Packing
This page will help you keep track of items that you still need to obtain. This should be a fairly comprehensive list, but if you find anything to be missing, please reach out. The official packing list can be found in the WOTS Reporting Guide.
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Service Uniform
Dress Shoes
Black, dress, oxford, or plain toe – High heels/pumps are not authorized
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
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Officer Service Coat
Ensure same fabric composition as Blues Pants. Must have dark braid and epaulets attached. Maxwell Alterations has 5 weeks turn around
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Blues Pants
Ensure same fabric composition as Service Coat. Wool or polyester w/ a minimum of 1 wool
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
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Blues Shirt (Long Sleeve)
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
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Blues Shirt (Short Sleeve)
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
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Flight Cap
Silver & Blue Braid – NOT General Officer Silver Braid
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Neck Tie
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
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Neck Tab
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
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Belt
Blue w/ Chrome Buckle
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Undershirts
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 3
Black Dress Socks
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 4
Shirt Garters
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Lightweight Jacket
May be embroidered
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Blues Name Tag
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Service Dress Name Tag
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
US Officer Lapel Pins
Set of 2
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Metal Rank
2x for Service Coat, 1x for Hat – Available for purchase at Maxwell Clothing Sales
Minimum: 3
Recommended: 3
Full Ribbon Rack
Minimum: 3
Recommended: 3
Required Duty Badges
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
Utility Uniform
Boots
Coyote Brown
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
OCP Pants
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 4
OCP Blouse
Must have velcro
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 4
OCP Cap
Patrol Style
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
Belt
Rigger style, Tan 499 Color
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Blousing Straps
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 4
T-Shirt
Crew neck, Coyote Brown
Minimum: 5
Recommended: 7
OCP Fleece
Coyote Brown, Required October - March
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
ECWCS
Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS), same as Gortex
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Watch Cap
Black or Coyote Brown, Required October - March
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
OCP Socks
Coyote Brown or DLA Green
Minimum: 5
Recommended: 7
Gloves
Black or Coyote Brown; 1 Warm Pair (Oct - Mar), 1 Work Pair
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
Name Tapes
Spice Brown print on OCP, Velcro
Minimum: 3
Recommended: 4
USAF Tapes
Spice Brown print on OCP, Velcro
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 3
US Flag Patch
Spice Brown embroidered, Velcro
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 3
Physical Training Gear
Athletic Shoes
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 3
USAF PTG Shorts
Minimum: 3
Recommended: 5
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USAF PTG Shirt
Minimum: 3
Recommended: 5
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USAF PTG Running Pants
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
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USAF PTG Jacket
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
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Running Socks
Minimum: 5
Recommended: 7
Hygiene
Standard Hygiene Items
60 Day Supply; AAFES has limited options; Toothbrush, toothpase, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, deoderant, etc.
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
Underwear
Black or White; Cotton; Non-Thong
Minimum: 6
Recommended: 9
Thermal Underwear
Required October - March
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 5
Sports Bra
Black or White
Minimum: 6
Recommended: 9
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Underwire Bra
Female Only
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 2
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Spandex Tights
Plain Black
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 3
Hairbrush
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
Hairbands and Bobby Pins
Female Only
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 10
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Wristwatch
Smart Watches Authorized
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
Eyeglasses
As Needed; Contacts not recommended
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 2
Eyeglass Strap
Glasses must be secured during physical and field events
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 3
Washcloth
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
Shower Shoes
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Towel
Smaller than 24 inches x 44 inches
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 3
Mesh Laundry Bags
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 4
Laundry Detergent
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
Dryer Sheets
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 2
Additional
Ballpoint Pens
Blue or Black
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 5
Cash
Approx $75
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 75
Laptop
Accessories, surge protector, headphones, waterproof case, etc.
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Lock
Quick access neccessary; Consider one with biometics or a pin instead of spin
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Notepaper
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 5
Pocket Notebook
Minimum: 2
Recommended: 5
Toiletry Bag
Minimum: 1
Recommended: 1
Extras
This section contains items which are recommended by prior WOTS Candidates rather than specifically in the WOTS Reporting Guide.
Blanket
You get a blanket, but it isn’t great.
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
CPAP Machine
If you need it, bring it. ‘Yes, we do in fact want you to continue freaking breathing!’
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
Fan
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
Massage Equipment
Massage gun/etc for general muscle (foot/shoulder/knee) soreness
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
Pillow
You get a pillow, but it isn’t great.
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1
Sweat Rag
There will be blood sweat.
Minimum: 0
Recommended: 1