PLEASE NOTE:
RED ALERT BOX UPDATED 3/1/2021 9:30 AM
There has been some inconsistency in the message for whether those in quarantine are poolees or recruits. After speaking with the CWO2 Yarbrough at the Communication Strategy and Operations (CSO) office at MCRD Parris Island, we will be referring to those in quarantine as POOLEES. CWO2 Yarbrough told us the Marine Corps wants a clear distinction between those in quarantine and those in training. Poolees in quarantine are in a more relaxed environment without Drill Instructors. Poolees will become recruits after stepping on the Yellow Footprints. We are currently updating the pages on our websites that refer to poolees in quarantine to ensure the message is consistent.
Poolee Quarantine: First Phone Call
Will my poolee call me upon arrival at Quarantine?
Yes, typically poolees will call upon arrival at the quarantine location. The day and time vary depending on travel time and check-ins required. It could be the following day or it could be very late that night. Be ready for the call regardless of the time. Here are some TIPS for you, so please read on:
CALLER ID MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE:
When your poolee calls you, the caller ID may be blocked on the phone calls you get during Quarantine (and boot camp). Check the setting on your cell phones to make sure you aren't blocking calls without a caller ID.
KEEP PEN AND PAPER BY YOUR PHONE:
Your poolee will be giving you information when s/he calls. To assure you get the address from your poolee when he calls you upon arrival to Quarantine, keep a pen and paper with your phone. Your loved one will give you instructions for the mailing address as well as how phone calls will work during Quarantine. You'll want to write that down. They talk fast. Be ready!
WRITE DOWN WHAT YOUR POOLEE TELLS YOU:
Your poolee is the most accurate source for information; make sure you keep paper and pen with your phone so you can write down his/her instructions for calls (and the address!) when they call you upon arrival at their Quarantine location. If you did NOT get the information from your poolee and you have already received the phone call, contact his/her local Marine Recruiter who MAY be able to get the address to you.
FOR RECRUIT PRIVACY AND TROOP SECURITY:
Please do not share the address or phone number for the quarantine location in our group as comments.
