Our information says to bring a white pillowcase.
What is the "information"? Your best guide in regard to what to bring can be found in the
Logging In Class of XXXX document or link provided by the Academy and a pillow case is not mentioned. In the
Plebe Parents Tips document at the Parents FB page, a white pillow case is mentioned at the bottom of page 1. See
PLEBE PARENT TIPS. But take note that is an unofficial document
At least in the Logging In version for the Class of 2026, it reads:
[I've added a comment relative to calculators]
PERSONAL GEAR – MALE
Male Plebe Candidates must report in appropriate casual summer attire: collared shirt (short sleeve polo or button-up shirt) and lightweight slacks or shorts with a belt (if applicable). Jeans are not permitted. Athletic shoes must be worn. Male Plebe Candidates must bring the following:
• Running shoes – Any brand is acceptable; however, the shoe must be predominantly white. If the shoe has stripes/trim it must be blue or gray/silver in color. We recommended you break in the shoes prior to reporting.
• Socks, white cotton athletic (without stripes or trim and crew length) – 14 pairs
• T-shirts, white crew neck (round neck) – 14
• Toiletry articles – razor (electric or manual), shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, foot care products (as required), nail clipper, etc.
• Undershorts (your preference of type), white – 14
PERSONAL GEAR – FEMALE
Female Plebe Candidates must report in appropriate casual summer attire: collared shirt (short sleeve blouse, polo, or button-up shirt) and lightweight slacks or shorts. Jeans are not permitted. Athletic shoes must be worn. Female Plebe Candidates must bring the following:
• Barrettes and bobby pins, neutral or same hair color – 2
• Bra, athletic/sport, white – 6
• Bra, regular, white – 6 (optional)
• Running shoes – Any brand is acceptable; however, the shoe must be predominantly white. If the shoe has stripes/trim it must be blue or gray/silver in color. We recommend you break in the shoes prior to reporting.
• Socks, white cotton athletic (without stripes or trim and crew length) – 14 pairs
• T-shirts, white crew neck (round neck) - 14
• Toiletry articles – razor, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene, foot care products (as required), nail clipper, etc.
• Undershorts (your preference of type), white – 14
PERSONAL GEAR – GENERAL
• It is recommended that you bring a small amount of cash (not more than $100). A debit/credit card is also recommended. There is a full-service personal banking facility on campus that Plebe Candidates may join if they choose.
• Do not bring valuable jewelry; you will not have an opportunity to wear it.
• Bring two working black ink ballpoint pens to use for signing papers.
• If you wear eyeglasses, they must be clear (non-darkening) prescription lenses for military formations. You may not wear sunglasses at any time when participating in a military function. Contact lenses may be worn in lieu of eyeglasses.
• calculator (e.g. Texas Instruments TI-89) is recommended, but optional. This may be purchased before reporting for Indoctrination or at the USMMA Navy Exchange (NEX).
[NOTE: THIS MAY CHANGE YEAR BY YEAR AS THE CALCULATOR MODELS AVAILABLE CHANGE]
• Cell phones may be brought, but will not be authorized to remain on person during Indoctrination and will be collected and stowed for safekeeping.
NOTE: ALL OTHER ELECTRONICS (SPEAKERS, RADIOS/STEREOS, IPODS, PORTABLE GAMING DEVICES, ETC.) ARE PROHIBITED. All items are subject to inspection and any items brought not listed may be confiscated for the duration of Indoctrination.