Bring:
One set of casual, comfortable clothing *No halter tops or ragged shorts
Three sets of underwear (White)
One pair of comfortable athletic shoes
Eyeglasses *No faddish/stylish eyewear
Athletic supporter (males only)
Adress book with names and addresses of people you want to write
Luggage should be limited to one small suitcase or gym bag
Two locks (combination or padlock with 2 keys) Toiletries
Shaving cream (optional for women)
Hairbrush (Women) or 6" black comb (Men)
Two washcloths and one brown towel
Non-aerosol antiperspirant
Dental Floss
10 plastic hangers
2 wooden hangers
1 pair of shower shoes
12 pens
1 Highlighter
1 Black marker
1 Ruler
1 Nail clipper
1 bottle of Shampoo
4 Pair socks (white, no bands, colors, logos)
1 Blister kit
1 package of band-aids
1 tube of lip balm
1 package Q-tips
1 Pkg cotton balls
2 rolls of masking tape
1 penlight
2 laundry pins
2 bars of soap
1 clear soap carrying case
1 tube of toothpaste
1 clear toothbrush carrying case
2 Laundry bags
1 tube of metal polish
1 Notebook
Money*
A minimum $25.00 - but No More Than $50.00 in Cash
Traveler's Checks or Money Orders
ATM Card or Personal Checks
*You will be given an advance pay for any required purchases.
For Women Only
Undergarments:
8 underwear (cotton recommended, White or Neutral)
6 sports bras
flesh tone nylons
Hairstyles not appropriate in uniform: ponytail, extreme bouffant styles, exotic upsweeps, and corkscrew or "corn-row" styles.
You may wear quarter-inch or smaller pearl, gold, silver, or diamond spherical earrings, only with Army "dress" uniforms.
Documents You Need To Bring with You:
(If applicable)
Social Security Card, Driver's License, Direct Deposit Form - 1199 signed by a bank official, or the name, address and account number and routing number of your financial institution. If applicable, notarized copies of your Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, or Separation Order; notarized copies of Birth Certificates for all children under 18; Affidavit of Support for Parents; court documents, and direct deposit forms if ordered to pay spousal and/or child support. Ask your recruiter for full details. Proof of Citizenship (aliens only). The name, Social Security Number, and Military Address of your spouse if you are married to another service member. Copies of your lease agreement or rental contract for any dependents residing outside of government quarters. Documentation of any ROTC experience, and college transcripts.
Your Orders:
Be sure to have all copies of your orders and documents issued by your unit recruiter or the Military Entrance Processing Station. These orders must be hand-delivered by you. Travel and meal tickets will be provided.
What NOT to Bring:
Prohibited Items:
Weapons
Drugs or narcotics
Alcoholic beverages and empty containers
Counterfeit money
Tobacco products
Pornographic items
Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic communication devices
CD players and walkman-type devices
Body jewelry
Contact lenses
Retained Items, These items should not be brought with you, but may be turned in for safe keeping at the OWNER'S RISK :
Knives
Gambling devices
Suggestive items and pictures
Un-opened over-the-counter drugs
These items should be retained by individual :
Prescription drugs with a written prescription
