserts, youre just gonna throw it back up or at least feel shitty
