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
Toilet 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 Soap and soap case
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.)
Documents you may need
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.
Additional Information for Women
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.
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
