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Illinois Wing Spring Encampment 2026 Equipment List 

You will be inspected and awarded points for your uniform and gear.  

 

 

 

 

 

CAP ID MANDATORY FOR ALL MEMBERS
SENIORS MUST have 100% Correct Uniforms - NO EXCEPTIONS 
Cadets and Seniors should report to the encampment in ABU/OCP/CFU uniform. 

ABU/OCP/CFU will be worn for all activities.
Blues/Aviator Shirt Uniform will be worn at graduation.

BLUE UNIFORM, USAF-STYLE “CLASS B”, ITEMS: MALE
1 pr Trousers, Blue (1620)
1 ea Light Blue Short sleeve (1550) shirt with insignia
1 pr Socks - Black
1 ea Belt - Dark blue web with silver buckle
1 pr Shoes - black oxford, plain toe
1 ea Flight Cap (1620) with Cadet Insignia
1 ea All Weather Dark Blue Overcoat (optional)
1 ea V-Neck T-shirt - PLAIN WHITE
No Ribbons or cords. GT insignia, Wings, etc., authorized.

 

BLUE UNIFORM, USAF-STYLE “CLASS B”, ITEMS: FEMALE
1 pr Slacks, blue (1620)  or
1 ea Skirt, blue (1620)  (optional)
1 ea Light Blue Blouse (1550) with insignia
1 ea Flight Cap (1620)
1 pr Shoes - black loafers or oxfords, plain toe
2 pr Nylons - neutral beige
1 ea Purse - plain black with shoulder strap (optional)
1 ea All Weather Dark Blue Overcoat (optional)
No Ribbons or cords. GT insignia, Wings, etc., authorized.

 

ABU “Work Variant” UNIFORM ITEMS
2 sets of ABU with proper insignia
1 ea  ABU cap 
1 ea Belt - tan web 
2 ea "T" shirts - TAN 
2 pr Boot Socks - Black
1 pr Boots - Black boots 

or

OCP UNIFORM ITEMS
2 sets of OCP with proper insignia
1 ea  OCP Patrol cap 
1 ea Belt - Tan 499 color rigger style 
2 ea "T" shirts - Tan 499
2 pr Boot Socks - Sage green or coyote brown
1 pr Boots - Suede or composite and coyote brown in color, 6-12 inches in height,
                     logo same color as boot, IAW CAPR 39-1

 

PERSONAL ITEMS

     3 pr Underclothing (per weekend)
     2 ea Travel Pack Tissues
     1 pr shower sandals or flip flops REQUIRED
     1 ea robe/housecoat (optional) 
     1 ea sleepwear (shorts)
     1 ea sleepwear (t-shirt) (no pajamas)
     1 ea Shaving Kit (if you shave)
      Feminine Hygiene (if needed)
     1 ea Soap & Container
     2 ea Towels & 2 Washcloths - plain white
     1 ea Deodorant
     1 ea Toothbrush & Toothpaste 
     1 ea Shoe Shine Kit
     1 pr Gloves (black or subdued color)
     1 ea Watch cap or Stocking hat (black or subdued color)
     1 ea Small Notebook, pen, & pencil
     1 ea Ruler - 18 inch (can cut yardstick in half)
     1 ea Lint brush and dust cloth (optional)
     3 ea Plain wire hangers
     1 ea Poncho or Rain Gear
     1 ea Plastic trash bags to return soiled/wet clothing.
     1 ea Jacket – Cadets who do not have a proper uniform jacket are asked
         to bring appropriate outerwear in subdued colors (i.e., black, dark blue, dark green).  
         If you do not have a dark-colored jacket, bring what you have. 
        Safety and comfort are the #1 issue for Cadets. 

 

PHYSICAL TRAINING ITEMS
    1 pr Shoes - Athletic
    2 pr Socks - White, athletic
    1 pr Gym Shorts  (Must fit properly, no oversized shorts allowed)
    1 pr Sweatpants and Sweatshirt (dark-color if you have it, can use to sleep in if cold at night)
    1 pr Swimsuit
 

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED AT THE ENCAMPMENT:
- Caffeine of any kind
- Supplements not approved by Medical staff
- Berets, Boonies, and Cords will not be worn 
- Reading materials
- Air tags or tracking devices
- Smart Glasses, smart watches, cameras and/or recording devices 
- Cell Phones (if brought, will be secured at check-in and returned each Sunday)
- Candy, gum, or food of any nature
- Lighters or other ignition sources
- Money
- Flashlights/24 Hour gear
-  Adult or pornographic materials 
-  Alcoholic beverages of any sort, tobacco products of any nature, illegal drugs or substances
including cannabis and CBD-based products, knives or weapons of any nature, and any other
items that would detract from the planned activities. 

 

"Contraband" items, cell phones, and cadet car keys will be recorded and secured at check-in. 
All items (except the below) will be returned each Sunday during check-out) 

   

MEDICATION MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MARKED WITH THE CADET'S NAME, ETC. 
"PILL-A-DAY" CONTAINERS AND LOOSE MEDICATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED. 

 

Please ensure luggage garment bags are marked clearly with the Cadet’s name and
CAP ID number. 
Write your name inside ALL uniform items, especially your hat(s) and boots.

     

 

There is no “standard” or “approved” luggage, bag, or carrying equipment (in other words, use what you already have).

Wheeled luggage or duffel/sea bags are perfectly acceptable and suited to the need.

All uniform items, including shoes, must be in a single bag to make identifying and moving within the base easier.

Loose items get easily lost, especially due to confusion between in-process and graduation. 

Uniforms are expensive, and each year, despite our best efforts, we have unmarked jackets, boots, and other items we cannot return.

Please ensure luggage, garment bags, and other items are marked clearly with the Cadet’s name and CAP ID number.

During in-processing, cadet equipment will be checked for contraband and placed inside a bag marked clearly with the cadet’s name and flight.
The Logistics Section will transport the bag to our ship—your cadet will have a single bag coming to the ship and when leaving on both Sundays.
The ships are cleared and checked upon exiting to graduation. If something is missing and it’s not in the bag, we do not have it in the ship or our possession.

 

Last reviewed: 01 Feb Dec 2026


 

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