The rules of BOOST might change this year because the Mst Sgt marine who ran it before has since retired so someone else is taking over. I will make a phone call to a chief I know who works there and ask him if anything is different (i.e- it is now more strict, seabag inspections and such).
Were you able to contact the Chief and find anything out? I understand all this extra info is very nice to have but not necessary for survival. The questions we have that don't get answered on here will, without a doubt, be answered once we arrive in RI. With that being said I do have some questions hopefully someone can help me with. (I'm attending BOOST and NSI)
1. I plan on bringing all of my uniforms but what happens with them after RI? I'm guessing we can do anything we want (trash, give away) with them as long as it doesn't discredit the Navy. There is still a chance of being dropped and returned to Enlisted duty during college. Possible but not likely, I think. The degree plan
should eliminate that problem but it might be best to keep them up to the day of commissioning just in case.
2. I'm eligible for the E-6 exam this cycle, first time. Before transferring to RI I need to sign my worksheet and ensure a test is reserved for me and sent to BOOST. With the exam dates being in March how does the testing work for the BOOST/NSI students who are eligible?
3. The living quarters for BOOST sound nice with plenty of room for personal space to study or do whatever. Now for NSI do you move to a different room/floor with a different room-ate? Are those rooms about the same?
4. I only have a couple pairs of the new PT uniform and wasn't sure how many or what kind was needed. With it being very cold throughout most of our training do we PT in a gym or do we put on a snowsuit and suck it up? Not sure how the flag conditions worked? Black, yellow, green?
Thanks in advance for the help and ideas. Also, please add anything that might have changed since the original post/posts on this thread.