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Black Bag w/goodies after PIR?
I am hoping to get some other mom's OR veteran bootcamp moms, input on the type of carry on all-black bag for our future sailors for when they leave for their A-school. Anyone care to share? I know there are a lot of more inquiring mom's out there
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Permalink Reply by salpetty on
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They are issued a black backpack in bootcamp which they will use for their carry on. So you definitely don't need to provide this.
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Permalink Reply by SailorMom92 (DIV 244) on
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thanks :)
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Permalink Reply by aster on
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The sailors do not need anything else to carry to "A" school with them, they are loaded down with a huge duffle bag, their black backpack and another carryon bag, their hands are full. Once they arrive in Pensacola, they can text the next day or call with their address and you can send anything that they couldn't carry on from the airport.
When they arrive in Pensacola, they are in Phase 1 - go to the Pensacola site and read the information about the different stages.
You will feel completely different once they are in Penscola! You can communicate! :)
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Permalink Reply by StaceyStan on
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From a Wife, My husband had his PIR about a years ago, and was not issued a black bag, however I am sure things change like they always do. When I went to PIR I can tell you that he requested a few things... Boxer, or different undies from what they are issued, and some basic clothing for him to wear during down time. I knew I was sending him things right after he got there, so I packed him a couple pairs of socks, sneakers, couple T-Shirts, couple pairs of shorts, and some shower stuff. The FIRST thing he asked to do when we got to the hotel after PIR was shower, and change underwear. He said all he wanted to do was shower with out having 100 other guys around. (was kind of funny) Also, depending on what school he goes to and what base, he may not be able to wear much for civilian clothing for a couple weeks. (some schools make you earn it) but the NEX will also have a place for him to buy some clothes.... so maybe some money as well. I also brought my hubby's laptop, because he was now allowed to have it, and it was a life saver being able to Skype with him.... Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions! :-) Have fun, nothing better then seeing your Sailor in uniform!
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I was just misunderstanding what I have been reading..if we get them a bag (for computer or other items) that it needs to be ALL black. so I will not be buying a black bag. I guess if he has room for whatever he wants to bring, then he will know once he goes through the stuff I bring along. thank you
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