Care Packages at NAPS During Indoc?

[AcademyFriend1]

Hello all, and I apologize in advance for the mundane thread. I was wondering whether Midshipmen Candidates are allowed to receive CARE packages at NAPs during indoc, and if anyone knows any general guidelines (e.g. drink powder allowed but no sweets, things like that). I have been able to send CARE packages to plebes at USNA during Plebe Summer but I understand the rules might well be different at NAPS (or even by Company/Platoon).

Many thanks!

[AcademyFriend1]

Originally Posted by AcademyFriend1

Hello all, and I apologize in advance for the mundane thread. I was wondering whether Midshipmen Candidates are allowed to receive CARE packages at NAPs during indoc, and if anyone knows any general guidelines (e.g. drink powder allowed but no sweets, things like that). I have been able to send CARE packages to plebes at USNA during Plebe Summer but I understand the rules might well be different at NAPS (or even by Company/Platoon).

Many thanks!

Found the answer in the NAPS Information Brochure -- no CARE packages during Indoc.

[pilot2b]

Indoc just finished today with Nitro.

[AcademyFriend1]

Originally Posted by pilot2b

Indoc just finished today with Nitro.

Thanks for your response and congratulations to you on completing Indoc!

[pilot2b]

Originally Posted by AcademyFriend1

Thanks for your response and congratulations to you on completing Indoc!

Thanks. Academics just started today and people are just starting to get care packages. Just about anything can be sent as long as it's not a controlled substance (e.g. alcohol). Policies about packages are fairly uniform across the battalion. Honestly, care packages aren't needed much here. Just 3 blocks away is the comissary and the navy exchange where any food or miscellaneous items needed/wanted can be bought. One guy in my squad bought a kindle there a couple days ago.

[AcademyFriend1]

Originally Posted by pilot2b

Thanks. Academics just started today and people are just starting to get care packages. Just about anything can be sent as long as it's not a controlled substance (e.g. alcohol). Policies about packages are fairly uniform across the battalion. Honestly, care packages aren't needed much here. Just 3 blocks away is the comissary and the navy exchange where any food or miscellaneous items needed/wanted can be bought. One guy in my squad bought a kindle there a couple days ago.

Thanks, this is also helpful. Nice of you to take the time to give the info!