PLDC PACKING LIST
CLOTHING
4
sets Battle
Dress Uniform (BDU) (or DCU or ACU)
1 ea Belt, trouser, with buckle
2 pr Combat boots
1 ea Beret (black, green or maroon) with unit crest
1 ea BDU cap (for filed training exercise)
1 ea Beret with unit
insignia
3 ea Insignia, rank, subdued (sew-on is authorized)
1 ea *Field jacket or Gortex
1 ea *Field jacket liner
1 pr *Black leather gloves, with inserts
6 ea Brown T-shirts, underwear, socks, bras (females only)
1 pr Running shoes
6 pr Athletic socks, white, calf-high (no logos)
1 set Army PT uniform, summer (3 sets
recommended) * Cannot mix old and new PT uniforms
1 set *Army PT uniform, winter * Cannot mix old and
new PT uniforms
1 ea
PT cold weather cap
1 pr Shower shoes
3 ea Towel and washcloth
Civilian clothing (limited
amount encouraged)
* indicates September
through May
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
– required for course enrollment (Soldiers will participate
in a 3 day/1 night FTX)
1 set ID tags
1 ea ID card, military (ensure it has not expired)
1 ea Laundry bag, OD green, issued
1 ea Duffle bag or ALICE pack (frame optional)
1 ea Shelter half, with stakes, poles and rope
2 ea Ammo pouches
1 ea Load-Bearing Equipment (pistol belt with
suspenders or Vest)
2 ea Canteens, 1 quart, with covers or Camelback
1 ea Case, First Aid, with field dressing
2 ea Blankets, OD green, issued
1 ea Compass, Lensatic, with case
1 ea Helmet, with cover, sweat band, chinstrap and
cover band (with cat-eyes)
1 ea Wet weather suit or
poncho
1 ea Sleeping bag
1 ea Flashlight, OD green, with filters and batteries
1 pr Earplugs, with case
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
1 ea Canteen cup
1 ea Individual weapons cleaning kit (M16A1)
1 ea Sleeping mat
1 ea Camouflage make-up pack
1 ea Case, map
1 ea Clipboard
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
1 ea Padlock, 2” shank
1 ea Binder, 3”, 3 ring
2 ea Highlighter
2 ea Writing tablet
2 ea Pencil, .5 mm mechanical, with extra lead
6 ea Pencil, #2
2 ea Post-it pads
All required
documentation, as noted in welcome letter.