Ace 0 Posted April 19, 2004 I know this may not be the best location, but I just need to get a quick answer. Feel free to move or delete it afterwards. My old best friend is graduating from boot camp at Ft. Jackson next month. Are non-family guests allowed to attend the ceremony? We wont be able to find out from him until we get his next letter, and I wasn't sure about the info on the base's website. It would just be 2 of us, and I'm not sure any of his actual family will be able to attend. Anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jefffitz 0 Posted April 19, 2004 You should be able to. When my friend graduated from Paris Island, me and bunch of friends drove down for his graduation ceremony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted April 19, 2004 I'm not for sure about the Army. for the Navy, it's three guests, and their names have to be on the list last I checked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted April 19, 2004 When I graduated from Basic Training at Fort Jackson in 1988 the graduation was open to anyone that wished to come. There were activities (a dinner) for the families after the graduation but the actual ceremony was open to friends and family. I have no idea if it is still that way now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted April 19, 2004 Also, it depends on the Base's policies. RTC Great Lakes is really tough about it. Ft. Jackson might not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted April 19, 2004 Also, it depends on the Base's policies. RTC Great Lakes is really tough about it. Ft. Jackson might not. Base? That's a Navy/Air Force thing... Army has Posts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 0 Posted April 19, 2004 I'll just let you two argue 'bout that. Thanks guys. After checking up on a few other things, I'd say that's right. Just out of curiosity: Why do they (from what I've heard) get in trouble for receiving "care packages", etc.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted April 19, 2004 I'll just let you two argue 'bout that. Thanks guys. After checking up on a few other things, I'd say that's right. Just out of curiosity: Why do they (from what I've heard) get in trouble for receiving "care packages", etc.? We never got in trouble for the packages when I was in. But if there was any food, soda or other types of "forbidden" stuff in it then you had to eat or drink everything in it that day. No food in the lockers at all. No adult magazines, no news magazines no CD players, no radios no mini TV's nothing of that sort was permitted. When my mother would sent me a care package she would always make brownies, cookies or other types of "goodies" then pack in a pack of "drink boxes" like grape or cherry. SHe always made enough to fill the box so I could eat what I wanted but she knew I would have to pass the rest out that day. She'd pack it with popcorn because we'd eat that too and it acted as a perfect packing material. Even my drill sergeants got some of the goodies at times. The best part was when we were in the field for days at a time and a box came in mail call, because since we were living in a fox hole and a 2 man shelter (tent) we were allowed to keep the stuff in with our gear. So me and a couple of close friends would snack on it foe a day or 2 rather then the whole platoon getting a little lol. Those rules might have changed now, but I have a feeling that it's the kind of thing that is set by the individual basic training company commander or First Sergeant. Ah the memories... I miss it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted April 19, 2004 Also, it depends on the Base's policies. RTC Great Lakes is really tough about it. Ft. Jackson might not. Base? That's a Navy/Air Force thing... Army has Posts Oh that's right. I could make many a joke about Army guys sitting on their posts, but none are clean enough for this place (though there are also plenty of Sailor jokes equally as harsh) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headborg 1 Posted April 20, 2004 yes go and bring as many friends as possible with u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted April 20, 2004 Also, it depends on the Base's policies. RTC Great Lakes is really tough about it. Ft. Jackson might not. Base? That's a Navy/Air Force thing... Army has Posts Oh that's right. I could make many a joke about Army guys sitting on their posts, but none are clean enough for this place (though there are also plenty of Sailor jokes equally as harsh) Such as what is long and hard and full of seamen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted April 20, 2004 Yes, Vanroy, like that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan IDIC 0 Posted April 21, 2004 Ok, I have a question. Just what exactly is Zulu time? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Phaserman 0 Posted April 21, 2004 Hey, I'm replying to this under tha "Mail Call" thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stoned_vulcan 0 Posted April 21, 2004 Such as what is long and hard and full of seamen? lol i love that joke.. the answeris .....*mumbles incoherently* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
