Ok my Fiance just left 6 days ago for the army bootcamp... I miss him so much can someone tell me what he might be going through right now.... ???????And is letters the only thing I can send him in the mail or can I send him other things like money, gifts, ect...?
2006-08-01 14:36:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Just send him letters, but don't decorate the outside of the envelope, it just brings unneeded attention from the DS. Keep the letters encouraging and supportive. If you have some drama going on don't write about it, he has enough stuff to deal with and he can't help you anyway. You could maybe get away with sending him a phone card as they let you call home towards the end if you are lucky, but ask him about it first because he'll have a feel for how things are going there. If you don't get too many letters form him it's because he is being kept really busy. In-processing sucks, he just got a bunch of shots and his hair cut off and everything is coming at him pretty fast.
Don't worry about all the crap people say about reprogramming and other BS like that. The military won't turn him into a damn robot or brainwash him either. He will change, but for the better, so just be patient and supportive. If he has an infantry boot camp it'll be about 14 weeks long, most others are just 9 weeks. I was engaged when I went, and missing my fiance' was constant, everything else wasn't that bad.
2006-08-01 15:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by mike_one_zero 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't send him money. you can send him socks and the like, but there are many things he's not allowed to have. Up until now, he's stood in line all day, every day. He's at reception right now, and if it's like it was when I went through, he won't leave for basic until tomorrow. Don't mail him anything other than letters and pictures unless he asks you to. You'll just draw attention to him otherwise.
Make sure you give him a reason to look forward to mail call every night. It sucks sitting there night after night with no mail to read.
2006-08-01 15:00:24 · answer #2 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I want to Thank You for his service to our country. He is getting a rude awakening right now , not much sleep plenty of exercise and they are taking him down to the lowest a man can go, however they will bring him back up to a fine young man. They are acclimating him to military life( getting the street out of him ) . As far as things to send ? I wouldn,t send much more than letters just yet but do this SEND HIM LOTS of letters mailcall is the highlight of his day I guarantee you that.
2006-08-01 14:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not send him anything but letters. He needs those letters to keep him motivated. He will not need money while in basic because he is going to get paid anyway. He will only need to buy a few things while there such as toiletries and maybe a new set of PT gear and maybe running shoes.
2006-08-02 06:05:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi well Ashley... your boyfriend is now at the main induction center... there they get their uniforms,, shots.. dental .. do a short PT test,, and best of all,,,, they get all their hair cut off.....
Soon as they get processed,, they will form up into platoons.. of 50 guys in a company... and ship over to there..... That is when the FUN begins..... They will get to know their new Daddy.... the drill sargents..... and they will learn how to do push ups,, and run... and do all kinds of things also......like camp out... and how to shoot a gun... and throw a handgrenade... but all this comes with time.....all how ever many weeks boot camp is now... it was 10 when i was in...
He will be a lean mean fighting machine when he gets out... be sure and go to the graduation....he will appreciate that.....
good luck
2006-08-01 14:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will attempt to strip away his individuality. By taking away his clothing and giving him a uniform, by shaving his head, by relieving him of the burden of thinking for himself. (according to his drill sgt) He will not be able to complete any task without direct instructions, supervision and frequent intervention. He will have to function as part of the team to get by. Eventually the team will begin to excel. Only then will his self esteem again rise. Only then will the drill instructors allow him the pleasure of a compliment... occasionally. He will learn alot much of which will sound like a different language to you.
When he gets finished, he will be more confident and might be in better shape.
But for now he needs your letters and support. Tell him you not only support him, but his Army, his choice and his mission.
2006-08-01 14:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by CHEVICK_1776 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't send him stuffed animals or candy. We were going through during Easter and one guy got a chocolate bunny. Any packages have to be opened in front of the platoon and the Drill SGT's. man was he embarrassed when he pulled that thing out. and he was tormented the rest of the time we were there.
2006-08-02 05:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by jordanjd4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has no need for money, gift, etc. Your letters will be more than enough. He is a very busy person right now. So your cheerfulness and smiling letters will bring him happiness.
2006-08-01 15:08:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't send more than letters yet. He can't have it.
As soon as he stepped off that plane or bus he started to march and by now may be learning to sing as he marches,,,
"You wanna go home but you left, your right!"
He's getting in shape right now, I can guarrentee you that.
2006-08-01 15:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter just joined the Navy, and is leaving on the 16th. I know the only communication is writing letters, but if you want further information, go to www.military.com and check out that site....it is a wealth of information!
2006-08-01 14:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by LARGE MARGE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋