Question about FT SILL BCT. Can you help?

I went to BCT at Sill but during the summer time. Toward the end it got COLD quick.

I imagine it will be very COLD. In the summer it is VERY HOT. I prefer the heat, because you can drink water over and over.

see the Army issues you all the cold weather gear, but its up to your drill sergeant to let you wear it. if someone does not have something or forgets to wear, then all must not wear that. you will remember what i just said, believe me.

the hill is nothing. i come from California where there are real hills and mountains. you will do some good road marches. you will come out of there feeling very proud.

one test to do (i was a medic) is when you think your hand is frozen, open and close your fingers going sideways. if they move, you're good, if they are slow to move, you're headed for bad. if they don't respond to your brain, get help immediately.

wear two pairs of socks, esspecially the black ones for your class a's, they help with blisters. make sure your feet are dry at all times. check your toes for blueness - and don't be afraid to show your drill sergeant any of the symptoms i told you, again, i was a combat medic, its army regulation to get you the help.

there will be 2-3 contraband inspections followed by guilt-trips followed by smoke sessions. make sure you get food in you, electrolytes. when you go to FTX, have your polypro or silk weights and your entire sleep system set up so you sleep warm.

good luck soldier.