Planning is well under way...

...so the usual bits of paper will soon start to hit your mats. You will get a kit list - in case you lose it (no, I know you haven't got it yet, but when you do...) here it is. If you have any questions on the list, try posting them here. We will check the blog every so often and try to answer questions.

KIT LIST

Documentation
1 Passport (please let us know as soon as possible if you are a non-UK passport holder)

1 European Health Insurance Card

Military (for the Parades)

1 Combat Jacket

1 Trousers, Lightweight*

2 Shirts, KF (green)

1 Belt

Beret & Badge

Brassard

Boots (& spare laces)

2 pairs Socks

1 pair Twists

All these military items MUST be brought on the tour. The weather in Normandy is variable and it cannot be assumed that the parades will be done in shirt-sleeve order.

Civilian

Jacket, preferably waterproof

Trousers (can be jeans)

2 Jersey/sweatshirt

2 Shirts/polo shirts/t-shirts

Underwear (sufficient for 7 days)

Socks (sufficient for 7 days)

1 pr Shoes

1 pr Trainers

Hat (to keep the sun off!)

Swim wear THIS INCLUDES A SWIMMING HAT and boys MAY NOT wear shorts or bermudas! (This is a general rule at French municipal pools).

1 Sleeping Bag - Military or civilian.

Wash Kit

1 Large towel

Boot cleaning kit

Sewing kit

Sun Block

Water bottle & holder/belt

Knife, Fork & Spoon

Mug

Note Book

Pen/pencil

Torch - plus spare batteries & bulb

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD NOT BRING MORE THAN ONE SUITCASE, HOLDALL OR EQUIVALENT FOR THE BULK OF THEIR KIT. A SMALL 'DAY SACK' WOULD ALSO BE USEFUL.

Apart from military items, this list is for guidance. Tour participants should go for comfort rather than glamour.

* Some cadets may not have been issued with lightweights. If you do not have a pair you will need to obtain some urgently, via your detachment commander, or borrow a pair. C95's are NOT worn at the parades.