markyj987 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 My friend Rickie shipped off to USMC boot camp about a week ago. His mom sent out his address, so I will be sending him a letter. I know that I should not refer to him as a Marine in the letter...but that recruit is okay. I know NOT to send him anything. Any other recommendations on what should and more importantly should NOT be said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question It's your letter to him so you can call him what you want. But typically, they are recruits, not Marines. He has to earn the title first before he can be called one. But again, if you want to boost his moral, call him whatever, the Drill Instructors can not read his mail. No, you cannot send any nicotine or anything like that. Just send him a letter, he needs encouragement about right now anyway. The first month is pretty rough. He has to adapt to a new lifestyle and it's going to be rough for him. Why didn't you just ask me man, nobody else is going to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question [ QUOTE ] Why didn't you just ask me man, nobody else is going to know [/ QUOTE ] There may be a few others who might, Devil Dog. Even though it was a few years back for me. Anyway, like TSBH said, send him letters frequently earlier on. He'll need the encouragement. You may not hear back from him much but it won't be because he doesn't want to write. The Drill Instructors will keep him fairly well occupied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyj987 Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question LOL Mike...I thought about PMing you but thought it might be good info for others who may have a recruit to write to. Here's another question...would there be any problem with including an SASE so it's easier for him to write back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7th Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question I will say that the SASE is a great idea, My gradma sent me a letter everyday I was in the Army and that did more to get me though then anything, I did not send her as many letters home but they did so much to help me when I needed it the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question Boot camp? What's that? lol Letters from home are a quick pick me up for a boot Marine. It always bought a smile on when mail call came, and I got a letter. Course, that was back in the Dinosaur days... Semper Fi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question When my fiance's sister was in boot camp their mother sent her a package of baked goods. Guess it quickly became snacks for the higher ups who wanted to know when they could expect the next package! LOL I think everyone loves getting hand written letters, especially since most correspondance is done through e-mails today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question I'm not a Marine veteran, but I did go through boot camp, and I can tell you, our first couple weeks were tough too because of what Mike mentioned--it's a very stressful time. I loved getting mail. Thankfully my mom and girlfriend wrote me quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosdog2 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question Mail is the best in boot camp! <-------------GO NAVY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDice Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question Mail is the only taste of home anybody in "boot" camp can get! Mail him often and just discuss things you would as if he were at right there with you.... Yes; "boot" is a very stressful time...and writing back will be hard..... But; the others did not address this: When he does write back.....expect him to sound different.... he's going through a tough time and ALOT of changes. He's being molded to a "Marine". Or as some of like to call "leatherneck jarhead ....." (just kidding...lol) Anyway; he's getting a big dose of "life as we know it" in the Military. Appreciate any and all branches of the Military! Even if "Marines" think they are better than everybody else! Be Good! "Bo" ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question another thing to know is if you get letters from him asking why you are not writeing and you really are, it is because for the first few weeks the mail gets delayed because he will be moveing from a holding platoon to his actual platoon. I remember thinking that noone was going to write me and then all of a sudden they all came at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question [ QUOTE ] Even if "Marines" think they are better than everybody else! Be Good! "Bo" ... [/ QUOTE ] Think , we know and so does the world (You didn't expect me to let that go did you )....that's like throwing candy out to a little kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Even if "Marines" think they are better than everybody else! Be Good! "Bo" ... [/ QUOTE ] Think , we know and so does the world (You didn't expect me to let that go did you )....that's like throwing candy out to a little kid [/ QUOTE ] YADDA YADDA YADDA, Just remeber there Gunny, you put your pants on like the rest of us, one leg at a time!! Now you really didn't think I was gonna let this slide by did ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Boot camp question Actually, "Gunnys" can put two legs on at a time if we are in a hurry! ....That's what makes us different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Re: Boot camp question boot camp is tough. just send your thoughts & love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Re: Boot camp question [ QUOTE ] would there be any problem with including an SASE so it's easier for him to write back? [/ QUOTE ] Actually, that's a great idea! Most Marines have a hard time spelling the big words required for an address. Sorry, couldn't resist. Like they said above, mail often as it's the only good part of the day. It lets your mind get out of training mode for a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Re: Boot camp question when i went to army basic training they made us do 20 push-ups per letter recieved......find out if he has to do P.T. for each letter , he might not want tons of mail...lol i know i was hoping that my sister would stop writing me....the letters i got from my wife and kids was enough...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyrod64 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Re: Boot camp question He'll appreciate every letter he gets. Like they said, it's the only taste of the real world he'll have for quite a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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