Coast Guard Boot Camp Packing List

Coast Guard Boot Camp Packing ListCoast Guard Boot Camp Packing ListLike the other services, the United States Coast Guard limits what one can and cannot bring with them to Coast Guard Boot Camp. There are three categories of personal items Contraband Items which are strictly forbiddenStowage Items which may be placed into your civilian bag and stored until you depart boot campPermitted Items which are allowed to be taken into training. Contraband WeaponsTobacco Products and associated itemsConsumables (any food or beverage)Alcoholic BeveragesNarcotics and drug ParaphernaliaMagazinesAll pornographic photos or materials Stowage Additional civilian clothingCrew neck t-shirtsWhite socks with visible logos or stripesExcess JewelryCassette/CD players, RadiosCamerasGames/Cards/DiceElectronic gamesElectronic address booksExtra ChecksAll items in glass containersVitamins/nutritional supplementsNonprescription sunglassesCalculatorsSmall travel ironsCurlersBarrettes that do not match h air colorExcess cosmeticsOver the counter medicationCondomsKeysPicture framesHair clippers Permitted Items (If you do not bring the following items, you will have to purchase them upon arrival) White v-neck t-shirts (men only, optional for women), 6-10 eachBlack dress socks (non-blistery schriftart), 6 pairUnderpants (white), 6-10 pairPantyhose (women only, skin tone), 1 pairSports Bras (women only, white/tan), 6 eachHalf slip (women only, white/tan), 1 eachHair barrettes/bobby pins (women only), as needed Permitted Items (Optional) You are authorized to bring one small sealable plastic bag (no suitcases) containing only the authorized items listed below ToothbrushManicure kitCartridge type razorTalcum powderAftershave lotionElectric razorShaving kitLip balmHand/body lotionGold/silver barrettes/bobby pins or ones that match hair color (women only)Cloth covered elastic bands tha match hair color (women only)Feminine hygiene items (women only)Makeup (women only), minimal amoun tHair Dryer (women only)Birth Control Pills (women only), if already using - to maintain cycleWedding bandsWatchReligious medallion worn on a chain long enough that it cant be seen under a v-neck t-shirt One quarter inch gold, silver or pearl ball earrings (women only)Stationary, envelopes, stampsPenlight flashlightWalletBlack eyeglass retaining strapBlack pens/pencilsWhite long underwear (Oct-Apr)All-white athletic socksIronSpray starchBible1 Religious reference bookSunscreenNon-pornographic photos If its not on the above list, consider it contraband, and do not bring it. Issued items (These items will be issued to you, and the amount of purchase will be deducted from your Coast Guard Pay) 10 Plastic hangers2 Wood hangers1 Pr shower shoes1 Dozen pens1 1/2 stencil1 1 stencil1 1 stencil1 Highlighter1 Black marker1 White marker1 Ruler1 Nail clipper1 Pkg razors1 Shampoo1 Antibacterial soap1 CG Manual3 Handkerchiefs4 Pair socks1 Blister kit1 Pkg band-aids1 Shower kit1 Chapstick1 Pkg Q-tips1 Pkg cotton balls2 Ditty bags1 Washcloth2 Masking tape1 Backpack1 Penlight2 Laundry pins2 Bar soap1 Deodorant1 Soap dish1 Toothpaste2 Laundry bags1 Dental kit1 Sewing kit2 Locks1 Metal polish1 Water bottle 1 Shoe cushion1 Shoeshine kit1 Notebook Males only 2 Supporters1 Shaving Cream Females Only 1 Safety PinHairpins