Kit list for basic training

• 1 seasonal jacket
• 2 casual dress pants or clean jeans without holes
• 3 casual dress shirts or polo shirts
• 1 casual sweater (fall to spring)
• 1 pair of casual dress shoes (comfortable)
• 6 underwear
• 4 sport socks
• 1 pair of running shoes (non-marking soles)
• 2 athletic t-shirts
• 2 athletic shorts
• 1 bath towel

• 1 seasonal jacket
• 2 casual dress pants or jeans without holes (no leggings)
• 3 casual dress shirts or polo shirts
• 2 casual sweaters (no transparency)
• 1 pair of casual dress shoes (comfortable)
• 6 underwear (complete)
• 4 sports socks
• 3 sports bras
• 1 pair of running shoes
• 2 athletic t-shirts
• 2 athletic shorts
• 1 bath towel
• hair net and hairpins (optional)
• feminine hygiene products (tampons and/or pads) in sufficient quantity
• 1 bathing suit (optional)

• 1 water-resistant sports watch
• 1 pair of shower sandals
• 1 soap disk and toothbrush case
• 1 toothbrush
• 1 toothpaste size 120 ml
• 1 soap bar
• 1 dental floss
• 1 razor with blades (non disposable)
• 1 shaving cream maz size 311g
• 1 deodorant
• 1 shampoo (max 750 ml)
• 1 hair brush (if required)
• 1 backpack (plain coloured)
• 1 water bottle

• 7 t-shirt/sweater
• 4 shorts/pants
• 7 socks
• 7 underwear
• 1 shoes (comfortable)
• 1 toothbrush
• 1 toothpaste
• 1 soap / shampoo
• 1 razor / shaving cream
• 1 laundry Soap
• smoking cessation aid (optional) (14 days)

• 2 berets
• 3 combat trousers CADPAT
• 3 combat shirts CADPAT
• 5 combat t-shirts
• 5 combat underwear
• 5 combat socks - black
• 5 combat socks - green
• 2 pairs of combat boots
• 1 cold wet weather boots - Gore-Tex
• 1 ICE jacket
• 1 wind pants
• 1 rain jacket
• 1 rain pants
• 2 thermal undershirts
• 2 thermal underwear
• 1 bush cap
• 1 combat toque
• 2 kit bags

• 1 helmet with cover
• 1 tactical vest
• 1 ballistic eyewear
• 1 combat gloves
• 1 mortar gloves
• 1 bayonet carrier
• 1 gas mask carrier with shoulder strap
• 1 gas mask
• 1 water bottle – 1 litre
• 1 cup canteen water bottle – 1 litre
• 1 water canteen with cover and sling – 2 litres
• 1 flashlight

• 1 rucksack
• 1 patrol pack
• 1 valise
• 1 air mattress with bag
• 1 utility sheet (groundsheet)
• 1 bivy bag
• 1 liner sleeping bag
• 1 hood sleeping bag
• 1 outer sleeping bag
• 1 inner sleeping bag
• 1 wash basin

• 1 combat parka
• 1 parka bib pants
• 1 pair of boots – mukluk
• 2 duffle socks – mukluk
• 2 polar fleece shirts
• 2 polar fleece pants
• 1 pair of suspenders
• 1 insert - artic mitt
• 1 shell - artic mitt
• 1 thermos canteen – 1 litre
• 1 balaclava - white

• 2 oxford shoes (officers only)
• 1 CAF tunic
• 2 CAF trousers
• 3 CAF short sleeve shirts
• 2 CAF long sleeve shirts
• 1 CAF sweater
• 1 CAF necktie
• 1 CAF belt - black
• 3 CAF socks - black
• 1 pair of ankle boots
• 1 CAF raincoat

These items are required from October 31 to May 1:

• 1 CAF gabardine
• 1 CAF parka
• 1 CAF globes
• 1 CAF scarf
• 1 CAF wool toque

• 1 wedge
• 1 wet weather jacket - Gore-Tex blue

• 1 white peaked cap (men)
• 1 white bowler hat (women)

• Birth Certificate and Certificate of Canadian Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization if you were born outside of Canada
• Vaccination booklet
• Completed Security clearance form (obtain from Recruiting Center)
• CF 100 – Leave Request Authorization provided by Recruiting Center
• CF 742 – Emergency Contact Notification and DND 2587 – Next of Kin Identification from Recruiting Center
• Social Insurance (SIN) card
• Void cheque (for pay purposes)
• Your lease with a recent proof of ongoing payment or proof of mortgage

• medical prescriptions
• eyeglass prescriptions (prescribed within the last year). It is strongly recommended to bring two (2) pairs of glasses
• birth certificates for any dependents (certified true copy)
• marriage certificate (certified true copy)
• affidavit respecting your common-law relationship (original)
• certificate of divorce (certified true copy)
• proof of name change (certified true copy)
• proof of change in medical status
• DND 1654 (reimbursement of moving expenses)
• DND 279 – FORCE Program, proof of evaluation (For BMOQ CHSC Reservist candidates only)
• CF-100 for post-course leave from your home unit
• Route Letter (Reservist)
• Second language evaluation results

• 1 shoe shine kit (KIWI brand) to include:
  • black polish (1.5oz/31g)
  • soft cloth
  • applicator brush
  • soft boot brush
• 4 combination padlocks
• 2 key padlocks
• 2 sets of banks for combat pants
• 20 plastic hangers
• towels, must be dark green:
  • 1 bath towel 25x50 inches
  • 1 hand towel 16x28 inches
  • 1 facecloth 13x13 inches
• 1 lint brush
• 1 mouthwash
• laundry soap max size 2.5L
• 1 box of fabric softener sheets (IE Bounce)
• 1 reusable shopping bag