AF ROTC Packing

Miscellaneous Items

This is a list of the miscellaneous non-clothing items that are required per the ROTC reporting instructions. Plan on showing up with all of these items as you'll need them from the very first day. Links are provided for recommendation, but you're not required to bring that specific brand/type.

Holm Center T-203, Field Training Manual
Required:
1

Field Training Manual

Pocket First Aid Kit
Required:
Optional

Good for small cuts, scrapes, etc.

Insect repellant
Required:
2 Recommended

At least 1, but 2 is recommended.

Picture ID
Required:
1

Official Government Issued ID, Bring your CAC if you have one.

Shaving cream
Required:
1 (Men)

Unless you're bringing electric razor

Lip balm
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

Your lips will crack in the dry heat.

Shoeshine kit
Required:
1

Black polish for low quarters.

Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

Travel Size is fine.

Sunscreen
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

Two weeks supply at least.

Comb or brush
Required:
1

As needed.

Female Hygiene Products
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

2 Weeks Supply (As Needed).

Nail Clippers
Required:
Optional

Great for hygiene and also cutting loose strings on uniforms.

Anti-Bacterial Liquid Hand Soap
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

Anti Bacterial is required!

Talcum Powder
Required:
Optional

As needed, for long sweaty days in boots.

Antiperspirant/Deodorant
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

Bar or spray are allowed.

Packet Sanitary Wet Wipes (optional)
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

Not Required, Butt Recommended. (Get it?)

Aftershave balm
Required:
Optional (Men)

As needed, not required.

Razor or electric razor
Required:
1 (Men)

(As preferred) We recommend bringing at least one regular razor as backup. Remember to pack additional blades for your regular razor!

Toothbrush and toothpaste
Required:
1

Obviously you knew that :P

Moleskin, roll
Required:
As required

For Blisters (Pro Tip: Break in your boots before you arrive!)

Bath Soap
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

Highly recommend liquid soap, bar soap is allowed with soap box.

Combination locks
Required:
2

One for your duffel bag and one for your security drawer. Highly recommend a directional lock, they're much quicker to open than traditional locks. These count as combination locks. Keyed locks are not allowed.

Shampoo
Required:
Supply to last 15 days

Two weeks supply. (Noticing a trend here?)

Small Sewing Kit
Required:
Optional

Highly recommended as you can lose buttons and get tears.

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