RMA Sandhurst

Regular Commissioning Course

Dress and Equipment List

as at October 2010

This list appears on the RMAS website at army.mod.uk/sandhurstpccbc

It is vital that all Officer Cadets (OCdts) attend the Commissioning Course (CC) at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in
possession of the right dress and equipment at the right time. This will contribute to success on the course.

This is the definitive list. Any further questions should be addressed to Captain McLeish, SO3 Officer Candidate Administration Cell
(OCAC) at RMAS – 01276 412001 or [email protected].

Below are details of items which OCdts at RMAS find useful and/or essential. Candidates due to attend the CC in the near future
should read through this list carefully and ensure that they are satisfied with what they are required to have, and when they are
required to have it. During your Pre-Course Briefing (PCCBC) you will be given further guidance on this list.

Items in black are standard items which will be required. You should purchase/procure these as necessary before the course and
bring them with you.

Items in BOLD CAPITALS refer to an Administration Starter Pack (known as the Red Pack), which can be purchased from RMAS.
The total cost of this pack, when bought as a package, is £37.99. When you arrive, your Directing Staff (DS) will identify who would
like one of these packs, and you will be able to collect within the first few days of Week One, in time for when you will be required
to use the items. If you opt not to purchase this pack, you must make alternative arrangements and bring these items with you.
Remember: you will not be allowed to leave RMAS within the first 5 weeks. Purchasing this pack will ensure that you buy the right
equipment at a reasonable price, and should also save you time.

Clothing – Men

• Army boots (issued one pair at PCCBC, and one pair on arrival)
• Jacket and grey flannel trousers (note – blazer issued at RMAS therefore no need to buy. Grey flannel is a similar
material to school trousers)
• Dark suit, either plain or pinstriped, with single or double vent (must not be shiny material)
• Black, leather, thin-soled, lace-up shoes (not square-toed)
• Shirts (max 3) 2 blue and white
• Socks (issued 5 pairs at PCCBC)
• Ties (not regimental ties)
• Chino-type trousers (dark or tan)
• Underclothes (not boxer shorts for PT)
• Night wear and slippers/flip-flops
• Razor blade and shaving stick or foam
• Swimming trunks (black/blue - Speedo type, not swimming shorts)

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Stationery

 Scissors
 Fountain pen with blue or black ink
 Pencils
 Biros
 Eraser
 Pencil sharpener
 Good quality A4 writing paper and envelopes
 30cm ruler
 Sellotape
 Permanent marker pen
 Hole punch
 A4 lever arch file and inserts
 Small notebooks
 Highlighters
 1” plastic letter and number stencil
 Black permanent magic marker
 A4 pad of wide-ruled lined paper

Hygiene / In-Camp Toiletries

 First aid kit (eg blister kit, plasters, vaseline, paracetamol, antiseptic cream)
 Shower footwear such as flip-flops
 Face flannel X 3??
 Towels how many? 1 big one
 Soap and soap box
 Deodorant
 Face wipes
 Comb, hankerchief for church
 Toothbrush and paste (x 2 of each)
 Nailbrush X 2?
 Shampoo/shower gel

Cleaning Materials

 “SELVYT” SILVER CLEANING CLOTH (for shoe and boot “bulling”) - £3.20
 Clothes brush red sided one
 Duraglit/Brasso
 Black shoe polish (at least 2 x tins)
 DARK TAN KIWI SHOE POLISH (at least 2 x tins) - £1.00 (per tin). 2 tins
 Cloths dusters ‘n’ micro fibre cloth
 SHOE BRUSHES (at least 2 x brushes) - £2.00 (per set of 2). 4 sets

Miscellaneous

 Automatic washing machine powder (enough for 5 weeks)

 Good quality steam iron (should cost no more than £30 – 40) and wide ironing board
 Waterproof watch
 WOODEN COAT HANGERS (at least x 10) - £14.95 (per set of 10)
 WOODEN TROUSER HANGERS (at least x 8) - £11.96 (per set of 4)
 Padlock (combination type)
 Needles and cotton (housewife)
 “TWISTIES” for trousers (at least x one pair) - £1.80 (per pair)

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  Camera (optional)
 Small radio alarm
 WONDERWEB - £0.79
 STIFF BRUSH for scrubbing webbing - £1.29.

Sports

 Swimming goggles
 Running shoes (issued 1 x pair in week 1, but you will require a second civilian pair on arrival)

Also:

Autumn and Spring Terms - if you wish to play football or rugby, bring shin pads, and boots or Astro hockey boots for hockey

Summer Term - if you wish to play cricket, bring white shirt, jersey, white flannels and boots

If you are a track athlete, Tartan track running spikes

If you wish to make use of the riding stables whilst at Sandhurst please bring riding boots (with half chaps if appropriate) and
cream jodhpurs. These are available for purchase at the Sandhurst if required.

Items For Field Training

The items below can be purchased in the PRI Shop at RMAS. You will have limited opportunities to visit the shop during weeks 1
to 5. Your Coy DS will advise on further items required during the course.

 A5 NIREX Folder
 Field washing and shaving Kit (waterproof washbag with minimum requirement for living in field)
 Lighter/matches
 Nail polish remover pads (to remove permanent pen)

Documentation

 Original copies of degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Higher National Certificates
 Original copies of all other educational certificates
 National Insurance card
 National Health Service card
 European Health card (Note: this is available free of charge from www.dh.gov.uk)
 Optician’s prescription for spectacles
 HM Inspector of Taxes Form P45 (if previously in employment)
 Vaccination certificates
 Driving Licence (Provisional or Full if held)
 Documents for privately owned vehicles being brought to Sandhurst: tax disc, vehicle registration, insurance certificates,
and MOT if applicable (you will not receive a car pass without these documents)
 Receipts for expenses incurred
 MOD Form 90 (ID Card) if held
 Cheque book or bank account details (account number, sort code and address)
 Adventurous training certificates/logbooks if held
 Passport, if held
 European Computer Driving Licence, if held

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Cleaning products:

Cif, Mr Muscle, A tea towel for drying the sink, dust buster, microfiber cloth,

Own weapons cleaning kit

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