What do they do with your phone during basic training?

The Marine Corps does not allow any cell phone access until after graduation. The Navy has their trainees place cell phones into a bag with their clothes and personal belongings, then the whole bag is shipped home to their family. The Army will allow some cell phone use during AIT, which is after Basic Training.

Do you get your phone back after basic training?

How can I communicate with my recruit while in bootcamp? A. After recruits arrive, all cell phones are boxed up with their personal belongings and stored locally, to be returned to the recruit the day before graduation.

Does the Army check your phone?

“The only exception to the Fourth Amendment in the military context is a health and welfare inspection. “A health and welfare inspection, however, is not a proper basis to force a service member to reveal the personal contents of a phone. Data on a phone does not endanger personal safety.

Do you have to keep your head shaved after basic training?

Haircuts are a rite of passage during military basic training. Almost immediately after arrival, your hair will be cut so short that it almost feels like you were shaved bald (guys only). Except for the Navy, women do not have to get their hair cut.

Can the military read my texts?

Q. Can law enforcement officers take a service member’s phone and read his text messages? A. However, when officers lack a warrant or probable cause, they generally can no more enter a service member’s home and confiscate items than they can snoop around his or her cellphone for incriminating text messages.

What do recruits say when they call?

The First Phone Call The recruit is given a scripted response: “I have arrived safely at MCRD Parris Island or MCRD San Diego. Please do not send any food or bulky items. I will contact you in 3 to 5 days via postcard with my new mailing address.

When should I stop sending letters to bootcamp?

It’s recommended to stop sending mail near the end of week 7. This is the safest end date to ensure Trainees receive all your letters.

Can you use a cell phone in basic training?

Develop and communicate a business case for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. Recruits in many (not all) Army basic training platoons are now allowed to use personal cell phones to call friends and families, send text messages, and update their social media status.

Can recruits use cell phones during army boot camp?

Recruits are no longer required to leave behind what has become a standard part of life for most adults during the Army’s basic military training, but these boot camp–bound soldiers, still aren’t able to use their cell phones in the same ways they did as civilians. The Army’s cell phone policy for recruits is pretty tough.

What are the rules for cell phone use in the Army?

Your cell phone may be inspected during the initial briefing, and you may be required to sign a policy agreement. Historically, standard Army basic training rules allowed for well-performing platoons to be rewarded with phone calls home on Sundays.

Can I text my trainee on their cell phone?

Cell phones will be used for voice conversations only. Receiving, sending, sharing, or viewing videos/pictures/text messages is strictly prohibited. The exception is the WOT 0 text with their address. Violations WILL result in disciplinary actions. To help avoid this, do not text your trainee.