2007-12-22 17:13:58 · 10 answers · asked by Jade 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No. But the instructors (RDCs, DIs, etc., etc.) can have you open your mail in front of them to make sure there is no contraband (such as cigarettes - I've seen it) in the mail.
2007-12-22 17:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by theREALtruth.com 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
N O, Nobody is authorized to read any mail in boot camp, except the person who the mail is addressed to.
2007-12-23 11:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in boot camp no one read our outgoing mail, but anyone who received "thick" mail (i.e. envelope with pictures in it) usually had their mail opened in front of everybody by the Instructor. Tell your family not to send a box or food...that is definatly asking for trouble!
2007-12-22 17:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by Erica G 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Air Force boot camp they look for pictures but that's it unless they find it out or when going through your locker. Your TI will joke about banging your girlfriend or wife when she comes to your graduation.
I don't reccomend anyone go in right now. It's awful what they do in there. You come out sick as a dog and less human.
If we all quit signing up they'll start correcting the horrible process. Then they'll call for a draft and the public will revolt. Then we can throw the crooks out and end these false wars.
2007-12-22 17:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by DavidSummerly 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO it is against the law to open mail its actually a felony.. they do however make you open any boxes you get in front of them to make sure you dont have anything you are not suppose to... and of course you push for each letter you get.
Soldier & Armywife
2007-12-23 00:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by Justice35 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now, when my nephew was in basic training in Parris Island (USMC) some of us sent him energy drinks and protein bars and beef jerky. I don't know if the boxes were already opened when my nephew got it.
2007-12-22 17:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by beckyschristine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they do not. They do make you open boxes though to see if you got sent something like twinkies or cigarettes though....They don't snoop though into letters though.
2007-12-22 17:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by dustynmill 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they will not open it and read it if that's what you mean it's against the ucmj..
2007-12-22 17:21:02 · answer #8 · answered by ATCMoore 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They will if you have out when you're not supposed to.
2007-12-22 17:18:55 · answer #9 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-12-23 04:34:56 · answer #10 · answered by jason 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋