KIT LIST FOR RECRUIT TRAINING (RAF HALTON)
ITEM
QUANTITY
MALE RECRUITS
Smart casual trousers
1 pair
Lounge suit (if owned)
1 Suit
Shirt and tie
1 set
Shoes (not trainers)
1 pair
Socks - plain white
4 pairs (minimum)
Pyjamas or preferred bed wear
2 sets
Underwear (boxer shorts are not suitable for physical education sessions)
7 sets
Suitable casual clothing (eg jeans, t-shirts - see Note 1)
As required
Wet razor / shaving cream or foam, spare razor blades, moisturizer /
shaving balm, shower gel, soap and soap dish, toothbrush and toothpaste,
hairbrush or comb, nailbrush and nail clippers or scissors.
As required
Black swimming trunks (not football or long surf shorts)
Medium sized padlock/combination lock (if not combination lock then must
have spare keys are required)
1 pair
4
FEMALE RECRUITS
Smart dress or blouse and skirt or smart trousers.
1 set
Shoes (sensible, comfortable - as there is a lot of walking to do on arrival not trainers).
1 pair
Tights/stockings: smooth knit/15 denier - barely black (leave in packets
until required)
2 pairs
Hair care for any female recruit with hair that sits lower than 2.5cm below
the ear: hair bands, hair (slumber) nets and hair grips. These must all be
in a similar colour to match the hair or should be black.
2-3 elastic hair bands
2-3 hair nets
1 packet of grips
Underwear (including sports bras for physical education lessons).
Night-dress / pyjamas or preferred bed wear
Soap and soap dish, shower gel, toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush or
comb, nailbrush and nail clippers or scissors, female specific toiletries.
Black swimming costume (1 piece sports costume - no bikinis or
7 sets (incl 2 sports
bras)
2 sets
As required
1
ITEM
QUANTITY
Padlock/combination lock with a 7mm diameter shackle (if not combination
lock then spare keys are required)
4
separates)
ITEMS COMMON TO MALE AND FEMALE RECRUITS
Training shoes (running shoes not fashion trainers.) (see note 2)
1 pair
Plain shorts (preferably dark coloured)
1 pair
Plain t-shirts (preferably dark coloured)
2
Swimming goggles and swimming cap (hats may be purchased at RAF
Halton swimming pool for £1)
Slippers or flip flops (accommodation and washing facilities are
communal)
1 of each
1 pair
Coat or jacket (appropriate for the time of year)
1
Sew-on name tags (5cm x 1.5 cm - blank)
25
Foot powder (‘mycota’ or similar)
1
Large towel, hand towel and face cloth
2 of each
Small packet of various sized plasters
1
Wooden shirt hangers
5
Trouser/skirt hangers (clamp style - must be fully adjustable)
3
Letter writing material and stamps (Optional)
A4 note pad (lined) for studying purposes
Biros (black) and pencils
Highlighter pens
Spare pair of spectacles / contact lenses (strongly advised – see note 4)
As required
1
10 of each
3
As required
Black indelible marker (thin nib)
1
Soft yellow dusters (good quality for polishing shoes)
4
‘Kiwi’ black shoe polish
2 large and 2 small
tins
Ironing board (see note 3)
1
Good quality steam iron (Not a travel iron - see note 3)
1
ITEM
Clothes brush, scrubbing brush and lint roller
Shoe/boot brushes
QUANTITY
1 of each
1 set
Pressing cloth (non-fluffy tea towel or large, white handkerchief or a pillow
case)
1
Sewing Kit (including 3 needles and reels of button thread - 1 black, 1 dark
green, 1 white, 1 light blue)
1 set
Washing powder/liquid and stain remover (e.g ‘Shout’, ‘Vanish’)
1 packet/1 bar
Washing machine delicates/underwear bag
1
Plastic spray water bottle (household type, to aid ironing)
1
Plastic sealable food bags (various sizes)
1
Head torch (basic LED variety)
1
Wet/baby wipes
Inexpensive digital watch (preferably waterproof/shatterproof)
10mm/20mm plastic stencils
1 packet
1
1 set of each
Small day/rucksack or similar (desirable)
1
Alarm clock (battery - not mains powered)
1
Vehicle documentation (if bringing own car - Registration Document,
Certificate of Insurance, MOT Certificate (if applicable), Driver's Licence
As required
Change for laundry facilities (£1 and 20p for coin operated machines)
As required
Spending money
£50 (recommended)
Current bank (not building society) account details including cheque
book/card
ESSENTIAL
Personal certificates and documents (including any medical documents AFCO staff will advise you on requirements)
ESSENTIAL
Notes:
1.
Opportunity to wear civilian clothing is limited whilst at recruit training as you will be wearing
uniform from the very early days of your course. In addition, locker and storage space is at a
premium; so do not overdo the amount of civilian clothing you bring. Ripped, dirty or clothing
bearing graphic or sexual images will not be tolerated and should not be brought to the site.
2.
Recruits are issued basic sports shoes/trainers; however, you may wear your own trainers
for Physical Education lessons if they are found to be suitable by PEd staff. They must be clean, in
good condition and of the correct type for the activity being carried out. Guidance on suitable shoes
will be offered.
3.
A limited amount of irons are available in each Barrack Block. However, to avoid having to
wait, it is strongly advised that you bring your own steam iron. If you are travelling by car and
space permits, an ironing board is also recommended, although a limited number are available. A
number of coat hangers are also available for use and are situated in each of the Barrack Blocks.
4.
Photo-chromatic lenses in spectacles are not acceptable for ceremonial duties.
5.
Do not bring penknives or any items that could be classed as a weapon.
General:
Due to the extensive amount of Service uniform and kit issued to recruits, you are strongly advised
to consider kit insurance. You will have the opportunity to take this out whilst at RAF Halton but
may wish to consider extending your own or your parents’ contents insurance to cover the Service
uniform and kit, which is issued. The approximate cost of your Service uniform is £1800. You will
have a lot of kit to transport to your Trade Training Unit on the completion of Recruit Training, so
personal belongings should be kept to a minimum.
Amigos is a small shop that is open on site selling items such as Steam irons, ironing boards as
well as basic daily hygiene supplies such as shampoo and hairnets. This is solely for the use of
RTS personnel and will be open during evening domestic breaks. All recruits are able to access it
to make purchases