Student Packing List 2024

 

2024 Kansas Wing Encampment Student Packing List (read thoroughly)

Note: a printable version of this packing list is located here.

This is a Winter Encampment in Kansas

The temperature has varied from 0 to 60 degrees, with wind (a given in Kansas), rain, snow, and ice; pack accordingly. Pack warm gloves, a warm cap, and a good coat, if you don’t have a CAP-issued Gore-Tex or sage green fleece, bring a warm coat in solid black or blue. We would much prefer you to be healthy and safe. No sports teams, logos, or text are authorized on civilian-style outerwear.

Uniform Quick Change

It is highly recommended that you (literally) dress in each uniform (PT/Blues/ABU) and pack them as you remove them. This will ensure that you have not forgotten the little things.

Failsafe

Just to make sure nothing was forgotten, you will be asked to change into each uniform sometime during the first few hours of in-processing to determine if anything is missing. We may contact your home to have any missing items shipped at your expense. If it is on the list, pack it. If it is not on the list, you will not need it, or it will be provided.

Bedding

Bring a white pillow, white pillow case, and two white flat sheets sized for twin XL or full beds. Additionally, bring a single-color twin XL or full size blanket. Blankets should not be plush, as cadets will make their beds to military standards. One additional blanket is authorized for use at night, but for inspection purposes, must be folded and put away.

The Most Often-Forgotten Items

Double check that you have these items packed before you depart.

• Athletic shoes
• Deodorant
• Shower shoes
• ABU boots
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Flight cap
• ABU cap
• Socks
• Underwear

Boots and Shoes

New boots and shoes are NOT recommended for this activity. Boots and shoes should be broken in beforehand. However, old worn-out shoes can be just as detrimental. Cadets will put a lot of miles on their shoes at encampment. Sending a cadet to encampment with shoes that will fall apart while they are there is not recommended.

Mark Your Stuff

Mark all clothing items with your last name in durable laundry marker. Mark in the following locations for easy identification:

• Uniform shirts and undershirts: inside the shirt tail
• Underpants: waistband
• Uniform pants: NSN product label

Pack Smart

You will be expected to transport your own luggage during and after in-processing; pack accordingly. Make it easy to carry/move all your stuff by yourself.

Travel Uniform

• If travelling by POV or COV, wear the encampment PT uniform.
• If travelling by commercial airline, wear civilian clothes.

Required Items for Encampment Attendees

Cadets: show this list to your parents or another responsible person that can help verify that you have everything. It never hurts to have another person double-check with a “new set of eyes.” Best advice from cadet cadre: “If it’s on the list, bring it; if it’s not on the list, you don’t need it.” However, while we try to provide a specific list, your medical or personal individual needs may not be addressed.

MEDICATIONS - IF PRESCRIBED

• Necessary prescription medications (MUST be in original container)
• INHALER
• EPI-PEN

GENERAL ITEMS

• Chapstick
• 1 black, ABU-pattern, or olive drab canteen with belt or heavy duty water bottle (if worn on belt, belt must be black, ABU pattern, or green per CAPR 39-1)
• Flashlight with two sets of batteries
• 1 pocket-size notebook (for taking notes)
• 3 new black pens
• 3 pencils
• 18-inch flat ruler with straightedge (12 inches authorized, but not preferred)
• 1 shoeshine kit (paste polish – no liquid polish)
• Sunscreen (30 SPF minimum)
• Safety vest

TOILETRIES

• 1 white bath towel
• 1 white washcloth
• 1 pair shower sandals (most-often item missed – REQUIRED. Do not skip this)
• Shampoo
• Conditioner (if needed)
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Body soap (liquid is easier)
• Comb or brush
• Hair care items: Dryer, pins, spray, ties, etc.
• Deodorant
• Shaving items (if needed, safety razor or electric shaver only)
• Glasses
• Contacts, contact solution, contact case
• Feminine hygiene products

The following items are optional:

• Iron
• Lint roller
• Swimsuit (for showering in open bays)

BEDDING/LAUNDRY/ETC

• Sewing kit (thread, needle)
• Spray starch
• 1 laundry bag (marked with name)
• Laundry detergent for 2 loads

• 7 matching clothes hangers (enough for the uniforms you bring)
• 1 warm solid color blanket,  (it’s cold in the barracks-you’ll also be issued one wool blanket)
• 2 White FULL-size FLAT  sheets… flat sheets only; no fitted sheets
• 1 White pillowcase
• 1 Pillow

FOOTCARE

• 1 package of moleskin
• Foot powder
• Shower shoes (yes, it’s in here twice; it’s that important)
• Athlete’s foot cream (in the unlikely event you forget your shower shoes)
• Knee-high hose worn under socks helps prevent blisters (optional)

Undergarments:

• Thermal underwear. Desert sand, cream, or white thermal underwear may be worn under the ABU. Thermal underwear will not be worn as an outer garment. Thermal underwear will not be visible under the ABU trousers and coat except at the neck.
• 8 pairs of underwear (appropriately supportive for PT purposes)
• Females: appropriate undergarments (including sports bras)

PT Uniforms:

• 2 pairs of black PT sweatpants
• 2 pairs of black PT shorts, also to be used as sleepwear
• 4 athletic t-shirts, black or dark blue (no writing or logos authorized)
• 8 pairs of white athletic socks
• 1 pair of athletic shoes
• 1 light black jacket or black sweatshirt (preferably with a hood)

ABU Uniforms: Per CAPR 39-1

• 1 ABU cover
• 1 ABU blouse (with nametape, CAP tape, and required badges/patches according to CAPR 39-1 and available supplements)
• 1 set rank insignia
• 10 Desert tan crew neck t-shirts
• 1 Rigger belt, desert tan
• 1 pair of ABU pants
• 2 sets of blousing bands
• 10 pairs of black boot socks
• 1 pair of black boots BROKEN IN

Outer Garments Authorized outer garments are the AF green fleece jacket or the ABU Gore-Tex parka

• 1 Sage green fleece jacket (with name tape, grade insignia, and CAP tape)
• 1 ABU Gore-Tex Parka
• 1 Black or sage green watch cap (black recommended for compatibility with blues uniform)
• 1 Pair of black winter gloves

If you do not have USAF-authorized outerwear, you are responsible for obtaining a black or dark blue winter coat with no logos or writing. Other colors are not authorized.

Blues Uniforms:

• 1 flight cap with flight cap device
• 2 white V-neck t-shirts
• 1 short-sleeve blues shirt
• 1 nameplate
• 1 ribbon holder with ribbons
• 1 pair blues slacks (blues skirt not authorized)
• 1 blues belt with chrome buckle and tip
• 2 pairs black dress socks
• 1 pair blues uniform shoes; low quarters (no pumps or heels)

Outer Garments

• 1 blue USAF topcoat or all-weather coat

If you do not have USAF-authorized outerwear, you are responsible for obtaining a black or dark blue winter coat with no logos or writing. Other colors are not authorized.

Everybody must bring

• Your current CAPID card (or a temporary ID from eServices)

 

CONTRABAND

The following items are considered contraband and will be taken away from cadet students at in-processing. Confiscated items will be stored in a secure location. Storage space is very limited. The 16th Training Group, Kansas Wing, and Civil Air Patrol are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

• Smart watches or watches with alarms
• Knives or other weapons, including pocket knives
• Personal electronic devices, including cell phones
• Personal reading material other than CAP-issued or religious materials
• Sunglasses, unless medically prescribed
• Over the counter drugs not listed on CAPF 160
• Money in excess of $50

The following items will be confiscated and permanently disposed of:

• Alcohol
• Food and drink
• Any item possessed in violation of CAP regulation or applicable Kansas or federal statute