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My son finally had a meltdown last week about how much stuff he needed to get but either didn't have time for or he simply forgot. He requested that I post some of the things that all NUKE's need in A school. He said that a great idea would be to send them the day before graduation to the indoc address as it never changes.The address is:

                                         FN, first name, last name

                                         class: INDOC

                                         101 NNPTC Circle

                                          Goose Creek, SC 29445

   This way all new sailors will have everything they need when they get their.

 

This is his list:

 

  •       -bowls/silverware
  •       -can opener
  •       -laundry det./dryer sheets 
  •       -ironing board/iron
  •       -personal hyg. (body wash, cologne, deoderant, etc)
  •       -twin sheets (they are provided but my son tells me they "suck")
  •       -sneakers
  •       -black socks
  •       -white/blue t-shirts (to replace the ones from boot camp, again he says it's a quality issue)
  •       -something to do (books, video games, cards, etc.)

 

He also said that he has picked up extra's of Navy issued things and highly reccomends getting extra of the following as soon as you get to GC:

 

  •    -NSU cover (1 or 2)
  •    -dress whites cover
  •    -ribbons
  •    -pt gear (at least one more set, two would be better)

 

I hope this helps! Also veteran moms please add anything that you think would help.

 

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I just wanted to send a few of his favorite foods since I won't see him for Thanksgiving. He bought most everything else he needs.

NucMomTami - my son was INDOC for about a month before he was assigned to a class. 

During that time, you just use INDOC instead of the class name in the address. I mailed all of my packages to my son via USPS Priority Mail, which comes with a tracking #. I gave that number to my son as well, so he could see if the package had been delivered. When my son was at GC, they pretty much only had time to pick up packages from about 4 - 5 pm, I think. And then the mailroom was open on Saturdays from 8 AM - Noon. I generally tried to mail my packages on Monday or Tuesday, occasionally Wednesday since it took about 2-3 days for Priority Mail to get to GC from my Midwest location. This way my son had a chance on Friday after class or Saturday to go pick up his package. 

They have a mailroom person for each class who will distribute letters in class and then a package slip for a package pick up. I never had an issue with my packages but others have. 

Great info, thank you

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