COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Community Relations:
Community relations extends beyond issuing information. It involves fostering relations with the neighboring community, including Marine Corps Reserve components, in a direct community and military interface. Well-conducted community relations enhance readiness by fostering hometown support. A good-neighbor policy is established through involvement with the communities and extends support to families of deployed Marines. It also helps reinforce the idea that the Marine Corps is a meaningful and rewarding career choice for America’s youth. Close relations with neighboring communities inspire patriotism, and that patriotism translates into recruitment and retention opportunities. Every reasonable effort will be made to develop and maintain sound community relationships.
Color Guards & Personnel Support Requests:
Camp Pendleton's community relations section facilitates color guard & personnel support requests if availability and operational commitments permit. All requests must be submitted in accordance with the eligibility criteria and MCO 5720.77, Chapter 6.
Request Timelines - All Requests must be submitted in accordance with the timelines listed below.
• Color Guard Detail: No less than 30 days.
• Personnel as guest speakers: No less than 30 days.
To request a color guard or personnel support, please send the following DD Form 2536 to pendletonmedia@usmc.mil
Phone: (760) 725-5799
Military Vehicle/Aircraft Support:
Please direct requests for military (tactical) vehicle displays or aviation support (flyovers) to the I Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations Office
Phone:(760) 763-7047
Military Band Support:
Please direct requests for a military band to the I Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations Office
Phone:(760) 763-7047
Sponsored Visits:
Individuals that do not possess a DoD or U.S. Government ID must be sponsored. To learn more about access procedures, please go to our Base Access page.
**We are no longer offering base tours at this time.**
Reserve Units Throughout the U.S.
To find a local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve unit near you, go to: http://www.marforres.marines.mil/