How often can you use your phone in the Navy?

Service members who went through Basic Training said the Navy allowed 1-2 phone calls per month. Army recruits are allowed to call every 3 weeks when they phase up, and then every weekend once they complete Basic and begin AIT.

Are people in the Navy allowed to have their phones?

Sailors in uniform can only use Navy and personal cell phones while stationary and also must be able to render proper salute. Only a Navy-issued wireless communication device may be worn on the belt of the working uniform and must be placed on either side aft of the elbow.

Are military personnel allowed to have cell phones?

No. You cannot walk and talk while in uniform and areas where classified materials exist usually do not permit electronics use. No due to high security reasons. Cell phones are allowed in most places.

Can you text someone in the Navy?

Except for the 8 weeks spent in Boot Camp (if an Enlisted Sailor), your son or daughter will typically be just a phone call, text, or email away. Most of the time, Sailors have access to many forms of communication. If this is their first time away from home, it can be tough on him or her—and on you.

Can you have your phone in Navy boot camp quarantine?

Recruits are not permitted to have electronic devices of any kind — including cell phones — while they are stationed at RTC. Please do not bring/buy them for your recruits use.

Can you make phone calls in Navy boot camp?

How can I contact someone in the Navy?

How to Locate U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans

1. By phone at 1-877-272-7337.
2. Through an online request (You’ll first need to create an account.)
3. Using its Hero Care app on your mobile device.

What can you send to someone in basic training Navy?

A. Because space is limited in the barracks, recruits may receive letters and small photographs only. Please do not send your recruit packages of civilian clothing, toiletries, food items, etc. as they will not be permitted to keep them.

Do you get guns in the Navy?

Therefore, during Navy basic training, you won’t get to fire the M16 rifle. Instead, you qualify with the M9 pistol and the Mossberg 500 shotgun. The Navy is unique in that before you get to handle an actual weapon, you get a chance to fire the weapon on a computerized simulator.

Are soldiers allowed to take their cell phones when deployed?

So yes, cell phones are allowed and encouraged. (There are caveats though — for example when going into classified areas like certain headquarters, etc., you couldn’t bring your phone in there with you.) Originally Answered: Are soldiers allowed to take their cell phones when they are deployed?

How do you Say Hi to your family in the Navy?

At RTC Great Lakes, all recruits are allowed a ten-second call to let their family know they have arrived. Recruits that still have a cell phone make the call from their personal phone; others use telephones provided by the Navy. The conversation will go something like this: “Hi. I’m here. Bye.”

Do soldiers have Internet access at duty stations?

Some duty stations have Internet access with varying degrees of reliability. Many service members don’t take any chances and choose to bring their own laptops so they can use email and instant messenger (IM) while they’re gone.

Can a family be present at a Navy recruitment ceremony?

Recruits can have an advisor with them to help read the contract. Families can also be present at the swearing in ceremony. This moving event marks the official moment of membership in the United States Navy. Although photography is not allowed during the oath, most MEPS’s will give time after the ceremony for ‘staged’ pictures to be taken.