How long before Naval recruits are allowed to write home?

Question

My daughter left Wednesday August 16, and I got her address from her recruiter the following Monday. I've written her everyday since. When should I expect a letter from her? Are they restricted to write home for a certain period of time?

Answer 1

I think it is about 2-3 weeks in. Don't stop writting her. Just because she can't write doesn't mean she ain't getting them. My husband was only alloweed to write home on sunday. But this has been passed 3 years now. You probably won't get to many letters from her. Make sure you write about happy things. She will write when she can.

Answer 2

I've been in both the Army and the Navy. In both basic trainings, we didn't receive any mail for at least the first couple weeks. There's a lot of processing/paperwork/etc to get done, and it takes a while to get everyone settled into their unit.

Once she does get her mail, it may be hard for her to write you every day. She'll be spending a LOT of time folding her clothes (you may think that sounds funny, but unless things have changed it's true) and learning how things get done The Navy Way, so don't fret if she only writes once a week or so.

If anything bad was to have happened to her, rest assured you'd hear about it pretty quickly. One of the perks of getting hurt is you get access to a phone. ;)

Answer 3

Not only is there no restriction -- it is a complete violation of a number of laws and regulations to restrict access to mail.

It is also considers the number 1 morale device and no basic training would prevent her from writing.

Answer 4

Its is a federal offense to withhold mail from somone. So I highly doubt there is a period where she is not allowed to write you. I went through Army Basic and mail procedures was part of our inbrief. You'll get stuff from her as soon as she gets a chance to catch her breath. If it's anything like what I went through, she'll need to. She'll be fine, though.

Answer 5

its not that whether she's allowed to write its just right now during basic she doesn't have any personal time. don't worry she is thinking of you often its just so much is changing for her, physically as well as mentally, they are pushing her hard and by the time lights out comes around she probably just collapses in bed...things will ease up soon and she will write...make sure though you keep sending the letters she is getting them and believe me it makes all the difference in the world to her and it really helps keep her going. like my soldier said they are like gold to them, you can also send pics as long as they fit in envelopes. although she can't get packages during basic you could put a couple of pre-addressed, pre-stamped envelopes, with a couple of sheets of paper in your letters to her so it will make it easier for her to write when she's able. don't worry though, be patient and soon you'll get a letter from her. during the 12 weeks my soldier was in basic i only got 4 letters and from what i hear thats doing pretty good, they just keep them so busy. note: we took pics of the house, inside and out, his room, the yard, his cars etc and sent those...he said it made getting homesick not so bad. and i want to thank you and your daughter for her sacrifice and service to this great nation, you are appreciated and what she is going to accomplish will be extraordinary. we are so proud of our men and women in the services and so grateful for them.....many thanks from all of us

Answer 6

they almost force you to write home and/or call home.
it helps prevent home sickness.
the only time she will really get to write home though is on sundays.
so dont be offended if she only writes home once a week.