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Automobile to Newport?
- Thread starter AirNe
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sea_wolf
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So somewhat related to the question about candy in the heat of summer, what about the opposite?
I will likely be attending OCS in the freeze of a Newport winter, will there be a place I can store electronics such as cell phone, GPS, things like that that very well could succumb to sub-freezing temps for a month or two aside from my vehicle?
I will likely be attending OCS in the freeze of a Newport winter, will there be a place I can store electronics such as cell phone, GPS, things like that that very well could succumb to sub-freezing temps for a month or two aside from my vehicle?
Your electronics will be fine in your car.
ELT(SS)
Member
The actual air temperature does not get that cold up there, it is that constant swirling always in your face mother fing wind that makes it feel so bad.
^^^True dat. It especially sucks standing in formation while waiting to get in the chow hall, the wind comes right off the water there.
I've read that you should store other things in your car that you'll need but can't bring in, like (as mentioned) irons, starch and also flashlights to prep for RLP after lights out, lighters for "irish pennants" and some other stuff. Can you somehow get that stuff into your room from your car? And then have it in a place in your room that won't get searched (lock box?)? Also, do you even get to go to your car before RLP?
Lol just think A school, im guessing what you got away with there would probably apply in R.I. Add a little common sense and you just might have answered your own question.
haha understood, just trying to get as much info as possible. I won't be going for another year+ still.
A school? I'm not a prior.
my bad, thought you were asking about NSI, since wlawr piped up. Then dont listen to him lol.
Hey, I spent enough time next door to, and drinking with, OCS kids to have more than my fair share of advice ; )
lol but you didnt give him any advice. so its all good.
My advice is...no advice. It really is a situation you have to recce based on class instructors, free time, balls, and cunning. No, they will not give you a "locker to lock up your confidential shit." On the other hand, a lighter for pennants, shoe polish, and condoms aren't exactly "confidential shit"
If it's verboten, I'd suggest just not bringing it in. Sure, it might be easier, but if you get caught it's a bad day/week/month, not only for you but your class as well. Don't be that guy.
Flashlights are allowed (2AA Size), and you can use your desk lamp after taps. Irons are also okay. Starch is a no go, and no uniform you wear needs starch. I actually saw a dude get lit up in an inspection for starching his NWU cover. Only thing that isn't cool on your list is a lighter. You'll get little cuticle scissors to use for that. Lighters are prohibited.
The list on the website covers what you can/cannot bring. Ask here if you need further guidance.