.Confusion Upon Receiving Form Letter

[ZanesGma]

I know according to information on this site when the recruits mail out the Form Letter but it seems as if my DIL may be receiving false information from a group she follows. She’s being told from other wives that they received a phone call from their husbands giving them their mailing address. From what I’ve read and depending on their division (if already contracted)  that  form will arrive 9-14 after the recruit’s arrival at RTC. My guess my question for my DIL will be is “when will they know what their address is? It seems odd to me that they would call before arriving to BC with an address? Or maybe not? 

[Chipmunk]

Proud mama - 

First of all, when you are logged in, you should see a blue  x on the right side of your comments. This allows you to delete a message you posted. So, the above message that did not contain all of the information you were wanting to share, you can delete if you click on that X and I think it should verify that you want to delete it. 

As for the empty envelope, was it a legal size envelope? Because I believe they are still mailing the Form letters in legal sized envelopes. If there was a ship address on the envelope return in your son's "Block" writing then that should be his address to mail him. I have never heard of your situation, but that doesn't mean it is not a first. 

Here is information from the RTC website's FAQ page that shows how the ship mail should be addressed:RTC - Contacting Recruits

Some of the recent comments on the main BC Mom page have stated that they have also received the Security form and have been asked to go ahead and fill it out and return it, just in case they do open up PIR for outside visitors again. - My apologies, I thought I knew where to go and get a link for you to print out a copy of the security form, but I am not finding it and it is late my time. 

Be sure to read through the recent comments on the main group page, as you will see there are varying statements as to time in BC, one lady said her son was in quarantine for I think 30 + days and is just now graduating. If you have what looks like an address that compares with what is in the link that I shared with you - then I would definitely write and send a letter and let your SR know that you never actually received the Form Letter. If you do know his recruiter, you might be able to contact them and see if they have any information, but we generally don't recommend that as their main duty is to get the recruit to MEPS and there is little to no follow up with the families from the recruiter. In your situation, it may be helpful to at least try. 

If there is a major set back due to physical fitness or another injury, etc, it is my understanding that you should receive a phone call - be sure to read the other information on the RTC FAQ page. Remember "No News is Good News" - HUGS!