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DCO Indoctrination Course - Required Paperwork/Items to Bring

Below is the required paperwork needed for each student reporting to Officer Training Command Newport.  It is broken down by Schoolhouse.  You will receive all paperwork turned in to us back at the end of the course.

Direct Commission Officer Indoctrination Course Required Paperwork

  •  Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Reserve Orders and any Modifications
  • Copies of prescriptions from civilian physicians if taking prescription medication. At Minimum 1 weeks’ worth of medication should be hand carried with you.
  • Page Two (Record of Emergency Data).
    -It would be acceptable if you re-signed the two copies of the current page 2 on the last page under your previous signature. Your new signature means that there are no changes to the current page 2, and that it is up-to-date. After your new signature, put today's date. Without a page 2, we cannot pay you Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Type 2.
  • Copy of current SGLI form.
  •  Reserve Center Contact Information (Name/Phone/Fax and NRD Address)

Other Items:

  • **Special Dietary and Religious needs must be expressed on the first day of training. OTCN will do everything possible to accommodate all special and religious needs without compromising training.
  • Money: Meals will be paid for by each student. Money is collected on a weekly basis by the company mess treasurer. Meals cost approximately $10.80/day (Breakfast $2.30/Lunch $4.25/Dinner $4.25) for a weekly cost of $75.60. You should bring enough cash to handle the first two weeks of meals ($151.20). You will have access to an ATM machine.

Required Items To Bring:

  • You will be issued all necessary uniform items upon arrival at ODS. You will also receive a clothing allowance of $400.00 (Prior Chief Petty Officers will not receive this, as they have already received an allowance). Below are the items needed to begin training. No more than what is listed should be brought, any excess will be stored.
MEN WOMEN

_  T-Shirts (white, crew neck) – 3 packs
_   Underwear, Briefs (white) – 5 pair
    *boxer briefs boxer shorts/regular
_   Athletic Socks (white) – 3 packs
     (Any type)
_   Towel – 1 each
_    Washcloth – 1 each

_   T-Shirts (white, crew neck) - 3
_   Underwear, Briefs (white) - 5 pair
    *basic underwear
_   Athletic Socks (white) - 3 packs
    (Any type)
_   Towel - 1 each
_   Washcloth - 1 each
_   Brassiere/Sports Bras
_   Swimsuit, one piece conservative
    (Black/Navy Blue)

Personal Toiletries Personal Toiletries
_   Basic Items Only
_   Shaving gear (no electric shavers)
_   Toothbrush/paste and floss
_   Deodorant
_   Soap/Shampoo
_   Nail Clippers
_   Basic Items Only (full size)
_   Feminine Hygiene Products

_   Toothbrush/paste and floss
_   Deodorant
_   Soap/Shampoo
_   Nail Clippers
_   No Make-up or hair products (gel/mousse/hairspray) will be authorized until the last portion of training.


_ All students need to bring a combination padlock. (Key locks are not authorized)

Prior Enlisted:_   Bring medals (Large), Ribbons, and Warfare Devices

Running Shoes: Please invest in a quality pair of running shoes less then six months old. You will be running 3-4 miles per week, depending on where you are in training. Running is conducted on pavement, so a good pair of shoes is important. _

Authorized Items:

Alarm Clock, Battery-Operated (No radio function)_
Cell Phones (will be authorized after hours)_
Wristwatch (will be authorized later in training)_
Wallet and Check Book_

Other Items:

12” ruler_
2-3 black ink ball point pens_

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Last Modified 11/4/2009
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