Can I bring my after braces retainer to Marine boot camp?

Question

I leave November 17th, and I'm also wondering.. what's the weather like in November on Parris Island?

Answer 1

I am pretty sure you can.  It's a medical appliance so they probably can't take it away from you.  I had a retainer when I went to Army basic.  No one there ever questioned it.  However I did wind up losing it.  I put it on my paper plate while eating breakfast in the field and accidentally threw it out.  Long and short, your teeth will still be ok if you can't wear it but it shouldn't make a difference to the Marines.  They are interested in your body, not your smile. :)

As far as the weather in November, I don't really know.  I don't expect it to be too bad.  If your from the North, I'll bet you'll think it's nice for November, from the South or West and it will be cold for you.

Answer 2

They really trash all of your stuff and what you get to keep is really limited. If its a medical necessity they will give it to you. Recruits are not even allowed to take their own meds with them.