Things you should bring with you when deployed

Question

what are some useful things that the army allows you to bring with you that will not be issued to you?

Answer 1

When I deployed, i brought the following.. to get through the travel time and first few days at our final destination

Books/magazines

pogey bait (snack foods)

puzzle books

IPOD

Laptop

shower stuff

when you get to where you are finally going.. recommend you get with your chaplain or anysoldier.com  

I have a platoon of 70 soldiers and we were able to get through with donations of hygien items some snacks/magazines.  

The chaplian received multiple care packages and letters.  It is great to see the support for the soldiers by so many people.  Always enjoyable to get letter mail.  I have met many wonderful people this way.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

baby wipes

pogey bait (for the trip)

shower S**t (shower shoes, soap etc)

a laptop if you have one

mp3

magazines, except "FMs" (p**n mags)

tv's and radios

Answer 3

A helmet and a pair of thongs.

Answer 4

Socks and underwear - no kidding. Whatever you think you can get by on, double it and you'll be happy you did later. Nothing boosts your morale quicker that clean skivvies PLUS good personal hygiene helps prevent "the crud", that is, athlete's foot and jock itch.