Masks

[ping9798]

I have a quick question about gas masks or anything else you may need to wear in BCT/AIT that will not allow you to wear glasses at the same time. Are you issued a prescription shield to put on the inside of your masks so you can still see without your glasses? How do the requirements work for those who wear glasses in relation to masks?

[Chris89]

I have a quick question about gas masks or anything else you may need to wear in BCT/AIT that will not allow you to wear glasses at the same time. Are you issued a prescription shield to put on the inside of your masks so you can still see without your glasses? How do the requirements work for those who wear glasses in relation to masks?

This might answer some of your question :D I hope

"What to bring


One-day supply of casual, comfortable clothing (no halter-tops or ragged shorts)
Three sets of underwear (white)
One pair of white, calf-length athletic socks (no color bands, designs or logos) Additional socks will be purchased at the post exchange (PX)
A pair of comfortable shoes
Eyeglasses (no faddish/stylish eyewear)
Luggage should be limited to one small suitcase or gym bag

One lock (combination or padlock with two keys) Additional lock will be purchased at PX

Disposable/safety razor with blades
Shaving cream (optional for women)
Toothbrush with case
Hairbrush or 6" black comb
One washcloth and towel (Additional items will be purchased at the PX)
Anti-perspirant
Shower shoes
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Shampoo
Soap and soap case

$10.00, but no more than $50.00 in cash
Traveler's Checks or Money Orders (Personal checks are not recommended because of limited check-cashing facilities.)

Social Security card
Valid driver's license or current state identification card
A direct deposit form from your checking account signed by a bank official, or the name, address, account number and routing number of your financial institution (if applicable)
Original or certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or separation order (if applicable)
Original or certified copies of birth certificates of children under 18; affidavit of support for parents; court documents and direct deposit forms if ordered to pay spousal and/or child support (if applicable)
Proof of citizenship (if you were not born in the United States)
If you are married to a service member in the military, have the name, Social Security number and military address of your spouse
Copies of your lease agreement or rental contract for any dependents residing outside of government quarters (if applicable)
Original or certified ROTC documentation (if applicable)
Original college transcripts; GED or high school diploma

Be sure to have all copies of orders and documents issued by your unit Recruiter and/or MEPS. These orders must be delivered by you and by hand. Travel and meal tickets will be provided.

What not to bring

Family
Pets :( but my dog will miss me!
Privately owned vehicles
Expensive personal items — cameras, radios, tape players, jewelry and costly watches are hard to safeguard during training.
Nonprescription drugs or drug paraphernalia
Steel hair picks
Razor blades
Weapons of any type, including pocket knives
Obscene or ****ographic material
Alcoholic beverages
Playing cards/dice/dominoes
Cigarettes/tobacco products
Batteries (except size "D")


FOR WOMEN ONLY

Undergarments: Panties (cotton recommended), bras, and one full slip (all neutral shade), flesh-tone nylons or pantyhose.
Hairstyles not considered appropriate when in uniform: Ponytail, extreme bouffant styles, exotic upsweeps and the corkscrew or "corn row" styles.

Do not mix items of civilian clothing with your uniform and vice versa.
You may wear quarter-inch or less pearl, gold, silver or diamond spherical earrings with Army uniforms, except for the Battle Dress Uniform and Physical Fitness Uniform "


From the GOARMY SITE

http://www.goarmy.com/ProfileDetail.do?dir=/_res/xml/life/basic/&xml=week_list.xml&sn=week00&fw=basic&fl=true&tab=women#prof_cont

[ping9798]

Not at all.

I'm looking more for what you are issued through the military. Specifically, if you are issued an insert that has your eyesight prescription.

[VTguard]

Yes...if you are required to wear glasses, you will be issued two pairs of millitary glasses, and a pair of inserts for your protective mask.

[ping9798]

Thank you VTGuard, that's all I needed to know!

[Dan]

Yes...if you are required to wear glasses, you will be issued two pairs of millitary glasses, and a pair of inserts for your protective mask.

I wear glasses for seeing at a distance, and I dont NEED them persay, but i should wear them. Will i be required to wear them?

I have one more question. I have been told that the military will provide lazer eye surgrey for some? is this true? who is eligable?

[AbnMtn]

You will be required to wear prescription glasses needed to compensate for diminished vision, to include the gas mask inserts.

[Dan]

I have been told that the military will provide lazer eye surgrey for some? is this true? who is eligable?

Regards,
Dan.

[TankerT]

I haven't heard that they will proivde this surgery. They do allow people in that have had certain types of the surgery, where it wasn't that way before.

[VTguard]

There are military facilities that allow active duty soldiers to sign up to be on a waiting list to get LASIC corrective eye surgery. Special Operations units have priority. This procedure is currently not offered to traditional National Guard soldiers.

[Shawn F.]

Bump! I know this is a very old thread but I was wondering something. I already wear glasses for near vision which isn't bad (near meaning I can't see far away).... Will they make me wear those big ugly brown glasses or can I keep the ones I have now?
Sorry for bringing up a old thread but I figured it would be pointless to start a new one when there was one on glasses already.
Thanks!