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Sending package to Candi-O?
Hi, I am new here and have a son in class 11-12. How do I determine the date he will become a Candidate Officer so I can send a package? Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by navymom9875 on
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Your son will know at least at week or two in advance and he will let you know! Don't worry - they love the candio boxes and your son will be sure you know when to send it. My son wanted me to send it a day or two early just to be sure it was there on the very day he was allowed to open it!
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Permalink Reply by tallymom on
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Let's see. I mailed his the middle of week 8. It arrived on Friday and was stored somewhere on base. Monday the beginning of week 9 he got the box but it was stored in his locker. Wed. of week 9 was Candio Day and he got to open the box. My son never let me know anything about a Candio box. If you are on facebook - ask to join the OCS class 10-12. They are the class ahead of your son and you can look ahead 3 weeks and see their Candio boxes. Also great to join your class as well.
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Thanks for your help! Just heard from him by phone for the first time today. He sounded afraid of getting extra RPT and less sleep if I sent him anything. He also said they aren't allowed most of the things I might have sent. The only thing he said he needs and can keep is boot socks! Maybe the allowed items will change by week 9? I am going to try Facebook. I am new to it, so it is a bit of a learning curve! Thanks again for your help!
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Yes, that's correct....they are not allowed to receive packages until they become candios then they can have most anything you want to send.....candy, cookies, treats of any sort etc. Once they are candios they are also allowed to by all those items from the Nex. Until then only send letters - be sure the letters are in plain envelopes without any loose items stuck in the envelope. Definitely join the Facebook page for your son's class because the information you will receive there will be invaluable.
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