Deployment: Official Packing List
Below is the deployment packing list for the Navy provided on the government website.
Carry with you
Military ID (CAC), driver’s license, dog tags, passport
Federal travel credit card and/or personal credit card
Cash (with some small bills)
Travel orders
Itinerary and flight information, e-ticket
Team roster
Copy of professional license, certifications and BLS card
Cell phone and charger, car charger
Uniform components (1 set) = undergarments for 3 days
1 qt Ziploc with travel size essential toiletries/ shave kit
30 days of prescription medications
Uniform
ODU Blouse x2
ODU Trousers x2
PHS Ballcap
Boot Socks
Blousing Straps
PHS Uniform T-shirts
Web belt/buckle
Undergarments
Dog Tags
Small boot polish kit
Watch (Black)
Clothing
PT Gear x 2 sets, shoes
Swimsuit for hotel days or group shower
Time-off clothes x 1-2 days (e.g. jeans, shorts, t-shirts, socks, shoes)
Cold Weather Gear
Parka with Rank
ODU Liner/Utility Jacket
ODU Fleece
Long undergarments
Gloves
Watch Cap
Hot, humid weather
Mosquito netting
Foot powder
Extra socks
Sleeping
Sleeping bag (unless you know that bedding will be provided)
Sleeping clothes
Packable pillow
Sleeping Pad
Earplugs
Eye mask for day sleeping
Food, Water, medical
Pocket snacks (e.g. energy gels, trail mix, hard candy, protein bars, nuts)
Black canteen/Camelbak — EMPTY — fill after airport security
Bottled water (1 day supply)
Pain relievers (e.g. aspirin, Tylenol)
Prescription Medication (30 day supply)
Prescription eyeglasses, extra contact lenses
Antidiarrheal
Laxative/Stool softener
Vitamins
Antihistamines
Sun block/sunscreen (30+ SPF)
Insect repellent/25-25 DEET
international
Passport — personal or government (leave photocopies with Emergency Contact)
Electric current adapter
Culturally appropriate clothing
Copy of immunization record
Nice to have
Thermos or leak proof travel mug
Small multi-outlet cord
Command Strip hooks/hangers
Sewing Kit
Para Cord
Powdered drink mix
One comfort item, e.g. family photo
Reading material/e-reader/tablet
Chewing gum
a few Ziploc bags, assorted sizes
Moleskin/Leukotape
Duct tape
Stamps (Forever), postcards or paper and envelopes
Collapsible electric kettle
Damaged Infrastructure
(ATMS, credit card readers, portable water may be affected)
Water purification tablets, UV pen or backpacking water filter
Screw top bottle to receive purified water
Extra cash
Prohibited/leave at home
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs
Glass bottles
Electric appliances/coffee makers
Dressy items, e.g. clothes and jewelry
Firearms, flare guns, machetes, IEDs, “Sterno” heaters, pressurized containers
Anything that may melt and make a mess (chocolate gummies)
Anything you don’t want broken/lost/stolen/thrown around/taken away
Anything you can’t carry for a mile
A note from the government packing list:
“Pack as light as possible taking into consideration all listed items. You should be able to carry all your bags by yourself.
All bags must be black or navy blue except for the olive drab GI duffle bag.
No ornamentation on bags except for PHS logo or small, unobtrusive manufacturer’s logos.
Consider:
• Carry-on/personal size backpack.
• Check larger bag(s)
o Convertible rolling backpacks that can be rolled or carried on shoulders work well
• Know airline or military conveyance regulations
• Use garbage bags as liners to pack items to protect if luggage gets left out in wet weather.
• Luggage tags, TSA approved luggage locks
• Clothing of wicking, quick-dry material that can be layered (not cotton, not bulky)”
All information sourced from https://dcp.psc.gov
Nov 27, 2023
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