I have a friend who joined the US marine corps, and he is away in south carolina right now for bootcamp and training...he sent me a letter, and i am in the process of writing him back, but also, i would like to send him a cross and put it in the envelope of the letter....BUT i dont know if that is allowed? can i send him things in the mail? will the cross eventually get to him or would it be taken away while he is in training? i have no idea, but obviously, if i cant send it, i wont...i just thought it would be nice and that he would appreciate the thought....please, someone, if you were ever a US marine, or were in this situation..help.
thanks!
2006-12-27 15:58:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It depends, but most likely it would be ok. You might ask his parents first or send a letter asking him what you are allowed to send him as you would like to send a 'care package'.
I did get this from a web-site;
Week One Through Four
Recruits arrive at boot camp. Gear is issued, and a battery of physical examinations is conducted to ensure safety. The Initial Strength Test (IST) is then administered, and recruits learn the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment. They also learn weapons handling from trained experts and complete the 11-obstacle Confidence Course. During this time recruits can receive letters but nothing else — so please don't send gifts or supplies. This is Recruit Training, so don't address letters with "Marine" or a rank, like "Private." This is a title they will earn after they successfully complete training.
So, you may want to ask first.
2006-12-27 16:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by bionicbookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If things haven't changed too drastically since I went to boot camp, you should still be able to send him things other than just letters and pictures. Granted I went to Navy boot camp, but military thinking during training for routine stuff such as mail is pretty even. If you're mailing him a cross, a small box would be much better though.
Best advice, call a Marine Corps recruiting station and see what guidance they can offer you.
2006-12-27 16:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by Seattle SeaBee 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about a cross on a chain? If so, it could be considered jewelry, and that is not allowed. I would not send it.
Just keep writing letters. (But do not write anything on the outside of the envelope other than addresses.)
2006-12-27 16:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by Stan the Rocker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are A okay with sending him the cross. They cant really take it away if he is religious ;) or you could wait until he comes home after he graduates.
2006-12-27 22:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by lizzy_one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the any of the branches of service you are allowed to have a bible and a cross they can not take religion away during training. during training you are allowed to go to church service too.
2006-12-27 16:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by brian l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can send things, although he will have to open it in front of the D. I. but a cross shouldn't be a problem.
2006-12-27 18:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no use for the cross, the bible is made up. I bet you dont read your bible just like 90% of christians lol. Read it again and it tell you to kill anyone who doesnt believe in your belief it support sexism and slavery. If we dont have the constitution christians would be killing anyone who doesnt believe in theyre belief just like Muslim nowadays.
2006-12-27 16:11:48 · answer #7 · answered by Knowledge Is Power! 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋