• Laptop
• Running shoesMin: 1, Recommended: 2 - MUST be broken in before arrival
• White V-neck undershirtsMin: 2, Recommended: 3
• Underwear×6
• Coyote brown crew neck t-shirtsMin: 5, Recommended: 7
• Black dress socksMin: 2, Recommended: 4
• PT socksMin: 5, Recommended: 7
• Coyote brown or DLA green OCP socksMin: 5, Recommended: 7
• Blousing strapsMin: 2, Recommended: 4
• Shower shoes/flip flops
• Toiletry bag
• Hard soap with case or shower gel
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Personal hygiene items60-day supply: shaving, hair, feminine supplies, bug spray, sunscreen
• Black backpackIAW 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 bagFor field deployments
• Towels and washclothsMin: 2 towels - No wider than 24" x 44", includes washcloths
• WristwatchSmart watches authorized with restrictions
• FlashlightLess than 5 inches long
• MouthguardRequired for combatives training
• Eye protection (wrap-around)Must have fully enclosed sides
• Eyeglass strapRequired to secure glasses during field events
• Combination lockFor security drawer
• Gallon-sized ziplock bags×5For organization
• Sandwich-sized ziplock bags×5For organization
• Mesh laundry bagPlus regular laundry bag for duffel
• Laundry detergent
• Cell phone and charger
• Prescription medications90-day supply in original containers
• Prescription eyeglasses×2If needed, military-approved frames
• Coyote brown bootsAAFESMin: 1, Recommended: 2 - MUST be broken in before arrival
• OCP pantsAAFESMin: 2, Recommended: 4 - Sex specific
• OCP blouseAAFESMin: 2, Recommended: 4 - Sex specific
• OCP patrol capAAFESMin: 2, Recommended: 3 - 6-point and ball cap NOT authorized
• Rigger belt (Tan 499)AAFES
• Black dress oxford shoesAAFESPlain toe, no high heels
• Officer service coatAAFESMust have dark braid and epaulets
• Blues pants/skirtAAFESMin: 2 - Wool or polyester with minimum 1 wool
• Long sleeve blues shirtAAFESMin: 1, Recommended: 2
• Short sleeve blues shirtAAFESMin: 1, Recommended: 2
• Flight capAAFESSilver/blue braiding, sex specific
• Blues necktie/tabAAFESSex specific
• Blue belt with chrome buckleAAFES
• Shirt gartersAAFES
• Lightweight blue jacketAAFESMay be embroidered
• PT shortsAAFESMin: 3, Recommended: 5 - IAW USAF/USSF regs
• PT shirtsAAFESMin: 3, Recommended: 5 - IAW USAF/USSF regs
• PT pantsAAFESMin: 1, Recommended: 2 - Running suit or sweats (not mixed)
• PT jacketAAFESMin: 1, Recommended: 2 - Running suit or sweats (not mixed)
• Name tapes (1" wide)×2AAFESSpice brown on OCP (or blue for USSF)
• USAF/USSF service tapes (1" wide)×2AAFESSpice brown (or blue for USSF)
• US Flag patch×2AAFESSpice brown embroidered (full color for USSF)
• Velcro rank insignia×2AAFESSpice brown embroidered (blue for USSF)
• Blues name tagAAFESBlue plastic
• Service dress name tagAAFESSilver metal
• US Officer lapel pinsAAFESSet of 2 for service coat
• Metal rank insignia×3AAFESFor service coat epaulet and flight cap
• Epaulet rankAAFESSet of 2, sex specific
• Ribbon rackAAFES
• ElectrolytesRequired to reduce heat-related issues - include in hydration pack

Women's items

• Sports brasMin: 3, Recommended: 5 - High-impact for daily PT
• Feminine hygiene supplies60-day supply - part of required hygiene items
• Hair ties and bobby pinsMust match your hair color IAW DAFI 36-2903

Men's items

• Razor and spare bladesDaily shaving required unless you have a shaving waiver
• Shaving cream or gel60-day supply

• AirPods Pro (3rd generation)Lifesaver for snoring roommates, studying in classroom, and working out
• Rechargeable fanAC goes out often at OTS, life saver item
• CAC readerFor laptop access to military systems
• Surge protector power stripIn the field, limited outlets are available
• Starch
• Hangers×10
• Garment bag
• Sewing kit
• Scissors
• Lint roller
• Bug spray
• Sunscreen
• Blister preventionYour feet will get blistered
• Ibuprofen
• GlovesMin: 1, Recommended: 2 (1 warm, 1 work) - Black or coyote brown - REQUIRED for Oct-May, not needed June-Sept
• Earplugs
• Antichafe stick
• Religious itemsFaith books, prayer mats, rosary, etc.
• OCP fleece jacketAAFESCoyote brown - REQUIRED for Oct-May, not needed June-Sept
• Watch capAAFESMin: 1, Recommended: 2 - Black or coyote brown - REQUIRED for Oct-May, not needed June-Sept
• OCP rain gearAAFESAll-Purpose Environmental Clothing System

Women's items

• Hair bun maker kitFast regulation bun on early mornings
• Strong-hold hairspray or gelKeeps the bun within regs through PT and field days
• Nude hosiery×2Optional with the blues skirt

Men's items

• Aftershave balmHelps with daily-shave irritation
• Razor bump treatmentIf prone to ingrown hairs from daily shaving
• Travel electric shaverQuick touch-ups before inspections
• Hair clippersStay within regs between barber visits

• Two forms of valid government ID×2Must be REAL ID compliant. Keep ID on your person at all times - DO NOT put in folder
• Five copies of orders×51 in envelope, 4 additional copies for first week
• Copy of amendments (if applicable)×5Only if orders have been modified. Amendment is a document stating official modification to orders
• Record of Emergency Data (vRED)Certified within 12 months or DD Form 93
• DD Form 2983Recruit/Trainee Prohibited Activities Acknowledgment - place in envelope
• OTS Form 1Officer Trainee Questionnaire and Acknowledgment - place in envelope
• SGLI (if applicable)Certified SGLI from MilConnect or SGLV 8286 - for certain categories
• DEERS Information WorksheetOnly if you need DEERS updates/enrollment - place in envelope with supporting docs
• Marriage certificate, spouse ID & SSN cardOnly if DEERS updates needed - place copies in envelope
• Children birth certificates & SSN cardsOnly if DEERS updates needed - place copies in envelope
• DD Form 4 and DD Form 214Only if prior Army, Navy, or Marine Corps service - place copies in envelope for each period of service
• AF Form 56Application & Evaluation for Training (includes SLECP) - place in envelope
• Medical records uploaded to intakeQUpload 14 days prior - DO NOT hand carry or add to envelope
• Immunization recordsUpload to intakeQ
• Titer resultsUpload to intakeQ
• AF Form 422Completed within last 12 months - upload to intakeQ
• ASIMS/MyIMR recordsUpload to intakeQ
• Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) test resultsUpload to intakeQ to prevent PT restrictions
• G6PD test resultsUpload to intakeQ to prevent PT restrictions
• Questionnaires from intakeQComplete all required questionnaires