KIT LIST FOR RECRUIT TRAINING (RAF HALTON)

ITEM MALE RECRUITS Smart casual trousers Lounge suit (if owned) Shirt and tie Shoes (not trainers) Socks - plain white Pyjamas or preferred bed wear Underwear (boxer shorts are not suitable for physical education sessions) Suitable casual clothing (eg jeans, t-shirts - see Note 1) Wet razor / shaving cream or foam, spare razor blades, moisturizer / shaving balm, shower gel, soap and soap dish, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush or comb, nailbrush and nail clippers or scissors. Black swimming trunks (not football or long surf shorts) Medium sized padlock/combination lock (if not combination lock then must have spare keys are required) FEMALE RECRUITS Smart dress or blouse and skirt or smart trousers. Shoes (sensible, comfortable - as there is a lot of walking to do on arrival not trainers). Tights/stockings: smooth knit/15 denier - barely black (leave in packets until required) Hair care for any female recruit with hair that sits lower than 2.5cm below the ear: hair bands, hair (slumber) nets and hair grips. These must all be in a similar colour to match the hair or should be black. Underwear (including sports bras for physical education lessons). Night-dress / pyjamas or preferred bed wear Soap and soap dish, shower gel, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush or comb, nailbrush and nail clippers or scissors, female specific toiletries. Black swimming costume (1 piece sports costume - no bikinis or

QUANTITY

1 pair 1 Suit 1 set 1 pair 4 pairs (minimum) 2 sets 7 sets As required As required

1 pair 4

1 set 1 pair 2 pairs 2-3 elastic hair bands 2-3 hair nets 1 packet of grips 7 sets (incl 2 sports bras) 2 sets As required 1

ITEM separates) Padlock/combination lock with a 7mm diameter shackle (if not combination lock then spare keys are required) ITEMS COMMON TO MALE AND FEMALE RECRUITS Training shoes (running shoes not fashion trainers.) (see note 2) Plain shorts (preferably dark coloured) Plain t-shirts (preferably dark coloured) Swimming goggles and swimming cap (hats may be purchased at RAF Halton swimming pool for 1) Slippers or flip flops (accommodation and washing facilities are communal) Coat or jacket (appropriate for the time of year) Sew-on name tags (5cm x 1.5 cm - blank) Foot powder (mycota or similar) Large towel, hand towel and face cloth Small packet of various sized plasters Wooden shirt hangers Trouser/skirt hangers (clamp style - must be fully adjustable) Letter writing material and stamps (Optional) A4 note pad (lined) for studying purposes Biros (black) and pencils Highlighter pens Spare pair of spectacles / contact lenses (strongly advised see note 4) Black indelible marker (thin nib) Soft yellow dusters (good quality for polishing shoes) Kiwi black shoe polish Ironing board (see note 3) Good quality steam iron (Not a travel iron - see note 3)

QUANTITY

1 pair 1 pair 2 1 of each 1 pair 1 25 1 2 of each 1 5 3 As required 1 10 of each 3 As required 1 4 2 large and 2 small tins 1 1

ITEM Clothes brush, scrubbing brush and lint roller Shoe/boot brushes Pressing cloth (non-fluffy tea towel or large, white handkerchief or a pillow case) Sewing Kit (including 3 needles and reels of button thread - 1 black, 1 dark green, 1 white, 1 light blue) Washing powder/liquid and stain remover (e.g Shout, Vanish) Washing machine delicates/underwear bag Plastic spray water bottle (household type, to aid ironing) Plastic sealable food bags (various sizes) Head torch (basic LED variety) Wet/baby wipes Inexpensive digital watch (preferably waterproof/shatterproof) 10mm/20mm plastic stencils Small day/rucksack or similar (desirable) Alarm clock (battery - not mains powered) Vehicle documentation (if bringing own car - Registration Document, Certificate of Insurance, MOT Certificate (if applicable), Driver's Licence Change for laundry facilities (1 and 20p for coin operated machines) Spending money Current bank (not building society) account details including cheque book/card Personal certificates and documents (including any medical documents AFCO staff will advise you on requirements)

QUANTITY 1 of each 1 set 1 1 set 1 packet/1 bar 1 1 1 1 1 packet 1 1 set of each 1 1 As required As required 50 (recommended) ESSENTIAL ESSENTIAL

Notes: 1. Opportunity to wear civilian clothing is limited whilst at recruit training as you will be wearing uniform from the very early days of your course. In addition, locker and storage space is at a premium; so do not overdo the amount of civilian clothing you bring. Ripped, dirty or clothing bearing graphic or sexual images will not be tolerated and should not be brought to the site. 2. Recruits are issued basic sports shoes/trainers; however, you may wear your own trainers for Physical Education lessons if they are found to be suitable by PEd staff. They must be clean, in

good condition and of the correct type for the activity being carried out. Guidance on suitable shoes will be offered. 3. A limited amount of irons are available in each Barrack Block. However, to avoid having to wait, it is strongly advised that you bring your own steam iron. If you are travelling by car and space permits, an ironing board is also recommended, although a limited number are available. A number of coat hangers are also available for use and are situated in each of the Barrack Blocks. 4. 5. Photo-chromatic lenses in spectacles are not acceptable for ceremonial duties. Do not bring penknives or any items that could be classed as a weapon.

General: Due to the extensive amount of Service uniform and kit issued to recruits, you are strongly advised to consider kit insurance. You will have the opportunity to take this out whilst at RAF Halton but may wish to consider extending your own or your parents contents insurance to cover the Service uniform and kit, which is issued. The approximate cost of your Service uniform is 1800. You will have a lot of kit to transport to your Trade Training Unit on the completion of Recruit Training, so personal belongings should be kept to a minimum. Amigos is a small shop that is open on site selling items such as Steam irons, ironing boards as well as basic daily hygiene supplies such as shampoo and hairnets. This is solely for the use of RTS personnel and will be open during evening domestic breaks. All recruits are able to access it to make purchases