Talon64 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 With school supplies sales and tax free weekend here, curious to know of any supplies I could stock up on for wocs... and take advantage of the sales. Ie: pencils, paper, notebooks, markers, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdubs Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Note cards, highlighters, pens/pencils, and maybe a couple of notebooks with paper. The first three are going to be your bread and butter. Also, for your stenciling, I'd get a couple of the permanent markers that are specifically for laundry items. I'm sure someone else will chime in with something else, but that is what I went through the most of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon64 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Awesome input, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Sharpies both white and black. If you want your shirts to be readable after the first wash use fabric paint and not fabric marker. I used sharpies and it works but hey no one really checked legibility lol. Also get lumocolor FINE tip pens if you can while on sale. Otherwise they have them here at Rucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Oh and yeah, highlighters and pens and notecards like a ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCOtoWO Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 What's the WOCS policy look like for going over in the OH quantity? Is it strictly adhered to? Packing list specifies 1 pkg of note cards, but that seems underkill after glossing through the WOCSOP. It also states that "the required quantity is also the authorized quantity. Duplicate items are considered static items and could be grounds for elimination from the program." Are there opportunities to go to MCSS during WOCS or is resupply a request by memorandum kind of thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 You will have ample time at mcss as well as the barber. Which is in the same plaza thing. Duplicate items/ static items refer to things like boots that you never wear that are for display only. I brought the very minimum according to the packing list. That was it. Nothing more. I wound up buying notecards, highlighters, pens (I brought gel and they require ballpoint), and medical tape cause I chose to travel without that item. Plus I traveled without hygiene stuff so I bought that when I got here. The notecards and stuff will go in your PSA (desk if you will). I wouldn't bring extra uniform stuff unless you bring a pair of field boots/ruck march boots. Other than that stick to the list for uniform items (down to underwear too) Everything else is up to you how much you want to bring but the list states the minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon64 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Under is strictly tighty whities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 For basic yes... For wocs no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Ar670-1 says tan though I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCOtoWO Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Thanks much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainbourassa Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 On the optional side it says 15 hangers, is it necessary to bring them or are the lockers already stocked with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantankerously Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I showed up with everything I had from basic..... I did just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritter Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 On the optional side it says 15 hangers, is it necessary to bring them or are the lockers already stocked with them? Don't buy hangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainbourassa Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Got it thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainbourassa Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 The GorTex is on the optional list. I'm all for taking as little as possible, but Is it worth tugging it along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamer Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 You'll get issued another one. I wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAR153D Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) On the optional side it says 15 hangers, is it necessary to bring them or are the lockers already stocked with them?You got it! I didn't bring a single one. With a combination of the ones that are stuffed in wall lockers from candidates past and the ones you'll get your ACU's back on from laundry, you'll be fine. The GorTex is on the optional list. I'm all for taking as little as possible, but Is it worth tugging it along?Nope. I brought mine that was way nicer than the issued one from CIF but due to uniformity issues, it sat in the security room the whole time. What's the WOCS policy look like for going over in the OH quantity? Is it strictly adhered to? Packing list specifies 1 pkg of note cards, but that seems underkill after glossing through the WOCSOP. It also states that "the required quantity is also the authorized quantity. Duplicate items are considered static items and could be grounds for elimination from the program." Are there opportunities to go to MCSS during WOCS or is resupply a request by memorandum kind of thing?No static items allowed. Anything above and beyond the authorized amount must either go into the security room, trash or your POV. The WOC SOP will advise the MIN required to be displayed and if you don't have that due to them being in laundry, you'll have to fill out a DIM (Display Items Missing) Card. Once a week you're required to go to the shoppette and get haircuts which is next to clothing sales. There, you'll find any supplies you will need. Under is strictly tighty whities?Per the WOC SOP, they can be any of the authorized colors. I saw folks with brown BCT style ones or white boxer briefs. Don't remember anyone getting crap for what underwear they wore. Edited February 10, 2015 by Marine4WOFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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