Do you know someone who is headed to basic training? Basic training is a challenging time, and mail call is something every recruit looks forward to. This is your guide for their mailing address and letter ideas.
Below is the address format for each basic training location to send your letter.
Basic Training Mailing Address
There are four Army basic training locations. Army basic training is 10 weeks, but if your trainee is going to OSUT, their training can range from 12-16 weeks. Letters are a great way to help keep your trainee motivated and connected to friends and family. To learn more about sending letters to your trainee at basic training, click here.
Fort Jackson Mailing Address
| Fort Jackson Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| PVT Last Name, First Name # PLT (COMPANY) CO, #-## IN BN STREET ADDRESS Fort Jackson, SC 29207-#### | PVT Doe, Jane R. 4th PLT ECHO CO 1-13 IN BN 5482 JACKSON BLVD FORT JACKSON,, SC 29207-6100 |
Fort Moore Mailing Address
| Fort Moore Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last name, First name Roster Number X (if provided) Co X-XX Inf Regt Street address Fort Moore, GA 31905-#### | PVT Doe, Jane R. RN 150 1ST PLT B CO 2-10th INF REGT 9000 KINSMAN DR FORT MOORE, GA 31905-5919 |
Fort Knox Mailing Address
| Fort Knox Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last name, First name # PLT (Company) Co X-XXth INF REGT ## Rhineland Street Fort Knox, KY 40121-#### | PVT Doe, Jane R. 1ST PLT B CO 2-10th INF REGT 24 RHINELAND STREET FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5117 |
Fort Leonard Wood Mailing Address
| Fort Leonard Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last name, First name X Company 1/## IN BN Platoon (#) 495 Iowa Avenue, Unit # Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-#### | PVT Doe, Jane A Company, 1/48TH IN BN Platoon 1 495 Iowa Avenue, Unit 13 Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-8958 |
Fort Sill Mailing Address
| Fort Sill Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last Name, First Name X Battery, 1-X FA Battalion # PLT #### Street Address Fort Sill, OK 73503-#### | PVT Doe, Jane R. B BTRY 1-79TH FA BN 4TH PLT 9000 ROTHWELL STREET FORT SILL, OK 73503-3224 |
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Marine Corps Boot Camp Mailing Addresses
Marine Corps boot camp has two locations, MCRD San Diego in California and MCRD Parris Island in South Carolina. Marine boot camp is 12 weeks and your recruit will need all the love, support, and motivation to help them get through the challenges that lie ahead. To learn more about sending letters to Marine boot camp, click here.
MCRD San Diego Mailing Address
| MCRD San Diego Mailing Address | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| RECRUIT First Name, Last Name #(st, nd, rd) BN “Company” Platoon #### ##### Midway Avenue San Diego CA 92140-#### | RCT Doe, John 1ST RTBN A CO PLT 1000 38001 MIDWAY AVE SAN DIEGO, CA. 92140-5670 |
MCRD Parris Island Mailing Address
| MCRD Parris Island Mailing Address | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| RECRUIT First Name, Last Name #(st, nd, rd) BN “Company Name” Platoon #### Box ##### Parris Island, SC 29905-#### | RCT Doe, John 1ST RTBN A CO PLT 1000 BOX 16945 PARRIS ISLAND, SC 29905-6945 |
Navy Boot Camp Mailing Address
Recruits joining the Navy will go to boot camp at RTC Great Lakes in Illinois, which is 10 weeks. Send your recruit encouragement to keep their spirits up and help them push to graduation. For ideas on what to write to your recruit, click here.
| Great Lakes Address Format | Great Lakes Sample Address |
|---|---|
| SR Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial Ship ### Div ### #### Street/Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-XXXX | SR Doe, John R SHIP 7 DIV 341 3405 SAILOR DRIVE GREAT LAKES, IL 60088-3401 |
Navy Boot Camp Ship Addresses
| Ship 2 | Ship 3 | Ship 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3600 Ohio Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3156 | 3600 Ohio Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3156 | 3600 Ohio Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-7103 |
| Ship 5 | Ship 6 | Ship 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 3610 Illinois Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3118 | 3510 Illinois Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3119 | 3405 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3401 |
| Ship 9 | Ship 10 | Ship 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 3415 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3515 | 3425 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3425 | 3505 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3505 |
| Ship 12 | Ship 13 |
|---|---|
| 3515 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3515 | 3420 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3520 |
| Ship 14 | Ship 17 |
|---|---|
| 3410 Sailor Drive Great Lakes, IL 60088-3510 | 2705 Kansas Street Great Lakes, IL 60088-3140 |
Air Force Basic Training Mailing Address
Air Force and Space Force basic training, located at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, are 8 1/2 weeks. Sending letters is a great way to stay connected. For more information on what to write to your trainee and how, click here.
| Air Force Basic Training Mailing Address | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| AB Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial ### TRS / FLT ### 1320 Truemper Street JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236-#### | AB Doe, John R 322 TRS/FLT 150 1320 TRUEMPER STREET JBSA LACKLAND AFB, TX 78236-5570 |
Space Force Basic Training Mailing Address
Space Force Basic Training Mailing Address | Sample Address |
| SPC Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial 326 TRS/FLT ### Dorm ## 1320 Truemper Street Unit ###### JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236-#### | SPC Doe, John R 326 TRS/FLT 245 DORM B2 1320 TRUEMPER ST UNIT 361020 JBSA LACKLAND AFB, TX 78236-6096 |
Coast Guard Boot Camp Mailing Address
Coast Guard boot camp takes place in Cape May, NJ. Boot camp is 8 weeks and recruits will learn about all that it takes to be a Coast Guardsman. To help you support and motivate your recruit during training, we’ve created a list of topics to write about in your letters.
| Coast Guard Boot Camp Mailing Address | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| SR (Last Name, First Initial) X Company Class XXX 1 Munro Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204 | SR Doe, John ALPHA CO CLASS 205 1 MUNRO AVE CAPE MAY, NJ 08204 |
