<p>For orientation, what do you suggest we wear for those two days? Is a polo and jeans ok? Also, what do you suggest for I-day?</p>
<p>Wear whatever you want...just don't be too dressed up...aka, don't come in a suit. On the other hand, I wouldn't show up in a dirty t-shirt and worn-out jeans either. Wear what you are comfortable in, but don't be afraid to have a little class.</p>
<p>For I-day...just don't wear anything that would make you stand out unnecessarily. I would recommend leaving the Air Force t-shirts at home. As a case in point, my buddy wore University of Illinois basketball shorts to I-day. He was almost immediately singled out by the basketball team captain...good ol' Matt McCraw.</p>
<p>The mom of a C2C I talked to suggested wearing a polo shirt or something like that for I-day. In all the pictures I've seen, everyone was wearing shorts and t-shirts to I-day. What do you think, Guy4Christ?</p>
<p>i'm going to show up naked.</p>
<p>Lol!</p>
<p>And... wear what makes you comfortable, but like G4C said, you don't want to stand out so keep that in mind.</p>
<p>Everyone is different.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that whatever you wear is what you will likely be changing into during doolie day out (once you are safely indoors at your sponsor's house, of course!). Don't know if that would make any difference to any of you. ANYTHING that says air force is an immediate target, as G4C says, there are examples every year of this.</p>
<p>I heard that a shirt with a collar (like a polo) was a good idea because the lanyard on your neck get annoying or something to that effect, any truth to this?</p>
<p>That's why the mom of the C2C told me that polo shirts were a good idea. She told me that her son knew many people who didn't have collars, and that their necks got scratched by the lanyards. I would guess that sweat pouring over those scratches would not feel good (hence the irration). </p>
<p>"Any truth to this?" Well, I guess we'll just have to wait to see what the 4-digs say about it on here.</p>
<p>Note: the lack of 4-dig comment is because they are all on spring break following Recognition. Some (like my son) are in the Caribbean, some are home and most are NOT at their PC's. Heard from my son that having a vacation post recognition is "like no vacation I have ever had!" So, that must mean you all have a LOT to look forward to!!</p>
<p>Vacation is awesome after Regognition! Where was your son? I was in Grand Cayman myself. </p>
<p>I wore a collar shirt and shorts. Perfect choice. You may have your boots around your neck to carry before you inprocess as well as the lanyard while processing. coller is highly recommended. I was suggest shorts and not jeans. It's hot, and even hotter when thrown into the new environment.</p>
<p>Should our boots be packed away in our bags or de we carry them around separately during improcessing?</p>
<p>my memory is a bit foggy from that day, but if you can pack them, that might be easier. They will be sure to let you know what to do. ;)</p>
<p>the polo shirt thing was great, as u do have lanyards. for the boots, most ppl had them tied to their backpack b/c they couldn't fit inside, and that works fine. just make sure they're tied high enough so when you carry your backpack by the handle in your left hand, the boots don't hit the ground and trip you.</p>
<p>About "should boots be packed away in our bags" -- PLEASE DO NOT BRING A SUITCASE -- for all of InProcessing, you will be carrying everything. One year, someone brought a roller suitcase, and had to carry it -- not roll it -- the entire day.</p>
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That almost happened to me...carry-on luggage=BAD! Fortunately, my flight cadre had us drop off stuff at our rooms early on.</p>
<p>Pardon my ignorance but what is a lanyard?</p>
<p>A lanyard is a cord that you wear around the neck; it is usually used to hold an ID card or something similar.</p>
<p>Gotta love google.</p>
<p>Thanks 07PETKO :)</p>
<p>I've heard lots of people say that you shouldnt try to stand out. For the most part this is true. BCT is hard enough as it is without getting "special attention" but at the same time if you have a truly unique story you wont remember how bad it was at the time. My bud from HS wore a hanes tshirt that said "TRAIN ME!" on it and he got one heck of a welcome. But everytime someone asks us how basic trianing went he has that story to pull out. So really it all depends on how much you are willing to put up with. Try to have fun and keep a good attitude! Good luck '11!</p>