Can people in boot camp send letters?

When you get your recruit’s platoon number and address from one of these three sources, you can start sending letters. Though your recruit may move from one location to another during boot camp, you will always use the same mailing address for him or her (see the text box below for exceptions).

What to write to someone who is in bootcamp?

What to write to someone in Basic Training

• Just say hi. No need to overthink this one.
• Share some encouragement.
• Tell him/her that you’re proud of them.
• Sports scores, local news, family activities.
• “Can’t wait for you to graduate!”

Does it help to write a letter to your ex?

It can help you both grow — if you do it the right way. If you’re the type who moves on and never looks back, you’ll put the relationship behind you fairly quickly. If you’re the type who mulls over everything, then of course you’ll mull over this one, too. And that’s when you write that letter to your ex.

Do they open your letters at boot camp?

Mail call is usually every evening, Monday through Saturday. 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.

Does the military read your letters?

Bear in mind that while they technically aren’t allowed to READ your mail, they can review and possibly search your mail for contraband.

When should I stop sending letters to bootcamp?

It’s recommended to stop sending mail near the end of week 7. This is the safest end date to ensure Trainees receive all your letters.

Do they read your letters in basic training?

No. They don’t read letters. Pretty much the DI just grabs the stack at night and reads the name and then you yell “HERE SIR” and he throws it at you. Just dont send any bulky items.

Can the military go through your mail?

A First-Class® Mail stamp can deliver a letter to a U.S. military service member located halfway around the world. The United States Postal Service processes APO (Air/Army Post Office), FPO (Fleet Post Office), and DPO (Diplomatic Post Office) mail similar to domestic mail.

Can the army open your mail?

The Drill Sergeants won’t open the letters (though they very well might open packages, if they gets any). However, if a letter arrives with a suspicious feel–like lumps of gum or a stack of photos, they will ask your soldier to open the letter in front of them.