August Enlistment!

[runicz]

Is there anything I should know, or anything you wished you knew before you went in?

bring lots of underwear(15-20+) if u dun wan to wash them once in awhile, cus in there, u would sweat alot, to the point ur whole shirt, pants and underwear is completely wet, i find it tempting to change my underwear every 4 hours or so whenever i had the time. but always hesitated when i realise im running low on it or i had to wash more often if i change too often, and trust me if us ptp often find it too tiring at the end of the day to do extra to wash our clothes, u enhanced having a tighter schedule will be even more worse.

u simply have too much thing to do even after last parade/ro. (end of day, u are given ur own time at ur bunk)
you had to pack ur field pack for next route march, elearning quizzes, tidying ur stuff etc etc. u would really want to wash as little clothes as possible to rest, lie down and chill for 5more mins.

since ur enlisting tmr, ur confinement week will last a whooping 19 days, more close to 3 weeks than 2 weeks.

thats what i would had do if im u and stay positive (most important)

 

[reddevil0728]

bring lots of underwear(15-20+) if u dun wan to wash them once in awhile, cus in there, u would sweat alot, to the point ur whole shirt, pants and underwear is completely wet, i find it tempting to change my underwear every 4 hours or so whenever i had the time. but always hesitated when i realise im running low on it or i had to wash more often if i change too often, and trust me if us ptp often find it too tiring at the end of the day to do extra to wash our clothes, u enhanced having a tighter schedule will be even more worse.

u simply have too much thing to do even after last parade/ro. (end of day, u are given ur own time at ur bunk)
you had to pack ur field pack for next route march, elearning quizzes, tidying ur stuff etc etc. u would really want to wash as little clothes as possible.

since ur enlisting tmr, ur confinement week will last a whooping 19 days, more close to 3 weeks than 2 weeks.

thats what i would had do if im u and stay positive (most important)

I thought PTP more time than enhanced?

And ain't it always count 2 weekends, the 3rd u are out

 

[HOHOHO!]

bring lots of underwear(15-20+) if u dun wan to wash them once in awhile, cus in there, u would sweat alot, to the point ur whole shirt, pants and underwear is completely wet, i find it tempting to change my underwear every 4 hours or so whenever i had the time. but always hesitated when i realise im running low on it or i had to wash more often if i change too often, and trust me if us ptp often find it too tiring at the end of the day to do extra to wash our clothes, u enhanced having a tighter schedule will be even more worse.

u simply have too much thing to do even after last parade/ro. (end of day, u are given ur own time at ur bunk)
you had to pack ur field pack for next route march, elearning quizzes, tidying ur stuff etc etc. u would really want to wash as little clothes as possible.

since ur enlisting tmr, ur confinement week will last a whooping 19 days, more close to 3 weeks than 2 weeks.

thats what i would had do if im u and stay positive (most important)

Good advice! Also remember to bring washing powder or detergent Clothes hanger too

 

[dorkykaya]

bring lots of underwear(15-20+) if u dun wan to wash them once in awhile, cus in there, u would sweat alot, to the point ur whole shirt, pants and underwear is completely wet, i find it tempting to change my underwear every 4 hours or so whenever i had the time. but always hesitated when i realise im running low on it or i had to wash more often if i change too often, and trust me if us ptp often find it too tiring at the end of the day to do extra to wash our clothes, u enhanced having a tighter schedule will be even more worse.

u simply have too much thing to do even after last parade/ro. (end of day, u are given ur own time at ur bunk)
you had to pack ur field pack for next route march, elearning quizzes, tidying ur stuff etc etc. u would really want to wash as little clothes as possible to rest, lie down and chill for 5more mins.

since ur enlisting tmr, ur confinement week will last a whooping 19 days, more close to 3 weeks than 2 weeks.

thats what i would had do if im u and stay positive (most important)

Oh wow, I'm only going to bring 6 pairs of underwear. Guess I'll have to wash them instead of wearing new ones.

So it's week 1, week 2, then book out on week 3's weekends?

 

[GreatKen]

Always good to have that extra ziplock bags incase the ones given tear or something.

I'm bringing 10 underwears LOL.

After seeing some replies, maybe I should follow you....

 

[Jellycat]

Oh wow, I'm only going to bring 6 pairs of underwear. Guess I'll have to wash them instead of wearing new ones.

So it's week 1, week 2, then book out on week 3's weekends?

Yup, count 2 weekends! So those of you enlisting next week will book out around 30th aug, fri. If you enlist on Monday, you stay the longest! As for underwear, maybe one for every day of the week because enhanced batch may not have much time to wash, then set aside one day to wash everything etc...Better to wash there so your bag will be lighter when you book out!

 

[runicz]

Oh wow, I'm only going to bring 6 pairs of underwear. Guess I'll have to wash them instead of wearing new ones.

So it's week 1, week 2, then book out on week 3's weekends?

yap, 30 aug ur first book out. sucks thats when you come out, its already been some time passed in the mainland.

 

[reddevil0728]

yap, 30 aug ur first book out. sucks thats when you come out, its already been some time passed in the mainland.

eh is that something new?

 

[runicz]

eh is that something new?

first 2 weekend no bookout, so by the first bookout nearing the 3rd weekend, then u can bookout, by then already close to 3 weeks if u enlist tmr.

16 aug and 23 aug, the first 2 weekend break is voided for their confinement week, only 3rd one at 30 aug then they can bookout, so its 19 days loh. thats closer to 3 weeks(21 days) than 2weeks(14days)

 

[HOHOHO!]

first 2 weekend no bookout, so by the first bookout nearing the 3rd weekend, then u can bookout, by then already close to 3 weeks if u enlist tmr.

6 aug and 23 aug, the first 2 weekend break is voided for their confinement week, only 3rd one at 30 aug then they can bookout, so its 19 days loh. thats closer to 3 weeks(21 days) than 2weeks(14days)

Yepp. the week we are enlisting is actually count as Week 0. So Week 0 (Monday) >> Week 1 >> Week 2. Week 2 Friday then can bookout

 

[fifoent]

Yeah. Air freshener, frebreeze, magic clean wipes, pain reliever and few other stuff. Ziplock bags are given.

Btw, remember to bring sufficient underwear. Dun bring the boxers brief kind. Bring only triangular shape only. I am bringing 5-7.

PM me ur emails so that I can email u guys the list.

why dun bring the boxers brief kind?

 

[reddevil0728]

first 2 weekend no bookout, so by the first bookout nearing the 3rd weekend, then u can bookout, by then already close to 3 weeks if u enlist tmr.

16 aug and 23 aug, the first 2 weekend break is voided for their confinement week, only 3rd one at 30 aug then they can bookout, so its 19 days loh. thats closer to 3 weeks(21 days) than 2weeks(14days)

so you are saying go in 3 weeks time would pass on the mainland, while 2 weeks wouldn't?

 

[dorkykaya]

Thanks for the reply guys. One other thing, do you guys think I should bring my Galaxy S2 which is under 4.3 inches, or my really old Nokia phone? I was hoping to be a bit more connected online during whatever free time we have, and it'll be easier with a S2 but I'm not too sure.

 

[GreatKen]

why dun bring the boxers brief kind?

I was told that that wasn't allowed, but please confirm yourself.

when you wear PT running shorts, your boxers can be seen, and also it traps heat more easily. Bring at your own risk. and pls don't think u can cheat by bringing disposable underwear.

Btw, pls bring permanent marker for those of you who are worried that ur platoon mates and ur clothes will get mixed up.

 

[GreatKen]

Thanks for the reply guys. One other thing, do you guys think I should bring my Galaxy S2 which is under 4.3 inches, or my really old Nokia phone? I was hoping to be a bit more connected online during whatever free time we have, and it'll be easier with a S2 but I'm not too sure.

don't bother. do u really need ur internet? confinement is meant to adapt you to army life. u will also be too tired to use ur phone anyway. bring ur nokia ba.

 

[rollanddie]

Gxgx on enlistment!! New phase of life. Go and face the stupid mud

 

[dorkykaya]

I am bringing e51. Got Facebook n whatsapp haha.

Too bad this ****ty Nokia only has an internet browser hahaha.

don't bother. do u really need ur internet? confinement is meant to adapt you to army life. u will also be too tired to use ur phone anyway. bring ur nokia ba.

Kind of, since my friends are all from the internet. But I guess I'll bring my Nokia for now, then I'll think about it after the confinement period.

 

[GreatKen]

Too bad this ****ty Nokia only has an internet browser hahaha.


Kind of, since my friends are all from the internet. But I guess I'll bring my Nokia for now, then I'll think about it after the confinement period.

u go test waters and see situation first lor... after confinement period bring ur smart phone i think ok.

 

[reddevil0728]

I was told that that wasn't allowed, but please confirm yourself.

when you wear PT running shorts, your boxers can be seen, and also it traps heat more easily. Bring at your own risk. and pls don't think u can cheat by bringing disposable underwear.

Btw, pls bring permanent marker for those of you who are worried that ur platoon mates and ur clothes will get mixed up.

I think there's a difference between boxers brief and boxers shorts

 

[kaixax555]

go in liao sic coy ty