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Size of Envelopes at Boot Camp

Help Please...I have spoken to my son and he sounds wonderful. But he has said that letters are very important like his recruiter had told us and that it is hard to see people get lots of mail while others get nothing. I know they are allowed letters, cards, and pictures. Can I send a large manila envelope with a few Christmas cards in it that my son can handout to those who have not received any mail? I don't want to get him in any trouble or give him extra pushups :{ Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Comment by lemonelephant on December 6, 2012 at 12:19am: Yes, you can do that, but he will have to open the envelope in front of the RDC. Be sure to enclose a very nice Card for the RDC (the first one out of the envelope) if you do to lessen the chance that he will have to do IT for each card in the envelope. Make sure there is no glitter on any card you send that could come off.

Comment by GraceRae<3 on December 6, 2012 at 6:03pm: I dont think there would be an issue.i sent a very large flat rate envelope to hubby(empty) for him to put his mail he had already recieved in it to send home.. if i he wanted to keep it...i know with anything thicker than normal or bigger they have to open in front of rdc but they should be ok

Comment by lemonelephant on December 8, 2012 at 11:48pm: ph6918, the Page, Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit within Boot Camp Moms, will give you more ideas on things you can send and things you should not send. I see you have joined the group for your SR's PIR date; you may also want to join, or at least check out, Boot Camp Moms, PIR Reference Information, and New Members Stop Here.

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Comment by EagleMom2 on December 9, 2012 at 4:29pm: Thank all of you for your advice. I truly appreciate your help. I love having this site available for use to gather info and much needed support.