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Checklist for Recruit Camp

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This list is only intended as a guide. Always check with your NCO's about what to bring.

Clothing ( Issued) Bring everything that was issued to you!
  • Trousers, DPM x 2
  • T Shirt, Green x 3
  • Shirt, DPM x2
  • Socks, Green x 2
  • Smock with field dressing in pocket.
  • Norwegian
  • Jumper
  • Boots
  • Beret
  • Gloves

I suggest you buy two extra pairs of boot socks such as Commando socks, available in outdoor shops.


Civillian Clothing
  • Underwear x 4
  • T-Shirts x 4
  • Trousers x 2
  • Jumper x 2
  • Socks, Civilian x 4
  • Shoes x 1

Leisure Clothing
  • Swimwear
  • Filp flops (a must have!)
  • Tracksuit
  • Runners

Miscellaneous
  • Ear defenders (inner)
  • Small lock for locker/bag
  • Boot polish x 2 tins, lots of Rags, soft polishing brush, nylon tights for shining.

Money / Finance
  • Bank card and some cash, keep cash to minimum

Communication
  • Mobile /charger
  • Contact No for Barracks at home
  • Let family know where you are going
  • Watch for timekeeping
  • Know time for Pick Up

Toiletries
  • Shaver
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel
  • De-odorant
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste
  • Medication
  • Towels x2 or 3
  • Vaseline (for lips etc..)
  • Footpowder (essential)
  • Tissues (as required for nose etc..)
  • Sun Screen / After Sun

Stationary
  • Pens
  • Compass for map reading
  • Notebook (large)

Useful
  • Torch
  • Sewing gear/ Iron
  • Scissors
  • Knife /fork/spoon/ cup/ waterbottle (required)
  • Travelwash (for washing your underware, available in most supermarkets)
  • Ziplock Glad bags
  • Water Purification Tablets (available in chemist)

Food
  • You will be fed properly but I would recommend bringing comfort items such as chocolate, nuts, sweets etc..
    Alcohol is forbidden!
 

 

 
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