Clothing

• One-day supply of casual, comfortable clothing (no halter-tops or ragged shorts)
• Three sets of underwear (white)
• One pair of white, calf-length athletic socks (no color bands, designs or logos) Additional socks will be purchased at the post exchange (PX)
• A pair of comfortable shoes
• Eyeglasses (no faddish/stylish eyewear)
• Luggage should be limited to one small suitcase or gym bag

Lock

• One lock (combination or padlock with two keys). Additional lock will be purchased at PX.

Toiletry/Personal Articles

• Disposable/safety razor with blades
• Shaving cream (optional for women)
• Toothbrush with case
• Hairbrush or 6" black comb
• One washcloth and towel (Additional items will be purchased at the PX)
• Anti-perspirant
• Shower shoes
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Shampoo
• Bar of soap and soap case (no body wash or liquid soaps)

Money

• $10.00, but no more than $50.00 in cash
• Traveler's Checks or Money Orders (Personal checks are not recommended because of limited check-cashing facilities.)
• You will receive a debit card to be used at the PX. The money on the debit card will be deducted from your paycheck.

Documents You May Need to Bing

• Social Security card
• Valid driver's license or current state identification card
• A direct deposit form from your checking account signed by a bank official, or the name, address, account number and routing number of your financial institution (if applicable)
• Original or certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or separation order (if applicable)
• Original or certified copies of birth certificates of children under 18; affidavit of support for parents; court documents and direct deposit forms if ordered to pay spousal and/or child support (if applicable)
• Proof of citizenship (if you were not born in the United States)
• If you are married to a service member in the military, have the name, Social Security number and military address of your spouse
• Copies of your lease agreement or rental contract for any dependents residing outside of government quarters (if applicable)
• Original or certified ROTC documentation (if applicable)
• Original college transcripts; GED or high school diploma

Your Orders

• Be sure to have all copies of orders and documents issued by your unit Recruiter and/or MEPS. These orders must be delivered by you and by hand. Travel and meal tickets will be provided.

• Family
• Pets
• Privately owned vehicles
• Expensive personal items — cameras, radios, tape players, jewelry and costly watches are hard to safeguard during training.
• Nonprescription drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Steel hair picks
• Razor blades
• Weapons of any type, including pocket knives
• Obscene or pornographic material
• Alcoholic beverages
• Playing cards/dice/dominoes
• Cigarettes/tobacco products
• Batteries (except size "D")

Additional Items Women Might Need or Desire to Bring to BCT:

• Undergarments: Panties (cotton recommended), bras, and one full slip (all neutral shade), flesh-tone nylons or pantyhose.
• Hairstyles not considered appropriate when in uniform: Ponytail, extreme bouffant styles, exotic upsweeps and the corkscrew or "corn row" styles.

Clothing and Jewelry

• Do not mix items of civilian clothing with your uniform and vice versa.
• You may wear quarter-inch or less pearl, gold, silver or diamond spherical earrings with Army uniforms, except for the Battle Dress Uniform and Physical Fitness Uniform.