Whether your trainee is going through Basic Combat Training (BCT) or One Station Unit Training (OSUT), letters will be the only form of communication they...
Whether your trainee is going through Basic Combat Training (BCT) or One Station Unit Training (OSUT), letters will be the only form of communication they will have. Writing letters to your trainee is a great way to not only stay connected with them during this time, but to keep them motivated and show your support. When writing letters to your trainee at Fort Sill, it’s important to make sure you address your letter properly so that it does not get lost in their mail room. To help ensure you have the right address we’ve put together a guide on how to address your letter to your trainee at Fort Sill. Use the tables below to identify the correct format for writing letters to Fort Sill.
| 1-19th Field Artillery Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last Name, First Name X Battery/1-19 FA, # PLT CLASS #XX-XX 5960 Rothwell Street Fort Sill, OK 73503 | PVT Smith, Alex A/1-19 FA, 1st PLT, Class# 64-21 5960 Rothwell Street Fort Sill, OK 73503 |
1-19th FA Battalion Batterys
Alpha (A)
Bravo (B)
Charlie (C)
Delta (D)
Echo (E)
| 1-22nd Field Artillery Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last Name, First Name X Battery, 1/22 FA, # PLT CLASS #XX-XX 6007 Rothwell St Fort Sill, OK 73503 | PVT Smith, Alex A/1-22 FA, 1st PLT, Class# 64-21 6007 Rothwell St Fort Sill, OK 73503 |
1-22nd FA Battalion Batterys
Alpha (A)
Bravo (B)
Charlie (C)
Delta (D)
Echo (E)
| 1-31st Field Artillery Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last Name, First Name X Battery, 1/22 FA, # PLT CLASS #XX-XX 5955 Rothwell St Fort Sill, OK 73503 | PVT Smith, Alex A/1-22 FA, 1st PLT, Class# 64-21 5955 Rothwell St Fort Sill, OK 73503 |
1-31st FA Battaltion Batterys
Alpha (A)
Bravo (B)
Charlie (C)
Delta (D)
Echo (E)
Foxtrot (F)
| 1-40th Field Artillery Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last Name, First Name X Battery, 1/22 FA, # PLT CLASS #XX-XX 6007 Rothwell St Fort Sill, OK 73503 | PVT Smith, Alex A/1-22 FA, 1st PLT, Class# 64-21 6007 Rothwell St Fort Sill, OK 73503 |
1-40th FA Battaltion Batterys
Alpha (A)
Bravo (B)
Charlie (C)
Delta (D)
Echo (E)
| 1-79th Field Artillery Address Format | Sample Address |
|---|---|
| Rank Last Name, First Name X Battery, 1/22 FA, # PLT CLASS #XX-XX 5970 South Boundary Road Fort Sill, OK 73503 | PVT Smith, Alex A/1-22 FA, 1st PLT, Class# 64-21 5970 South Boundary Road Fort Sill, OK 73503 |
1-79th FA Battaltion Batterys
Alpha (A)
Bravo (B)
Charlie (C)
Delta (D)
Echo (E)
When writing to your trainee at Fort Sill, it’s important to remember that they are kept very busy during their time there – don’t expect to hear from them all of the time.
However, just because your trainee isn’t able to write back consistently doesn’t mean you can’t continue to keep sending them letters. Writing letters to your trainee at Fort Sill is a great way to keep them motivated and show your support. Here are a few ideas for what to write in your letters to your trainee:
Share your day with them.
One thing many trainees will experience during training is the feeling of missing out on things back home. Simply sharing your day with them is a great way to make them feel included. Even if you think your day was not worth writing about, your trainee will appreciate you thinking of them.
Family or community updates.
Similar to sharing your day with your trainee, sending them any family or community updates is another great way to help them feel connected to home.
“Your sister got a promotion!”
“The neighbors got a new puppy!”
“Your soccer team won their game!”
“This new movie just came out, we will have to go see it when you graduate!”
Motivational quotes.
Basic training is not meant to be easy, and your trainee will have days where they might feel like quitting. Sending them motivational quotes or stories is a great way to keep their spirits high.
For more ideas on what to write in your letters check out these articles:
Motivational quotes to send in your letter
Photos to include in your letter
What to write in your letter
Each battalion has different rules for sending care packages to trainees during basic training. It’s important to make sure you follow the rules that are shared in the form letter that you receive after your trainee arrives at Fort Sill.
Should an emergency arise, the only means of notifying your trainee is through your local American Red Cross. To speak to a Red Cross Emergency Communications Specialist call: 1-877-272-7337. The field office in your vicinity will contact the Lawton, Oklahoma field office who will, in turn, contact the Red Cross calls battalion. From there, the Red Cross will contact you and coordinate the next steps. In dire emergencies affecting immediate family members (sibling or parent), emergency leave may be granted. Other leaves of absence during training are not normally authorized.
For more information about Army basic training at Fort Sill, visit their website.