Recommended Items

Not required, but they make boots a bit more comfortable.

For use with the Rite in the Rain notebook.

Just incase you need to write and rewrite things.

You're probably going to have to label a thing or two.

Needed for OTS classes from April through November. Winter classes can skip this.

For storing things.

Duct tape always comes in handy.

All-Weather paper won’t turn to mush when wet and will repel water.

Not everyone in your flight will need one, but you'll be everyones best friend if you have one. Don't forget extra ink and paper.

Very helpful for transporting your service dress uniform without wrinkling it too much.

Always carry one on you for burning unsightly uniform strings.

Recommended year round, as you'll be getting some sun through out OTS even in the winter months.

A must have for field training, the gloves can have small logos.

Helps to save space while packing clothes.

These work well in camelbacks, and come highly recommended for summer classes.

The dorms can get cold, especially for the winter classes. Many students bring a sleeping bag or blanket.

Members of winter classes have recommended these for early mornings, and field training.

A must have for studying! Wired, wireless, and AirPods are all ok to use.

You will have a room mate, and up to 30 room mates during field training.

Only necessary if you have non-shinny low quarters.

Makes life easier to keep your service coat/blues wrinkle free

Opps! You washed your OCP top with a pen in the pocket!  You'll be glad you had this.

Helpful for keeping your hydration system clean.

For when you need to stay fresh, but a shower isn't necessarily available. Great for field training.

You'll be drinking tap water at OTS, you may want a way to filter it.

If you get sick of drinking water, you may want to mix it up. Just don't use it in the hydration system!

Very handy to remove grass and dirt from your boots and shoes.

For scrapes and minor cuts.

Braids are authorized now, however you may opt for the hair bun, the donut makes it far easier. How to use a donut.

Nail clippers are very helpful with uniform strings.

These can help keep you awake in some of the... less fun classes.

At some point you'll earn coffee privileges in the classroom. You may want to bring your own mug.

For your first salute! Read about the tradition here.

For scrapes and cuts you may get along the way.

Very helpful for measuring uniform accoutrements.

For sore muscles and joints

Not a bad idea to keep some in your dorm room and backpack.

If you prefer an electric razor over blades thats fine, just be sure to bring some blades as back up.

There's not much opportunity for strength training at OTS, having these in your room may be helpful.