I was wondering if other people will see what I write in my letters? Also, does anyone know the average time it will take a letter to get to a recruit? And will he have time to wrtie back to me ever? Thanks!
2007-03-18 06:47:09 · 16 answers · asked by Megan 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
they will only open letters if they have reason to believe there is contraband in there. packages are opened and subject to search.
they are given free time each week, but whether or not he chooses to write back is another story. mine never did, but then again he isn't a letter writer either.
2007-03-18 10:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 12:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Number the letters so he knows what order to open them in. Each one doesn't have to be a book maybe 2-3 pages if you are doing it each day. Another option is you don't mail them separately but instead have a continuous letter going for a few days to a week. The first letters will take longer to get to him it is standard for all Recruits in all branched because of the mass mail received and sorting it out at first. So don't go into a panic if you get several letters and he is claiming you never write so don't love him. He will get them probably all at once. Don't put all sorts of things on the envelope just the name, address and as suggested previously what number it is. Pictures fine no big glossy ones just some basic ones are fine. And you don't need to in every letter. Instead of that make him a small album he can take with him and include pictures of the area, friends and family etc in there giving it to him when he finishes.
2016-04-13 02:21:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The letters you send your boyfriend in basic training will not be read by others. His letters to you will not be screened.
It only takes a day or two longer than the regular mail delivery time because the letter has to go to the post and get routed to his basic training company and they only have mail call one time a day.
He will be dog tired after a day of training and will have to use his spare time in the evening to get ready for the next day. However, most guys do find time to write letters to girlfriends or family.
2007-03-18 07:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is some cause, no one will read your mail, as it is a federal offense to interfere with the US postal service. Any packages you send will be opened to check for prohibited items. I wouldn't send him any of the "really good pictures" unless you don't mind being ogled by 60 or 70 horny strangers.
Mail call will run every night, and it really isn't that different from sending a letter any where else as time is concerned. As soon as his company picks up, he will be given a form letter to mail out so that his family can have his address, and he will get free time (yeah, right!) every night before lights out, and a little extra time on Sunday while church services are going on.
2007-03-18 10:00:08 · answer #5 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My boyfriend is in marine basic training. Will they read letters I send? & will he have time 2 write to me?
I was wondering if other people will see what I write in my letters? Also, does anyone know the average time it will take a letter to get to a recruit? And will he have time to wrtie back to me ever? Thanks!
2015-08-06 15:50:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Couple of things...
In the Marine Corps, it's called Boot Camp, not basic training.
The word Marine is ALWAYS capitalized... always...
He will have time to write, usually once or twice a week, for ALL the letters he has to write. He will send a letter/post card home within a couple weeks after he leaves for Boot Camp. That will include the address to which you can write to him. Write him EVERY DAY... they live for those letters! Make sure you keep any pictures "appropriate" because he will get in huge trouble if you send him anything inappropriate. NOTHING BUT LETTERS until and unless your recruit tells you he has permission from his Senior Drill Instructor.
In my first letter to my son, I sent him pre-printed address labels and stamps... he had envelopes and paper there... he LOVED the stamps and address labels because it saved him time...
Right now he needs you to be his cheerleader... he DOES NOT need to hear how much you miss him and want him to come back.. how much you cry because he's gone... he needs to know you think of him often, and are SO proud of him... How you believe in him... that he will successfully complete boot because you know he's got what it takes! (see the difference?) If you need to say the words about missing him and crying and all that, then write them.... but burn those silly letters and write one that's all about him! THAT is what he needs from you.
Check out http://www.marineparents.com It is THE best online site for everything USMC. There is information, resources, links, and message boards for families/friends of recruits at PI and SD, and for deployed Marines. The site will get you through this, so you can be strong for him.
2007-03-18 11:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by Amy S 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just a suggestion, always put a supportive, positive spin on your letters. The bad thing about a letter is that it's written in words, and something that you write is rather permanent and can be read and brooded over time and time again. So it is always best to write positive happy letters to let him know you love and support his decision to fight for the country.
I would also suggest that later on when he goes on tour that you ask him to write his war stories to you. The worst thing you could ever do is write him a negative letter about something. Likely he'll think it's his fault somehow and while he broods and worries himself over that while he's overseas he's over 50% more likely to get killed by not doing his job right.
2007-03-18 07:33:41 · answer #8 · answered by skaldsircha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is a marine over in Iraq right now and I send him letters and he finds time to right me back. As far as I know they dont read letters however if you send an email it is printed out and given to them as a letter. Also he finds time to call me and we can usually talk for a while.
2007-03-18 06:58:39 · answer #9 · answered by Tequila_Sunrise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should have time to write back and even make a phone call or two. I don't remember any of my letters being read but I was in during a different time.
2007-03-18 06:55:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋