A few days before BC

[FUNSIZE]

So it's just a couple of days before our son leaves for BC and I am very anxious.  I know that he will be able to write letters at some point, but do they get to call at all?  If so, do we need to have some kind of calling cards or something for him?  We only have cell phones and not a house phone.  Any advice?

[Phoenixmom]

Hi Fun size, yes he can take a phone card just make sure it is activated already. he can take a book of stamps. I will put some sites down so you can read. the I'm still alive comes within the 3 or 4 week. So when he enters communication will be cut until then. He will be training hard.

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See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and Ship/Division--How it Works.

How long is the "I'm here!" call and when will s/he be able to call again?

See Phone Cards and Phone Calls.

[Phoenixmom]

And also he can take his cell phone so that way he can call you with the scripted call I'm here and safe. They will send it home in the box. they do not have phones they can use when they get there. and let him know to make sure his phone stays charged, if not he may not be able to make that call. He will see some that dont have a phone if he can let them borrow his to make that call that would be real nice of him. Some dont take their phones so thay asked to borrow ones phone. I know my son did because he didnt take his phone.