How many people draw a salary at Project Bore Snake? None. For more information on those individuals and organizations that have donated time, effort and resources to make Project Bore Snake a reality, please visit our Who We Are page.
	What percentage of donations goes to directly purchasing, packaging and sending "Bore Snake Kits"? 100%
	What percentage of donations goes to other than directly purchasing, packaging and sending "Bore Snake Kits"? 0%
	Who is eligible to receive a "Bore Snake Kit"? Any combat serviceman in Iraq or Aghanistan. Due to delivery delays and other concerns, we ask that visitors only nominate servicemen with at least 45 days remaining on their tour.
	Who is eligible to nominate someone to receive a "Bore Snake Kit"? Anyone whose name will be recognized by the nominee. We display your name on the outside of the package - if it is not recognized by the recipient, the package may be discarded for security reasons.
	If I nominate someone to receive a "Snake Kit", how do I know when or even if they are sent one? Unfortunately, we can no longer support email notification on shipping. Please coordinate with your nominee if package delivery confirmation is required Please note that in each kit we do request feedback (as conditions permit, of course) regarding our service and encourage you as nominator to do likewise in your personal correspondence with the serviceperson.
	What are your shipping policies? Can I move my nominee to the head of the line? If an order is prepaid (fully paid) at the time of the nomination, we will order and ship materials ASAP and fill that order ASAP (consistent with our ability to obtain the materials to meet the need). If a nomination is made without a supporting donation, the nominee if placed in a first-come, first-serve queue with other non-funded nominees, serviced when pre-paid orders are completed.
	What is a "Bore Snake"? Bore Snakes, and the need for them, are described here. First-hand evidence of how much our fighting men appreciate these simple, inexpensive tools is available on our testimonials page.
	What exactly does each nominee receive? Eight Bore Snakes, calibers selected by the nominator. The intention is to support the nominee and a number of 'buddies'. This enables us to equip more servicepersons while shipping fewer packages.
	What caliber bore snakes do you provide? Those who nominate a US Serviceman for a "Snake Kit" choose 8 bore snakes in all - in support of the nominee and a number of buddies (or they may be provided to the unit armorer). The 8 Bore Snakes may be comprised of any combination of: -  5.56mm (.22 Cal.) Bore Snake (for M16/M4 series weapons) -  7.62mm (.30 Cal.) Bore Snake (for M14/M40/M60/M240b series weapons) -  9mm (.35 Cal.) Bore Snake (for M92 sidearm) -  11.5mm (.45 Cal.) Bore Snake (for M1911A1 sidearm) -  12.7mm (.50 Cal.) Bore Snake (for .50 BMG weapons) -  12 Gauge Bore Snake (for shotguns) If we are out-of-stock of a requested size, we will eventually substitute and ship. We try to provide exactly what's asked for, but will not hold a prepaid order for materials which might delay an order for an unreasonable time. We suggest each nominator specify at least 2 different sizes of bore snakes so that if a substitution is necessary, the nominee still receives a useful caliber. Where is the oil and solvent?Previously, we included commercial solvent and oil with the kits, but the MIL-SPEC lubricants and cleaners that the troops have been issued are excellent and quite compatible with "Bore Snakes". Accordingly, we've decided to save the cost of those items by no longer including them. As a result, we are able to provide "Bore Snakes" to over 30% more soldiers and marines!
	Can I donate if I don't know anyone in the service? Yes, of course, and THANK YOU! Just visit our donation page. (You would just not be able to identify a serviceman or woman to receive a package.)
	What happens if you receive more nominees than donations? Unfortunately, donations are our only source of funding. In that unfortunate situation, once our inventory of materials is exhausted, delivery of "Snake Kits" to nominees would be suspended until more materials can be purchased. Due to generous bulk donors and those that support their nomination with a contribution (most), we hope that will not be a problem.