What to bring to Boot Camp and what NOT- Females Stuff Only

jzhaun · 03-22-2014, 03:03 PM

Pixies are definitely authorized, I know a lot of female Sailors who have or have had them.

Navy regulations do not have a minimum length for hair. There's the part about no shaved patches - Hairstyles shall not be outrageously multicolored or faddish, to include shaved portions of the scalp (other than the neckline), or have designs cut or braided into the hair. - but other than that the only measurements in there are maximums (hair can fall a max of 1 1/2 inches below the jumper collar in whites, bulk of hair can stick out a max of 2" from head for buns) or the size for multiple braids (approx 1/4").

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NavyCalifornia · 03-22-2014, 03:18 PM

Thanks jzhaun!

Appreciate the details you put in to answer my question.

Alymccready · 03-29-2014, 03:58 AM

Am I allowed to have my engagement ring at bootcamp or should I leave it at home with my fiancé.

LT Guppy · 03-29-2014, 06:52 AM

You should be able to keep it, but if it is any more elaborate than a single plain band, I would leave it with him.

navycatmc · 11-11-2014, 12:26 PM

Glad this post got linked from another one asking about female things. Thanks for being detailed and taking your time to explain everything!

ShaynaLace · 11-11-2014, 02:52 PM

So, the first time I read this thread, I didn't even think twice about the birth control section, because I'd had the Paragard for 5.5 years. But a few days ago, I discovered a cause behind some not very fun health problems (insignificant in terms of enlisting, but a nuisance nonetheless), and without going into too much detail, I removed the Paragard myself. Turns out the device was rusted, and now I am waiting for my body to recover.

My question... do you HAVE to be on birth control? My body reacts horribly to hormones, and obviously I refuse to insert/implant anything in my body. Shouldn't you NOT be having sex in bootcamp anyway?! :/ Maybe someone can explain more?!

LT Guppy · 11-11-2014, 04:01 PM

Nope. No requirement to be on birth control on or at any point in your career. Just be smart.

Ryra23 · 01-23-2018, 01:56 PM

I ship out in May of 2018 and according to the start guide that I received at MEPS some things have changed based on what I've read on this thread especially since some of these posts are very old.
In a female specific items it says that we're still allowed to bring makeup as long as there are no glass items and it tells us to bring sanitary items sufficient for 1 week.
It also goes on to note that female recruits May travel to RTC with their hair styled as desired the standard hair length for females May touch but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the uniform collar females will have the option of having their hair cut to military standards after reporting to RTC for a nominal fee, females who do not get their haircut will be instructed on how to wear their hair with in military standards . From my Understanding means that you no longer have to cut your hair in basic as long as you're keeping it up in a bun.
It does also mention medical processing for females who have had a pap smear during the six months prior to shipping should bring your test results recruiter who are currently using birth control should bring copy of exam records in addition to the pills both presently and previously prescribed

NavyPanther · 11-11-2014, 04:15 PM

This is a great thread, very informative. Thanks for posting it.

smhbtr · 07-25-2015, 11:32 AM

Question about the wallet. I read somewhere, thought it was here but can't find it, that if it fits in the wallet you can keep it. Is this true? Like could I keep a couple bandaids in there and my addresses on an index card?

digitalxhottie · 08-09-2015, 09:36 PM

Okay so Im trying my luck on this thread...

Im a shaver- meaning I am squeeky clean down under and I prefer to shave every day LoL Am I going to have to let it "grow out" for a week, every week?!?! I havent had hair in 17 years and Im freaking out that I wont be able to do my quick shave.

jzhaun · 08-09-2015, 09:44 PM

No, you won't be able to shave everyday. On Sundays, certainly. But any other day we'd get like 40 minutes get 80 females through the 5 working showerheads and get the whole head cleaned up and dried off afterwards - there simply wasn't enough time.

01-23-2018, 01:56 PM	#8
Ryra23 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	2017-2018 updates I ship out in May of 2018 and according to the start guide that I received at MEPS some things have changed based on what I've read on this thread especially since some of these posts are very old. In a female specific items it says that we're still allowed to bring makeup as long as there are no glass items and it tells us to bring sanitary items sufficient for 1 week. It also goes on to note that female recruits May travel to RTC with their hair styled as desired the standard hair length for females May touch but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the uniform collar females will have the option of having their hair cut to military standards after reporting to RTC for a nominal fee, females who do not get their haircut will be instructed on how to wear their hair with in military standards . From my Understanding means that you no longer have to cut your hair in basic as long as you're keeping it up in a bun. It does also mention medical processing for females who have had a pap smear during the six months prior to shipping should bring your test results recruiter who are currently using birth control should bring copy of exam records in addition to the pills both presently and previously prescribed

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jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 0	Pixies are definitely authorized, I know a lot of female Sailors who have or have had them. Navy regulations do not have a minimum length for hair. There's the part about no shaved patches - Hairstyles shall not be outrageously multicolored or faddish, to include shaved portions of the scalp (other than the neckline), or have designs cut or braided into the hair. - but other than that the only measurements in there are maximums (hair can fall a max of 1 1/2 inches below the jumper collar in whites, bulk of hair can stick out a max of 2" from head for buns) or the size for multiple braids (approx 1/4"). Source

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NavyCalifornia Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Thanks jzhaun! Appreciate the details you put in to answer my question.

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Alymccready Newbie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, tx Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Am I allowed to have my engagement ring at bootcamp or should I leave it at home with my fiancé.

03-29-2014, 06:52 AM	#4
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	You should be able to keep it, but if it is any more elaborate than a single plain band, I would leave it with him.

11-11-2014, 12:26 PM	#5
navycatmc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Glad this post got linked from another one asking about female things. Thanks for being detailed and taking your time to explain everything!

11-11-2014, 02:52 PM	#6
ShaynaLace Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	So, the first time I read this thread, I didn't even think twice about the birth control section, because I'd had the Paragard for 5.5 years. But a few days ago, I discovered a cause behind some not very fun health problems (insignificant in terms of enlisting, but a nuisance nonetheless), and without going into too much detail, I removed the Paragard myself. Turns out the device was rusted, and now I am waiting for my body to recover. My question... do you HAVE to be on birth control? My body reacts horribly to hormones, and obviously I refuse to insert/implant anything in my body. Shouldn't you NOT be having sex in bootcamp anyway?! :/ Maybe someone can explain more?!

11-11-2014, 04:01 PM	#7
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	Nope. No requirement to be on birth control on or at any point in your career. Just be smart.

11-11-2014, 04:15 PM	#9
NavyPanther Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 99 Rep Power: 0	This is a great thread, very informative. Thanks for posting it.

07-25-2015, 11:32 AM	#10
smhbtr Newbie Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Question about the wallet. I read somewhere, thought it was here but can't find it, that if it fits in the wallet you can keep it. Is this true? Like could I keep a couple bandaids in there and my addresses on an index card?

08-09-2015, 09:36 PM	#11
digitalxhottie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NV Posts: 109 Rep Power: 0	Okay so Im trying my luck on this thread... Im a shaver- meaning I am squeeky clean down under and I prefer to shave every day LoL Am I going to have to let it "grow out" for a week, every week?!?! I havent had hair in 17 years and Im freaking out that I wont be able to do my quick shave.

08-09-2015, 09:44 PM	#12
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 0	No, you won't be able to shave everyday. On Sundays, certainly. But any other day we'd get like 40 minutes get 80 females through the 5 working showerheads and get the whole head cleaned up and dried off afterwards - there simply wasn't enough time.