Do you get your phone on Sundays in basic training?

There are no cell phones allowed in Basic Training. This is a consistent rule for all of the military branches: Do not expect your service member to be able to call you, text you, or receive your messages when they are in Basic Training. The Marine Corps does not allow any cell phone access until after graduation.

How often do you get your phone in basic training?

Trainees are authorized access to their personal cell phones during the fourth week and at the end of the seventh week of training to firm up travel arrangements with family and guests.

Do army recruits get their phones on Sundays?

Under the new policy, cell phones are kept by the drill sergeant (DS) and returned to recruits for a period each Sunday if the DS feels the platoon has earned the privilege.

Do they take your phone at basic training?

Let's set the record straight: No. Privates in Basic are not allowed to keep their cell phones on them at all times. When Soldiers are allowed to use their phones, usually on a Sunday night, they follow the same rules as they were “back in the day” with pay phones.

How long are phone calls in basic training?

In general, phone calls are limited to 5-10 minutes. Service members from all branches said that the length and number of phone calls allowed depend on the platoon's behavior. Phone privileges can always be taken away. Occasionally, a phone call may be offered as a reward.

What Happens To Your Phone/Stuff When You Get To Basic Training (2021)

What should I pack for basic training?

What do they do with your phone at basic training?

If the recruits are not allowed, then it's just standard voice calls (wait — do phones still have a "voice call" feature?). Either way, once their extremely short lease on phone time is spent, the phones are locked back up until the privilege is earned again.

How much sleep do army recruits get?

Sleep During Training

U.S. Military Academy cadets sleep fewer than five hours during the week and are woken up several times during the night for training. Even on the weekends, when they're encouraged to sleep more, they still get fewer than seven hours. Those in Ranger School only get around three hours per night.

Do Soldiers work on Sundays?

Being on active duty is similar to working a full-time job. In the Army, for instance, its active duty soldiers serve 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the length of their service commitment (that's not to say that each soldier works a 24-hour shift, just that there are always soldiers on duty).

What time do army recruits go to sleep?

Hitting the Sack: Lights Out

In all the branches' basic training programs, bedtime is usually 2100, or 9 p.m., except during times of special events, such as night exercises. In basic training, lights out means go to sleep. It does not mean talk to your buddies, study or write a letter home.

How many phone calls do you get in basic?

It's a privilege that has to be earned. Because calling home is an earned privilege (for your group) and is different for everyone depending on how your basic training unit performs, you may get only one phone call during your entire time at basic, or you may get as many as eight or 10 chances to call home.

How many hours a day is basic training?

If you enroll in boot camp, expect to be on duty seven days a week, though you might get several hours of personal time on Sunday since it's a day with lighter responsibilities. Days last for 14 to 16 hours, beginning at 0500 hours or 5 a.m., with lights out at 2100 hours or 9 p.m.

Can you see your family during basic training?

Enlisted Airmen have no visitation during Basic Military Training with the exception of graduation week. Basic trainees are allowed visitors on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of that week only. Families must plan graduation visits with care, as on-base access is subject to security restrictions.

What is the hardest part of BMT?

We asked people what they thought the hardest part of BMT was and this is what they said: “Working with people - younger, older, with no job experience, people that come from different walks of life” “Not having down time to decompress or be alone”

How many hours do you sleep in BMT?

You can expect to get between seven and eight hours of sleep.

Do you shower together in BMT?

In basic training, you take group showers. There's no way out of communal showers. They're required. Everyone in your barracks will enter the shower room assigned to your barracks when commanded.

How many shirts should I bring to BMT?

Two pairs of pants, three shirts, including a shirt with a collar, and close-toed shoes – these items are for your graduation weekend. Females should bring six pairs of conservative underpants and sports bras. For women with longer hair, bring hair ties and bobby pins that match the hair color.

Do you have days off in basic training?

Unless you have a verified family emergency (death or serious injury/illness of an immediate family member), you're not allowed to take leave during basic training. If you joined the Navy or Air Force, you're not usually allowed to take leave until you finish your military job training.

Can I bring jeans to basic training?

CASUAL CLOTHING ATTIRE (RECOMMENDED): Collared polo/button-up shirt, a pair of pants/slacks, and closed toe shoes. UNAUTHORIZED CLOTHING ATTIRE: jeans, leggings, shorts, hoodies, sweats, skirts, and sandals/heels. Spandex shorts – 3 pairs (Dark blue or black only with no visible ornamentation).

What is not allowed at basic training?

Nonprescription Drugs

Medications not prescribed to you by the military, including items such as foot powders, antihistamines, sleep aides, acne medication, etc., are not allowed while in basic training.

How many uniforms do you get at basic training?

In basic training, you will receive your initial sets of uniforms. Depending on the branch, service members typically receive three to four sets of camouflage uniforms and at least one set of all other uniforms. Officers purchase their own uniforms and may receive a stipend to help offset the cost.