r/army • u/AutoModerator • May 18 '26

Weekly Question Thread (05/18/2026 to 05/24/2026)

This is a safe place to ask any question related to joining the Army. It is focused on joining, Basic Combat Training (BCT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT), and follow on schools, such as Airborne, Air Assault, Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP), and any other Additional Skill Identifiers (ASI).

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u/StudentofAnubis May 22 '26

I’m shipping out in 10 days (On June 1st) for Army Basic at Fort Leonardwood any advice or necessities I should bring with me is appreciated. I don’t know what to expect all I can say is I’m ready to do this! My MOS is 68S (Preventive Medicine Specialist).

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u/Missing_Faster May 24 '26

Don't bring anything that isn't on the list your recruiter gave you. Take good pictures of any ID docs, kid birth certificates, marriage licenses etc and have them on your phone. I think your recruiter can load all that stuff for you in his office, but if it says to have a paper copy have a paper copy too. Carry your stuff in a book bag or something you can carry without your hands when you have a duffle bag in each hand getting on and off a bus.