NAVY BOOT CAMP

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Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 11, 2009 at 10:34am

Who would have the time? Believe that would be a violation of federal law and US postal regulations.

Comment by Garry Felker on September 11, 2009 at 10:28am

My son is under the impression that both outgoing and incoming mail are opened and read. Is that true? Is their mail screened? Thanks,

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 10, 2009 at 8:43pm

As I recall...no cells on the RTC base....across the street is a different matter, but that two years ago and I can't really say what policy is now. Maybe check out the FAQ's in the About This Site area and see if there is a cell/electronic device question/answer

Comment by Edward Davis on September 10, 2009 at 8:27pm

Thanks Paige that infor helps alot maybe he doesn't want her to know he's having a good time.

Comment by Paige on September 10, 2009 at 8:20pm

Andrew, I wanted to clarify that your son will be able to use his cell phone while on the base following graduation. But, have him heed this warning... he may talk on the cell phone in places like the NEX, USO, or even in a vehicle. But, if a sailor is seen outside walking and talking on the phone they will get yelled at by their superiors. I saw this happen to several sailors at PIR. The sailors are anxious to make phone calls to family/friends and overlook that simple rule. I don't know if sitting outside talking on the phone falls under this rule.

Comment by Andrew Ross on September 10, 2009 at 8:12pm

Thanks for the info, Paige. Fortunately, I have a good friend who lives 20 minutes from the base. I intend on leaving a care package there for him (CDs, MP3 player, etc) and will probably leave the other things, too. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HIM!

Comment by Paige on September 10, 2009 at 8:07pm

Andrew, your son will eventually be able to have all those things you mentioned. And, he can even use them during his liberty time off base following PIR. However, he will not be able to keep those items with him when he first reports to the A-School side of the base. Usually within the first few/several days, your sailor will contact you and give you his new address where you can have his things mailed or shipped to him.

The digital camera is a really nice choice for a gift! PIR will be here before you know it!!

Comment by Andrew Ross on September 10, 2009 at 7:57pm

I, too, just booked my tickets/hotel/car for PIR 09-25! Question: will my son be allowed to get his cellphone after graduation? He is going to be on hold for five days after boot camp. He will be attending A school across the street. Also, I was told that en excellent graduation gift is a digital camera (recruiter's advice); can he get this, also? How about a laptop?

Comment by Paige on September 10, 2009 at 7:51pm

LOL!!!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 10, 2009 at 7:18pm

Paige...my dad used to call those the "go outside and eat worms...."!

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