<p><em>bump</em> just seein if anyone has any other suggestions</p>
<p>OK I have a stupid question. So if you take your Ipod and phone with you on the plane what do they do with it when you get there?</p>
<p>Take it away.</p>
<p>Let your parents bring it to you on A-Day or ship it to you. I don't think you can have an Ipod as a plebe, but you can have your cell phone.</p>
<p>Not a dumb question at all Ksarge. I was wondering this same thing since my son is traveling alone to R-day. I am sure he would like to have his Ipod on the plane and I would like him to have his cell phone while traveling.</p>
<p>MOT - If they take it away, will it be left in their bag with civilian clothes or kept somewhere else? I'm just wondering how secure it will be.</p>
<p>Perhaps some cadets can verify this, but I believe they will have storage space in the barracks. Their civilian clothes and anything not allowed will be kept here. After the marchback they will have access to these items.</p>
<p>It'll be secure. They'll leave all their extra gear in the "Trunk Room" a locked room in the basement of the building. This is where all your extra stuff goes during the academic year too.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information bzzzt!</p>
<p>on friday i got two hardcover books from usma's cadet honor and respect committees. i have started reading them, as i assume they are required reading before r-day. i havent heard anything about these books, and there isnt anything concerning books on the list of things allowed to bring. do i take them with me on july 2?</p>
<p>thanks,
cristina</p>
<p>I was wondering the same thing about the books, the letter they sent with them didn't even mention them, so I haven't started reading them yet.</p>
<p>There is no required reading, last year they sent me and all my other classmates some book on ethics which I think I may have opened once. Although I am sure it would not hurt if you read the books, you will not get in any trouble if you do not.</p>
<p>the thing is..i was at a dinner recognizing graduates and cadet candidates and one of the speakers mentioned 'leadership lessons from west point' (one of the books they sent). he said that it was a book all cadets read...so do we bring these along only to have them taken away??</p>
<p>I dont know have yall even attempted to read the book?? it is well its... not very interesting to say the least</p>
<p>NOT interesting? Oh man...I respectfully disagree.</p>
<p>I just got mine in the mail this afternoon and haven't gone home yet, so I haven't seen them, but they sounded pretty interesting from what my mom was saying on the phone.</p>
<p>I dont know if any of you get the prospective net list but the question about whether or not to bring the books was answered. I guess someone contacted their admissions officer and was told to bring the books to R-Day. Someone might want to check this out though just to make sure.</p>
<p>OK just thought it might be good to sum up a list with/without some of the stuff that has been discussed. If anyone has any suggestions just add or subtract what you think is necessary.</p>
<p>Lighter
Leatherman
Sports Bras (For Women)
Underwear (For Women)
Compression Shorts
Paperwork (Dental X-Rays, immunization form, bank form, etc.)
Social Security Card
Drivers License
Cash (less than $100)
Credit Card
Ponytail Holders (about 40)
Personal Hygiene Products (14 day supply)
Broken-in Black Low Quarteres
Boots
Running Shoes
Cell Phone
Glasses
Glasses Security Strap
Contacts
Framed Picture *
Boot Socks
Ziplock Bags
Baby Wipes
Deoderant
Shampoo/Conditioner Combo
Lotion
Perscription Meds
Stationary & Address Book
Pencils/Pens
Flashlight (Mini Mag-Lite)
Bug Spray
Blister Band-Aids
Watch*
Small Handheld Hair Dryer*
Electric Razor*
Religious Reading Material*
Passport*
Sports Equipment For Corps Squad Screening*</p>
<ul>
<li>= Optional items listed in Information for New Cadets and Parents Class of 2011 pg. 8</li>
</ul>
<p>K-sarge, I'm on prospective-net and I haven't seen anyone say that they called admissions and were told to bring the books on R-day. Can you tell me the name of the person that posted this?</p>
<p>If true, it would be nice if they put the books on the packing list in the "instructions for candidates" booklet or if the letter included with the books said to bring them.</p>
<p>West Point has my x-rays, am I supposed to bring another copy of them?</p>
<p>It was from ******* and was recieved on June 6. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>About the stationary, on the Air Force forum I was reading and one of the current zoomies said that stationary, stamps, and envelopes were issued on I-Day. Does anyone know if this is true for WP? Also I forgot to put on the list travel reciepts and you alarm clock.</p>