Care Packages at NAPS During Indoc?

AcademyFriend1 · Jul 24, 2012

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 · Jul 24, 2012

AcademyFriend1 said:
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 · Aug 11, 2012

Indoc just finished today with Nitro.

AcademyFriend1 · Aug 13, 2012

pilot2b said:
Indoc just finished today with Nitro.

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

pilot2b · Aug 15, 2012

AcademyFriend1 said:
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. :yllol:

AcademyFriend1 · Aug 15, 2012

pilot2b said:
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!