2015 Summer Encampment

Clothing and Equipment List

Upon arrival at encampment all cadets will have their entire gear searched by a staff member to make sure essential items are present and contraband items are confiscated.

Uniform items
  • 2 complete BDU uniforms
  • 1 BDU cap (absolutely no ranger rolls or squadron hats)
  • 1 pair combat boots
  • 7 black/brown crew neck t-shirts (no designs, no commercial logos)
  • 7 pairs wool socks for boots
  • 1 BDU belt with black buckle and tip
  • 2 sets of boot blousing bands
  • All CAP insignia
  • 1 complete Class B (short Sleeve) Blues Uniform (or nice clothes, dark slacks and a button up shirt only if you have not yet received your Blues Uniform prior approval required from Encampment Commander, email )
  • 1 Flight cap (with device)
  • 1 pair Blues shoes (Low Quarters or Oxfords)
  • 1 pair black socks
  • 1 white, V-neck undershirt
  • 1 Blues belt (blue belt with silver buckleand tip)
  • Nameplate and all ribbons/attachments
PT gear and civilian attire
  • 2 pairs PT shorts (black or navy)
  • 2 civilian shirts (conservative)
  • 1 pair sweatpants
  • 7 pairs underwear
  • 1 pair civilian shorts or pants
  • 1 pair of tennis shoes
  • 1 sweatshirt
  • 3 brassieres (bras, female, minimum)
  • 1 pair shower shoes/flip flops
Hygiene items
  • Shaving kit
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Comb/brush
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • 2 bath towels
  • 2 wash cloths
  • Female hygiene items
Other equipment
  • CAP ID card
  • Sleeping bag with pillow
  • Shoe shining kit
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Bag for dirty clothes
  • Canteen with cover
  • Web belt for canteen
  • Leather work gloves
  • Sewing kit
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen (SPF 15 minimum)
  • Moleskin
  • Pens, pencils, ruler and notebook with paper
  • Band aids

Optional

  • Hydration packs in lieu of canteen/web belt (i.e., CamelBak®; must be brown, black or camouflage; with or without built-in backpack)
  • Iron and portable ironing board
  • Compact camera (disposable type recommended)
  • Cosmetics (female, conservative)
  • 2 sports bras (female)
  • 1 athletic supporter (males)
  • Washing detergent (small amounts)
  • CAP regulations (CAPM 39-1 Uniform Manual, etc)

Not allowed (will be confiscated on arrival)

  • Radios, CD players, MP3 players, iPods, etc.
  • Fans
  • Alarm clocks
  • Food and drinks (of any kind)
  • Tobacco products