Comments on: What is issued in Marine Corps boot camp and what must you pay for?

By: Hugo

Hugo — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:55:57 +0000

Everything that they issue to you comes out of that first pay check.

By: Poppy

Poppy — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:55:57 +0000

Your recruiter has those answers, give him/her a call.

By: dmjonesy82

dmjonesy82 — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:55:57 +0000

its been a while but if its the same as 8 years ago, when you go in you get a "smart card" its a recruits id and check card that Fort Sill Nation Bank gives you an initial 200 dollars, which will be taken out of you pay, you use this for all personal needs on your if i remember corectly it was a trip to the recruit exchange every 2 weeks. and all uniforms are "issued" they take money out of your pay check, at the end of your 3 months your lucky to walk away with 1500 dollars out of the 3000 you get paid while in boot camp.

By: Dennis F

Dennis F — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:55:56 +0000

You will have to pay for personal grooming and hygiene items. Along with a few small others items, such as shoe shine kits, towels, etc.
All uniforms and uniform accessories will be issued to you. You DO NOT pay for uniforms out of your pocket. They are all paid for out of your Initial Clothing Allowance.
The only uniform items you have to pay for is if you have to replace something destroyed or lost.
http://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/clothing-allowances

By: Rose

Rose — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:55:56 +0000

you just need to buy personal hygine stuff and any extra uniform gear you might want. Everything you NEED (besides personal stuff) will be provided.