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Current to the CAO 27 March 2026 Orientation Guide · 0 of 116 items packed
Print version
Required
0/68
Recommended
0/28
Documents
0/20
Laptop
Running shoes
Min: 1, Recommended: 2 - MUST be broken in before arrival
White V-neck undershirts
Min: 2, Recommended: 3
Underwear
×6
Coyote brown crew neck t-shirts
Min: 5, Recommended: 7
Black dress socks
Min: 2, Recommended: 4
PT socks
Min: 5, Recommended: 7
Coyote brown or DLA green OCP socks
Min: 5, Recommended: 7
Blousing straps
Min: 2, Recommended: 4
Shower shoes/flip flops
Toiletry bag
Hard soap with case or shower gel
Shampoo and conditioner
Personal hygiene items
60-day supply: shaving, hair, feminine supplies, bug spray, sunscreen
Black backpack
IAW DAFI 36-2903, for 72-hour bag
Hydration pack (1.5L minimum)
Max 18"x12"x5", must have document pouch, include electrolytes
Black ball point pens
×5
Notepaper/pocket notebook
×2
Duffel bag
For field deployments
Towels and washcloths
Min: 2 towels - No wider than 24" x 44", includes washcloths
Wristwatch
Smart watches authorized with restrictions
Flashlight
Less than 5 inches long
Mouthguard
Required for combatives training
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Eye protection (wrap-around)
Must have fully enclosed sides
Eyeglass strap
Required to secure glasses during field events
Combination lock
For security drawer
Gallon-sized ziplock bags
×5
For organization
Sandwich-sized ziplock bags
×5
For organization
Mesh laundry bag
Plus regular laundry bag for duffel
Laundry detergent
Cell phone and charger
Prescription medications
90-day supply in original containers
Prescription eyeglasses
×2
If needed, military-approved frames
Coyote brown boots
AAFES
Min: 1, Recommended: 2 - MUST be broken in before arrival
OCP pants
AAFES
Min: 2, Recommended: 4 - Sex specific
OCP blouse
AAFES
Min: 2, Recommended: 4 - Sex specific
OCP patrol cap
AAFES
Min: 2, Recommended: 3 - 6-point and ball cap NOT authorized
Rigger belt (Tan 499)
AAFES
Black dress oxford shoes
AAFES
Plain toe, no high heels
Officer service coat
AAFES
Must have dark braid and epaulets
Blues pants/skirt
AAFES
Min: 2 - Wool or polyester with minimum 1 wool
Long sleeve blues shirt
AAFES
Min: 1, Recommended: 2
Short sleeve blues shirt
AAFES
Min: 1, Recommended: 2
Flight cap
AAFES
Silver/blue braiding, sex specific
Blues necktie/tab
AAFES
Sex specific
Blue belt with chrome buckle
AAFES
Shirt garters
AAFES
Lightweight blue jacket
AAFES
May be embroidered
PT shorts
AAFES
Min: 3, Recommended: 5 - IAW USAF/USSF regs
PT shirts
AAFES
Min: 3, Recommended: 5 - IAW USAF/USSF regs
PT pants
AAFES
Min: 1, Recommended: 2 - Running suit or sweats (not mixed)
PT jacket
AAFES
Min: 1, Recommended: 2 - Running suit or sweats (not mixed)
Name tapes (1" wide)
×2
AAFES
Spice brown on OCP (or blue for USSF)
USAF/USSF service tapes (1" wide)
×2
AAFES
Spice brown (or blue for USSF)
US Flag patch
×2
AAFES
Spice brown embroidered (full color for USSF)
Velcro rank insignia
×2
AAFES
Spice brown embroidered (blue for USSF)
Blues name tag
AAFES
Blue plastic
Service dress name tag
AAFES
Silver metal
US Officer lapel pins
AAFES
Set of 2 for service coat
Metal rank insignia
×3
AAFES
For service coat epaulet and flight cap
Epaulet rank
AAFES
Set of 2, sex specific
Ribbon rack
AAFES
Electrolytes
Required to reduce heat-related issues - include in hydration pack
Women's items
Sports bras
Min: 3, Recommended: 5 - High-impact for daily PT
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Feminine hygiene supplies
60-day supply - part of required hygiene items
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Hair ties and bobby pins
Must match your hair color IAW DAFI 36-2903
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Men's items
Razor and spare blades
Daily shaving required unless you have a shaving waiver
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Shaving cream or gel
60-day supply
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Before you report
Day 1 attire: solid-color collared shirt, khaki pants with belt, athletic shoes, laces tucked in
Upload medical records to WINGS 14 days before arrival — do not hand carry
Break in boots and running shoes before arrival
Bring a 90-day supply of all prescription medications
Have $2,000+ accessible — pay delays are common ($65 exact cash for field meals, Direct Commission only)
Purchase uniform items from AAFES only to ensure compliance
Complete all pre-course assignments 10 days before arrival
Print the OTS SPINS in booklet format and bring it
Bring a printed copy of the packing requirements on in-processing day
Arrive wearing your hydration pack, assembled and filled