Military Letters

HOW TO GET THE ADDRESS OF SOMEONE IN BASIC TRAINING

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.

BY OLETTRA · FEBRUARY 2, 2026

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.

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 5462 JACKSON BLVD FORT JACKSON, SC 29207-6100

Fort Benning Mailing Address

Fort Benning Address Format	Sample Address
Rank Last name, First name Roster Number X (if provided) Co X-X-X Inf Regt Street address Fort Benning, GA 31905-####	PVT Doe, Jane R. RN 150 1ST PLT B CO 2-10th INF REGT 5000 KINSMAN DR FORT BENNING, GA 31905-5519

Fort Knox Mailing Address

Fort Knox Address Format	Sample Address
Rank Last name, First name # PLT (Company) Co X-X-Xth 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 Wood Address Format	Sample Address
Rank Last name, First name X Company, 1/## IN BN Platoon 1 495 Iowa Avenue, Unit # Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-####	PVT Doe, Jane A Company, 1/48TH IN BN Platoon 1 495 Iowa Avenue, Unit 15 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 1-78TH FA BN 4TH PLT 5000 ROTHWELL STREET FORT SILL, OK 73503-3224

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.

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.

Great Lakes Address Format

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

AIR FORCE BASIC TRAINING MAILING ADDRESS

Air Force basic training is held at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas and lasts approximately 8.5 weeks. Your Airman will appreciate letters of encouragement and updates from home.

Lackland AFB Mailing Address

Lackland Address Format	Sample Address
AB Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial ###TRS/FLT ### #### George Avenue Lackland AFB, TX 78236-####	AB Doe, Jane R. 326TRS/FLT 123 1320 GEORGE AVENUE LACKLAND AFB, TX 78236-5321

COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP MAILING ADDRESS

Coast Guard boot camp is held at Cape May, New Jersey and is 8 weeks long. Your recruit will look forward to receiving letters from family and friends.

Cape May Mailing Address

Cape May Address Format	Sample Address
SR Last Name, First Name, M.I. Company #, Platoon #### USCG Training Center Cape May 1 Munro Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204-####	SR Doe, John R. Company Golf, Platoon 211 USCG Training Center Cape May 1 Munro Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204-5002

Important Tips for Sending Letters

•Always double-check the company, platoon, and battalion information with your recruit before sending
•Include the full 9-digit ZIP code when possible for faster delivery
•Keep letters positive and encouraging - mail call is a highlight of their day
•Letters typically take 3-7 days to arrive depending on the base location