Stupid question, can I bring a bass with me to army basic training?

[Xero Tolerance]

I think i already know the answer to this but here goes

This month I'm enlisting in the army and after i graduate high school next year my recruiter said I will leave for BCT. I'm hoping to become an infantryman (11b) and am really hoping to become an air assault infantryman.

This is the least of my worries and concerns; but i do really enjoy playing, of course, and although I don't believe them a bit, (lol) I've been told i have a natural knack and an ear for it.

I don't want to lose my touch, so just wondering, will I be allowed to take anything with me, should i just pick up a cheapo before or send away for one of mine? Will anything be allowed ?

Thanks again guys

 

[StuartV]

Nope. A friend of mine arrived at Fort Benning for Basic yesterday. You won't be able to bring a bass.

 

[Bassist Jay]

If you take it, they'll tell you to, "Drop the bass".

 

[AudioDwebe]

Sure, you can bring anything you like. You'll see it the day you arrive, then again the day you leave.

Do not...repeat...DO NOT take anything more than the essentials.

 

[nostatic]

Thank you in advance for your service. Leave the bass at home - your touch will come back no problem. During basic, focus on basic. Not bassic.

 

[dalkowski]

+1 to thanks for stepping up to serve, from someone who didn't. Be safe.

 

[David Jayne]

If you get your sight-reading together you could eventually apply for a spot in the army band. I'm told it's a really good gig.

 

[StuartV]

If you get your sight-reading together you could eventually apply for a spot in the army band. I'm told it's a really good gig.

Maybe if he were more into Rock Band, instead of Halo...

This month I'm enlisting in the army and after i graduate high school next year my recruiter said I will leave for BCT. I'm hoping to become an infantryman (11b) and am really hoping to become an air assault infantryman.

 

[SirMjac28]

As a Army veteran I'm also glad you chose the right branch of service it's been around thirty-two years since I left basic training and you're going to be so occupied with your training that you might not even miss it good luck keep in touch with us.

 

[mattyb5000]

The US Army has a top notch music program. Check it out. Maybe you can get involved with that if you decide infantry isn't your thing. Plus you get to serve your country and get paid to play music for your peers. Invalid Link Removed

 

[David Jayne]

Maybe if he were more into Rock Band, instead of Halo...

I'm sorry but that's actually pretty funny. :-D

 

[Xero Tolerance]

I'm sorry but that's actually pretty funny. :-D

Hey now

Not a vidjagames guy here haha.

 

[Xero Tolerance]

As a Army veteran I'm also glad you chose the right branch of service it's been around thirty-two years since I left basic training and you're going to be so occupied with your training that you might not even miss it good luck keep in touch with us.

Gotta pick the right one of course and that's a good point.

I'll be sure to keep in touch and I'll definitely be on here whenever I can before and after training.

 

[StuartV]

I'm sorry but that's actually pretty funny. :-D

To be clear, I sincerely meant no disrespect to Xero. The thought really came into my head because my friend that started Basic yesterday is 17 years old and also has one more year of high school to complete. He wants the same MOS as Xero and, in his case, I do believe a big part of it is all the (way too much) time he has spent playing Halo on Xbox.

 

[StuartV]

Xero, good luck to you and thank you indeed for your service.

 

[Xero Tolerance]

Thank you in advance for your service. Leave the bass at home - your touch will come back no problem. During basic, focus on basic. Not bassic.

Thank you guys and that's a good point as well.

 

[Xero Tolerance]

Xero, good luck to you and thank you indeed for your service.

Thank you very much. i really appreciate it.

 

[Xero Tolerance]

To be clear, I sincerely meant no disrespect to Xero. The thought really came into my head because my friend that started Basic yesterday is 17 years old and also has one more year of high school to complete. He wants the same MOS as Xero and, in his case, I do believe a big part of it is all the (way too much) time he has spent playing Halo on Xbox.

Oh no I knew it was a joke. Haha I've seen that as well.

 

[Raf Seibert]

I remember seeing some of the guys almost in tears when the DI told them they were going to have to roll down the tops of their expensive western boots and store them in their duffle bags. "But sir! They're my good boots!" If you don't want to have to fit it in a duffle bag, don't take it.

To put it another way, "If the Army wanted you to have a bass, they'd issue you one!"

Raf

 

[LordRyan]

You will probably be too tired to play anyway until you get out of Basic. If you get any time away from the base look for a music store you can hang out in and try out Basses.