Alright I'm leaving in a week and I'm going to go shopping tommorow any advice on the following items on what to get will be well appreciated.
*Shampoo - What kind and how big of a bottle?
*Deodorant- What Kind?
*Toothbrush- What color, What kind?
*Toothbrush tray- What Color?
*Toothpaste- What kind?
*Shower shoes- I don't even know what these are and can't believe there serious about these so if you know about them what kind should I get, what color, and where the heck can I buy them.
*Soap- (Now on my list here it says -Soap (Liquid) then it ssys underneath -Soap Tray (If bar soap is used) so should I just go with the liquid soap because then I don't have to worry about keeping a soap tray clean?
I know by the way I'm asking about these items I'm being very anal but I want to have things the TI's will not have anything to complain about and I want things that are easy to keep clean and will pass inspection easily. Thanks
2007-07-03 15:55:02 · 4 answers · asked by Jamie D 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Word of advice. Do not buy anything round. Make sure your toothpaste is rectangular (like crest is) and the same with your shampoo. You only get 9 inches of personal space and the round stuff will roll around your draw and you'll fail inspections and do lots of pushups. No requirement on the toothbrush or toothbrush tray. Just don't get any funky colors for them to pick on you about. Go with a clear tray and just a plain ol toothbrush (in otherwords don't get a Batman toothbrush or something stupid). Shower shoes are flip flops. Just get a really cheap pair of flip flops at the local drug store. Go with either soap, just make sure it's square.
Get enough of everything (but only 1 of everything) to last you 6 weeks (because you will get the opportunity towards the end to go to the shopette and pick up any items you might run out of).
You'll never pass your inspections easily, if at all. Just stay under the radar. SQUARE IS DEFINITELY THE WAY TO GO.
2007-07-03 16:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by daBreezemeister 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok, first all the items you listed you can just get whatever brand you prefer, there is not set standard for toiletry items. Shower shoes are just a cheap pair of black flip flops. Don't worry about having everything on the packing list cause you'll be given the opportunity to buy what you need at the px when you get there. If you worried about having different stuff than the other recruits then wait till you get there and buy what you need px. Your instructors won't get so anal during inspections as to open your soap trey and inspect its cleanliness. I think you're looking into this all way too much. Try to relax a little bit, just remember the worse they can do is yell at you, or make you do a few push ups.
2007-07-03 23:08:40 · answer #2 · answered by thursday538 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out these websites / gives a lot of details
http://www.airforce.com/training/enlisted/index.php
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/airforcejoin/a/afbmt1.htm?terms=air+force%20basic%20training
feel free to check out my profile / have done a number of answers relating to Air Force BMT
Shower Shoes are flip flops type sandals (they are serious) / standard color is black (available down there)
Colors and brands don't really matter / TI will complain about everything - nothing personal
2007-07-04 14:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by gameshow68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take only a toothbrush they will issue you the rest
2007-07-04 00:40:54 · answer #4 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋