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Links provided as help in finding item only, it's your money, you decide. No affiliation with any of suppliers. Additional links at bottom. NEW Soldiers, items in Green should be first on your list, and needed for your first uniformed drill.
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1 Activation papers (Issued to you from the Company Commander when activated)              
1 Bandana, OD (Olive Drab) or Woodland       UMS OGS SAM TSS
2 Batteries, for Flashlight (2 sets of Batteries) K-Mart Wal-Mart              
2 Batteries, for FRS Radio (2 sets of Batteries) K-Mart Wal-Mart              
1 Butt Pack, OD       UMS OGS SAM TSS
2 Canteen Cover OD   ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
2 Canteen, 1 Qt/Camelbak (2 quarts / 2.5 liters total)   ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Case, Compass FMJ ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Case, First-Aid (Personal)   ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Compass (Military)   ASW   UMS OGS SAM  
1 Drivers License (or Govt. Photo ID)              
1 Duct tape (Rolled on a pencil)   ASW     OGS SAM TSS
1 Parachute Cord, 7 stand, 550, 50 feet.         OGS SAM  
1 Flashlight, Military   ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 FRS Radio (with privacy channels or PL Tones) (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, BestBuy)              
1 FRS Radio (Headset and Mic or Earbud and Mic) (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, BestBuy)              
2 Gloves, latex or vinyl (Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-Mart)       UMS      
1 Gloves, Leather pair (OD or Black)   ASW   UMS   SAM TSS
1 ID Tags (dog tags) w/Silencer (Name Tape, Rank, VDF Patches)     8NT   OGS   TSS
1 Insect repellent (Small Bottle/tube) (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)   ASW   UMS   SAM TSS
1 Knife, 4-5" w/sheath         OGS SAM  
1 Knife, Folding           SAM  
1 Leatherman or Gerber Multi-tool           SAM  
2 Light sticks (Chemical, one use) (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)       UMS   SAM  
1 LBE (Load Bearing Equipment), OD or equivalent   ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Matches (Waterproof) or lighter   ASW   UMS   SAM  
6 MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) or equivalent       UMS   SAM TSS
2 Notebook Small 3"x5" (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Staples)              
2 Pen (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Staples)              
2 Pencil (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Staples)              
1 Pistol Belt, OD or equivalent   ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Poncho (OD or Woodland)   ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Sewing kit           SAM TSS
1 Sunscreen (small bottle/tube) (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)              
1 VDF Photo ID (PDF Form here, fill out, print & bring to drill)              
1 Wrist Watch (K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Target)       UMS OGS SAM  
1 Whistle w/Lanyard (OD)   ASW   UMS OGS SAM  
1 Yearly orders (Issued by Co Commander) Contact                
2 Drawers, cold weather (Long johns)   ASW   UMS OGS   TSS
1 Glove liners   ASW   UMS   SAM TSS
1 Jacket, Field (Woodland) FMJ ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Jacket, Field liner              
1 Scarf, OD, cold weather knit       UMS OGS SAM TSS
2 Shirt or sweater cold weather   ASW   UMS OGS   TSS
1 Watch cap, Black or OD FMJ ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Bag, sleeping   ASW          
1 Blanket, Survival  (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target)   ASW   UMS   SAM  
1 Duffel or Kit Bag, (Olive Drab)   ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Sleeping Pad       UMS   SAM TSS
1 Tent w/ground cloth   ASW   UMS OGS    
1 Glasses, spare set              
1 Safety Glasses, spare set              
1 Medication (15 days worth)              
1 Shoe Polish and cloth or brush (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)         OGS   TSS
1 Toilet paper (Small Tissue packs, Wet wipes) (K-Mart, Wal-Mart)              
1 Toiletry items (Things you need every day, Tooth brush, razor ......)              
1 Towel (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)       UMS OGS   TSS
1 Wash cloth (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)       UMS      
1 Water purification tablets (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)   ASW     OGS SAM  
1 Belt, (OD or Black) FMJ ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
2 Boot, laces pairs (Black)       UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 Boots, combat (Black) FMJ ASW     OGS SAM TSS
1 Cap, Patrol (Woodland)         OGS SAM  
1 Shower shoes, pair (flip-flop, beach) (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)              
5 Socks, boot, pair (Non Cotton are best) FMJ ASW     OGS SAM TSS
5 T-Shirts (Army Brown) Wicking non cotton         OGS SAM TSS
5 Underwear (Non Cotton are best) (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)              
2 Uniform Blouse (Woodland) FMJ ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
2 Uniform Trousers (Woodland) FMJ ASW   UMS OGS SAM TSS
1 PT Shorts / Pants Black (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)              
1 PT Shirt Gray (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)              
1 PT Running shoes (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)              
2 PT Socks White (Target, K-Mart, Wal-Mart)              
1 Water Bag (3 Gallon)              
                 
                 
                 
Links to suppliers of Military Surplus, Camping, Hunting, Police and fire equipment. In no particular order.

Please contact if any of the links are dead or not the correct item. Please reference the number below or item above.
1 Full Metal Jacket This is a local store and they have a lot more item in store then is on the their web site.
2 Army Surplus Warehouse
3 1800NameTapes.com This the place to get name tapes, Dog tags, VDF Patches, Rank insignias and more
4 Appalachian Tactical or US Military Surplus
5 OMAHA's Original G.I. Surplus
6 Uncle Sams or ARMYNAVYDEALS.com
7 The Suipply Sargeant or MilitaryClothing.com
8 Bob's Army Surplus
9 Cheaper Than Dirt
10 Code-2 Fire, EMS & Tactical Equipment and Apparel
11 DIY Tactical All the thing you need to create or modify your own gear
12 Georgia-Outfitters.com
13 Ghost Quartermasters New site in the works at WWW.GHOSTARMYTACTICAL.COM
14 IMS-PLUS  or International Military Sales PLUS
15 Coleman's Military Surplus
16 LA Police Gear
17 LoadUp.com
18 Military Outlet
19 CopQuest
20 Sprucemtsurplus.com
21 T.A.B.S Troop Accessories By Sayre's  Tapes, Patches and more
22 SIERRA Trading Post
23 The Supply Captain
24 www.AFMO.com
25 U.S. Cavalry
26 eBay  You need an account but you can find 99% of everything you need on here.