| Uniforms will meet standards in CAPM 39-1. Incorrect items that can be fixed, such as patches, will be fixed by the cadet at the encampment. Hair and appearance will meet the standards in the CAPM 39-1. Incorrect areas such as hair may be corrected through a haircut at the cadet's expense at the encampment. If an applicant refuses to fix items such as patches or haircut once at the encampment, the Encampment Commander may send them home without credit. | ||||
| Quantity Required | Recommended | |||
| Item | ||||
| BDUs: Shirt, BDU woodland pattern; name tape, CAP tape ("Civil Air Patrol" or "U.S. Civil Air Patrol", American flag affixed | At least 1 | 2 or more | ||
| BDUs: Trousers, BDU woodland pattern | At least 1 | 2 or more | ||
| T-shirt, crew neck, black, plain with no pocket | 5 | 6 to 8 | ||
| Belt, blue with black buckle and tip | 1 | |||
| Boot socks, black, plain | 5 pair | 6 to 8 | ||
| Boots, black, military issue | 1 pair | |||
| BDU cover (hat) | 1 | |||
| Blousing bands | 1 pair | |||
| BLUES: Shirt or overblouse, blue, short sleeve | 1 | |||
| BLUES: Trousers/slacks, dark blue | 1 | |||
| Flight cap, blue, with insignia | 1 | |||
| Dress socks, plan, black | 2 pair | 3 pair | ||
| Uniform dress shoes, black | 1 pair | |||
| Belt, blue with bright nickel buckle and tip | 1 | |||
| CAP Uniform insignia (name plate, ribbons, grade, etc) | ||||
| T-shirt, v-neck or athletic style, white, not visible with open collar blues | 3 | 5 | ||
| Underwear | 6 pair | |||
| Bras (females) | 3 | 1 Sports Bra | ||
| Gym socks, white, plain | 6 pair | |||
| Shorts, modest, dark, no spandex | 1 | 2 | ||
| T-shirt, light color, plain, crew neck (for PT) | 1 | 2 | ||
| Running shoes | 1 | |||
| Bed sheets, both FLAT, preferably white or other conservative and solid color, twin sized | 2 | |||
| Blanket, plain, conservative solid color preferred, twin sized (something easy to tuck in) | 1 | |||
| Pillow case, plain, white | 1 | |||
| Regular pillow | 1 | |||
| Canteen, green or black in green or black canteen cover affixed to green web belt OR Camelbak style system, brown, black, or camouflaged. Cadets who do not have either the canteen or Camelbak system and cadets with improperly colored systems will be issued a water bottle. | ||||
| Current CAP ID Card | Optional Personal Items | |||
| Deodorant | Small camera | |||
| Toothbrush | Iron | |||
| Toothpaste | Starch | |||
| Bath soap, bar in closable plastic dish OR shower gel | Wrist Watch | |||
| Comb/brush | Hairdryer - no curling irons | |||
| Shampoo/conditioner | Foot powder | |||
| Razor with shaving cream or electric razor, if shaving is needed | ||||
| Wash cloth, plain, white preferred | Contraband | |||
| Bath towel, plain, white preferred | Knives, blade over 3.5 inches* | |||
| Feminine hygiene products (females) | Portable electronic devices | |||
| Laundry bag | Unauthorized medicine | |||
| Flashlight with batteries | Lighters or matches | |||
| Shoe shine material | Explosives | |||
| Clothes hangars | Tobacco | |||
| Sewing kit | Ammunition | |||
| Notebook paper | CDs, Tapes, DVDs | |||
| Pens/Pencils | Alcohol | |||
| Rubber gloves for cleaning | Flammables | |||
| Personal medication - must be turned into Medical Officer upon arrival | Cash in excess of $30 | |||
| Cellular phones | ||||
| Food or drink, to include gum, candy, soda, granola bars, etc | ||||
| Weapons of any kind | ||||
| Alarm Clocks | ||||
| Magazines | ||||
| *Simple pocket knives are acceptable | ||||
| Contraband list to be obeyed in spirit. Items similar to those on this list will also be confiscated | ||||