DEPLOYMENT PACKING LIST
PACKING/BAGS/GENERAL ADVICE
Pack as light as possible taking into consideration all listed items. You should be able to carry all your bags by yourself.
All bags must be black or navy blue except for the olive drab GI duffle bag. No ornamentation on bags except for PHS
logo or small, unobtrusive manufacturer's logos. Consider:
• Carry-on/personal size backpack.
• Check larger bag(s)
o Convertible rolling backpacks that can be rolled or carried on shoulders work well
• Know airline or military conveyance regulations
• Use garbage bags as liners to pack items to protect if luggage gets left out in wet weather.
• Luggage tags, TSA approved luggage locks
• Clothing of wicking, quick-dry material that can be layered (not cotton, not bulky)
CARRY WITH YOU UNIFORM
Military ID (CAC), driver's license, dog tags, ODU Blouse x2
passport ODU Trousers x2
Federal travel credit card and/or personal PHS Ballcap
credit card Boot Socks
Cash (with some small bills)
Blousing Straps
Travel orders
PHS Uniform T-shirts
Itinerary and flight information, e-ticket
Web belt/buckle
Team roster
Undergarments
Copy of professional license, certifications
Dog Tags
and BLS card
Cell phone and charger, car charger Small boot polish kit
Uniform components (1 set) + Watch (black)
undergarments for 3 days
1 qt Ziploc with travel size essential
toiletries/shave kit SLEEPING
30 days of prescription medications Sleeping bag (unless you know that bedding
Small roll of toilet paper will be provided)
Challenge coin Sleeping clothes
Packable pillow
Sleeping pad
CLOTHING Earplugs
PT Gear x 2 sets, shoes Eye mask for day sleeping
Swimsuit for hotel days or group shower
Time-off clothes x 1-2 days (e.g., jeans,
shorts, t-shirts, socks, shoes) FOOD, WATER, MEDICAL
Pocket snacks (e.g., energy gels, trail mix,
hard candy, protein bars, nuts)
COLD WEATHER GEAR Black canteen/Camelbak – EMPTY – fill after
Parka with Rank clearing airport security
ODU Liner/Utility Jacket Bottled water (1 day supply)
ODU Fleece Pain relivers (e.g., aspirin, Tylenol)
Long undergarments Prescription medicine (30 day supply)
Gloves Prescription eyeglasses, extra contact lenses
Watch Cap Antidiarrheal
Laxative/Stool softener
Vitamins
HOT, HUMID WEATHER Antihistamines
Mosquito netting Sun block/sunscreen (30+ SPF)
Foot powder Insect repellent/25-25 DEET
Extra socks
Prepared by TPAC Preparedness Subcommittee 08/2021
DEPLOYMENT PACKING LIST
INTERNATIONAL DAMAGED INFRASTRUCTURE (ATMS, credit card
readers, potable water may be affected)
Passport – personal or government (leave
photocopies with Emergency Contact Water purification tablets, UV pen or
backpacking water filter
Electric current adapter
Screw top bottle to receive purified water
Culturally appropriate clothing
Extra cash
Copy of immunization record
NICE TO HAVE
Thermos or leak proof travel mug
Small multi-outlet cord
Command Strip hooks/hangers
Sewing kit
Para cord
Powdered drink mix
One comfort item, e.g., family photo
Reading material/e-reader/tablet
Chewing gum
A few Ziploc bags, assorted sizes
Moleskin/Leukotape
Duct tape
Stamps (Forever), postcards or paper and
envelopes
Collapsible electric kettle
PROHIBITED/LEAVE AT HOME
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs
Glass bottles
Electric appliances/coffee makers
Dressy items, e.g., clothes and jewelry
Firearms, flare guns, machetes, IEDs, “Sterno”
heaters, pressurized containers
Anything that may melt and make a mess (chocolate,
gummies)
Anything you don’t want broken/lost/stolen/thrown
around/taken away
Anything you can’t carry for a mile
Prepared by TPAC Preparedness Subcommittee 08/2021
