^ His words!

Originally Posted by rikkrolled

^ His words!

Lucky bugger, got 11 weeks to go haha

This is my Kit List for basic training. Its from the list thats given for ITC Catterick from the Army website but its from 2009 so im just wondering if i have missed anything.

Personal Hygiene
Wash kit bag
Soap & soap dish
Shaving gel
Razor
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Towels x2
Face Flannel
Nail clippers
Cotton buds
Foot powder / cream
Shower gel
Nail brush
Clothes washing powder
Deodorant
Shampoo
Comb & hair brush
First aid kit

Clothing
Suit
Over jacket / coat
Casual civvie clothes
Swimming trunks
Flip flops
Running shorts
Underwear
Sports underwear
Handkerchiefs
Training shoes

Miscellaneous Items
Boot brushes x2
Kiwi parade gloss
Coat hangers x10
Sewing kit
Wrist watch
Alarm clock
Letter writing kit
Steam iron
Spray starch
Black one inch elastic 1meter
Strong padlocks x5

- Does the Watch required have to be water resistant & what is better to take analogue or digital?
- Are swimming shorts alright to take or is it a speedos only?

Originally Posted by SCOTS-GUARDS

This is my Kit List for basic training. Its from the list thats given for ITC Catterick from the Army website but its from 2009 so im just wondering if i have missed anything.

Personal Hygiene
Wash kit bag
Soap & soap dish
Shaving gel
Razor
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Towels x2
Face Flannel
Nail clippers
Cotton buds
Foot powder / cream
Shower gel
Nail brush
Clothes washing powder
Deodorant
Shampoo
Comb & hair brush
First aid kit

Clothing
Suit
Over jacket / coat
Casual civvie clothes
Swimming trunks
Flip flops
Running shorts
Underwear
Sports underwear
Handkerchiefs
Training shoes

Miscellaneous Items
Boot brushes x2
Kiwi parade gloss
Coat hangers x10
Sewing kit
Wrist watch
Alarm clock
Letter writing kit
Steam iron
Spray starch
Black one inch elastic 1meter
Strong padlocks x5

- Does the Watch required have to be water resistant & what is better to take analogue or digital?
- Are swimming shorts alright to take or is it a speedos only?

The kit list and Joining instructions are put out on the Recruiters oeders around 4-6 weeks prior to ITC start dates for each individual course so if your due to start within the next few months ask your Recruiter to issue you from OARBS to get the correct ones.

Originally Posted by SCOTS-GUARDS

- Does the Watch required have to be water resistant & what is better to take analogue or digital?
- Are swimming shorts alright to take or is it a speedos only?

I've read a few times people recommending you take a decent water resistant analogue (such as Traser).

At ADSC the Staff Sergeant said it was Speedos only, unfortunately haha.

Originally Posted by The_IRON

The kit list and Joining instructions are put out on the Recruiters oeders around 4-6 weeks prior to ITC start dates for each individual course so if your due to start within the next few months ask your Recruiter to issue you from OARBS to get the correct ones.

When i was in the ACO a while ago i asked my recruiter about the kit list and told him i had a copy of the 2009 list from the army website, he told me it was basically the same. I start training on the 19th of febuary and i swear my oath on tuesday and i have not recieved any kit list. I will say to him next time im in and see whats happning.

Originally Posted by geoffafa

I've read a few times people recommending you take a decent water resistant analogue (such as Traser).

At ADSC the Staff Sergeant said it was Speedos only, unfortunately haha.

haha speedos it is then i bought a pair today anyway just incase. Also bought a digital watch aswell, bastards.

cheers for the info lads

So the consensus is it's not worth taking an ironing board?

Received word of an 18th of March start date today and I don't particularly fancy lugging an ironing board around for a few hours while I get to Catterick.

Originally Posted by Danny_Jacko

So the consensus is it's not worth taking an ironing board?

Received word of an 18th of March start date today and I don't particularly fancy lugging an ironing board around for a few hours while I get to Catterick.

No do not take an ironing board - That has been the consensus for the last 10 or so months that I've been lurking on here. The basic message seems to be that in the unlikely event that you're a bit short of boards, a few lads can chip in together and grab one from the Spa or bring one back with them after the home visit.

Originally Posted by SCOTS-GUARDS

When i was in the ACO a while ago i asked my recruiter about the kit list and told him i had a copy of the 2009 list from the army website, he told me it was basically the same. I start training on the 19th of febuary and i swear my oath on tuesday and i have not recieved any kit list. I will say to him next time im in and see whats happning.




haha speedos it is then i bought a pair today anyway just incase. Also bought a digital watch aswell, bastards.

cheers for the info lads

No need to issued pt shorts will be used for swimming so dont waste money. Good luck you have trained too hard now to fail so give 100% and dig deep. carpe diem

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