Tips for BCT - FT Jackson
Shipping out in a bit. Just looking for some final advice or hacks from anyone who has been there recently.
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Besides the standard recruiter packing list, are there any specific things I should absolutely bring from home, or specific items I should buy at the PX the first chance I get to make life easier?
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I have eczema (waived). For anyone else who dealt with sensitive skin or eczema, what did you do to keep it under control out there? Are we allowed to keep small travel lotions in our OCP pockets?
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Going to AIT for 42A (Ft Jackson). Should I have my parents bring my MacBook and some civilian clothes to BCT Graduation Day so I can have it available for AIT immediately? I read that some people had restricted access to devices during AIT.
Appreciate any other tips or insight you guys have!
Posted Jun 11, 2026, 2:39 AM UTC