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Is there any useful items to take with you to basic training that wasn’t on the list?

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  • Anonymous

    A decent iron

  • HJ
    Holly J. Financial Systems Administrator

    Take loads of Wooden Hangers!!

  • Anonymous

    I wouldn't recommend taking to much extra to basic training. You will hardly need any civilian clothes. But definitely a good iron, spare chargers and compede.

  • ET
    Emma T. Candidate

    Ok thanks guys!😂😊

  • VX
    Vicky X. Candidate

    Tweezers (for thorns and eyebrows)

  • HJ
    Holly J. Financial Systems Administrator

    A lot of hairspray aswell!

  • KZ
    Kim Z. Candidate

    I read somewhere that your own ironing board is also a great idea??!

  • KZ
    Kim Z. Candidate

    Are you allowed to bring a laptop etc for use at the end of the day [if you have time].
    do you have access to the internet also?

  • HJ
    Holly J. Financial Systems Administrator

    If you go to pirbright, the signal isn’t that great but you do have some time to chill before going to bed but that time is usually spent ironing or cleaning

  • Anonymous

    At ATR Winchester there is good wifi in the rooms. Like Holly said you probably won't have a hug amount of time to yourself but I believe you can bring a laptop.

  • KZ
    Kim Z. Candidate

    Are you allowed to call your spouse on an evening? That's my main worry!

  • KZ
    Kim Z. Candidate

    Oh and are pets allowed at married quarters?

  • Anonymous

    Yes you will be allowed to make phone calls in the evenings, you'll just need to work around the tasks you'll have to do, but I got to speak with my family/friends most nights for a short time.

  • Anonymous

    You can have pets in married quarters

  • KZ
    Kim Z. Candidate

    Great! Thanks for the answers!
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