I can send energy bars, what about granola bars? I can send powdered gatorade drink mix, what about lemonade mix?
2007-06-05 15:35:52 · 17 answers · asked by CINDY G 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The info/items I mentioned were suggestions from his recruiter. What's the deal...do they try to get him in trouble with his DI?
2007-06-05 16:02:07 · update #1
Time out. You shouldn't be sending him anything except letters...nothing really bigger than a standard card size. Is he at PI or SD? My husband went to PI, so that's the only one I can speak about, but your son will get nothing but negative attention from you sending him things. Do not put anything unnecessary on the envelope either. He is not there to "enjoy" any of the things you are considering sending. I don't know if you've talked to him since he left. If you have, and he has given you the ok to send things, then go right ahead. Maybe the "rules" have changed. But if you haven't talked to him, I highly recommend not doing it.
2007-06-05 15:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by USMC Wife 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Don't send anything at all until he says it's okay. If you do, he will definitely pay the price! Once you have permission, what you send and how much you send is entirely up to the DI's. They will tell him what you can send and how much... Don't veer from that. If they say "powdered Gatorade" don't send lemonade. That's not gatorade... again, he'll pay the price.
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2007-06-05 20:26:09 · answer #2 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You understand wrong. The fact is, whatever you do send, your son is compelled to share it with the rest of the platoon !
These recruits are on a special diet void of sweets and other decadent fare that civilians indulge in. Sending sweets does these people no good. Once their system is without it for a while, they tend to get sick when they are reintroduced to sweets, or high energy type products.
If you are compelled to send your son something, get past it. He has everything he needs as a recruit, and your gesture will only throw down new challenges to someone who's plate is already filled with challenges ! He knows you love him, and that's enough for now !
The items you mentioned will not work ! These people are not allowed to keep or store contraband, and if they're caught with it, the punishment is usually much worse than the crime !
2007-06-05 15:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't send food. Some of the Recruits are on weight control food rations- they get all they need and with the others eating in front of them it is no help.
Letters are really the only thing he needs while in Boot Camp.
2007-06-06 04:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by sm_ie2 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of things are contraband in boot camp, except what Mama sends you! But the drill sergeants have a way around that If They figure it out. All I know is don't send homemade cookies. My Mom sent a big batch in a Tin, my Drill Instructor shook them until they were nothing but crumbs. So send something that they can't sabotage! good luck, they're very clever!
Will S
2007-06-05 15:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Mom.................stop! I know you just want to do something nice for your son. He really doesn't need anything right now though, except to loose some laziness, gain some muscle, and learn what it means to be a Marine. No matter what you send or how much he will "pay for it" not with money but with sweat. So, if you must insist send cookies, home made, like chocolate chip, or what ever he likes and yes send enough for everyone. But really he doesn't need it.
Thank god for moms.
2007-06-05 15:49:05 · answer #6 · answered by SOLO KING 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
As a coastie, I recommend that you only send him pictures and letters, Im pretty sure all the items that you identified are considered as contraband.
2007-06-05 15:52:51 · answer #7 · answered by tarek m 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
if he's on Parris Island, send him some Skin So Soft for the gnats and a new rear end cause his DI's done chewed the other one off by now...
2007-06-05 16:46:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like his drill sgt. made that one up. Most packages from home (food) are permitted but that doesn't mean that Sgts can't get into those goody baskets. I don't think a single recruit in his right mind would deny his Sr. drill an oatmeal rasin cookie. But the more you send the more popular your son may be for a little while. But it all depends on what the drill sgt. at the time decides.
2007-06-05 15:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Please If you love your son only send him letters and pictures. The only thing I would suggest to include in a package is.............hmmm.........I can't think of anything. The DIs will make his life hell if you send him a care package. Please don't do it.
2007-06-05 16:19:56 · answer #10 · answered by melissaw219 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋