Can you send a birthday card to someone in basic training?

No one in boot camp mentions their birthday, in fact even in their entire enlistment. The card will be fine, but it’s what you can send them during basic that might get him in trouble-not necessarily you. It can’t be anything they consider “contraband”.

Does mail get checked in basic training?

At the end of the duty day, the drill instructor will enter the barracks, call out names and pass out mail. You’re then usually granted about one hour of free time to read your mail. Ask your family, friends and loved ones to send you lots of mail during your time in basic training.

Can you send colored envelopes to boot camp?

We strongly recommend you withhold any glitter and especially spraying letters/envelope with perfume. So let’s review: YES, you can send colored envelopes to recruits and they will not get into trouble for it.

Can you send cards to people in basic training?

Soldiers in Basic Combat Training will have mail call every day that the US Postal Service delivers mail. We encourage you to send uplifting cards and letters to Soldiers in training.

Can I send pictures to someone in boot camp?

Send a small photo or two. DO NOT decorate the outside of the envelope with drawings, stickers, or write any text other than the address and your return address (and no spritz of perfume either). This will cause unnecessary attention from the Drill Instructor during mail call.

What can you send someone in boot camp?

What Can You Send to Your SIT in Boot Camp?

• Stationery.
• Stamps.
• Appropriate photos.
• Letters.
• Pencils and pens.
• Toiletries from the boot camp packing list.
• Visa-type gift cards.
• Religious reading.

How can I stay in touch with my loved one at boot camp?

Services like Write2Them can make it easier for you and their friends to stay in touch while your loved one is at Basic Training or Boot Camp by letting you send email with attachments such as photos or newspaper articles, sport team updates, jokes, funny or inspirational stories, favorite quotes or Bible verses.

How do you write a Marine Corps recruit in bootcamp?

My Grandson is also a Marine Corps Recruit in Bootcamp. Sandbox is an app you can download to write them. The letters and pictures are printed off and given to them the next day Monday thru Thursday. Friday, Saturday and Sunday they get on Monday. Also your Recruit gets postage paid pre addressed envelope and stationary to write you back.

Is boot camp hard for military families?

More than likely, boot camp will be the most structured, restrictive experience of your loved one’s life. By carrying out their branch’s honorable oath, they’ve taken on all aspects of military life. That includes pushing through boot camp, as challenging as it may be.

How do you cheer up a military member at boot camp?

Think of what kind of letters would cheer you up on your most difficult of days. Then sit down and write a letter just like that to your service member. They’ll appreciate you keeping their spirits up when there aren’t a ton of warm fuzzy feelings being offered at boot camp.