Tips and Tricks

Mparker181 · 05-04-2014, 08:30 AM

When you're right you're wrong so accept that. If they don't tell you to go ahead and do something don't do it. Start working as a team as soon as possible. Pay attention to detail, that's what half of bootcamp is about. DO NOT THINK BOOTCAMP IS A DATING SERVICE. So many people get asmo'd for that. Hmm that's all I can think of for now. Oh plus do not talk anywhere besides your compartment when allowed...

etorres313 · 05-10-2014, 09:17 AM

When it comes to shaving if you are one of those people who instantly grows hair within a day of shaving, how does that work in terms of the keeping up with it. I have sensitive skin when it comes to my face at least and not sure my face could tolerate shaving everyday. What happens then

Haasino · 05-10-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by etorres313

When it comes to shaving if you are one of those people who instantly grows hair within a day of shaving, how does that work in terms of the keeping up with it. I have sensitive skin when it comes to my face at least and not sure my face could tolerate shaving everyday. What happens then

That will ultimately depend on your RDC's... I sport a 5 o'clock shadow by 10am, but it's obvious I shaved that morning, so I never had an issue with my RDC's.

etorres313 · 05-10-2014, 10:24 AM

Would it more or less be the same situation beyond boot also. Right now i sport a mountain man beard just because of the the fact i hate shaving and the irritation that comes along with it unfortunately. But i do understand i wont have much choice

Auridan · 05-10-2014, 10:31 AM

Yes, after RTC, you will still be expected to keep a clean shave any time you're in uniform. Best start getting used to it now. If you're not in the habit, you might want to start brushing up on your technique so you can knock it out quickly and completely at boot. Also, while you're there, your RDCs may well insist that you shave a second time immediately before a major inspection.

Haasino · 05-10-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by etorres313

Would it more or less be the same situation beyond boot also. Right now i sport a mountain man beard just because of the the fact i hate shaving and the irritation that comes along with it unfortunately. But i do understand i wont have much choice

Invest in a good electric razor... I've had a Braun Series 7 for about 4 years now, and I can shave with it multiple times a day if needed without irritation. Generally, I'll only shave once in the morning and be fine... but if you work a full day and then have watch, you'll probably need to shave again. My record was 4 times in one day in Aircrew Candidate School... but that was because it was candidate school and they demanded perfection. You can generally tell the difference between someone with a 5 o'clock shadow, and someone who just didn't feel like shaving that morning...

etorres313 · 05-10-2014, 10:50 AM

Thanks practice makes perfect.....the electric shaver would I be allowed to have that upon graduating boot while im in job training correct. Assuming it wouldn't be any issue when out to sea

MWOLF · 05-12-2014, 07:20 PM

I remember seeing in a YouTube video one of the men that went through boot camp said, "If they offer Zero Calorie Coke--never take it. Only drink water." I'm not sure the reason behind it (oh, how my mind wanders), but the man seemed pretty serious about it.

Atom_breaker · 05-13-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Haasino

That will ultimately depend on your RDC's... I sport a 5 o'clock shadow by 10am, but it's obvious I shaved that morning, so I never had an issue with my RDC's.

I can pretty much shave once a week and never even notice, get picked on a lot for not being able to grow any real facial hair, but it will be great in the Navy to not have to worry about it 24/7.

I'll just sit back and watch everyone else shave twice a day.

waterdevil43 · 05-14-2014, 02:01 PM

Don't grow much facial hair so iIm good!

Haasino · 05-14-2014, 03:12 PM

I hate you both! You're like my buddy... when we came down off the mountain at the end of SERE training, I looked like a lumberjack and he looked like I do by 11am on a regular workday!

05-10-2014, 10:31 AM	#5
Auridan Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sea level Posts: 713 Rep Power: 156	Yes, after RTC, you will still be expected to keep a clean shave any time you're in uniform. Best start getting used to it now. If you're not in the habit, you might want to start brushing up on your technique so you can knock it out quickly and completely at boot. Also, while you're there, your RDCs may well insist that you shave a second time immediately before a major inspection. __________________ If you're not happy with it, fix it, because ain't nobody gonna fix it for you.

05-14-2014, 02:01 PM	#10
waterdevil43 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 7	^ Im the same way! Don't grow much facial hair so iIm good!

05-14-2014, 03:12 PM	#11
Haasino Active Duty Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,439 Rep Power: 286	I hate you both! You're like my buddy... when we came down off the mountain at the end of SERE training, I looked like a lumberjack and he looked like I do by 11am on a regular workday! __________________ "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

05-04-2014, 08:30 AM	#1
Mparker181 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 145 Rep Power: 20	When you're right you're wrong so accept that. If they don't tell you to go ahead and do something don't do it. Start working as a team as soon as possible. Pay attention to detail, that's what half of bootcamp is about. DO NOT THINK BOOTCAMP IS A DATING SERVICE. So many people get asmo'd for that. Hmm that's all I can think of for now. Oh plus do not talk anywhere besides your compartment when allowed...

05-10-2014, 09:17 AM	#2
etorres313 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 16	When it comes to shaving if you are one of those people who instantly grows hair within a day of shaving, how does that work in terms of the keeping up with it. I have sensitive skin when it comes to my face at least and not sure my face could tolerate shaving everyday. What happens then

05-10-2014, 10:24 AM	#4
etorres313 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 16	Would it more or less be the same situation beyond boot also. Right now i sport a mountain man beard just because of the the fact i hate shaving and the irritation that comes along with it unfortunately. But i do understand i wont have much choice

05-10-2014, 10:50 AM	#7
etorres313 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 109 Rep Power: 16	Thanks practice makes perfect.....the electric shaver would I be allowed to have that upon graduating boot while im in job training correct. Assuming it wouldn't be any issue when out to sea

05-12-2014, 07:20 PM	#8
MWOLF Newbie Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sunny California Posts: 8 Rep Power: 6	I remember seeing in a YouTube video one of the men that went through boot camp said, "If they offer Zero Calorie Coke--never take it. Only drink water." I'm not sure the reason behind it (oh, how my mind wanders), but the man seemed pretty serious about it.