Packing List
 

WHAT TO BRING

CLOTHING
• 1-day supply of casual, comfortable clothing
(no halter tops or ragged shorts)
• Three sets of underwear (white)
• One pair of white, calf-length athletic socks
(no color bands, designs or logos) Additional socks will be purchased at the post exchange (PX)
• A pair of comfortable shoes
• Eyeglasses (no faddish/stylish eyewear)
• Luggage should be limited to one small suitcase or
gym bag

LOCK
• One lock (combination or padlock with two keys)
Additional lock will be purchased at PX

TOILET ARTICLES
• Disposable/safety razor with blades
• Shaving cream (optional for women)
• Toothbrush with case
• Hairbrush or 6" black comb
• One washcloth and towel (Additional items will be
purchased at the PX)
• Anti-perspirant
• Shower shoes
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Shampoo
• Soap and soap case

MONEY
• $10.00, but no more than $50.00, in cash
• Traveler’s Checks or Money Orders
(Personal checks are not recommended because of
limited check-cashing facilities.)

DOCUMENTS YOU MAY NEED TO BRING WITH YOU
• Social Security card
• Valid driver’s license or current state identification card
• A direct deposit form from your checking account signed
by a bank official, or the name, address, account number
and routing number of your financial institution
if applicable)
• Original or certified copies of your marriage certificate,
divorce decree or separation order (if applicable)
• Original or certified copies of birth certificates of children
under 18; affidavit of support for parents; court
documents and direct deposit forms if ordered to pay
spousal and/or child support (if applicable)
• Proof of citizenship (if you were not born in the United
States)
• If you are married to a service member in the military,
have the name, social security number and military
address of your spouse
• Copies of your lease agreement or rental contract for any
dependents residing outside of government quarters (if
applicable)
• Original or certified ROTC documentation (if applicable)
• Original college transcripts; GED or High School diploma

YOUR ORDERS
• Be sure to have all copies of orders and documents
issued by your unit recruiter and /or MEPS. These orders
must be delivered by you and by hand. Travel and meal
tickets will be provided.

WHAT NOT TO BRING!

• Family
• Pets
• Privately owned vehicles
• Expensive personal items — Cameras, radios, tape
players, jewelry and costly watches are hard to
safeguard during training.
• Nonprescription drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Steel hair picks
• Razor blades
• Weapons of any type, including pocket knives
• Obscene or pornographic material
• Alcoholic beverages
• Playing cards/dice/dominoes
• Cigarettes/tobacco products
• Batteries (except size "D")

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR WOMEN ONLY

ADDITIONAL ITEMS WOMEN MIGHT NEED OR DESIRE TO BRING
• Undergarments: Panties (cotton recommended), bras,
and one full slip (all neutral shade), flesh-tone nylons
or pantyhose.
• Hairstyles not considered appropriate when in uniform:
Ponytail, extreme bouffant styles, exotic upsweeps and
the corkscrew or "corn row" styles.

CLOTHING AND JEWELRY
• Do not mix items of civilian clothing with your uniform
and vice versa.
• You may wear quarter-inch or less pearl, gold, silver, or
diamond spherical earrings with Army uniforms, except
for the Battle Dress Uniform and Physical Fitness Uniform.