Is there any useful items to take with you to basic training that wasn’t on the list?
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Emma T. asked during the live chat Discover different roles in the Army to British Army
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Date asked: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Last reviewed: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Cpl Craig S.
Nurture NCO
A decent iron
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Holly J.
Financial Systems Administrator
Take loads of Wooden Hangers!!
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kieran U.
HR Specialist Cpl
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.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Emma T.
Ok thanks guys!😂😊
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Vicky X.
Tweezers (for thorns and eyebrows)
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Holly J.
Financial Systems Administrator
A lot of hairspray aswell!
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kim Z.
I read somewhere that your own ironing board is also a great idea??!
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kim Z.
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?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kieran U.
HR Specialist Cpl
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.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kim Z.
Are you allowed to call your spouse on an evening? That's my main worry!
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kim Z.
Oh and are pets allowed at married quarters?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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