Packing List

Basic Cadet Packing List

All items are REQUIRED unless specifically noted as recommended or optional. All items should be labeled with the cadet's last name, initials, or CAP ID.

Uniform Items

• AF Style Blues Uniform
  • One (1) Flight Cap with Cadet Insignia
  • One (1) Light Blue, Short Sleeve Shirt
  • One (1) Uniform Trousers/Slacks/Skirt
  • One (1) Belt w/silver buckle
  • One (1) set CAP Insignia
  • All earned ribbons and devices, all earned badges and insignia (wings, GTM badge, etc.)
  • Blue CAP Nameplate
• Alternate Dress Uniform (If cadet does not have a full Blues Uniform)
  • One (1) Black Dress slacks/skirt
  • One (1) White button down dress shirt
  • One (1) Dress Belt (unless not needed for skirt)
• Utility Uniforms (ABUs)
  • One (1) ABU Shirt with approved patches and insignia. All officer grade SEWN on.
  • Two (2) pair ABU Trousers
  • One (1) Desert Tan Belt face buckle w/open face buckle
  • One (1) BDU-OR-ABU Cap (No berets or unit hats)
• Alternate Utility Uniform
  • Ten (10) Plain black T-shirts
• Physical Training (PT) Uniforms
  • Two (2) pairs of gym shorts
  • One (1) pair of sweat/track pants
  • Two (2) plain black T-shirts
  • One (1) plain sweatshirt
• Footwear
  • One (1) pair of Black Oxford Dress Shoes (or pumps) for Blues Uniform
  • One (1) pair of (BROKEN IN) Black Combat Boots for ABUs (if using Alternate Utility Uniform, boots not required)
  • One (1) pair of athletic shoes
  • One (1) pair shower clogs or flip-flops
• Socks/Hose
  • Six (6) pair of socks (Heavy, Thick) for Boots
  • Three (3) pairs black dress socks
  • Two (2) pairs hose/stockings, neutral color (required if skirt is worn)
  • Eight (8) pairs of athletic socks
  • One (1) set of shirt garters (optional)
• Other Clothing & Undergarments
  • Ten (10) Desert Tan T-shirts (If using Alternate Utility Uniform, tan T-shirts not required)
  • One-Two (1-2) sets of (modest) Civilian clothes for travel/cookout
  • One (1) Raincoat or Poncho
  • Ten (10) pairs of underwear
  • One-Two (1-2) Swimsuits (modest) for the beach/showers
  • Three (3) White V-Neck T-shirts Nail Clippers (Recommended)
  • One (1) set of shirt garters (optional)

Toiletry Kit

• One (1) Shaving Kit (if needed)
• One (1) Bar Soap w/Plastic Container or bottle of liquid body soap
• One (1) Shampoo (Conditioner if needed)
• One (1) Toothbrush
• One (1) Toothpaste
• Two (2) Bath Towels
• Two (2) Washcloths
• One (1) Chapstick (Recommended)
• One (1) Comb
• One (1) Brush (If needed)
• Preferred Bug Repellant (Recommended)
• Preferred Sunscreen (Recommended)
• Deodorant
• (Female) Sanitary Supplies
• Nail Clippers (Recommended)
• Prescription Medication: See CAPF 163.

Miscellaneous

• Miscellaneous Cadets are advised to leave any valuables at home, as there is no place to secure them for the week.
• No more than $20 in cash
• Boot Blousers (Two Pair)
• Camera (optional)
• Flashlight w/Batteries
• Hangers (minimum: 8 matching)
• Laundry Bag (Mesh w/ drawstring) Pens/Pencils
• Shoe Shine Kit with soft cloth rag
• Small sewing kit
• Spiral notebook
• Stitch gauge
• Suitcase / Duffle bag
• Sunglasses (optional)
• Yardstick or Ruler (recommended)
• CAPID
• Filled out CAPF 160
• Filled out CAPF 161
• One (1) 32 Oz Tastefully Designed Water Bottle