August BOLC

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Hey everyone, I figured since there is a thread for the July BOLC I thought I should start one for those attending the August BOLC. I was originally on the OML but was given the option of going active and attending the OR track. I happily accepted the opportunity!!! I received confirmation that I would be attending the Aug BOLC course then heading straight to WBAMC for the 4 month OR training course. My final duty station is still in the works... I just know it will either be Walter Reed or WBAMC (my fingers are crossed for Walter Reed).

Looking forward to meeting everyone and starting my Army Career as a nurse!!:D

-Lindsay

Specializes in Telemetry and ICU.

Congrats everyone BOLC is just around the corner.. Enjoy!!

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Thanks Poca!!!

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Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.
now the question. How far is the airport to base. How long and how much will the cab ride be?

Ft. Sam is around 10 miles from the Airport. Sorry can not tell you what the cost of the taxi is thou.

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Hey so... I got my orders from my recruiter... but not my official ones. Did everybody get the official ones??? hmmm. Also did anyone receive a packing list w. their orders? if so is it possible for someone to send them to me?

BOLC IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! yikes!

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I've had my orders since June for the August bolc, but I just graduated and commissioned from nursing and into the army in May. I'm working as a nurse recruiter for my school till I head to ft sam in august, so maybe thats why I got my orders. I also heard that some people wouldn't get their official orders til a month out.

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AN2011: Did you get a packing list with your orders? If so is there a way you could possible send me it in an email? Thank you for responding! where is your final duty station?

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yes, i received this list

amedd bolc packing list

army combat uniform (acu)

- acu set (to include trousers and blouse) x 3 minimum

- patrol cap, acu x 1

- belt, web with open-faced black buckle in tan or od green x 1

- boots, combat, tan x 2 pair

- undershirt, tan x 8

- socks, tan or od green x 8 pair

- subdued pin-on skill badges (if applicable): airborne, air assault, efmb, etc

- grade insignia (velcro) x 2

- grade insignia, (sta-brite for beret)

- grade insignia, (subdued pin-on or sew-on for acu patrol cap)

- name tapes (velcro) x 3

- u.s. army tapes (velcro) x 2

- reverse us flag patch (full color)

- unit patch

- black beret

acu worn with patrol cap

(field)

acu with patrol cap

[color=#404040]black beret

[color=#404040](for wear in garrison)

(if applicable)

proper wear of beret

- edge binding 1 inch above eyebrows and straight across forehead. center the flash above the left eye. pull excess material between the top and middle of right ear.

- hair should not extend below the front bottom edge of the beret.

- officers wear their rank centered on the flash.

improved physical fitness uniform (ipfu)

- t-shirt (short sleeved) x 3

- trunks (shorts) x 3 (ensure they fit properly)

- pants x 1

- jacket x 1

- running shoes x 1 pair

- sweat socks, white, calf/ankle length (socks must cover the ankle bone - no logos)

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ipfu

yellow reflective belt (worn around waist when in shorts and t-shirt)

yellow reflective belt

optional field items

gloves: black, tan, or od green gloves x 1 (see examples):

camelback (for water): this item may be in black or acu pattern and logo should be removed (see examples):

note: you may bring your own field gear (ta-50) to use during the field training exercise; however you will still be issued equipment from the central issue facility (cif). you are not required to use it if you have your own.

useful websites

http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/army_board_study_guide_topics/uniforms/acu-wear-and-care-policy.shtml

http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/uniform/default.asp

http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/army/ht/beret.htm

http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/flashtrim/us%20army%20flash.htm

army service uniform

male

coat

branch sleeve braid (unattached)

trousers with belt loops

long sleeve asu shirt

short sleeve asu shirt

nylon shoulder straps

black bow tie

4-in-hand tie

belt/buckle/tip

branch/u.s. insignia

rank insignia

shoulder marks

overseas bars (as applicable)

asu nameplates

black socks

service cap (optional)

[color=#40402a]

sorry i wasn't sure how to get it copied on here properly, but this is the list that i received from my brigade nurse i hope this helps. also our tac is cpt hagen his email is [email protected]

hope this helps!

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Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.

The Patrol Cap is now worn in garrison. I am attending a course at Ft. Sam at this time and Beret's are NOT being worn only PC's. You will still need one for your Class A's and on occasions as directed with ACU's

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Yeah good point, im working as goldbar nurse recruiter st

At my school, berets got switched out in june. Thx for the reminder jeckrn!

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Hey Everyone!!! It is getting SO CLOSE!!! I start my longggg drive (from Boston) to Fort Sam two weeks from today! My family decided it would be cool if we made the travel into a mini vacation (kinda a last family vacation thing). So now there is 4 of us road tripping it!!! Is everyone else bringing there cars? Also I got my uniforms today (now it feels real). Since I have no experience what so ever in the military it felt very weird to be in an army uniform! I didn't get my Dress Blues today though, my recruiter thought it would be a good idea to wait until I get to Texas since there is a possibility that we wont even need them at BOLC. How do you guys feel about this and did u get your dress blues?

Also how many others are going straight to El Paso for the OR training course... I know one other person is but anyone else??? Also Im going to be stationed at Fort Carson (Colorado) and wondering if im the only one on allnurses?

Can't wait to meet all of you, and also who wants to do some PT on 22 August... I still need to work on sit-ups and looking for tips!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

You will need the dress blues. We had to wear ours twice during BOLC. You would be wise not to wait.

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Hello!!

I also picked up my uniforms today minus the dress blues. The store didn't have the nurse corp patches, but I think I'm going to go back and get the dress blues this week. Lindz1125, what date are you reporting to WBAMC?

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