How much free time do recruits get each day?
Recruits receive one hour of uninterrupted free time in their barracks every evening and an additional four hours on Sunday mornings and holidays. The purpose of free time is to allow recruits time to read mail, to write letters and to take care of additional hygiene needs. Q: If I don’t hear from my recruit for an extended length of time while in Recruit Training, should I worry? A: No. Recruits spend their free time doing a variety of tasks like uniform preparation, studying or other types of training. While it may be frustrating to you that you don’t hear from your recruit, it probably means that he is working hard to become a Marine. Q: Can recruits have visitors (other than during Family Day and Graduation)? A: No, routine recruit visitation periods are not scheduled during the recruit training cycle. Recruits are authorized to receive visitors only in an emergency or other highly unusual situations. Q: My recruit has been delayed in training because of an injury and/or has been p
