Dear Mum / Dad / Girlfriend / Beloved friend (delete as appropriate) As you know I leave to join the Royal Marines pretty soon. You maybe wondering what to buy me as a leaving gift? To help you out I thought I would send you this TOP SECRET kit list of Must have stuff that will dramatically aid my transformation from average teen to super double hard ultra fit Commando.

Blister plasters Zinc oxide tape Anti fungal talc

Anti fungal spray Micro pore tape Anti septic spray

Deep heat or tiger balm Moisturising cream - I'll be shaving everyday and you know that's gonna smart!

• Good quality insoles instead of issued ones I'll get for more comfort, warmth and injury prevention.

• Alcohol wipes / nail varnish remover pads , for cleaning maps, treating cuts and

lighting fires in survival situations. • 2 or 4 gang plug adaptor to ensure I can iron and charge my phone to keep in touch ;) • Different coloured electrical tape to match my keys to the right padlock during quick

clothing changes etc. I get press ups if I am late :( • Tippex or a white marker for marking my shizz.

Finally, a copy of the Bootneck Blueprint available at bootneckblueprint.com Many thanks, much love and stuff, Your son <Sign> X Ps... Remember how proud you'll be on pass out day :)

And if you really care ;)