MUST HAVE

This is the #1 most recommended item to bring with you by former candidates:
At least four rolls of 1” (preferably waterproof) white athletic tape (hockey tape).
3 small notebooks (Rite in the rain 3×5 tactical). Don't worry about having too many. You'll use dozens across TBS and deployments!
1 box of erasable black pens. Recommended: frixion
1 red LED headlamp (some candidates recommend having a backup pair)
1 rugged waterproof watch 82% of our fans recommend the Suunto Core All Black Military Men's Outdoor Sports Watch ($122) or Digital Sports Watch Water Resistant Outdoor (lower price and very durable - $15.99)
1 six-inch ruler
2 Mechanical or #2 pencils
2 Highlighters
1 Pack of 4 fine point map pens
Personal name stamp kit (1/2 in. capital letters with tape)
1 Roll of electrical tape
1 Pair of small scissors
10 Ziploc bags – Quart
10 Ziploc bags – Gallon
1 Roll of duct tape
2 Erasable red pens
4 Cheap dish rags
1 Box of 375 count cotton swabs (short handle)
1 Pack of 100 count cotton swabs (long handle)
Shipping packet from your OSO (including copies of your orders to OCS)
Copies of all dependent’s papers (marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificates, and
adoption papers)
Health, dental, or shot records
Drivers license
Cell phone and charger (will be turned in to the staff and given back at liberty)
Photos of your family
Sharpie Rub-A-Dub marker
1 roll of clear packing tape to "laminate" things such as the covers of your candidate regs, your liberty buddy card, etc.

MUST HAVE

Dry Erase Pens

Water Proof Tactical Notebooks

Sports Watch