Can my girlfriend live with me on base?
Can my girlfriend live with me on base?
No. You cannot be assigned housing for a family without dependents. And no one can live in your quarters who is not a dependent. Unless you are married she will not be recognized as your dependent.
Why do military recruiters lie?
This is a lie that recruiters tell you to sign you up for a different job other than the one you’re requesting. They may tell you that signing up for a certain specialty in the same field that you would like to work in will allow you to cross-train. While some job functions may overlap-don’t depend on it!
What should I not tell my military recruiter?
Eight things your military recruiter will never tell you
- 1: Free housing and healthcare isn’t really.
- 2: When you get out, the VA sucks.
- 3: You’re not going to do all the things you saw in the commercials, and if you do, you’re gonna pay for it.
- 3: Spoiler Alert: POGs win in the end.
- 4: Your time is not your own, even when it is.
Can Army recruiters lie?
shows. Unfortunately, some (perhaps even many) recruiters do lie. Obviously it’s a detestable thing to give misleading information just to help your sales numbers, especially when it’s a substantial stretch of a recruit’s life that may result in him or her in a combat environment.
Do guys shower together in basic training?
The shower is one large room, with several shower-heads. Everyone showers together. Don’t let this worry you, however. Most recruits worry about this before basic training, but they typically realize it’s not a big deal before long.
Are drill sergeants allowed to hit you?
Except this is the new Army, an army that no longer allows drill sergeants to be cussing, ranting, abusive beasts. They cannot slap, hit, kick, punch or call privates names anymore.
Can you shave in basic training?
Hair: Do not shave your head before leaving for basic training. This applies to both males and females. Do not even arrive at basic with a military style cut (Flat Top, High-and-tight, etc.). All facial hair should be shaved thoroughly before arriving at basic training.
Do you get free time in basic training?
He writes; “During basic combat training are recruits allowed any free time away from training?” The answer to that Phillip is yes, we get roughly an hour each day for personal time to use to do laundry, things of that nature, write letters but mainly to prepare for the next day’s event.
Is basic training 7 days a week?
Yes it is 7 days a week. There are no days ‘off’ at basic. There will be at least one instructor overseeing you even on weekends. You’ll have something to do from reveille to lights out every single day.
What time do you go to bed in basic training?
9 p.m.
Does my family get Bah while I’m at basic?
For basic training or technical school/AIT/A-School, you will receive the BAH amount for the location where your dependents are residing. However, if you are not married or divorced and are paying child support, you do not receive full-rate BAH while living in the barracks.
