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Cheech
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Cheech asked in Politics & GovernmentMilitary · 10 years ago

How soon are you able to send letters in Army Basic Training?

My boyfriend arrived at Fort Benning last night. I understand that the first week consists of processing.

During processing, will he be able to purchase envelopes and stamps (conveniently!) and mail letters? Or is there a several day hold of some sort?

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  • AJ
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    Yes, he can send mail as soon as he gets to Ft Benning; however, he won't know for a few days to a week, the exact training unit he will be assigned to. Once he knows, he will be able to mail you a letter with his return address. His address will be his training unit.

    No one is going to restrict him from mailing letters. In fact, as soon as they get to their training unit, the drill sergeants will/may require everyone to write a letter to someone to let them know they made it safe to basic training.

  • glise
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

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  • 10 years ago

    He will be able to send letters everyday if he wants and has time. and if its anything like when my husband went to basic at fort sill he will be able to have his cell phone back on sundays to call you :)

    Source(s): me
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