Enduring Free Mail Service

The Enduring Free Mail Service has been authorised for Op HERRICK, Op KIPION and HM Ships in Support. This service will operate until further notice.

Families and friends in UK and BFPOs can send packets up to 2kg in weight, free of charge, to service personnel ONLY on Op HERRICK, Op KIPION and HM Ships in Support.

Key Points

Packets are limited to 2kg in weight.

Size limits: Minimum one surface at least 90mm x 140mm.  Maximum length + depth + width = 900mm width greatest single dimension not more than 600mm. 

Only relatives and friends within the UK or at BFPO addresses can send packets to named Service personnel and MOD deployed civilians ONLY, in authorised operational areas.

Items listed below should not be sent, please also refer to the list of prohibited items on the 'Mail Prohibitions' related page.

• Aerosols - prohibited by the BFPO mail network, e.g hairspray, deodorant etc.
• Perishable goods - foods like fruit and meat.
• Fragile Items - glass.
• Magazines containing images that might offend the cultural values of Host Nations, even if they are widely available in the UK - 'Top shelf' magazines for example.

Customers posting items under the Enduring Free Mail Service MUST ENSURE that these items are physically handed over to a counter clerk at a UK Post Office or BFPO overseas.

Note 1:    There is NO Parcel Service to Op HERRICK, Op KIPION and HM Ships in Support, however small boxes (shoe box size is ideal) can be sent as long as they weigh no more than 2kgs.

Note 2:    This service is one-way ONLY, from the UK/BFPOs to Operational BFPOs or HM Ships in Support.