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For those who have graduated from Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI or who are currently attending there.

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Comment by Andrea S on July 5, 2018 at 4:53pm: My son was also 11-18 and I would add a good pen. They always have to have one and it is something that is more like a "gift" from us than a necessity (like power bars or cleaners). Amazon had lots of nice, reasonably priced ones to choose from.
Also, I wish I had included his wireless earbuds. He did not bring anything to OCS that was not on the list online so he did not have earbuds. He had to buy a pair at the NEX. So if he did not bring earbuds, I would include it.

Comment by redheadlass on July 5, 2018 at 4:42pm: What kind of boot shine? And tide pens for cleaning or for marking? These are all great ideas! Where is the list of the approved protein bars you can send?

Comment by Nancy on July 5, 2018 at 12:51pm: The comments by Andy'sMom are spot on. The only thing I would add is some boot shine. The lint roller is essential as well.

Comment by Andy'sMom on July 5, 2018 at 12:39pm: redheadlass,

My son was in 11-18. They do have a list of approved protein bars that you can send. When he received his boxes, he ended up putting much of it in his Lucky Bag as he did not have a lot of room. Things he kept: photos, sun screen, chapstick, TP, wipes, cards (we asked all of his friends to send in cards so that we could put them in the box), lint rollers, and a "count down" calander that we made. Things that went into his Lucky Bag: blanket, a little 10 piece Lego Star Wars toy, a Yoda figure, another Star Wars "toy" that was small, a book, a t-shirt, silly putty, small soccer ball. So, as we stress over what to put in this box, they are really just grateful for receiving it. They don't have a lot of room, so think small! They also need Tide pens. I don't think the drink mixes that Anna mentioned are allowed. Hope this helps

Comment by Anna on July 5, 2018 at 12:28pm: redheadlass,

I know that OCS has cut out putting sweet snacks in Candio boxes cause too many Candios were getting sick. When I did my daughter's box back in 2012 I included magazines, some small puzzle books to have with her after OCS was over, some little drink mixes to pour into her bottled water like lemonade, Starbucks cold coffee singles, etc, and healthy snack bars. Her last three weeks found her busier that previous weeks and she did not always get time to get to the mess hall for scheduled meals. At least these little things could help her get through to the next meal. I don't know if they allowed any items like that anymore but that's what I did!!

Comment by redheadlass on July 5, 2018 at 11:49am: My son is only in his first week at OCS but I have started to think about the candio box. I am so confused- since you can't put in snacks or food, then what do you put in them? I have no idea what kinds of things he would want or need. Please, any ideas or suggestions?

Comment by Anna on July 1, 2018 at 10:19pm: Both are correct redheadlass but it isn't necessary to spell out Charlie Company. 17-18C will get to him just fine. The Navy is exceptional in letters standing for a whole name!!! Navy Vet here!!!!

Comment by Andy'sMom on July 1, 2018 at 2:51pm: redheadlass,
My son went in on Feb 25 and this is how we did it:
In the beginning while he was in Indoctunation Phase:

I/C last name, first name
Class 17-18 Charlie Company
Officer Training Command, Newport, RI
1356 Meyerkord Ave
Newport, RI 02841

Once he is out of Indoc phase, then it changes to O/C

Comment by CindyN on July 1, 2018 at 12:29pm: redheadlass - Yes. Use "17-18 C" where they have XX-XX in the mailing address shown on the OTC FAQ page:

OC (Your Name)
Officer Candidate School
Class XX-XX
OFFICER TRAINING COMMAND NEWPORT
1356 Meyerkord Avenue
Newport, RI 02841-1641

Comment by redheadlass on July 1, 2018 at 12:03pm: My son just checked into OCS this morning. I got a text from him before they took his phone. I was asleep here ( I am three time zones away from Newport) so I could not get any clarification of this. His text said his OCS class name was 17-18 Charlie Company. So does anyone know if I put OCS Class 17-18 C on the mailing address or not?