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

LT Guppy · 02-10-2014, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenziesav

My brother JUST graduated from bootcamp and I'm going in soon, he said that they might start allowing girls to wear their hair in buns during bootcamp? If you have any information about this I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

This is a rumor that has been going around forever. To date nothing has changed.

SierraLynn2015 · 03-04-2014, 11:51 AM

If you take birth control, you don't go through cycles right? Does that also mean that the emotional problems are less too? If yes, then is it recommended that you go onto birth control when deploying? Or in your personal experience, do you find it helpful to take birth control? Because, honestly, I have problems with the emotions and mood swings.

SierraLynn2015 · 03-04-2014, 11:54 AM

And are women not allowed to put their hair up in ponytails or use headbands? I assume so since you can't have a bun or for a few weeks wear barrettes...

BubbaGumps64 · 03-04-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SierraLynn2015

And are women not allowed to put their hair up in ponytails or use headbands? I assume so since you can't have a bun or for a few weeks wear barrettes...

You will have your hair cut while in boot camp. You can either get it cut before you leave or let them cut it when you get there. So no ponytails or anything.

From what I've read you may be allowed to have hair pins in boot camp but it is something that is earned. And not all RDC'S will let you have them, so it really depends.

NavyCalifornia · 03-22-2014, 02:33 PM

Quick question on "faddish" hair...so from my understanding shaving head ie. GI Jane style is considered a little extreme. I was thinking about doing a very short pixie (not shaved, but very short...) for bootcamp/time in the Navy. While I was at MEPS, there was a poster explaining what to bring to boot camp for females etc. but it did not seem to indicate what branch. In the poster/sign, it stated that hair must be 1-2 (??can't quite remember which) inches in length at least. One inch I could probably do all around, but I don't know about two.. Is that true? What are they going to do, take a ruler to my hair??

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").

Source

NavyCalifornia · 03-22-2014, 03:18 PM

Thanks jzhaun!

Appreciate the details you put in to answer my question.

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 · 03-04-2014, 11:56 AM

Every birth control will affect you differently. Some may lessen moodiness, others will intensify it. You'll have to experiment to find what works for you.

I'm not on birth control, and I don't have any issues - regular exercise does a lot as far as regulating goes.

13Point1Heiress · 03-04-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhaun

Every birth control will affect you differently. Some may lessen moodiness, others will intensify it. You'll have to experiment to find what works for you.

Agreed. And not all birth controls stop your cycle, some will just regulate it more. As far as mood swings go, it depends on how your body reacts to it. My first 2 months on a new birth control had my emotions ALLLL out of wack. I'd recommend getting on one now so that your body can adjust to it.

SierraLynn2015 · 03-04-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 13Point1Heiress

I'd recommend getting on one now so that your body can adjust to it.

How to tell my mom that? :/ Hmmm... I'm broke so I can't buy it (teen w/out a job) and my mom told me she's not buying me birth control.

13Point1Heiress · 03-04-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SierraLynn2015

How to tell my mom that? :/ Hmmm... I'm broke so I can't buy it (teen w/out a job) and my mom told me she's not buying me birth control.

Lol she might've said that because she thinks you're having sex?? Sit her down, talk to her like an adult and explain all the benefits of birth control (besides preventing pregnancy). Let her know that during the stressful enviornment at RTC you don't want your menstrual cycle to be one of them. But if you can convince your mom that birth control isn't "sex" related, she might change her mind & let you get on it.

SierraLynn2015 · 03-04-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 13Point1Heiress

Lol she might've said that because she thinks you're having sex?? Sit her down, talk to her like an adult and explain all the benefits of birth control (besides preventing pregnancy). Let her know that during the stressful enviornment at RTC you don't want your menstrual cycle to be one of them. But if you can convince your mom that birth control isn't "sex" related, she might change her mind & let you get on it.

Oh, goodness, no. She knows I'm not having sex. I don't even go hang out with friends more than once every few months. I've never even had a boyfriend. But she's just really strict. She won't buy my tampons either. If I want 'em, I have to buy 'em.
But that's a good idea about the stress at RTC. I'll have to do that when the time comes. Thanks a million. : )

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03-04-2014, 11:51 AM	#2
SierraLynn2015 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	If you take birth control, you don't go through cycles right? Does that also mean that the emotional problems are less too? If yes, then is it recommended that you go onto birth control when deploying? Or in your personal experience, do you find it helpful to take birth control? Because, honestly, I have problems with the emotions and mood swings.

03-04-2014, 11:54 AM	#3
SierraLynn2015 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	And are women not allowed to put their hair up in ponytails or use headbands? I assume so since you can't have a bun or for a few weeks wear barrettes...

03-22-2014, 02:33 PM	#5
NavyCalifornia Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Quick question on "faddish" hair...so from my understanding shaving head ie. GI Jane style is considered a little extreme. I was thinking about doing a very short pixie (not shaved, but very short...) for bootcamp/time in the Navy. While I was at MEPS, there was a poster explaining what to bring to boot camp for females etc. but it did not seem to indicate what branch. In the poster/sign, it stated that hair must be 1-2 (??can't quite remember which) inches in length at least. One inch I could probably do all around, but I don't know about two.. Is that true? What are they going to do, take a ruler to my hair??

03-22-2014, 03:03 PM	#6
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

03-22-2014, 03:18 PM	#7
NavyCalifornia Newbie Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 0	Thanks jzhaun! Appreciate the details you put in to answer my question.

11-11-2014, 04:15 PM	#8
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	#9
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	#10
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.

03-04-2014, 11:56 AM	#11
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 0	Every birth control will affect you differently. Some may lessen moodiness, others will intensify it. You'll have to experiment to find what works for you. I'm not on birth control, and I don't have any issues - regular exercise does a lot as far as regulating goes.