Candidate Prep List

What not to Bring:
These items are prohibited and may result in immediate dismissal. Your arrival at OCS implies consent to search and seizure and prosecution to the fullest extent of federal regulations.

  • Weapons - Pocket knives, Guns, K-Bars, E-tools, Gerber / Leathermans, Lg. Scissors,  Straight Razors, etc.
  • Electronics - Cell phones, Pagers, Radio/CD Players, Video Games, Cameras, Flash lights, or Novelties.
  • Drugs/Supplements  - Aspirin, Motrin, Tylenol, Midol, Body Building Supplements, Ephedrine, Multi-
    vitamins, Caffeine, Synephrine, Salicin, Vivarin, No Doze, Tobacco, Amino Acids, Steroids, Cold
    Medicine, Narcotics or Recreational Drugs
Note: Only prescribed medication by a physician (prescription documents required) will be authorized


Required Items:
  • Candidates will report to OCS in appropriate (seasonal) civilian attire. Appropriate candidate civilian attire consists of a collared shirt, trousers (no jeans) with a belt, and dress shoes. Attire will be cleaned and pressed.
  • Pre-Ship Paperwork Folder from the OSO. Orders, Travel Itenerary, any health, dental, or shot records, OSO eval, and any other administrative paperwork.
  • Running Shoes that fit and function properly. These should be relatively new but broken in.
  • Candidates must bring basic toiletry items, including a towel, a disposable razor, and soap, to sustain them through the first few days.
  • At least $300 in cash. This is for Small and Large Bag Issue.
  • Candidates will bring a rugged watch (shock and water resistant). Do not bring jewelry.
  • Bring at least five sets of underwear (Male and Female).

Female Candidates:
  • Feminine hygiene items and Birth Control if applicable
  • Results of your latest pap smear results (if obtained within the last year)
  • bras, and hair related items

Recommended Items:
  • A second set of civilian attire for use on liberty
  • Black Sharpie
  • Large Ziplock Bags
  • 1 inch medical Tape

What You Are Issued:
  • 4 pair woodland MARPAT utilities, 2 pair desert MARPAT utilities, and 2 pair tan boots
  • Prior enlisted Marines should not bring woodland utilities.  Prior enlisted Marines can bring extra boot socks, green T-shirts, and PT shorts if they desire. Candidates who have been issued MARPAT utilities
    and the new tan boots (Candidates returning to Seniors), but do not bring them will be charged for the replacement cost of those items.
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