General Information on Care Packages
Q: How long does it take for my package to arrive overseas
A: Between 7 and 20 days, with 2 weeks being about average. During holidays, count on it taking 3+ weeks
Q: Do I have to address a package to a specific soldier?
A: Yes, the Department of Defense mandates that all mail and packages must be addressed to an individual soldier, not to "Any Soldier" or "Any Service person".
Q: How large a package can I send?
A: Your package can't be more than 84 inches long or be more than 130 inches when you total up the length (the longest side) plus the girth (thickest portion), or weigh more than 70 lbs.
Q: What are the restrictions on sending items
A: See What NOT to Send a Soldier
Q: How do I properly fill out the customs form?
A: Go HERE for instructions and picture tutorial
A: Between 7 and 20 days, with 2 weeks being about average. During holidays, count on it taking 3+ weeks
Q: Do I have to address a package to a specific soldier?
A: Yes, the Department of Defense mandates that all mail and packages must be addressed to an individual soldier, not to "Any Soldier" or "Any Service person".
Q: How large a package can I send?
A: Your package can't be more than 84 inches long or be more than 130 inches when you total up the length (the longest side) plus the girth (thickest portion), or weigh more than 70 lbs.
Q: What are the restrictions on sending items
A: See What NOT to Send a Soldier
Q: How do I properly fill out the customs form?
A: Go HERE for instructions and picture tutorial
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