Initial Clothing and Equipment

Not that I'm aware of. And it can change from year to year. Like last year was the first year the cadets got monitors along with their laptops, I believe.
 
momofusna1 said:
Is there a list of the contents of the clothing and equipment issued at USCGA?
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If you are mainly wondering what type of items your cadet might need after swab summer, there was a picture someone posted for the class of 2024 of the standard items they are issued at the beginning of swab summer. This did not include all the uniforms that they would be getting, but just the basic items.
 
The list might be interesting, but it would be pretty irrelevant for swab summer, and only slightly less so for the 4C year, given how few rights swabs have to "extra" things in their lives. That is, during swab summer they get what they were issued plus a short list of optional items like cough drops, a Bible and a few pictures. Anything else goes into a box in the attic or cadre hangs onto it. It gets better during the year, but even when allowed they have very limited space to store things.
 
There's so much clothing and equipment, it's not just for the initial issue. DD was always sending us pics of new uniform items she received, throughout the year not to mention multiple sets of competition and non-competition and workout team gear. I'm surprised there's room to store it all, even with the extra storage area.
 
ProudMom7 said:
If you are mainly wondering what type of items your cadet might need after swab summer, there was a picture someone posted for the class of 2024 of the standard items they are issued at the beginning of swab summer. This did not include all the uniforms that they would be getting, but just the basic items.
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From 2 years ago. Items may have changed. For example, I think they are now issued a monitor. These photos do not include any uniforms, but they give you an idea of the items they are issued initially.
 

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Thank you for all of your helpful replies! My reason for asking: I have a daughter at USNA and they could basically show up naked because they are given everything they need (underwear, sports bras, shampoo, soap, razors, deodarant).
 
momofusna1 said:
Thank you for all of your helpful replies! My reason for asking: I have a daughter at USNA and they could basically show up naked because they are given everything they need (underwear, sports bras, shampoo, soap, razors, deodarant).
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The swabs should have gotten a packing list (or should be getting one very soon) that specifically tells them what to bring. Guidance is that if it is not on that list, they don't need it and shouldn't bring it. Everything else will be issued. There are a few exceptions for personal medical/health related items. For example, my daughter brought her shin sleeves since she had previously had severe stress fractures.
 
Your cadet will need to provide their own underwear, compression shorts, razors, socks, and toiletry items. They will also need their own athletic shoes. There is a packing list of what to bring for Swab Summer.
 
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