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PACKING LIST
The packing list explains all items that Cadet Candidates must bring with them when reporting on R-Day. Space is limited so do not bring any additional items other than what is on the packing list.

You must bring you social security card and picture ID like one of the following items in order to receive your US governments identification card:
Drivers license (not expired)
School ID card (not expired)
US military card, dependent card
US passport (not expired)
Certification of birth abroad
Native American Tribal document
US citizen ID card

Required Items for ALL Candidates:
Have available all receipts/tickets for travel and lodging expenses.

Checkbook, Checking Account
Cashier's check or money order payable to "Treasure, USMA ($575)
SF 1199A, Direct Deposit Form (3 Copies)
Security Clearance Form SF 86
Blood Type Lab Verification (Copy of SF 600)
Drivers License, Valid, Civilian
Civilian attire, 1 set (worn)
Properly fitting khaki tan pants (no tight-fitting or cargo pants authorized)
Collard shirt
Running Shoes (1 pr. worn)
Watch, wrist, digital, sport-type, Black (1 ea. worn)
T-shirt, all-white, crew neck (1 ea. worn)
Shorts, all-black, athletic (1 pr. worn)
Socks, All-White, Mid-Calf Length, No-Logos, Athletic Type (12 pr., including one worn)
Underwear (12 pr.)
Glasses, Optical, Prescription, Civilian (1 pair min., worn) and Black Eyeglass Strap
Tooth Brush (1 ea.)
Toothbrush Case, Plastic (1 ea.)
Toothpaste (2 tubes)
Cream, Shaving, Can (2 ea.)
Razor, Shaving (30-day supply)
Soap, Bar, Deodorant (3 bars)
Deodorant/Antiperspirant, Unscented, Stick/Roll Type (2 ea.)
Case, Soap, Plastic (1 ea.)
Shampoo, Bottle/Tube (1 ea.)
Lip balm (2 ea.)
Cotton Swabs (2-month supply)
Shoes, Shower, Flip-flop type, All Black in color (1 pr.)
Towel, Bath (3 ea.)
Washcloth, Bath (3 ea.)
Bags, Freezer, 1 Gallon Size (12 ea.)
Detergent, Laundry, Liquid (1 ea. small bottle)
Marker, Laundry, Permanent, Black Ink (2 ea.)
Strap, Jock, Athletic Supporter, Male Candidates (2 ea.)
Robe, Bath (1 ea.)
Shoes, Civilian, Dress, Low-Quarter, Leather, All-Black or All-Brown
Matching Leather Dress Belt (1 ea.)
Clock, Alarm, Battery Powered (No integrated radio, CD,
cassette, etc.) (1 ea.)
Pen, Black, Ball-Point (12 ea.)
Pencil, Mechanical or Wood Type, #2 Lead (12 ea.)
Address Book (1 ea.)
Envelopes (10 ea.)
Stamps, Postal, First Class (10 ea.)
Stationery
Highlighter, Yellow (3 ea.)
Portable USB drive (256 MB or larger)


Additional Required Items for ALL Female Candidates:
Suit, Swimming, Racing-Type, One-Piece, All-Black (1 ea)
Feminine Hygiene Items (2 month supply)
Bra, White (2 ea. minimum)
Bra, Sport, Solid White or Gray Color (8 ea., minimum)

Additional Required for ALL Prior-Service Soldiers:
ID/Common Access Card, Military ID (“Dog”) Tags
Drivers License, Military
Basic Uniform Clothing Issue (ALL Items Issued at BCT) including, but not limited to:
                 -Class A and B (incl. trench coat & gloves)
                 -ACU, ALL, Complete
                 -T-Shirts, Sand (8 ea. minimum)
                 -IPFU Components (ALL)
DA Form 31, Leave Form
PCS Orders (20 Copies)
Promotion Documents
Promotion Point Worksheet
Enlistment Extension/Contract
Reenlistment Documents
201 File & ERB
Army Medical Records
Army Dental Records
Glasses, Optical, Prescription, Military Issue (2 pr.) and Black Eyeglass Strap
DITY Claim Paperwork

Personal Items (optional):
Contact Lenses
A framed picture (girlfriend, boyfriend, family, not larger than 8″x10″)
Musical Instruments
Special athletic footwear (baseball, golf, soccer, wrestling, lacrosse, cross country, orienteering, and rugby) and related equipment (clubs, lacrosse sticks, etc.) Basketball/Court-type shoes (1 pr.)
Medium/heavyweight hiking socks
Utility tool/pocket knife, with locking blades no more than 3.5″ long
Small hand-held hair dryer and/or curling iron
Electric Razor
Religious reading material

 
PROHIBITED ITEMS
  • Food or herbal/performance supplements

  • Pornographic Materials

  • Alcohol/Illegal Substances

  • Civilian Attire unless specified above

  • Weapons (firearms, knives unless specified above)

  • Extremist materials

  • Personal notebook computers

 

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