Our Supply Sergeant organizes the Central Issue Facility and prepares uniforms and equipment for Challengers arriving for training.
Supporting a training mission takes an extensive inventory in a variety of sizes, careful organization and attention to detail. Our Supply team prepares the CIF for the first Recruits and each group that follows.
From Size 4 To 16.
R-Day preparations include sorting and shelving more than 500 pairs of boots. Combat boots are issued on Training Day 2—the first Tuesday after each Receiving Day (R-Day).
KNOW WHAT BELONGS TO YOU
The New-Recruit Issue.
The list below describes personal items issued to new Recruits attending Cadet Basic Training. These personal-issue items belong to the Recruit and go home at the completion of training. It is not a replacement-issue list for returning Cadets or other courses.
NEW RECRUIT ISSUE
Cadet Basic Training Recruit Issue List.
Item
Quantity
ACU trousers
2 pairs
ACU blouse
1
ACU patrol cap
1
Combat boots
1 pair
Boot blousers
2 pairs
Cadet SMART book
1
Insignia, name tapes, etc.
1 set
XMC T-shirts
5
XMC physical training shorts
2 pairs
Rigger’s belt
1
Shower shoes
1 pair
Boot socks
4 pairs
XMC T-shirts and physical training shorts are also worn for sleeping.
Recruit issue list: Parents’ Guide, page 26, published 2026 edition. Follow the current Parents’ Guide and receiving instructions issued for your enrollment.
ORGANIZED BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
A Lot of Gear. A Clear System.
Uniforms, boots, belts, linens and training equipment are stored and organized to support issue and accountability. Challengers learn to keep track of the items entrusted to them and care for their equipment throughout training.
Rigger’s belts.Towels and linens for hand-receipted issue.
PREPARE TOGETHER
Pack What Is Required. Account for What Is Issued.
Families still need to bring the personal items on the required packing list. Review the Parents’ Guide together before travel.
Use the current Parents’ Guide for the packing and equipment instructions that apply to your enrollment.
Laundry soap and laundry bags are provided. Challengers use the barracks laundry facilities under staff guidance and mark their issued items on the day of issue.
OPTIONAL CADET UNIFORM
OCP Authorization.
Optional OCP wear has eligibility, purchase and insignia requirements. Review the complete OCP policy before buying or wearing these items.