Everybody please look at this !

[Woods1991]

Hey guys I'm new too this so a hello to everybody first. The reason I'm on here is because I have a question for everybody im starting my training on the 16th of September witch is only two weeks away and I was just asking for advice and any more kit you think is essential I've got what is below what else do I need?? .

National Health Card
National Insurance Card
Birth Certificate
Provisional Licence (Both Card & Paper) & Theory Certificate
Passport
8 x Passport Photos
All GCSE Qualifications & Educational Certificates
Bank Account Details
Shirt
Tie
Trousers
Shoes
* Civilian Coat
* Jeans
* T-Shirt
Swimming Trunks
Flip Flops
Shorts
Handkerchiefs
Nightwear
Tracksuit
Trainers
Holdall & Suitcase
Soap
Soap Dish
Shaving Gel
Wet Razor + Spare Blades
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
2 Large Dark Towels
Face Flannel
Nail Kit (Inc Brush)
Cotton Buds
Foot Powder/Cream
Shower Gel
Clothes Washing Powder
2 x Deodrant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Comb/Hairbrush
First Aid Kit (Inc Scissors,Painkillers, Aspirin)
2 Boot Brushes
Large Tin Of Kiwi Parade Polish ( Black )
15 Wooden Coathangers
Sewing Kit (Inc, Khaki, Black, White thread)
Cheap Waterproof
Pack of Black Ballpoint Pens
Pack of Pencils
Notebook
Pack of Envelopes

Good Electrical Steam Iron

Black Permanent



Photos of Family/Girlfriend
Small Book
Mobile Phone With Credit
7 x Socks
Swimming Goggles
Home Addresses
Head Torch


7 x Underpants

[Millar]

Combination Padlocks
and a pair of cycle shorts (works wonders to avoid chafing from kit)

Also complain about your boots say they give you blisters and they will issue you with a new pair (everyone does it)

[Woods1991]

I've got wash powder as well is this right ????

[Tab]

When I was called up you had to send your civvie kit back home, apart from a writing case, my razor and shaving brush that is all that I we were allowed. This meant if you went over the wall the MPs could soon spot you as you could not blend into the into the civilian population. Now you seem to have as much civilian kit as you have military.

[Woods1991]

Oh right that's not goo just want to no if there anything else that's essential to take with me to ITC Catterick

[smooth58]

Hey guys going in Army on 16th September well starting training that date and need a little advice on how to get through it. And below is kit I have just want to no if I have got enough or need more ???
National Health Card
National Insurance Card
Birth Certificate
Provisional Licence (Both Card & Paper) & Theory Certificate
Passport
8 x Passport Photos
All GCSE Qualifications & Educational Certificates
Bank Account Details
Shirt
Tie
Trousers
Shoes
* Civilian Coat
* Jeans
* T-Shirt
Swimming Trunks
Flip Flops
Shorts
Handkerchiefs
Nightwear
Tracksuit
Trainers
Holdall & Suitcase
Soap
Soap Dish
Shaving Gel
Wet Razor + Spare Blades
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
2 Large Dark Towels
Face Flannel
Nail Kit (Inc Brush)
Cotton Buds
Foot Powder/Cream
Shower Gel
Clothes Washing Powder
2 x Deodrant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Comb/Hairbrush
First Aid Kit (Inc Scissors,Painkillers, Aspirin)
2 Boot Brushes
Large Tin Of Kiwi Parade Polish ( Black )
15 Wooden Coathangers
Sewing Kit (Inc, Khaki, Black, White thread)
Cheap Waterproof Watch
Alarm Clock ( With Radio )
Pack of Black Ballpoint Pens
Pack of Pencils
Notebook
Pack of Envelopes
Good Electrical Steam Iron
Can of Spray Starch
Black Permanent
Metre Long; Inch Wide Black Elastic
5 Hasp Type Padlocks
Photos of Family/Girlfriend
Small Book
7 x Socks
Swimming Goggles
Home Addresses
Head Torch
7 x Underpants
Soap powder/fabric conditioner.

Please guys tell me any other useful things to take and any ideas on how to do my best and get through it .

I think thats all you need.....well done

[timex]

Fleece (3 in 1 jacket) would be ideal.
Mini maglite.
Swiss Army knife.
Tent pegs.
Some good nylon cord.

You may not be allowed some of the above but you never know.


Good luck.

[Millar]

You seem to have covered all areas, I wouldn't worry to much, Catterick has plenty of shops if your missing any little bits and pieces, and you are provided with a kit list for a reason, anything not on there is just optional.

When I was called up you had to send your civvie kit back home, apart from a writing case, my razor and shaving brush that is all that I we were allowed. This meant if you went over the wall the MPs could soon spot you as you could not blend into the into the civilian population. Now you seem to have as much civilian kit as you have military.

Very much like Prison then? lol

[Millar]

This is the second thread you have made, in the same section of the forum, saying the same exact thing, that's simply annoying lol.

Fleece (3 in 1 jacket) would be ideal.
Mini maglite.
Swiss Army knife.
Tent pegs.
Some good nylon cord.

You may not be allowed some of the above but you never know.

On his kit list he would have been told to not bring any knifes or weapons, even as small as Swiss Army Knifes.

[Tab]

You forgot the sweets and moms apple pie

[Woods1991]

Yes I may have put it once before but it's a big thing joining the army so I want to make sure Im going with everything I need so all the help I get is for the best! So please everyone who reads this I need help

[Hyperlithe]

If you make duplicate posts, a moderator will either delete all but one, or merge them.
Posting the same thing more than once doesn't mean you'll get more replies!

[Tab]

When you have finished training and get shipped overseas what are going to do with all your civvie kit as you be able to take that lot with you

[Millar]

You have a Kit List, buy everything on that, buying extra things that people tell you will most probably just be a waste of money for you, most of the stuff on the Kit List won't be used, so save some cash and don't waste your time buying junk, you seem to have all the important things.

[ron french]

yes young man,all you need is a strong pair of arms,to carry all of your army kit back to your barricks,then go back for your bedding,it could have been worse,you could have went to oswestry,now that was a place.if anybody went there in the early 50s,all you took was what you stood in and shaving kit,they supplied every thing else,by the way get yourself a good hair cut,or they will do it for you,best of luck mate