US NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS

BASIC AIRMAN

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Basic Airman Cadet,

This is the list of uniform and personal items you will need to bring to Basic Airman.

UNIFORM ITEMS:

3 dungarees shirts w/the sea cadet flash on each sleeve

3 dungarees

1 black belt w/silver buckle

1 white belt  (if you have tropical whites)

1 white jumper or tropical whites (whichever your unit wears) w/sea cadet flashes on each sleeve

I “Dixie” cup (if you are a male)

1 white combination cover or garrison cap (if you are a female)

1 sea cadet ball cap or your unit ball cap

1 black neckerchief (if you are wearing Jumper Whites)

1 pair of boondockers with steel toes or flight boots with steel toes.   NO EXCEPTIONS!

1 pair of black dress shoes

5 white T-shirts

5 pair of black socks

5 pair underwear (at least one must be white for your summer/tropical whites)

PERSONAL ITEMS:

Sunscreen

Personal toiletry (shampoo, soap, shaving needs, toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.)

Insect Repellent (non aerosol)

Feminine hygiene products (if you are a female)

OTHER: (Not optional)

Swimsuit (1 piece if you are a female)

Sneakers or athletic shoes

4 pair of athletic socks

2 or 3 pair of athletic shorts, no short-shorts or cut-offs

3 PT-type T-shirts

Laundry powder

Pen and notebook

Spending money (to be determined by your parents/guardians)  $50.00 should be plenty

NOTES: 

1.  The COTC has 20 coveralls for loan out only.  If you wish to bring your own coveralls, be sure the sea cadet flash is sewn on each sleeve

2.  Optional:  Olive drab flight suit with sea cadet flashes (olive drab) on each sleeve, for flights and the simulator only.

3.  Towels, sheets, and pillows will be provided, but bring your own pillow if you wish.

You will be doing laundry, so make sure your name and the last four digits of your SSN are marked on all of your clothing.