IMPORTANT DATES
5 June 2010 Appointee Reception
24 June 2010 In-Processing, Class of 2014
24 June - 4 August 2010 Basic Cadet Training, Class of 2014
9 July 2010 Doolie Parent Dinner
10 July 2010 Doolie Day Out
15 July 2010 Prep School: In-Processing
What to bring to InP:
Besides the clothes on your appointee's back, parents of prior years recommend ...
Academy documents, completed
Government-issued ID
toothbrush, non-electric
deodorant, if needed
males: shaver, electric with recharger (they won't have time to use non-electric razors)
males: 1-2 changes of white underwear (they're issued underwear)
females: 1-2 weeks of white athletic bras & underwear (females are NOT issued underwear;
actually, they're lucky, as the male doolies are happy to chuck their AF-issue undies after
BCT ends)
watch with fresh battery (they will need this after BCT)
cell phone with recharger (their squadron may or may not allow usage after BCT)
a light, nylon drawstring backpack to carry the above
photo courtesy of AOG WebGuy
WHAT TO WEAR TO InP
What an Appointee wears to In-Processing is by personal preference. Much depends on the weather.
Appointees are encouraged to dress comfortably, perhaps in a favorite outfit. Some choose to wear
T-shirts with sayings, some choose not to. Some Appointees like to be under the radar of the
cadre, some feel ready for any attention from the cadre. They will all be scrutinized by the cadre, but those Appointees sporting anything that will stand out may elicit extra attention. Of course, some Appointees choose to challenge themselves with particular scrutiny by the cadre.
Months will pass before the Appointee is allowed to wear civilian clothes again.
Should parents attend In-Processing?
That is the personal question that faces each family. While some Appointees may ask their parents to attend, some do not.
Some Appointees tell their parents to stay home, that they want to in-process without the parents present.
Some Appointees want to ask their parents to not come, but the parents don't give the Appointee a choice.
We recommend that the parents wait to hear from the Appointee his/her preference on their accompanying
him/her to In-Processing. It would be best for the Appointee to be enabled to make this decision.
