Do you get to come home for Christmas if it is in the middle of basic training ?
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I have basic training 7th November and it finishes 25th of Feb and wondering what happens over christmas
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Date asked: Monday, November 1, 2021
Last reviewed: Monday, November 1, 2021
Matthew S.
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Yes you will be allowed home for Christmas. It's usually 2 weeks. It would more than likely be after work on the 17 Dec and travel back on the 2nd Jan to start again on the 3rd.
Monday, November 1, 2021
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