How to Forward Armed Services Mail
When plans are being made to send mail to service men and women in other countries there are some considerations that need to be made. Mail can take a long time to reach overseas destinations, and the addresses may be much different than you’re used to. If you follow a few simple tips your loved ones will get the messages and care packages you send with ease.
Knowing how to properly forward armed services mail is something that a lot of people have to learn how to do. This is something that can really make someone overseas very happy. Here are a few things that you need to know about how to properly send armed services mail.
- Gather all of the necessary information required to send the package. This will include APO/FPO address along with the unit and the full name of the person you are sending it to. You will also need to have the 9 digit zip code and the address to where they are located.
- Know the restrictions for the area that you are sending to. For instance, certain countries will not allow for certain material to be sent to the people that are there. You must be respectful of the culture and understand that they have strict rules and restrictions on what can be shipped into their country.
- Think about the extreme temperatures that the package may face. You don’t want to have to worry about something breaking, melting or malfunctioning because it is in weather that is over 100 degrees. You also need to ensure that there is enough cushion inside of the box if you are shipping something that is breakable.
- Tape the box well and with brown packaging tape or use paper tape. Twine, cord or string should not be used for these particular types of packages.
- Describe what the contents are inside of the box on a card so that anything that gets damaged or lost can be replaced.