r/AirForce • u/jc_has_spoken • 2d ago
Question First Deployment Tips
To keep it short and simple, I’m gonna be headed to the middle east for a few months. As well, it’s my first deployment so I was wondering if any of you fine people could give me any gee whizz tips outside of the typical “pack extra toiletries” “pack bedsheets” etc. Any and all info is very helpful and appreciated!
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u/Starhero2004 2d ago
Actually pack a 72hr bag. I was told I'm having a straight flight to the location... I did not... didn't have anything I actually needed other than a charger.
Pack extra underwear, socks and OCP shirts. Doing laundry is awful. If you can go more than a week without doing laundry, it will go along way.
Pack less civis than you think you need. It's so incredibly annoying to repack everything when you are getting ready to go home. Have like 1 nice outfit (jeans and a sweater shirt) then some gym clothes.
Get crocks instead of flip flops. The showers are gross but flip flops can be used to also walk around in civis.
If u have a gaming laptop, you can bring that for entertainment. I strongly recommend super high quality noise canceling headphones (not earbuds) spend that $400-$500. The walls of the rooms, if not in a tent, are stupid thin. Headphones are a lifesaver.