Do they really make you write at least one letter home during basic training?

Question

Do they really make you write at least one letter home during basic training?

Answer 1

well some people are saying no, so my son who was in the army must have lied to us, because they made him write a letter home.

Answer 2

Yes - you must write 1 letter home to let them know that you arrived and are safe. Other than that there is no requirement.  

Answer 3

Use to so you parents would know you arrived safe and get your address, may have changed since 1979

Vet-USAF

Answer 4

Not when I went to boot camp.

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

At the beginning of the 2nd week when you get assigned to your platoon you will be required to mail a letter home (it can go to whoever you want) that states that you have arrived safely, who your DI is, and what your address is.

Answer 7

no they don't make you write any letters to home...what if you don't have someone to write home to?  who are you going to write to..your neighbor?  

Answer 8

When I went to USMC boot camp a year and a half ago, they made us call home to say we arrived safely right when we got there and then made us write a letter saying we arrived safely also.  

Answer 9

in boot camp, Marines, yes.  They tell you exactly what to write.  It is basically an "I arrived safely" letter.

Answer 10

When I went through USMC boot camp they sure did..Our first letter was mandatory and it was for our parents or guardians..