OCS packing list 2022

[burnac0]

I’m headed in late July hopefully out by mid October. Was anyone here in OCS through late summer/early fall? Does that initial packing list from a while ago on the first page still hold up? Thank you!

 

[elariosa95]

I’m headed in late July hopefully out by mid October. Was anyone here in OCS through late summer/early fall? Does that initial packing list from a while ago on the first page still hold up? Thank you!

Yeah, pretty much. They got new wooden rack with taller edges tho, so someone in my class used a spatula for the rack instead of a clipboard

 

[ty_diggitty]

Hey for Priors with all their issues uniform items.. type 3s, parka, nsu tops, dress shoes, I have my blues jacket too… can we bring all this stuff? Where will we put it? I found khakis really cheap at the thrift store too. I have 2 seabags, garment bag, and a duffel already full of uniforms and personal items. I feel like I over packed.

The NEX also allows priors to do the uniform allotment program so I got stuff from there too. Was this a mistake?

 

[JoeBob1788]

Hey for Priors with all their issues uniform items.. type 3s, parka, nsu tops, dress shoes, I have my blues jacket too… can we bring all this stuff? Where will we put it? I found khakis really cheap at the thrift store too. I have 2 seabags, garment bag, and a duffel already full of uniforms and personal items. I feel like I over packed.

The NEX also allows priors to do the uniform allotment program so I got stuff from there too. Was this a mistake?

Getting everything from the NMCRS thrift shop is the move dude. Your RDC will inspect your items for serviceability but you can bring everything you need. Do that as much as you can, you’ll save thousands. I did that in 2022, worked great. I just now finally got my choker whites top… $20, vs $225 at the uniform shop.

 

[ty_diggitty]

Getting everything from the NMCRS thrift shop is the move dude. Your RDC will inspect your items for serviceability but you can bring everything you need. Do that as much as you can, you’ll save thousands. I did that in 2022, worked great. I just now finally got my choker whites top… $20, vs $225 at the uniform shop.

Recommend getting a suitcase to roll everything or just stick to the seabags?
Can we make multiple trips to bring stuff in once we check in?

 

[JoeBob1788]

Recommend getting a suitcase to roll everything or just stick to the seabags?
Can we make multiple trips to bring stuff in once we check in?

You could make multiple trips I guess, I think I fit everything in a sea bag and a duffle. I brought uniform items, boot socks, and a pillow and blanket. I wouldn’t bring anything extra really. It’s OCS not a deployment, they’ll give you (or let you buy) everything you need if you don’t have it.