Title says it all.
My friend just enlisted in the army. Before he leaves, I'd like to buy him a nice knife. Will he be able to bring it in?
2007-08-09 15:09:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Lets keep it simple. NO!!
2007-08-09 15:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by lana_sands 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely not during the training phases. After that any non-issue kit is at the discretion of a soldiers commander. General purpose Knives are generally accepted. However... 1. I can pretty much guarantee you will NEVER need a knife like that. 2. If you take it you'll find yourself so deep in 'banter' that you'll contemplate falling on it. Do yourself a favour and leave it somewhere safe- you'll be much better off.
2016-05-18 04:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey , hang onto the knife until he finishes basic and AIT. The drill sergeants will confiscate all knives of any sort until after these schools. Some places they will not have the knife returned.
After training he may still be required to keep it in the arms room unless he is using it.
2007-08-09 15:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by John C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No weapons allowed period while living in barracks, a knife with a blade longer than 2.5" is a weapon.
The details are in AR 612-201under prohibited items.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-08-09 16:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Recruit Trainees arent allowed Privately Owned Weapons, edged or otherwise, in fact he could get in a world of trouble for having a Blade that isnt issue during Training.
2007-08-09 15:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in Basic...once he finishes basic and gets a unit, he can then have it. Until then, its contraband.
I suggest you give it as a "graduation" present after basic. He will feel like he earned the gift. Even if i'm wrong and things have changed from 8 years ago, things can get stolen while in basic, and I wouldn't want to have it on me.
There is one gift he will probally want though...someone who will actually write him letters. The guys that get alot of mail feel important and popular
2007-08-09 15:12:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not during Basic Training. It will be held and given back to him,after he completes Basic.
2007-08-09 15:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by Kennyp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At Ft.Jackson they took all of our stuff like that and never gave it back. I lost my favorite Zippo
2007-08-10 22:13:27 · answer #8 · answered by santokieann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can bring it, but he will have to surrender it when he gets there and get it back when he graduates
2007-08-09 15:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
good lord no..you cant even keep your pants..he can have it after Basic though...My Dad bought me a pistol after AIT when i got my orders...
2007-08-09 15:12:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋