2006-09-17 13:32:19 · 13 answers · asked by williwilli 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
My boyfriend just left a week ago for bootcamp, he is in the Navy. I talked to his recruiter the day of his departure and he told me that pictures and letters are the only things i should send while in bootcamp. He said do not send food because they can't have any there, and they can't have anything electrical. Stick to letters and photos while in bootcamp. Once they get to A-School or any other form of training is when you can start sending them care packages and what not. My respects to your friend for serving our country.
2006-09-17 14:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by Maria 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Army, any food products, especially candy, cookies, cakes and sodas or similar products are contraband. This will only get him in alot of trouble. Don't even attempt to send them or they'll be taken from him and he might end up in trouble. The best things to send are just letters and photos. Even magazines are contraband. Usually, the local paper is provided for them to read. Stick to the basics, really. They're even given time to go shopping for their toiletries. Sending things like that can be questionable, especially if you don't know what they're allowed. For example, they can't have any meds at all. Even Tylenol has to be prescribed by their medical clinic.
Tell him thanks for his willingness to serve and good luck!!
2006-09-17 14:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can send them other stuff(stationary, stamps), but it has to be able to all stay in their locker. Also do not send food because they are on a special diet now or something. After they get done their bootcamp and training for what ever job I think you can send food then. If I can find the paperwork about what you can and can't send I'll post more ( My Hubby is in the Navy Bootcamp right now).
2006-09-17 13:56:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, care packages from home or a friend can make a recruit's day. Cookies and such and make him very popular. However, pack for rough handling. I wouldn't send him anything too private (or sexual in nature) though, because it will probably be seen by his/her entire class and all the instructors.
Don't send him any medications or drugs, you shouldn't send him any tobacco products and avoid cameras or anything that would turn them into a tourist, they are in basic training to learn and they have to work very hard to do it. If you do send him cookies or candy then it would be best to keep it in the original container, or pack them tightly so that being banged around a lot won't destroy them. He will also be expected to share them, you might want to remind him of that in your note. So pack a good supply so he/she can feed his entire platoon/section.
2006-09-17 13:42:50 · answer #4 · answered by Dan S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was in Basic, cake, cookies, and candy was often distributed by the DI's to other people in our unit. After Basic, this was not true, but at that time in the 60's, they were trying to control our diet and a GI with 5 pounds of junk food would really mess up his diet. I have no idea if that is still true.
2006-09-17 13:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by retiredslashescaped1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son was in bootcamp, he told me not to send anything unless he told me to. The reason- he would have to "earn" what I sent- by doing push-ups or whatever they decided. During the last few weeks it was ok, and he requested I send some things.
2006-09-17 14:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by tntwade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing saying that you can't send it however, anything considered contraband will be taken. Who knows where it goes after that. If it more than letters and pictures, it is getting taken, sorry.
2006-09-17 13:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by Abrams Tanker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him this information -
Help for Unauthorized Absence (AWOL) Members of the Military
The GI Rights Hotline assists thousands of servicemembers every year who have gone AWOL or UA. We keep up-to-date information on each Service's AWOL and UA policies, provided to AWOL or UA clients in a confidential setting.
For more information, email girights@objector.org or call 800 394-9544 or 510 465-1472.
2006-09-17 13:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes you can send them other stuff. I just sent my sister a box of hygeine supplies. Im sure hygeine stuff like that will be appreciated because everything is so expensive on the base.. .
2006-09-17 13:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, send him packages of things he would be embarassed to get. They have to open that **** infront of their DI's. Get inventive.
2006-09-17 13:34:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋