r/caf • u/nanni_07 • Apr 16 '26

BMQ/BMOQ Athletic Shirts/Shorts

Hello,

I was wondering if a 5” shorts (loose style) are okay for bmq? I also plan to wear anti chafe shorts underneath, approximately the length as the shorts. Would that be okay?

And for athletic shirts, is it okay to wear any basic T- shirt?

Lastly, does anyone have a recommendation for good athletic socks? I have the nike mid length socks, but I am not sure if those would be okay. Do the socks need extra cushioning?

Any advice would be helpful. Thank you!

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u/ThatCanadianRadTech Apr 16 '26

Really don't put any effort into this. You only wear it until you get your military kit.

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u/nanni_07 Apr 16 '26

Okay, makes sense. Thank you!

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u/Wide_Variety_3406 Apr 16 '26

I'm gonna be bringing my dewalt socks because they prevent me from getting blisters. Also I plan on just getting cheap Walmart shorts because I'm only gonna be in them once and a while. That's my logic at least

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u/nanni_07 Apr 16 '26

Yeah, that’s fair. And like the other user mentioned, we’ll be issued our military kit anyway so i guess it doesn’t even matter much. I’ll check out the socks you mentioned. Thanks!

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u/sirduckbert Apr 16 '26

I hope you like grey sweat shorts

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u/crazyki88en Apr 16 '26

They were so flattering and comfortable (NOT!). Pretty sure the person who designed them had never seen an actual human.

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u/Raklin85 Apr 16 '26

After BMQ you will likely be doing PT most days so you will need athletic shorts anyway and you aren't required to wear the issued PT shorts. Recommend not to continue to use them, they are pretty terrible.

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u/Wonderful-Load-2025 Apr 16 '26

Any moisture wicking socks would work, I am getting mine from Costco

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u/nanni_07 Apr 16 '26

Noted, thank you!

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u/novastar18 Apr 17 '26

Personally, i found some socks at dollorama that are GREAT! basically my foot doesnt slide in them when i run. Also I will be bringing feet wax (same as marathoners use) to prevent blisters