A. Because space is limited in the barracks,
recruits may receive letters and small photographs only
. Please do not send your recruit packages of civilian clothing, toiletries, food items, etc. as they will not be permitted to keep them.
Navy Boot Camp First Phone Call
At RTC Great Lakes, all recruits are allowed a ten-second call to let their family know they have arrived.
Recruits that still have a cell phone make the call from their personal phone; others use telephones provided by the Navy
.
Items you may not bring:
Cigarettes, dip, lighters or any other tobacco products. Large photo albums.
A few photos are permitted, but space is limited
. Material that is pornographic or can be considered questionable.
What can you send someone in boot camp?
- Stationery.
- Stamps.
- Appropriate photos.
- Letters.
- Pencils and pens.
- Toiletries from the boot camp packing list.
- Visa-type gift cards.
- Religious reading.
Can recruits send pictures?
Whether you include a photo in your Letter or not, the most important thing is to write!
Your recruit will appreciate the love and support they receive through out training, and will help keep their confidence and spirits high.
Can you send pictures on sandbox?
If you’re reading this article on your smart phone, simply
hold your finger on the image you’d like to send and then choose “save image”
(the language in your particular phone may vary). Once you have the image saved, simply add it to your next Sandboxx letter and it’ll be on its way to your loved one!
A. Because space is limited in the barracks, recruits may receive
letters and small photographs only
. Please do not send your recruit packages of civilian clothing, toiletries, food items, etc. as they will not be permitted to keep them.
During your U.S. Navy basic training, you will stay in barracks named after important ships in naval history
. Each climate-controlled “ship,” which can house up to 1,300 recruits, features classrooms, a galley and multiple berthing areas.
- Large cans of shaving cream. ( …
- All aerosol containers.
- After shave/cologne.
- Lighter fluid.
- Disposable Lighters (the fluid cartridge of a “Zippo” lighter will be confiscated, the casing will be retained with)
- Non- Navy magazines and books.
- Playing cards, dice, gambling paraphernalia.
What is a scripted call from boot camp?
The First Phone Call
Don’t be offended when your recruit calls you for the first time and isn’t able to chat. The recruit is given a scripted response: “
I have arrived safely at MCRD Parris Island or MCRD San Diego.
Yes, it is possible to fail basic training
. You could go through the trouble of leaving your home, job, family and friends and come back a failure. In fact, this happens to about 15% of recruits who join the military every year. Too many recruits I speak to think that it is impossible to fail basic training.
The first three weeks of Navy Boot Camp are clearly the toughest (physically, and stressfully)
. Get through the first three weeks, and you’ll almost assuredly graduate. As with Army and Air Force Basic Training, during the first couple of weeks, you’ll find that no one can seem to do anything right.
Can you send letters while 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
.
What can you not send in a military care package?
DON’T send
adult entertainment, alcohol or drugs
(these items are illegal and can get the soldier in trouble) DON’T send aerosols or pressurized products. DON’T send firearms or ammunition (we’re already armed and this is illegal) DON’T send perishable foods.
Does the military read your letters?
No. They don’t read letters
.
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.
Can you send colored envelopes to boot camp?
Yes, absolutely a recruit may receive an envelope of any color
!
How do I add pictures to my sandbox?
Simply add a picture by
clicking on “Image” in the toolbar
. You can either choose your own photo or add one from the internet using a URL.
How do you put pictures on a sandbox?
To edit your profile picture, log into the Sandbox. Click on “My Account”, then click on EDIT. Scroll down to the Picture section.
To add a new picture, click “Choose File” and attach the file with your picture
.
How do I send multiple pictures in a sandbox?
Go to Sandboxx App, write your letter and when adding your photo, use the collage you created to upload onto your recruit’s letter. Confirm the collage fits into the 4×4 photo square. Send your letter!
To protect the health of our future force at RTC, we’ve taken proactive steps to mitigate the spread of the virus. Prior to entering MEPS,
all Future Sailors must: Self-quarantine for 14 days
.
New Navy recruits will now have
10 weeks
of basic training, in the service’s biggest overhaul to training in nearly 20 years. The 10-week training, which went into effect on Jan. 3, incorporates two weeks of life skills and mentorship, said Rear Adm.
About Ship 5
Recruits who have been removed from Recruit training for either medical or legal reasons, or failure to meet Navy standards
. The majority of these personnel are awaiting their administrative discharge from the Navy.
The SHIP number is the number of the Barracks the Recruits are housed in. The Ships at RTC are all named after real Naval Vessels. 14 is the
USS Arizona
.
Navy. The Navy calls this Boot Camp. It is
a bit shorter than the Army’s Basic Combat Training
, at 8 weeks. You progress through: basic conditioning – confidence course – team-building week – hands-on training.
Recruit training, or “boot camp,” will be
approximately seven weeks
long. The goal of this training is to transform you from a civilian into a Sailor with all of the skills necessary to perform in the fleet.
