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She is gone to RTC

My daughter left to RTC this past Wednesday, 12/3/14 & her recruiter told me he would have her address within 3 days. Now he claims he won't know it for another week or so.
I received her "box" today & no return address.
Anyone know if there is any way I can get her address or do I just wait?

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Comment by Kristynukmom on December 9, 2014 at 7:03pm: I got also the box of clothes yesterday that had my sons i-phone charger but no phone. (I looked in shoes) I guess I'll be sending a phone card because I'm pretty sure his phone will be dead in 3 weeks. I am torn between sending lots of letters or just a few because at camp kids had to sing for their mail and I know he hates being embarrassed. I have also had a lot of people we aren't close to offer to write him. Should I take them up on this or just forget to give them my sons info?

Comment by KittysMomma on December 9, 2014 at 7:26pm: Thank you @daqueen for your words. I know she will be fine, but it has hit me that I have no communication with her.

@Kristynukmom: I am torn as well as to send her lots of letters or not because I have heard stories that they make them do silly stuff for their mail. And my daughter is very reserved. But she did ask that we write everyday, so I am so torn. I just wish I had her address already because last night all I kept thinking was, "what if she is the only one not receiving mail right now?" Made me feel horrible. :-(

Comment by Lizzie_Corpsmanwife on December 9, 2014 at 7:38pm: KittysMomma,
Recruiters do not have all the information unfortunately. I bothered my husbands recruiter one time because I needed to take my CA license for a copy. He could of told you he has it but it seems three days is way too soon to know. My husband arrived and he said it was holding for a week and a half because they needed the women side to get more women to complete the division. The box came five days after he arrived and the form letter arrived 9-10 days after that. I had TONS of mail to send him so write every day :)

Comment by lemonelephant on December 9, 2014 at 8:18pm: Kristynukmom, check every pocket, sock.... The cell phone is in "the box" or should be. The recruits CANNOT use their cell phones after making the "I'm here!" call soon after arrival and will get in MAJOR trouble if caught with a cell phone on board the RTC. It is good to send phone cards, but your recruit received one in his ditty bag or black backpack. See Phone Cards and Phone Calls.

Write often. I have never heard of recruits having to sing for their mail at the RTC. This is boot camp, not camp. Letters are like gold to the recruits. See Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.

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Comment by lemonelephant on December 9, 2014 at 8:22pm: Kristynukmom, Also, yes, have others write.

Comment by KittysMomma on December 9, 2014 at 11:14pm: You all have been such a great support!!! We have started writing to her as we wait for this form letter with her info.
My heart just hurts knowing she's not getting mail yet.
And yes I agree, look everywhere for the cell phone; Kitty's was inside her shirt pocket.

Comment by BunkerQB on December 10, 2014 at 2:01pm: To be safe at the beginning (so your sailor doesn't stand out), use PLAIN white envelopes and writ on PLAIN white paper with black or blue ink. Later on you can send cards - just nothing that makes noise (musical cards), have sprinkles (is this the right term?) or perfumed cards. These three transgressions will guarantee special treatment for your daughter.

Comment by lemonelephant on December 10, 2014 at 2:06pm: Most RDC's don't care about the color of the envelope and cards are appreciated any time (well, maybe not birthday cards), but do avoid musical cards and cards with glitter and newspaper or magazine articles since the ink can transfer onto hands and then onto items in the compartment and cause problems for inspection. See Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.

Comment by BunkerQB on December 10, 2014 at 2:36pm: Times have changed. My sailor specifically instructed me, "If you value my life, do not use anything other than a PLAIN WHITE envelope with PLAIN WHITE paper, blue or black ink - no stickers on front of envelope." LOL.

Comment by lemonelephant on December 10, 2014 at 2:40pm: Yes, it is good to not put stickers on the envelope, but any envelope that goes with a regular first class stamp is usually fine.