Soldiers in Basic Combat Training will have mail call every day - training schedule permitting. |
We encourage you to send uplifting cards and letters to Soldiers in training. |
Soldiers are not allowed to receive any packages containing food, candy, pornographic material or any other contraband. |
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| How to find out where a soldier is assigned.
When a Soldier first arrives at Fort Jackson for Basic Combat Training they are assigned to the 120th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception) where they begin the basic training process. Soldiers can spend from 7 to 10 days in the reception process before being assigned to an actual training unit. During their time in the reception battalion they are afforded the opportunity to call home. We understand this is an anxious time for a Soldier's family and friends - but this a very busy time for the Soldier and staff preparing them for their journey from civilian to Soldier. Please allow at least 7days for your Soldier to settle in. If at the end of this time you haven't heard from him or her, call the Fort Jackson Installation Operations Center at (803) 751-7671 for assistance in determining their location. You will need your Soldier's full name and social security number. Soldiers in training are very busy. |
| How to contact a Soldier in the event of an emergency. If a family emergency arises and a Soldier is needed at home or simply needs to be informed, contact your local Red Cross Chapter. The Red Cross will contact the Soldier’s unit and make appropriate notifications and arrangements. The American Red Cross 24-hour emergency contact number is 1-877-272-7337. The American Red Cross Web Site |
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