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MCB Camp Pendleton

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H&S Bn, Marine Corps Installations West (MCIWEST) - Marine Corps Base (MCB), Camp Pendleton (CAMPEN) provides administrative, training, and disciplinary support for personnel assigned to H&S Bn, MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN and affiliated organizations in order to increase operational and functional effectiveness, administrative simplicity, and utility.

Location: Building 13107

Headquarters Battalion Leaders

Portrait of Colonel Kwabena K. Gyimah
Colonel Kwabena K. Gyimah

Commanding Officer, Headquarters & Support Battalion

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Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Karin R. Hecox
Lieutenant Colonel Karin R. Hecox

Executive Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion

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Portrait of Sergeant Major Luis M. Ortega
Sergeant Major Luis M. Ortega

Sergeant Major, Headquarters & Support Battalion

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Mission Statement
Provide professional, accurate and timely general and personnel administration services to all Marines, Civilian Marines and Family Members.

New Join Handbook QR
HQSPTBN Welcome Aboard Packet Updates
SECNAV M-1650.1 - Awards Manual
SECNAV M 5216.5 - Correspondence Manual
MCO P1400.32D - Marine Corps Promotion
MCO 5216.19A - AA Form Instructions
MCO 4650.39A - DTS Manual
MCO 1616.1 -JEPES Manual
DOD_4525.6M - Postal Manual

Location: Building 13107
The Adjutant/S-1 Office hours of operation are
Monday - Friday 0730 to 1130 and 1300 to 1630.
During the hours of 1130 to 1300
S-1 will have a phone watch to assist Marines.

The Mail Room hours of operation are
Monday - Thursday 1330 to 1530. 
Fridays - 1000 to 1400.

Contact Information
S-1 Sharepoint site: https://pendleton.mciwest.nmci.usmc.mil/HQ/S1/default.aspx
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760-763-2904

 Headquarters & Support Battalion Operations & Training 

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Headquarters and Support Battalion S-3 is to provide Operations and Training Support for personnel assigned to HQSPTBN Battalion. Primarily for CFT/PFT, semiannual HT/WT, annual weapons qualifications, training exercises, submitting nomination for Schools/Advance Schools, and assigning personnel to BCP.

 Location: Building 13107 (Located within IPAC Inbound First Floor)

 S-3 Officer 760-763-2041 Bldg. 13107 Rm 114A
 S-3 Chief 760-725-6272 Bldg. 13107 Rm 120
 S-3 Clerks 760-725-6088 Bldg. 13107 Rm 115
 MTU 760-763-7952 Bldg. 1360

Links
 S-3 Training Dashboard
 Plan of the Week (POTW)
 Upcoming PME Schools and Courses

Mission Statement The mission of the Headquarters and Support Battalion S-4 is to provide technical and logistical support for personnel assigned to H&S Battalion. Primarily for annual weapons qualifications, training exercises, retirement ceremonies, funeral details, and unit sponsored CMC/CMT courses.

Location: Building 13107 and Building 13182 (Located across the street from IPAC Inbound)

Ground Safety
The Battalion logistics officer has been appointed cognizance over these two distinct areas. Ground Safety relates to assessing, mitigating, controlling, and supervising occupational hazards. These include implementing appropriate safety programs, issuing and enforcing the wear of job-specific personal protective equipment, etc. Force Preservation is a much broader program, which includes Ground Safety, suicide awareness training, sexual assault/harassment training, HARP forms for liberty periods, etc. The ultimate aim for both programs is to promote and foster a healthy working environment for our Marines, Sailors, and civilians while also empowering them with the knowledge and foresight to make smart, ethical decisions in their personal lives.

HQSPTBN Safety Officer 760-763-8019

Armory Mission Statement
To provide technical and logistical support for personnel assigned to the MCB Camp Pendleton Competitive Shooting Team, Honor Guard and Color Guard Teams, 11-18 Area Guard and Annual Range Qualification Training Evolutions in Headquarters & Support Battalion MCB in order to increase operational and functional effectiveness, administrative simplicity and utility. Hours of operation are from 0345-1700 unless training dictates fluctuations.

HQSPTBN Armory 760-725-5987

Capt Brownlie - S-4 Officer cameron.brownlie@usmc.mil 760-763-8019 Bldg 13107 Rm 113A
GySgt Storrs - S-4 Chief matthew.storrs@usmc.mil 760-725-2040 Bldg 13107 Rm 113B
SSgt Eveillard - SACO UUAM bertrand.eveillard@usmc.mil 760-763-2038 Bldg 13107 Rm 110
Sgt Coghill -  Embarkation Chief/Licensing Chief hunter.coghill@usmc.mil 760-763-5124 Bldg 13107 Rm 121
Sgt Mbuthia - Armory Chief murphin.mbuthia@usmc.mil 760-725-5987 Bldg 13182
Sgt Coghill - Embarkation Chief/Licensing Chief hunter.coghill@usmc.mil 760-763-5124 Bldg 13107 Rm 121
Sgt Ramos - Platoon Sgt/Ammo Chief/BEQ Manager kiano.ramos@usmc.mil 760-725-5124 Bldg 13107 Rm 121
Cpl Price - BEQ Manager gabriel.price@usmc.mil 760-725-5124 Bldg 13107 rm 121

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of MCI-West Headquarters and Support Battalion S-6 is to provide MCEN IT Support and guidance for personnel assigned to H&S Battalion. We act as the unit Service Desk, troubleshooting minor and Major issues and support all personnel under our area of responsibility.

Location: Building 13107
HQSPT_BN_S6@usmc.mil
HQSPT BN S-6: 760-725-6505
Enterprise Service Desk: 855-373-8762

Mission
“The mission of Headquarters and Service Company is to provide administrative, training, and disciplinary support for personnel assigned to Headquarters and Support  Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton and affiliating organizations in order to increase operational and functional effectiveness, administrative simplicity, and utility.”

Organization
Headquarters and Service Company is one of three administrative companies within Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Headquarters and Service Company is comprised of over 450 Marines, Sailors and Civilians assigned to over 40 sections. Headquarters and Service Company office is located on the second deck of building 1363. Single Marines and Sailors of Headquarters and Service Company reside in Bachelor Enlisted Quarters building 13070; conveniently located next to the base theater, bowling alley, and within walking distance of the Marine Corps Country Store, chow hall, barber shop and fitness center.

Sections
Base Postal
Base Safety
Battalion Commanding Officer Staff
Chaplain Corps
Civilian Human Resources Office
Command Inspectors General Office
Communication Strategy and Operations
Comptroller Department
Substance Abuse Control Center
Information and Knowledge Management Office
Marine Corps Community Services
MCI-West G-1
MCI-West G-3/5
MCI-West G-7
MCI-West G-8
MISSO 3
Regional Chief of Staff
Regional EEO Office
Staff Judge Advocate
Western Judicial Circuit

Points of Contact
COMPANY OFFICE 760-725-5686
BARRACKS 13070 DUTY NCO 760-725-5548
H&S COMPANY COMMANDER 760-214-5574 
H&S COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT 760-846-2329 
UNIFORMED READINESS COORDINATOR 760-763-7459
BATTALION ASSISTANT OFFICER OF THE DAY (AOOD) 760-725-6271





 

Mission
To provide leadership, administration, training and logistical support to the personnel assigned to the company. To serve as a centralized processing point for the separation of W95 (transient) personnel from OCONUS, as well as join and adjudicate Marines in a deserter status IAW MCO P5800.16A. To serve as the administrative command to Marines in the IDES program arriving from OCONUS as they undergo the PEB process and are medically retired or separated.

Organization 
Alpha Company is one of three administrative companies within Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Alpha Company is comprised of more than 480 Marines, Sailors and Civilians assigned to 2 sections (IPAC and Separations).  Alpha Company is located on the first deck of building 13109. Single Marines and Sailors of Alpha Company reside in Bachelor Enlisted Quarters building 1396, 13070 and 220194.

Section Matrix
IPAC Headquarters
IPAC – Inbound Branch
IPAC – Outbound Branch
IPAC – Customer Service Branch
IPAC – Personnel Branch

Separations Platoon
Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)
Medical Board / Performance Evaluation Board (PEB)
W95/W9P (Separations)
Long-Term Prisoners (Brig)
Deserters

POINTS OF CONTACT
A Company Office: 760-763-5205
Barracks 13109 Duty Office: 760-725-5652
A Company Commander: 760-763-1686
A Company First Sergeant: 760-725-5078
IPAC Headquarters: 760-725-5353

Mission
“The Marines of Bravo Company provide extensive service and support to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, which includes all units aboard the Base.   Bravo Company Marines specialize in the following areas: Communication and Information Systems including Base Telephone, Data Services, Communications Maintenance, and Radio Communications; Facilities and Facilities Maintenance including all new building projects aboard the Base; Logistical support including Traffic Management, Regional Contracting, Consolidated Material Service Center, Food Services, Base Property, and Base Fuels; Family Housing and Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Environmental, Logistics Management Team-West, and West Coast Food Management.”

Organization
Bravo Company is one of three administrative companies within Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Bravo Company is comprised of over 250 Marines, Sailors and Civilians assigned to over 15 sections. Bravo Company is located on the first deck of building 1363. Single Marines and Sailors of Bravo Company reside in Bachelor Enlisted Quarters  building 2220192.

POINTS OF CONTACT
CO BCO 760-725-3950
1stSgt  BCO 760-725-4895
GySgt BCO 760-763-4500
Police Sgt BCO 760-763-4500
Clerk BCO 760-763-4009

BRAVO COMPANY SECTIONS
Base Food Services
 
Field Supply & Maintenance Analysis Office
Billeting
Housing Office
Direct Support Stock Control
Logistics Department
Environmental Natural Resources Security
Legal Service Support Section
Facilities – Public Works
MCI West G-6
Facilities Department
Purchasing & Contracting Office
Facilities Maintenance Department
Traffic Management Office
Fallbrook Annex
West Coast Food Management Team

Mission
To provide Administrative Control (ADCON) over those Marines conducting security and emergency services aboard Camp Pendleton in order to prevent, deter, and mitigate threats against the installation, it’s assets, and most importantly, it’s Marines and their families.

Organization
Charlie Company is one of four administrative companies within Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.  Charlie Company is comprised of nearly 500 Marines and Civilians in what was formerly known as Security and Emergency Services (SES) Battalion, now including the Brig and Fire Department.  Charlie Company is located on the 2nd Deck of building 4100377 in the Las Flores 41 Area.  Single Marines belonging to the Company office and PMO reside in the 41 area barracks, and Brig Marines reside in 24 area barracks.

POINTS OF CONTACT
Company Office: 760-587-3733
Career Retention Specialist: 760-725-9779
Company GySgt: 760-763-2277 / 760-468-8217
Company Commander: 760-763-1413
Useful Information: https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Staff-Agencies/Security-Emergency-Services-Battalion/

Platoon/Section Matrix
Company Office
Fire Department
Provost Marshal Office -Field Operations, Criminal Investigations (CID), Support Services, Training, Brig

This platform is designed to provide a secure and confidential way for Marines of Headquarters and Support Battalion to voice any safety concerns they may encounter in the workplace or during operations. By sharing concerns anonymously, Marines contribute to a safer environment and high standards across the board. All reports will be reviewed, and Marines have an option to request a response.

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Mission
The Career Planner, Special Staff to the Commanding Officer, is responsible for managing enlisted retention for both first-term and subsequent-term Marines.  The primary mission of the Career Planner is to advise the Commander, the principle staff and Marines on various aspects of retention and retention programs.  The Career Planner assist Marines, through performance review and counseling to improve retention performance and competitiveness.  The ultimate goal for the Career Planner is to assist with and process request for retention and program.      

Location: Building 13107 Room #109
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 0730 - 1630

Contact Information:
4821 Career Planner SNCOIC alfonso.gonzalez1@usmc.mil
4821 Career Planner sean.davis1@usmc.mil

 

CP Resources and Benefits
CY24 Continuation Pay MARAMIN
Continuation Pay Checklist
BRS Continuation Pay SOU

TIMELINES, INCENTIVES AND COMPARISON
FY25 RETENTION TIMELINE
FY25 Retention Campaign Plan
FY24 SRBP
Change 1 FY24 SRBP
Lateral Move Opportunities *Only accessible with your valid CAC login.*
$ Active Duty Blended Retirement System (BRS) Continuation Pay (CP)
Military Civilian Comparison pay

SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENTS
SDA Campaign
SDA Financial Incentives
FY 2024 SDA Schedule
Marine Security Guard (MSG)
Drill Instructor Duty MCRD San Diego
Drill Instructor Duty MCRD Parris Island
Volunteering for Recruiting website
Recruiting Station Incentive (RSI) Preference for Recruiting Duty
Combat Instructor Duty SOI (W)
Combat Instructor Duty SOI (E)

FURTHERING EDUCATION
Tuition Assistance
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
How to re-take your ASVAB
Title: United Services Military Services Apprenticeship Program (USMAP)
U.S. Naval War College Online Professional Military Education
Regional and Culture Studies Program (RCSP) (formerly RCLF)

Active-duty to Reserves Opportunities
Direct Affiliation Program “Up to $25,000”

ENLISTED TO OFFICER PROGRAMS  REMOVING INCORRECT DOCS AND FIT-REPS
BOARD FOR CORRECTIONS OF NAVAL RECORDS
Performance Evaluation Review Board (PERB)

Marine Corps Tattoo Policy
Marine Corps Tattoo Policy

CONTACT us for information contact your respective Career Planner:

MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pendleton SNCOIC
MSgt Barcenas, Abraham abraham.barcenas@usmc.mil 760-763-1949

HQSPT Bn MCB Camp Pendleton
GySgt Gonzalez, Alfonso alfonso.gonzalez1@usmc.mil 760-763-6731
Sgt Davis, Sean P. sean.davis1@usmc.mil 760-725-6367
Sgt Holt, Tyler J. steven.holt@usmc.mil 760-725-6367

H&HS MCAS Camp Pendleton
SSgt Barragan Jr, Steve R. steve.barragan@usmc.mil 760-763-8987
SSgt Benavidez, Guadalupe guadalupe.benavidez@usmc.mil760-763-8987

H&HS MCAS Miramar
SSgt Isabella, Ashley D. ashley.charles@usmc.mil 858-307-8682
Sgt Manwarren, Domanic J. domanic.manwarren@usmc.mil 858-307-8682
Sgt Peleras, Hannah A. hannah.peleras@usmc.mil 858-307-8682

H&HS MCAS Yuma
GySgt Moraherrera, Marino E. marino.moraherrera@usmc.mil 928-269-2122
Sgt Urincho, Hailey N. hailey.ross@usmc.mil 928-269-2122

SES Bn
SSgt Regehr, Erin R.  erin.lemire@usmc.mil 760-725-9779

MCLB Barstow
Sgt Esquivel, Jeanette Diana M. jeanette.esquivel@usmc.mil 760-577-6342 

MCI West Headquarters and Support Bn Bldg 13107
Staff Sergeant Robert l. Fitzgerald III
robert.fitzgerald@usmc.mil
Phone: Cell: 773-848-7225
Office: 760-725-6896

Equal Opportunity Advisor Marine Corps Installation-West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Gunnery Sergeant  Donovan SalterGreen 
donovan.saltergreen@usmc.mil
Office: 760-725-5742
Cell: 760-468-3002

Building 13131
Command Inspector General's Office
P.O. Box 555010
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-501

MCCS AREA COORDINATOR
Denise A. Viera Denise.viera@usmc.mil
760-815-6231

Location
MCI West Camp Pendleton
MCCS Operations
Box 555020 Bldg 1160 Rm 264
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

Mission Statement
The URC program is dedicated to providing you with the support you need to successfully balance the challenges of a military lifestyle. Family readiness directly affects the fundamental purpose of the Marine Corps by building commitment and raising morale, thereby increasing unit readiness. Spouses, parents and all family members play an important role in the lives of our Marines and your contribution to Headquarters and Support Battalion is vital. The URC team is here to help everyone be proactive and ready at all times.

Location:
Building 13107 Room 112

Upcoming Events:
Events to be updated soon

Mission Statement
The Religious Ministry Teams of MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pendleton contribute to the mission-readiness of the force by providing professional, innovative ministry across the religious spectrum that enhances the spiritual, moral, relational maturity and resilience of its Marines, Sailors, their families and authorized users.

Location: Building 1161

Contact information:
Priest FR. Jude Serifino jude.serifino.ctr@usmc.mil 714-747-7934
Chaplain LTJG Harrison, Kyle kyle.harrison@usmc.mil 760-725-5322 / 760-815-7764
RP RP2 Naves, Victor victor.naves@usmc.mil 760-725-5322

Types of Services:
Catholic Daily Mass /1140 Monday-Thursday / Marine Memorial chapel, Bldg 1161
Catholic Mass / 0800 Sunday / Marine Memorial chapel, Bldg 1161
Protestant Service / 1030 Sunday / Marine Memorial chapel, Bldg 1161
Bible Study / 1700 Monday / Marine Memorial chapel, Bldg 1161
Chaplains Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 0800 – 1600
Photos: TBD

Additional Information
Retreats:
CREDO MCIWEST
RP2 Diggs, Ziere
Ziere.diggs@usmc.mil
Main Office:  760-725-4954/2255
MCCS:  www.mccscp.com/credomciwest
Like us on Facebook:  CREDO MCIWEST
Follow us on Instagram:  @CREDO_MCIWEST

Mission Statement
The mission of the IMA Program is to provide a source of pre-trained and qualified members of the Selected Reserve to fill individual military billets which augment Active Component units of the Marine Corps. The IMA program is designed to provide the Commander with the capability of a fully trained contingency force.

Location
MCIWEST, Building 1160 Room 160 Camp Pendleton CA, 11 Area

Office Hours 0800 to 1600

Contact Information
Gunnery Sergeant Cesar Sandoval/MCI-West G-1 RLO Administrative
Chief-Reserve Integrator/Office Number: (760) 763-3157/3155/5250

Sergeant Raymond A. Ramirez/MCI-West Reserve Integrator/Office Number: (760) 763-3157/3155/5250

G-1 RLO OMB: MCIWESTG-1RLO@usmc.mil
Reserve program manager billet is vacant
Mailing address
MCIWEST-MCB CAMP PEDLETON
BOX 555010 BLDG 1160
CAMP PEDLETON CA 92055-5010

CG'S SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (SAPR) POLICY STATEMENT

To speak with a SARP Victim Advocate Please call Camp Pendleton 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: 760-500-1707

Reporting:
Knowing Your Options

Service members and military dependents (18 years and older) have two options when it comes to reporting sexual assault: Unrestricted or Restricted Reporting. The victim will need to fill out a DD form 2910  with assistance from a Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate (VA), or Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC).

Unrestricted Reporting – is recommended for victims who desire al law enforcement investigation, enlists the support of the chain of command, and provides a victim with access to ALL supportive service options:
-Advocacy Services (support, information, referral, and accompaniment)
-Medical/Counseling Services
-Victims' Legal Counsel
-Military Protective Order
-Civilian Protective Order
-Expedited Transfer
-CATCH Program when the name of suspect is not known by law enforcement

For an Unrestricted Report - Victims can disclose a sexual assault to the following people:
-SAPR  Victim Advocate 
-Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
-Healthcare Personnel
-Chaplain
-Victims' Legal Counsel
-Chain of Command
-Law Enforcement 

With Unrestricted Report, knowledge of the sexual assault is limited to those with an official need-to-know.

In the event of an independent investigation that is initiated by a third party reporting from a source other than the victim. The victims can elect not to participate in the investigation by signing a 540k Victim Preference Letter. The investigation may continue their investigation without the victim’s participation or the MCIO may agree to close the investigation. Speak to your SARC or SAPR VA for further information regarding the 540k Victim Preference Letter.

Restricted Reporting - is available for Service members and their SAPR eligible military dependents 18 years of age or older. Restricted Reports allows the victim to confidential disclose their sexual assault to certain individuals, does not trigger an investigation or command involvement, and allows the victim to access THESE supportive service options: 
-Advocacy Services (support, information, referral, and accompaniment)
-Medical/Counseling Services
-Victims' Legal Counsel
-CATCH Program

A victim can choose to convert a Restricted Report to Unrestricted at any time. However, once an Unrestricted Report is made, the Restricted Reporting option is no longer available.

Victims may still elect a Restricted Report if they did not personally report the sexual assault to law enforcement, including MCIOS, and/or did not previously elect to make an Unrestricted Report by signing a DD Form 2910 on the same sexual assault incident.

In the event a victim or third party discloses a Restricted Report to the command, it does not negate the command from the standard notification and reporting responsibilities. The commander will not ask SARC for details nor will they speak to the victim about the incident.   

For a Restricted Report - ** Some state and local laws require healthcare personnel to disclose sexual assault incidents to law enforcement. NDAA FY 16 Section 536 preempts mandatory reporting laws if the victim reports to an MTF first, thereby preserving the Restricted Reporting option. Your SAPR VA can help you navigate your state and local laws.

Resources 
Safe Helpline www.SafeHelpline.org
DoD Sexual Assault Helpline: 877-995-5247

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
www.sapr.mil

Marine Corps Community Services SAPR
www.mccscp.com/sapr

Additional Resources/Contact Numbers:|
**For emergencies, dial 911 immediately**
H&S BN Chaplain: 760-725-2929
Community Counseling Center (Camp Pendleton) : 760-763-3222

Substance Abuse Control Officer Mission
Substance Abuse Control Officer provides substance abuse education/prevention, urinalysis screening and assistance to the Commander on substance abuse related matters. The Substance Abuse Program utilizes evidence-based programming and practices, including prevention education, early intervention initiatives, counseling, and drug and alcohol deterrent activities in order to promote overall health and mission readiness.

Alcohol Use
The Marine Corps objective is to eliminate alcohol abuse. Combating the debilitating threat posed by alcohol abuse and alcohol dependency on both Marines and mission readiness requires a total commitment from all levels of leadership. Leaders must be alert to characteristics of alcohol abuse and with the symptoms of the disease of alcohol dependency. All leaders must not in any way promote or condone alcohol misuse.

Drug Use
The use of illegal drugs undermines the effective performance of Marines and is contrary to the Marine Corps' Mission. Acts of use, possession, trafficking, or distribution of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia will not be tolerated. These offenses must be dealt with swiftly and effectively to the fullest extent provided for by law and regulations. Civilians engaging in such acts will be detained and turned over to a local law enforcement agency for prosecution under the applicable criminal statutes.

Suggested Resources
SACO Office: 760-725-6380
Building 13107

Military One Source http://www.militaryonesource.com/

A.A. Group...Where it all begins
The Alcoholics Anonymous that is held in the Battalion Classroom has been postponed due to COVID conditions.

Guidance
Commanding Officer's Substance Abuse Policy Letter
SECNAVINST 5300.28E - Military Substance Abuse Prevention and Control
MCO 5300.17 – Marine Corps Substance Abuse Program
MCO 1700.22G – Alcoholic Beverage Control in the Marine Corps
MCO 1900.16 W/ CH 1 – Separation and Retirement Manual

MISSION STATEMENT
The supply section provides direct supply support to HQSPT Battalion to include the procurement, storage control, security, issue, recovery and redistribution of all supplies and equipment. Additionally, plan and execute the annual budget and process FLIPL (Missing Gear Statements) and pay checkages.
Location: Building 13143
Contact: 760-725-6380

Documentation: **NOTE: all forms must be routed to Marine’s Company Commander for signature before MCX will issue uniforms items**

FLIPL (Missing gear statement)
NAVMC 6 TEMPLATE
DD FORM 200 TEMPLATE

I&I Orders
Male 604 I&I large issue
Female 604 I&I large issue

Forms for damaged Combat Utility Uniform in the Fleet 6 months or less (orders must be presented)
Male 604
Female 604

Forms for pregnant Marines (Naval Hospital form showing pregnancy must be presented)
Pregnant 604

Headquarters and Support Battalion Unit Transition Coordinator (UTC)
SSgt Patrickgilmore Bandril 
patrick.bandril@usmc.mil
BLDG 13143
760-725-6380


 

LtCol Anthony Grzincic is the Regional Victim and Witness Liaison Officer (RVWLO) for MCI-West and acts as the Commander, MCI-West's manager for the VWAP in the USMC Western Region. Maj Steven Evans is the Installation Victim and Witness Liaison Officer (IVWLO) for MCB Camp Pendleton and acts as the Commander, MCB Camp Pendleton’s manager for the VWAP aboard the installation.  In that capacity, Maj Evans chairs the VWAP Council, manages and maintains a list of all unit Victim Witness Assistance Coordinators and other base Victim Witness Representatives, tracks all services provided and is the central point of contact for the installation program.
Pursuant to Marine Corps Directives, each office or agency which provides services to victims and witnesses (see list below) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Representative and each unit (Battalion and Squadron level and above) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Coordinator (VWAC).  The VWAC and other representatives are responsible for that unit or office’s part of the base VWAP.
Maj Evans can be contacted at 760-763-5209.

About
MCB Camp Pendleton’s Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) is designed to ensure victims and witnesses of crime are treated with fairness and dignity and are afforded their rights throughout the criminal justice process – from the first report of a crime through any period of confinement adjudged by a court-martial.

The Marine Corps VWAP instruction is MCO 5800.16

Mission
The Marine Corps executes a professional Victim and Witness Assistance Program in order to reduce the trauma, frustration, and inconvenience experienced by victims and witnesses of crime; inform victims of their statutory rights; and assist victims and witness in understanding the military justice process.

Victim’s Rights
(1) To be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy.
(2) To be reasonably protected from the accused.
(3) To be notified of any decision to dispose of an allege offense at court-martial, NJP or ADSEP proceedings.
(4) To be present at all public court-martial, NJP, and ADSEP proceedings, unless the court or legal advisor, after receiving clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at the proceeding.  This right does not obligate the government to pay for expenses incurred by the victim to be present.
(5) To be reasonably heard at any public proceeding involving release, plea, sentencing, or parole of the accused.  This right does not obligate the government to pay for expenses incurred by the victim to be present. 
(6) To confer with the attorney for the Government in the case. 
(7) To receive information about the conviction, sentence, confinement, and release of the accused. 
(8) To be notified of the apprehension of an accused, the initial appearance of an accused before a military judge, the release of the accused pending court-martial, any escape of the accuse, and the time and location of any trial, NJP, or ADSEP proceedings (including entry of guilty pleas and sentencing).
(9) To proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
(10) To receive available restitution.

MCB Camp Pendleton’s Unit Victim and Witness Assistance Coordinators
A Unit VWAC is the command’s primary point of contact for victim and witness assistance matters.  In conjunction with the VWLO, VWACs coordinate victim and witness assistance matters within their unit.  Victims and witnesses should not hesitate to contact their unit’s VWAC for more information, assistance, or to help get in contact with victim and witness assistance services. 

Regional Victim Witness Liaison Officer LtCol Grzincic Anthony.grzincic@usmc.mil 760-725-9700
Installation Victim Witness Liaison Officer Maj Evans steven.m.evans@usmc.mil 760-763-5209
MCI-W H&S Bn GySgt Torres katherinne.torres@usmc.mil 760-725-0512

Base Services For Victims and Witnesses

Victim Legal Counsel
The Marine Corps Victims’ Legal Counsel Organization is fully committed to providing legal advice, representation to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other serious crimes, in order to protect victims’ rights at all stages of the military justice process.
760-207-8833

Chaplain
MCB Camp Pendleton Chaplain's offer counseling, religious ministries, and related services to victims & witnesses upon request. 760-725-4700

Legal Assistance
The MCB Camp Pendleton Legal Assistance Office provides legal assistance for family matters such as divorce and child support and can provide referral to civilian attorneys when needed.760-725-6558

Prosecution/Military Justice Office
The MCB Camp Pendleton’s Military Justice Office provides legal advice and support to all MCB Camp Pendleton’s tenant commands in the prosecution of Marines and sailors in general, special, and summary courts-martial.  Rights and services afforded by the military justice office to victims and witnesses during the criminal trial process include: the right to be present at all public court proceedings, the right to be contacted about the proposed dismissal of any and all charges, the right to be consulted on decisions not to prosecute, the right to be contacted regarding the proposed terms of any negotiated plea, and the right to be notified of the acceptance of a guilty plea, or any conviction, sentencing and imprisonment of the accused. 760-760-4165

MCB Camp Pendleton Criminal Investigation and Law Enforcement
NCIS, CID, and PMO provide investigative services for criminal offenses.  Criminal investigators and law enforcement personnel are responsible for providing victims and witnesses of crimes with the initial information under the VWAP and ensuring they have points of contact for all available services and assistance under the VWAP.
NCIS 760-725-5158
CID 760-63-2796
PMO 760-763-2796

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
SARC coordinates all the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) activities about MCB Camp Pendleton and is a point of contact for victims of sexual assault. 760-500-1707

Medical
MCB Camp Pendleton’s Naval Hospital provides medical services for military personnel and dependents.760-725-1288

Marine Family Services
Behavioral Health – 760-719-3312
Victim Advocacy Program – 760-500-1707
Family Advocacy Program-  760-725-9051 
For more details on Marine Family Services, Marine & Family Support (usmc-mccs.org)

Crime Victim Compensation Funds
California Victims Fund Website: CalVCB - CA Victim Compensation Board

Local civilian services
Rape Crisis & Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-787-3224
California victim services unit: 877-433-9069
California Office of Child Abuse Prevention: 916-651-6960 
San Diego County Department of Social Services: 866-262-9881
San Diego County Victim Advocate: 619-531-4041
Orange County Victim Advocate: 714-834-3600

Additional Resources
For additional resources, links, and forms, visit the VWAP site at HQ Marine Corps by clicking here.

Directives
Department of Defense Instruction 1030.2 - Victim and Witness Assistance Procedures
Department of Defense Instruction 1342.24 - Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents
Department of Defense Instruction 6400.07 - Standards for Victim Assistance Services in the Military Community
Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5800.11B - Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)
Marine Corps Order 1752.5C - Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
Marine Corps Order 5800.16 - Victim-Witness Assistance Program 

Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Requests
If you are a service member or family member of a service member living away from your state of legal voting residence, you must complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in order to register to vote or request an absentee ballot. For state by state instructions on completing the FPCA, and mailing addresses upon completion, click here. If you have any questions, please contact your Unit Voting Assistance Officer or the Marine Corps Voting Hotline.

UVAO (Unit Voting Assistance Officer) 760-725-0512 
Location: Building 13107 Room 104

VOTING DOCUMENTS / LINKS
Presidential Voting Process Made Simple
Registration and Absentee Ballot Request
Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot Instructions
Federal Voting Assistance Program
Elections Guidance

Contacts
MCIWEST - MCB CAMPEN IVAO 760-725-6252
MCIWEST - MCB CAMPEN ASSISTANT IVAO 760-763-8305
MCAS CAMPEN IVAO 760-725-8651
HQSPTBN UVAO 760-725-6505
SCTYBN UVAO 760-763-2277
AASBN UVAO 760-763-6087
SOI WEST UVAO 760-725-7807
FWTB UVAO 760-725-2404
NHCP UVAO 760-725-1660
MCTSSA UVAO 760-725-2835
RSU UVAO 760-763-7159
DENTAL BN UVAO 760-725-4950
I MEF UVAO 760-725-9261
1st MARDIV UVAO 760-725-3622
1st MLG UVAO 760-725-1830
 

MISSION
The Medical Case Management Advisor administers health service programs for Marines assigned to Headquarters and Service Battalion, MCI West, Camp Pendleton only.  Provides administrative support for Marines on light duty, Limited Duty, or referred to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).

All others please contact your command Deploy-ability / LIMDU Coordinator, or the Regional IDES office at 760-725-1434.
Location: Building 13107 room# 119
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 0730 – 1530
Phone: 760-763-2416

HELPFUL LINKS
IDES Tool Kit - IDES Toolkit (marines.mil)
IDES Pocket guide - IDES Pocket Guide (Fourth Edition) 2018 - Released.pdf (marines.mil)

The mission of the Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (MCIW-MCB CAMPEN) COMMUNICATION STRATEGY & OPERATIONS (COMMSTRAT) office is to provide communication strategies and products designed to build understanding, credibility, trust, and mutually beneficial relationships with all identified publics.

Assists with all media queries and media escorts aboard Camp Pendleton. Processes all community relations requests such as Color Guard and other special requests.

Primary contact is by email: pendletonmedia@usmc.mil
Secondary contact is by phone: 760-725-5799

* For after hours & weekend queries on deadline, please call 760-815-9749

 

MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
For the latest news and emergency information from Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, follow us on our social media, X, Facebook , YouTube & Instagram.

    


Media Engagement 
Media Engagement provides a method of communication with the public through the media. Dealing with the media requires the highest level of professional competence and sophistication. The public information responsibility is focused primarily on the accurate and timely dissemination of information to local area and national news media about the people, actions, and activities of the Marine Corps. This function involves daily contact with representatives of the civilian print and electronic news media. Although timely reporting is vital to a successful relationship with the civilian media, credibility is equally essential to a professional and enduring relationship. Requests for information in response to media queries must be responded to quickly, accurately, and candidly.

The Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Media Engagement Office facilitates media queries and escorts media aboard Camp Pendleton for all Marine Corps Base related activities or events. Various tenant commands aboard the Base field queries and escort media concerning their specific commands.

Media Queries: Please submit media queries to: pendletonmedia@usmc.mil
Note: If you call with a query, you will be asked to submit your query by email.

Our hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. During office hours please call 760-725-5792 OR 760-725-5044. For after hours & weekend queries on deadline, please call 760-815-9749.

 

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/

Produces video, photo and print news items for publication to web & social media sites. 760-725-6202commstratsupportpendleton@usmc.mil

VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY

Functions:
Providing a wide range of video & photography services for Marine Corps Base and Tenant organizations.
Our professional staff creates dynamic video & photography productions and documentation of significant and historical military events.

Contact Information
Building 2238
Video & Photography Production: (760) 725-6202, DSN 365-6202
Fax: (760) 725-6400, DSN 365-6400
Email: mciwestproduction@usmc.mil
United States Marine Corps
Communication Strategy & Operations
Box 555019
Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5021

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Video Editing & Photography Duplication
Copying, duplicating or reproducing any item(s) protected by copyright law is prohibited. The only exceptions are identified under the Fair Use Exception. Click Here for a sample Request for Reproduction of Copyright Material

Video Formats
1080p at 30 FPS either .MOV or .MP4 file. 

Video Production Requests
Video Production requests for Marine Corps Base and Tenant Activities are submitted through a Standard Naval Letter to the Director of Communication Strategy & Operations. Click Here for a sample letter
IMEF and external support must submit a Standard Naval Letter to Communication Strategy & Operations.
Click Here for a sample letter

PHOTO STUDIO

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Thursday 0800-1130 and 1300-1600
Friday 0800-1130
*Closed for Lunch 1130-1300

*All Photos are by Appointment ONLY
(No Appointment needed for Passport photos)

**Appointments can be made by emailing:  mciwestproduction@usmc.mil Or call: 760-725-6181
If customer does not have an appointment nor proper photo documentation forms COMMSTRAT personnel reserves the right to deny photo support

OMPF Photos

(Service C) Uploaded via Manpower Management Records and Performance (MMRP)/OMPF. Please complete the Administrative Photo Verification Form and have it electronically signed by your CO, XO, SgtMaj, 1stSgt, Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL), or Inspector - Instructor (I&I) as required per MARADMIN 052/19 and MARADMIN 369/21. 

*Copy of OMPF will not be given to individual Marines.

Have the form electronically signed and emailed to: mciwestproduction@usmc.mil Prior to your appointment.

Re-enlistment/Extension/Lateral Move Package (Ref. MCO 1040.31)
Special Duty Package: Drill Instructor, Recruiting, Marine Security Guard, Marine Corps Security Forces, and Independent Duties (Ref. MCO P1326.6D W/CH 1)
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Package (Refer to applicable FY MARADMIN)
ROTC/JROTC Instructor Package (Ref. NSTC CD 1533/14 (Rev. 12-06)
Annual Grade Requirement Maj-Col (MARADMIN 115/16)
Service Transfer Package (Ref. MARINE CORPS ORDER 1001.45J)
BCP Package (Ref. MARINE CORPS ORDER 6110.3)
Sailor of the Quarter / Blue Jacket of the Quarter Package
Army, Navy, and Air Force photos will be distributed electronically.

Command Board Photos

*All Command Board Photos will be taken in Service A

Distributed electronically with limited printing. 

Hard copy prints (2) are provided for command level or slated billets.
- Commanding General/Commanding Officer
- Deputy Commanding General/Executive Officer
- Chief of Staff/Operations Officer
- Sergeant Major
- First Sergeant

Official Photos

*All Official Photos will be taken in Service A uniform.

Distributed electronically with limited printing.

An Administrative Photo Verification Form

Electronically signed by the CO, XO, SgtMaj, 1stSgt required for all E-5 and below. 
- Installation Level Civilian Directors
- Sexual Assault Response Coordinators
- SAPR Victim Advocates
- Family Readiness Officers
- Company Gunnery Sergeant
- Marine of the Quarter
- NCO of the Quarter
- Sailor of the Quarter
- Blue Jacket of the Quarter
- Misc. Award/Billet
- Combat Instructor
- Color Sergeant
- Recruiting
- Drill Instructor
- Equal Opportunity Representative
- Substance Abuse Counseling Officer

Passport Photos

- No Appointment needed
- No Fee Passport/Visa
- MSG (Ref. MCO P1326.6D W/CH 1)
- Naturalization photos
*Please bring a polo style shirt (Preferably not white).

ISOPREP Photos
Will be distributed electronically.

PT 360 Photos
PT 360 photos are for package submission only  (Will be distributed electronically)
Questionable Tattoo Documentation Only (NAVMC 10274 Administrative Action Form Required)
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs (Refer to applicable FY MARADMIN)
Special Duty Assignment and Independent Duty Package (MARADMIN 681/16)

Provides professional quality graphics & reproduction products. 760-725-6479pendletonrepro@usmc.mil 

Graphics & Repro Information Program Templates Logos & Graphics Graphics & Repro Gallery

CAPABILITIES

High Volume Printing Large Format Printing Binding Lamination Mounting Graphics Motion Graphics
Capabilities are limited to direct support of mission essential operations, training, and investigations.

Products Provided

Books Flyers Handouts Posters Tri-folds Placards Logo Designs 2D Animation
All products have restrictions. Review our Capabilities and Services document for details.

Do Not Support
• Name cards, tickets and seating charts for unit events, Balls, Mess Nights, and Dining Ins • Any products for unit social events such as Mess Nights, Dinning Ins, and Professional Dinners • Beautification Projects • Products that can be purchased through Supply System • Printing of Official Electronic Publications • Personal Photos and Collages • Cutouts of Logos or Images • Outdoor Signage and Banners • Business Cards • Copies of Administrative Documents to include Medical and Dental records • Print Maps, Blueprints, Schematics, or TEEPS • Stickers

If there is a product request not listed, contact the Graphics and Reproduction Section Head to determine where support can be provided.  More guidance and details for products can be found in our Capabilities and Services document.

Timeline of Support
To ensure products can be produced on time, please submit requests no later then dates listed.  All requests less then these timelines will require approval from the Graphics & Reproduction Section Head.  Quantities or specifications may effect the timeline.
• High Volume Printing: 30 days
• Large format Products: 15 days
• Lamination:  Self-Serve, (Call Required)
• Graphics: 1-365 days (Call for details)

RESOURCES
Capabilities & Services Document
Program Templates
Logos & Graphics
> Gallery

REQUESTING SUPPORT
When requesting support, please ensure to contact your commands respective COMMSTRAT.  A list of COMMSTRAT offices is provided for your convivence.

I MEF 760-763-7047    
1 MLG 760-763-1654/3806
1 MARDIV 760-725-5403/0481    
1 MIG 760-725-8888
MCAS MIRAMAR 858-307-6000    
3 MAW 858-307-7227/7229
MCAS YUMA 928-269-5505/4612    
MLB BARSTOW 760-577-6430
11 MEU    760-763-8174    
MCTSSA    760-725-2985
13 MEU    760-725-9947    
NAVY HOSPITAL 760-725-1271
15 MEU    760-725-4333    
MCRD SD    619-524-4233 
29 PALMS 760-830-6817    
MCB CPEN 760-725-6479
SIGN SHOP 760-725-4683    
MAP PRINT 760-725-6281/6698

COPYRIGHT MATERIAL
Copying, duplicating or reproducing any item(s) protected by copyright law is prohibited. The only exceptions are identified under the Fair Use Exception.  Permission must be obtained in hard form or written digital correspondents by the copyright owner and must be provided to the Graphics and Reproduction Department for inclusion into record.

Reimbursement
Due to budget restraints, support is limited to mission essential training, investigations, operational readiness, and valid requirements. All other requirements may require reimbursement and is subject to the discretion of the Graphics and Reproduction department head.

Exterior Signs
Exterior signs are provided by Facilities Maintenance Sign Shop, 22 Area Building 2296, 760-725-4683

Maps
Maps can be obtained through Geospatial Information & Services (GIS), 22 Area, Building 220102T, 760-763-7835, GEOFI_PE@usmc.mil

DLA Document Services
Printing and finishing services not provided by the Graphics & Reproduction Section can be obtained through Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services, https//dso.dla.mil/DSF, (619) 512-0857 | (619) 512-0249 | 1-800-736-7010 | Maria.Bentley@DLA.mil | Walter.Sanderson@DLA.mil | contact.docsvcs@dla.mil


 


Primary contact is by phone: 760-725-6202

Address:
Box 555019
Marine Corps Installations West - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Communication Strategy and Operations (COMMSTRAT) Office
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5019

Provides professional and quality OPSEC webpage management and AFPIMS support for

MCI-WEST, MCB CAMP PENDLETON, and MCAS CAMP PENDELTON. 

USMCPublicWeb@usmc.mil or WebMasterMCBCP-MCIW@usmc.mil

Our mission is to implement policies, develop regional strategies and plans, prioritize resources and provide services, direction and oversight in support of manpower management issues. The mission of the MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pendleton Consolidated Postal System is to provide for the acceptance and delivery of official and personal mail addressed to military commands, agencies, authorized civilian organizations and single service members aboard MCB Camp Pendleton. The MCIWEST Consolidated Postal System works with the local and regional leadership of the United States Postal Service (USPS) and the mailing industry to provide superior postal support and services to service and family members aboard installations throughout the western United States. The MCIWEST Consolidated Postal System coordinates with the commands and agencies worldwide to ensure deployed I MEF commands and service members receive timely and efficient mail service guided by USPS and Department of Defense regulations.

Phone Directory
Postal Director 760-763-4180          
Deputy Director 760-725-5713
Postal Chief 760-763-3401
Administration/ Training 760-763-1196 and 760-725-1230
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Officer 760-763-9749
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Chief 760-725-6896
Operations Chief 760-725-5895
Official Mail Center 760-725-5687
Postal Finance Officer 760-725-5227
Assistant Postal Finance Officer 760-763-9750

Email Directory
Postal Leadership MCBCAMPENPOSTAL@USMC.MIL
Inspection Team  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_POSTQAQC@USMC.MIL
Postal Finance Officer MCIW_MCB_CPEN_POSTFIN@USMC.MIL
Postal Operations MCIW_MCB_CPEN_POSTOP@USMC.MIL

Post Office Services aboard Camp Pendleton
All post offices are open Monday through Friday and observe all Federal Holidays.  Closures for other liberty periods will be posted prior to the closure at each location.

Area 11(next to USO) - Bldg.1103 760-725-5832 / 760-385-4174  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_POSTFIN@USMC.MIL

Package services, stamps, & money orders - 0900-1200, 1300-1600
PO Box Access 24/7
Package pick up - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wednesday)
PO box Check-in/out - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wednesday)

Area 14 – Bldg. 1482 – 760-763-1449  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_14AREAPO@USMC.MIL
Unit mail call - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Mail drop-off - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
PO Box access 24/7
Package pick up - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
PO box check-in/out - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wed)

Consolidated Postal System- (Main bldg.)

Area 16 - (corner of A St & 7th St) – Bldg. 16840 – 760-725-5029  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_16AREAPO@USMC.MIL
Unit mail call - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Official mail drop-off - 0800-1500 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Package services & stamps - 0800-1500
Classroom use* - 0800-1530 
*By reservation only. Not available last Tuesday of each month.

Area 21 – Bldg. 210636 – 760-725-2196 MCIW_MCB_CPEN_21AREAPO@USMC.MIL
Unit mail call - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Official mail drop-off - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Package services & stamps - 0900-1300, 1400-1600

Area 22 – Bldg. 22103 – 760-725-4691 MCIW_MCB_CPEN_22AREAPO@USMC.MIL
Unit mail call - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Official mail drop-off - 1000-1300 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Package services & Stamps - 0830-1600 (closed 12-1300 on Wed)

Passports* - 0830-1200, 1300-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
*By appointment. Schedule at USPS.com. Walk-ins by availability.

Area 33 – Bldg. 33307 – 760-763-2946  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_33AREAPO@USMC.MIL
(Next to Chow Hall)
Unit mail call - 1000-1400 (closed 1300 on Wed)
Mail drop-off - 0900-1400 (closed 1300 on Wed)
PO Box access - Open 24/7
Package pick up - 0900-1400 (closed 1300 on Wed)
PO Box check-in/out - 0900-1400 (closed 1300 on Wed)

Area 41 - (next to MCX) – Bldg. 4153 - 760-763-4514  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_41AREAPO@USMC.MIL
Unit mail call - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Official mail drop-off - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Package services & stamps - 0900-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
PO Box access - 24/7

Area 43 - (next to medical) – Bldg. 43548 – 760-725-3370  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_43AREAPO@USMC.MIL
Unit mail call - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Official mail drop-off - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Package services & stamps - 0900-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
PO box check-in/out - 0900-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
PO Box access - 24/7

Area 53 – Bldg. 53507 – 760-763-2950  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_53AREAPO@USMC.MIL
Unit mail call - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Official mail drop-off - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Package services & stamps - 0900-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)

Area 62 – Bldg. 62307 – 760-763-2947  MCIW_MCB_CPEN_62AREAPO@USMC.MIL

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FACILITY CONCERNS
Services available at 53 Area Post Office

Unit mail call - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Official mail drop-off - 1000-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)
Package services & stamps - 0900-1400 (closed at 1200 on Wed)

Unit Mail Officer / Unit Mail Clerk & Official Mail Manager Courses
The Mail Indoctrination Course for the training of Unit Mail Officers, Unit Mail Clerks and Unit Official Mail Managers is held within the 16 Area Mail Processing Center (Bldg 16840) classroom on the last Tuesday of every month. All classes start at 0900.

There are two courses, the first is for Unit Mailrooms, everyone attends.

The second is for Official Mail programs, only Unit Mail Officers and Assistant Unit Mail Officers attend (E-6/GS-6 or above).

Please reply to the OMB account to register individuals.

Provide their full name, rank, unit and email.

MCI-West Postal Inspectors Organizational Email:
MCIW_MCB_CPEN_POSTQAQC@USMC.MIL

Going on Deployment? Request a Deployed Unit Address
To request a Deployed Unit Address, the Unit Mail Officer (UMO) or Unit Mail Officer Assistant (UMOA) must contact the Postal Operations section to submit a Mail Routing Request (MRR). A MRR must be submitted 30 days prior to the unit’s ADVON deployment date.

Once the MRR is complete and signed by the Battalion Commander or By Dir. the unit must return the signed MRR to the Postal Operations Chief. The Postal Operations Chief will review and submit the MRR through the Automated Military Postal System (AMPS) for approval.

Once approved in AMPS. The Postal Operations Chief will notify the deploying unit via email of the authorized deployed unit address. A detailed Mail Handling Procedure (MHP) will be generated and sent to the unit for further distribution.

MCI-West Postal Operations Organizational Email:

MCIW_MCB_CPEN_POSTOP@USMC.MIL

Links
Passport appointments (Base access required)
Functional Area Checklists
Track USPS package
Submit a claim for loss

Mission Statement:
To provide effective and efficient personnel administration services to all Commanders, their Marines and family members. This includes the obligation of ensuring military personnel are administratively prepared for worldwide deployment with the operating forces. Our goal is to maintain accurate information within the Marine Corps Total Force System and provide quality and timely services in a courteous manner.

Vision Statement:
As the Marine Corps largest personnel center, this office will be the premier administrative organization that will provide superior personnel services for Commanders, their Marines and family members stationed aboard this installation. This IPAC will remain dedicated in maintaining exceptional administrative readiness by using advanced systems to administratively prepare resources for combat worldwide. It will provide a forward deployed personnel administrative capability through reach-back; minimizing the combat footprint while maximizing system applications. Our organizational values commit us to provide effective administrative services in a professional manner. 

Phone Directory:
Headquarters
760-725-5353

Inbound Branch

760-725-3730
760-725-5688
760-725-3758
760-715-4810

Personnel Support
14 Area: 760-725-0975
21 Area: 760-725-7909
43 Area: 760-763-5583
52 Area: 760-725-7847
62 Area: 760-763-9236/7
Wounded Warrior: 760-725-0975
School of Infantry: 760-725-7847

Command Support
Deployments: 760-725-0712
TAD: 760-763-7790
Reserve: 760-763-7548
Legal: 760-725-5656
Pay: 760-763-7753
Promotions/Limited Duty: 760-763-7753

Outbound
Separations: 760-763-8220/1066
PCS/PCA Orders: 760-763-1075
Retirements/Resignations: 760-763-1063/1315

Mission
Our mission is to provide “Best in Class” customer service to subordinate, vertical, higher headquarters, outside organizations and individuals with whom we work or interact, and to remain current on all directives and actions relating to areas within our charge and share our professional knowledge and expertise with those we work.
2024 Marine Corps Voting Action Plan

CONTACT US
We are located in Bldg. 1160 on the second floor in Room 270, on Vandegrift Blvd. next to the chapel.
Phone Numbers Adjutant Chief: 760-763-7606 Adjutant Office: 760-725-5614

PRIVACY ACT AND PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (PII)
Department of the Navy Policy

SECNAVINST 5211.5E implements the Privacy Act of 1974 per the Department of Defense Privacy Program Directive and Regulation ensuring that all DON military members and civilian/contractor employees are made fully aware of their rights and responsibilities with regards to privacy. The program attempts to balance the government's need to maintain information with the obligation to protect individuals against unwarranted invasions of their privacy stemming from the DON's collection, maintenance, use and disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The program requires that privacy management practices and procedures be employed to evaluate privacy risks in publicly accessible DON web sites and unclassified non-national security information systems.

For additional information on the Privacy Act or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) contact the Adjutant's Office at: 760-725-6253/6252

DoN Privacy Act and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Resources can be found at: http://www.doncio.navy.mil/ContentView.aspx?id=1877

OUR MISSION: To provide quality Facilities and Services to meet the requirements of our Marines.

OUR VISION: To become the premier Marine Corps Facilities Department, providing quality facilities while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction and employee morale.

The Assistant Chief of Staff Facilities, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton welcomes you to our website. Here you will find useful information about our services and telephone numbers of the various offices and departments within Facilities.


 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
MCB Camp Pendleton Northern Water System and Southern Water System, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

The health and well-being of our service members, their families, and civilian employees remains a high priority for us.

MCB Camp Pendleton routinely monitors for the presence of drinking water contaminants. On April 10, 2024, the EPA announced a final rule on drinking water standards for certain PFAS under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The rule establishes maximum contaminant levels (MCL) for several PFAS in drinking water, provides three years for regulated drinking water systems to begin monitoring and related public notifications, and five years for purveyors to install system improvements to comply with the new MCL levels.  As a proactive approach and in anticipation of EPA’s requirements, a Department of Defense (DoD) policy was issued on 11 July 2023 that required testing of all DoD-owned drinking water systems for PFAS by 31 December 2023. Samples from the Northern Water System were collected on 16 Aug 2024 and results were received on 30 Aug 2024. Samples from the Southern Water System were collected on 5 Aug 2024 and 15 Aug 2024 and results were received on 19 August 2024 and 28 Aug 2024. Northern Water System provides drinking water to residents and occupants located in 51-64 Area (excluding San Mateo Point Housing). Southern Water System provides drinking water to residents and occupants located in 11-43 Area.

In accordance with the 11 July 2023 DoD policy mentioned above, we are required to monitor drinking water for PFAS at a minimum of every two years and to notify the public of detectable PFAS in the drinking water supplied by DoD-owned drinking water systems. DoD policy also requires us to take action to provide alternative drinking water if the concentrations of Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) exceed 70 parts per trillion (ppt) (also expressed as nanograms per liter [ng/L]), individually or combined. The sample results are below these levels. 

All reported results for the Northern Water System and the Southern Water System are non-detected (< 2 ng/L).

What are Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and where do they come from?

PFAS are a group of thousands of man-made chemicals that have been used in a variety of industrial and consumer products around the world for decades. Due to their widespread use and environmental persistence, most people have been exposed to certain PFAS. They have been used to make coatings and products that are used as oil and water repellents in carpets, clothing, paper packaging for food, and cookware. They are also contained in some aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used for fighting petroleum fires at airfields and for industrial fire suppression.

What does this mean?

Research is still ongoing to understand the mechanisms of PFAS toxicity. The risk of health effects associated with PFAS depends on exposure factors (dose, frequency, route, duration), individual factors (sensitivity and chronic disease burden), and other determinants of health. The epidemiological evidence suggests associations between increases in exposure to specific PFAS and certain health effects.  For specific information about the health effects of PFAS exposure, please visit https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/.

Are there regulations for PFAS in drinking water?

As noted above, on April 10, 2024, the EPA announced a final rule on drinking water standards for certain PFAS under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The rule applies to all regulated drinking water purveyors, including Department of Defense (DoD). The rule establishes maximum contaminant levels (MCL) for several PFAS in drinking water, sets forth requirements to establish monitoring and notification requirements within three years, and provides five years for regulated drinking water purveyors to comply with the specified MCL levels. We are working to protect the drinking water on our installation and ensure compliance with EPA standards in advance of the deadline. 

What is being done?

MCB Camp Pendleton will continue to monitor for PFAS in the treated drinking water for Northern Water System and Southern Water System on a periodic basis as directed by DoD policy and take appropriate action, as required. Additionally, MCB Camp Pendleton in coordination with Marine Corps Installations Command and joint service partners will continue to evaluate the potential need for mitigation measures, as necessary. MCB Camp Pendleton will post sampling results of detected PFAS on the installation’s public webpage and in the drinking water system’s Consumer Confidence Report(s) (accessible at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton > Main Menu > Staff & Agencies > Assistant Chief of Staff G-F > Water Resources Division (marines.mil).  These efforts and required DOD timelines are in advance of EPA requirements noted in their recent regulations.

What can I do?

There is nothing you need to do, as there is no immediate risk to the general population. You may continue to use the water for all consumptive purposes (drinking, bathing, showering, cooking, dishwashing, and maintaining oral hygiene).

For more information, please visit https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-explained, or inquiries to Water Resources Division Water Section at 760-725-0602. If you have any questions concerning PFAS in Camp Pendleton's drinking water, you can also visit the Interactive Customer Evaluation site, here.

This notice is being sent to you by Public Works Department/Water Resources Division

Date distributed: 17 SEP 2024

Assistant Chief of Staff 760-725-6451
Facilities Manager 760-725-6451
Operations Officer 760-725-1828

Billeting & Bachelor Housing Director 760-763-5800
Bachelor Housing Manager 760-763-5953
Transient Housing Manager 760-763-4718
Marine Manor (Main-side) Front Desk 760-763-5765 Fax 760-763-3221
Harborsite Inn (Del Mar) Front Des 760-763-5730

Housing Department Director 760-763-4199
Operations Officer 760-725-1464
Financial Manager 760-725-1459

Facilities Maintenance Dept. Director 760-725-5217    
Office of Water Resources Director 760-725-1059
Operations and Maintenance Manager 760-763-7220
Public Works Officer 760-725-6035    
Dep. Public Works Officer 760-725-6027
Asst Public Works Officer 760-763-8156

PWD Mission Statement

To provide master planning; facilities planning and project development; engineering; project/program management; maintenance and service contract assistance; and geospatial information services that enhance combat readiness and QOL for the Marines.

PWD Vision
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is a well planned and engineered, operations, training, and community centric base; all this is achieved through a Public Works Department that is:

Operational and community customer focused

Embraces Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) concepts and principles

Leverages innovative contracting methods and technology to enhance services

A&E Branch Disciplines and Services

The Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Branch provides a full spectrum of professional disciplines including: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

A&E Branch Project Leaders - CAPT William Whitmire (AC/S Facilities G-F)

The Project Leader has “cradle to grave” oversight responsibility from project planning and development through design and construction of facilities and infrastructure projects ranging from routine (tactical vehicle parking) to technically complex (large utility infrastructure).  Project Leaders provide technical support on a wide variety of facility issues to other Base staff and agencies, including Electric and Gas Division (EGD), Water Resources Division (WRD), Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), and Range and Training Management Division (RTAMD). 

Project Leaders are responsible for the following:

Project development and execution - Develop the best “engineering solution” to satisfy a facility requirement or correct a facility deficiency.

Providing field engineering support.

Liaison with contracting and construction organizations for design & construction, including Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW), Central Integrated Products Team (CIPT), Facilities Engineering & Acquisition Division (FEAD) and FMD.

In-house design and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation.

Engineering Service Requests (ESRs).

Facilities Engineering Studies (HQMC Funded).

Proponent for Base Specific Documents - Camp Pendleton Requirements (CPR) and Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP).

Useful Reference Documents

Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) July 2010

Base Exterior Architecture Plans (BEAP) Range Standard Colors

Camp Pendleton Requirements (CPR) Dec 2016

G-6 CPR Supplement (ISP) Oct 2018

G-6 CPR Supplement (PDS) Oct 2018

G-6 CPR Supplement (OSP) Oct 2018


Public Works Division A/E Organization Chart:  


In-house Designs

Command Viewing Stand, Headquarters (11) Area

I MEF Pavilion, Del Mar (21) Area

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Your Air Conditioner      

Keeping your home comfortable in the summer can be quite a challenge. And quite expensive if you use central air conditioning, costing anywhere from 27¢ per hour to 58¢ per hour. Air conditioning often represents a sizable portion of your energy bill in the warmer months, so it makes sense to cool those costs whenever possible.

Install Insulation
Installing insulation is generally one of the best things you can do to reduce your home's cooling costs. That's because up to 20% of your home's air conditioning can be lost to the great outdoors. If you plan to insulate your home's ceiling, consider a minimum "R value" of 19, and in some warmer areas an "R value" of as high as 30.

Do Your Homework
Important factors to consider when shopping for a new air conditioner are: size of area to be cooled, climate, your home's construction, sun exposure, wiring, insulation and the number and location of windows. Once you have this information, you should consider all the types available and determine which will cool your home for the lowest cost. The SEER rating on the EnergyGuide label can also help you. Whole house fans, evaporative coolers, heat pumps, room air conditioners and central air conditioning systems all have their pros and cons, so it's worth the time to do a little research before buying. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio -- All new central air conditioners have a minimum SEER of 10. Consider buying a high efficiency model with a SEER of 11 or higher. A SEER 16 Model can save you up to 40% on your cooling costs.

Shade Your House
Use landscaping, awnings, and overhangs to provide shade around the outside of your home. A shaded house is easier to cool than one in direct sunlight. There are even white reflective roof paints available that can reduce air conditioning costs for those living in the warmer inland areas.

Set It And Leave It
The best temperature for your air conditioner's thermostat is 78°F or higher. And if you don't want to come home to a hot house, consider purchasing a programmable thermostat. A setting of 78°F instead of 72°F can save up to 12% of your cooling costs.

Use It Where You Need It
There's no sense cooling a room that's never used. So keep its doors and vents closed. But, don't close off too many vents, or your air conditioner will not run as efficiently. Be sure to leave a vent open near the thermostat for an accurate temperature reading.

Use Fans Instead
An average central air conditioner can cost up to 58¢ per hour to operate. In contrast, a fan (ceiling or portable) costs only one cent an hour to operate. That's a savings of up to 57¢ an hour on those days when a fan will do the trick.

Turn It Off
If you plan to leave for a few minutes or more, turn the fan off. Running it while you're not there is a definite energy-waster.

Maintain It
Proper maintenance helps your air conditioner run more efficiently. Replace disposable filters or hose down permanent filters every few months during the cooling season. It's a good idea to have your entire system checked yearly by a qualified air conditioning contractor.

Clean Its Coils
Clean the outside condenser coils at the beginning and end of the air conditioning season. Spray the coils with diluted detergent, then hose them down.

Keep It As Cool As Possible
Install your air conditioner out of direct sunlight. Also, shade it beneath an awning or patio cover.

Watch Those Windows
During the cooler parts of the day, open your windows and use the outside air to cool your home. Then, during the warmer parts of the day, close draperies and blinds to keep the warm sun out. Consider installing reflective films or solar shade screens on windows with the greatest exposure to the summer sun (this can help keep your furniture and carpet from fading too).

Keep The Vents Clear
An obstructed vent, inside or outside your home, wastes both energy and money. Move furniture away from vents and window air conditioners. And trim shrubbery that might affect outside vents.

Keep It In
First, keep your doors and windows closed when you have the air conditioner on. Second, weather-strip and caulk your doors and windows to seal in cooled air.

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Your Heating System  

In the winter, your heating system is probably your biggest energy user, accounting for 13-16% of your monthly bill. A gas central furnace (about 60¢ per hour) is always cheaper to run than an electric central furnace (about $1.40 per hour).

Don't Touch It
The best temperature for your heater's thermostat is 68°F or below. Before bedtime, turn it down to 55°F or lower (or even off) for more savings. And if you don't want to wake up to a cold house, let a setback thermostat turn the heat up an hour before you plan to wake up. If you have a heat pump, raising and lowering the thermostat could cause the electric heating strips to come on, significantly increasing your heating costs. Finally, thermostats should never be turned up high to heat a home in a hurry. It won't heat your home any faster.

Vents Have Their Virtues
They're adjustable and you can control where heat goes. Try closing a few of the rooms you don't use, along with their heating vents. But, don't close off too many rooms, or your furnace won't operate as efficiently. Also, remember to leave the vent open nearest the thermostat to ensure a proper temperature reading.

Stay Warm For Less
If you're in the market for a new furnace, consider a high-efficiency gas furnace. It's less expensive to operate. If you have an electric furnace, consider buying a heat pump.

Don't Let Heat Escape
Keep doors and windows closed on chilly nights. Weather-strip and caulk your doors and windows. And when you're not using your fireplace, close the damper. Weather-stripping and caulking can save as much as 6% of your heating costs.

Close Blinds And Drapes At Night
It'll help keep the cold out. And, be sure to open them in the morning so the warmth of the sun can help warm your home.

Insulate Your Home Properly
Up to 20% of your heating can be lost through your ceiling. Which means you're paying for something you're not keeping. Proper insulation will keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The higher the "R value", the greater the insulating power. Your attic must also be adequately ventilated to prevent heat build-up in the summer and moisture build-up in the winter. Good insulation also helps prevent this build-up. You can install insulation yourself or have a licensed insulation or roofing contractor assist you. Installing R-19 ceiling insulation can cut heating costs by up to 20%. In some areas of San Diego County, R-30 insulation is recommended. Be sure to look into insulation carefully before buying.

Keep It Clean
A furnace with a dirty filter has to work harder to heat air for your home. Check filters at least twice during the heating season, and either vacuum or replace them. Also, check to see that heating vents are unobstructed so your system doesn't overwork itself getting heat into your home. Plus, it's a good idea to have your entire system checked yearly by a qualified heating contractor.

Beware Of Portable Space Heaters
If you use more than one, you can use more energy and spend more money than if you had just used your gas furnace to heat your entire home. There is a time and a place for space heaters (when you're trying to heat one room, for example). But, it's not a good idea to use them throughout your home all at the same time.

Wear The Layered Look
Consider wearing layers of clothing inside the house. It'll keep your body heat in, and you won't need to turn up the heat.

Don't Waste It While You're Gone
If you're going on vacation, turn your gas furnace control to the "pilot" position. If you have electric ceiling heat, turn it off at the circuit breaker.

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Your Lights

A single light doesn't use a whole lot of energy. But when you add up all the lights in your home, and think about how long they are usually on during the month, it can really add up. In fact, lighting is about 12% of your monthly bill (9% for all electric homes).

Let The Sun Shine
Why use lights when you can use the sun? Open blinds and curtains during the day to take advantage of nature's light.

Dim The Lights
Consider buying solid state dimmer switches. They can increase bulb life while reducing electric consumption and cost. But don't use them with compact fluorescents because they're not compatible.

Replace Incandescents With Compact Fluorescents
Compared to regular light bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs cost one-fourth to operate, last ten times longer and use 75% less energy. Replacing an incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent will help the environment, saving the energy equivalent of 46 gallons of oil. That's one-half ton of carbon dioxide emissions over the lifetime of the bulb.

Motion Sensors Make Sense
Are you tired of asking everyone to turn off the lights when they leave a room? If so, try replacing light switches with motion or occupancy sensors. These make the lights go on or off when someone enters or leaves a room. The garage is the perfect place for one. They're also good for exterior or security lighting. Your lights will only come on when motion is detected.

Let Timers Take On The Task
If you sometimes forget to turn off the lights, think about buying a timer. It turns lights off and on automatically, and helps your day-to-day home security too. Best of all, you can set it and forget it.

Save Watts Whenever You Can
Use watt-saving bulbs. They give off the same amount of light as regular bulbs, but use 10% less energy. Just remember, the higher the wattage, the more it costs to have your lights on.

Try Photocells
Photocells automatically turn on your lights when it gets dark. Then when it's bright enough, the photocell turns the lights off. They're great for outdoor or security lighting because you don't have to remember to turn them off in the morning. The sunlight will do it for you.

Decorate In Light Colors
If you plan to redecorate, think about lighter colors. Dark colors absorb light, so you'll use more watts to light the room.

Let The Light Through
Lamp shades can make a big difference. A lamp with a light-colored shade, especially one that's lined in white, will give the best light. Tall, narrow shades or short, dark-colored shades let through less light. So, you'll probably need to turn on another light to see properly, which means you'll use more electricity.

Keep Them Clean
Dirty or dusty light bulbs don't put out as much light as clean bulbs. That's because dirt and dust absorb light. So, add bulb-dusting to your cleaning list.

Consider Low-Voltage Lighting For The Outdoors
If you're planning to light up your landscaping, install low voltage lighting wherever possible. A string of 6 low voltage lights uses about 108 watts, compared to a single 150-watt flood light.

Plan For That Vacation
If you're going away, you'll probably want to leave some lights on for security purposes. If so, consider buying timers to turn your lights on and off instead of leaving them on 24 hours a day. The money you save on lighting could easily pay for the timers.

Use Only What You Need
Do you ever go into a room and turn on all the lights? Or leave landscape lighting on all night? Inside and outside, use only as much light as you need.

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Your Oven & Range

Your food budget doesn't stop at the checkout counter. These days, the costs associated with preparing meals can really add up, with your oven costing from 7¢ an hour (gas) to 17¢ per hour (electric), and your range costing from 6¢ per hour (one gas burner, on high) to 14¢ per hour (one electric burner, on high). Here are some suggestions to help you save energy and money with cooking.

Don't Pre-Heat If You Don't Have To
If you're baking breads and cakes, pre-heating your oven may be necessary. But for most foods, like casseroles and broiled items, pre-heating simply isn't necessary. It's an energy and money waster. Every time you open your oven's door, you lose approximately 25 degrees of heat.

Buy Gas Appliances For Your Kitchen
If you're in the market for a new range or oven, consider buying gas. They always cost less to operate than electric appliances. And, they're usually on for a shorter period of time.

Small But Significant
For smaller meals that can't be cooked in a microwave, consider using your electric skillet, broiler oven or toaster oven. They use half the energy of their full size electric counterparts, and won't heat up your kitchen in the warmer months.

Use Your Microwave Oven
Your microwave requires about the same amount of energy per hour to operate as your electric oven (roughly 17¢). But, since it cooks food so much more quickly, it saves you time, energy and money. In contrast, a gas oven costs only 7¢ per hour. So, your decision whether to use your microwave or your gas oven should be based on the length of time you need to cook in either one to get the same results.

Boil Until Boiling And Not A Minute Longer
Once water or other liquids reach a state of boiling, they won't get any hotter. So if you need to bring something to a boil, turn the burner down or off when it starts to boil.

Think Smart When Planning Your Meals
A meal like roast chicken, green bean casserole and brownies can all be cooked at the same time because they cook at the same temperature. It's easier on you and your oven too.

Use Your Leftovers
Your oven and range have leftovers too. A gas oven can retain heat up to 15 minutes; an electric oven up to 30 minutes. Even your electric range top burner can stay hot for an extra 3 to 5 minutes. Take advantage of this extra heat to warm up desserts or rolls. After all, you've already paid for it.

Keep The Heat Inside The Oven
Every time you open the oven door, you lose about 25 degrees of heat. This means that your food will take longer to cook and your oven needs to work that much harder to keep the temperature consistent.

Pay Attention To Pots & Pans
They can make a difference. Pans with flared sides or bottoms that are smaller than your burner let heat escape. If pots and pans are too big, or have warped bottoms, your food won't cook evenly. For most foods, a medium-weight aluminum pan cooks faster and more efficiently than other types. Save your heavier pots and pans for foods which require slow and steady cooking.

Cover It Up
Covers and lids on your pots and pans trap steam to help cook food faster.

Keep Your Oven & Range Clean
An oven or range that's free of grease and baked-on residue will work more efficiently.

Thaw First, Then Cook
If you thaw your foods completely before cooking, your oven won't have to work so hard to cook your meal.

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Your Refrigerator

If you're like most people, chances are your refrigerator/freezer is one of the largest energy users in your home, gobbling up about 20% of your household's annual energy costs. Why? Because it requires electricity to operate, and it's on 24 hours a day (costing from $7 to $24 per month).

Keep It In Good Shape
A refrigerator works best when it's kept in good condition. So check the door seals. If a seal is cracked, or you feel cold air leaking out, the seal should be replaced. A 19-year old, 22-cubic-foot side-by-side refrigerator/freezer costs about $215 per year to operate. But a brand new high-efficiency refrigerator costs only $80 per year to operate -- a savings of $135 each year on your energy bill.

Unplug It
If you have an extra refrigerator or freezer and don't keep it full, you could save $200 to $300 a year simply by unplugging it.

Use The Right Settings
Check your thermostat controls. To work most efficiently, your refrigerator should be set between 38°F and 40°F. The freezer temperature should be set at 0°F.

Go For High Efficiency
Newer refrigerators use half as much energy as older models of the same size, so they cost half as much to run. Be sure to compare cubic footage and purchase price, as well as estimated operating costs. The yellow Energy Guide label can help you in your decision-making process. The yellow Energy Guide label on new appliances can be a valuable resource in helping you select a new appliance. It will show you the estimated annual operating cost, which can help you make the decision that's right for you.

Defrost It Regularly
If you have a manual defrost freezer, don't forget to defrost regularly. More than 1/4 inch of frost makes your freezer work harder to keep your food (and the frost) frozen.

Keep It Clean
Dirty condenser coils could lead to higher operating costs. Coils, found on the back or bottom front of your refrigerator, should be checked and cleaned at least twice a year.

Keep It Level
A refrigerator that's not level may cause the door gasket to seal improperly, letting cold air leak out. Set a glass of water on top to check. Adjust the legs until the water looks level.

Keep It Cool
Keep it in a well-ventilated, dry and cool space. Refrigerators and freezers near ovens, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other crowded or warm places have to work harder.

Keep It Closed A refrigerator works more efficiently when you open its door as little as possible. So make your decisions before opening the door and get everything you need quickly and at one time. To check door seals on your refrigerator and freezer, place a flashlight inside and close the door. If you can see light with the door closed, it's time to replace the seal.

Keep Foods Covered
Covering foods will reduce moisture buildup on the inside of the refrigerator. Also, wipe moisture from bottles and other containers before placing them back in the refrigerator.

Keep The Heat Out Of Your Refrigerator
Before you store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer, allow them to cool slightly. That way, your refrigerator or freezer won't have to work to cool them off.

Flip That Switch
You can save energy by keeping the Energy-Saver Switch turned on (which actually turns the anti-sweat heater off). Anti-sweat heaters prevent moisture build-up on the outside of a refrigerator, which is generally not needed in areas of low humidity like Southern California. Check your owner's manual for directions on your model's switch.

Keep It Full
Refrigerators operate most efficiently when they are full, but not overloaded. While it's true that frozen foods help to keep the air cool, over-packing food in either compartment can prevent cold air from circulating properly. Refer to your owner's manual for the correct capacity.

Don't Cool It If You're Going To Throw It Away Anyway
Why cool something you'll probably throw out anyway? If you're going away for a few days, get rid of foods that are likely to spoil. If you'll be gone for more than a month, consider cleaning out your refrigerator, unplugging it and leaving the doors open.*
* Caution: Some older models are impossible to open from the inside, a hazard for children and pets. Also, older models may have difficulty restarting.

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Your Small Appliances

It makes the most sense to focus on the appliances and equipment already covered in this brochure, because combined, they make up an estimated 90% of your monthly energy bill. Most of the remaining appliances in your home are relatively inexpensive to operate.

Some of the more expensive small appliances used are: vacuum cleaners at 11¢ per hour, hair dryers at 14¢ per hour, and irons at 7¢ per hour. But, since they're usually not on for long periods of time, they really don't add up to much. There are also small appliances that are on all day that you may wonder about, like clocks at 16¢ per month, answering machines at 82¢ per month and fax machines at 66¢ per month.
These costs are still insignificant when you look at the hours of operation.

Watch Those Gas Fireplace Logs
Gas fireplace logs can keep you cozy each night, but at 25¢ per hour, your gas costs can really take a jump if you use them every night. And, most of the heat goes up your chimney instead of into the room.

Pull The Plug Or Hit The "Off" Button
There's no need to leave television sets, computers, curling irons, electric skillets and irons on when you're not using them.

Play It Safe
Besides wasting energy, leaving electric appliances and equipment on needlessly will cause them to wear out faster. It may also be a significant safety hazard. So play it safe, and shut them off when you're through.

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Your Washer & Dryer

Your washer costs from 8¢ per load (gas water heater) to 21¢ per load (electric water heater) to run, and your dryer costs an additional 14¢ per load (gas) to 36¢ per load (electric). Which means that you're paying from 22¢ to 57¢ in energy alone with every load of laundry.

Wash Full Loads
Over 70% of the cost of washing a load of laundry is in heating the water. If you have a gas water heater, a load washed in warm water and rinsed in cold will cost you about 8¢. But if you have an electric water heater, the same load will cost roughly 21¢. So get the most for your money, and make every effort to wash full loads.

Buy Gas When You Have The Choice
Electric dryers are often less expensive to buy than their gas counterparts. But, the energy savings you'll see from a gas dryer will more than offset the additional cost to buy one.

Don't Overwork Your Clothes
Most clothes only need a 10-15 minute wash cycle to get clean. Overdrying will make them stiff, wrinkled and nearly impossible to iron. They'll wear out faster too. So wash and dry for only as long as necessary.

Dry Full Loads
A load dried for 30 minutes can cost from 14¢ (gas dryer) to 36¢ (electric dryer). Since you're going to spend that much, you might as well dry a full load.

Use Cold Water As Often As Possible
Washing in cold water will get most clothes just as clean. Besides, they'll fade less and have fewer wrinkles. You might even save on ironing (which costs another 7¢ per hour). Save washing in warm water for whites or hard-to-clean items. Above all, always rinse in cold.

If you're in the market for a new clothes washer, consider buying one that is Energy Star® rated. You can:

Use 50% less water
Use 40% less energy
Save 7,000 gallons of water per year

Get The Lint Out
Clean your dryer's lint screen after every use. Besides keeping your clothes looking good, a lint-free dryer works much more efficiently.

Do It For Free
Use the sun to dry your clothes. It's free, and the only energy it requires is your own.

Check Your Connections
Check for hose cracks and leaky faucet connections. Either one can cause you to lose hot water every time you wash.

 

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Your Water Heater

Heating water is one of your largest annual energy expenses. A water heater can cost a typical household of three, $12 a month (for gas) to $34 a month (for electric).

Set It Properly
Check your thermostat control. To work most efficiently, your water heater should be set between 120°F and 130°F. If you have a dishwasher, you may have to set it as high as 140°F. Refer to your owner's manual for proper dishwasher operating temperatures.

Keep It Warm
If your water heater doesn't have a water heater blanket, you may need one. To find out, place your hand against the outside of your water heater. If it feels warm, then you should consider buying a water heater blanket. It can save up to 9% on your water heating costs. But check the caution label on your water heater. Newer models come with proper insulation, and some even prohibit installing a blanket. Finally, don't cover the inspection plate with the blanket or store any combustibles close to the heater. It could be a fire hazard.

Fix Those Drips
If your faucets drip, that's money down the drain. A slow drip of hot water can waste up to 350 gallons per month. So, you're not only paying to heat the water, but you're paying for the water itself.

Cut The Flow
Install low-flow devices on your faucets and showers. They can cut up to 11% of your water use, which will help reduce your energy bills. Also consider taking showers rather than baths. A shower typically uses less hot water than a bath (especially if you limit your showers to five minutes or less). If you just need a shampoo, try using the sink rather than taking a shower.

Shut Off Your Pilot Light
If you're going away for longer than a month, consider shutting off your water heater. With a gas water heater, cut off the gas by turning the thermostat to "Off," then turning off the supply valves. With an electric water heater, shut it off at the circuit breaker box. Either way, your water heater won't have to heat water while you're gone. Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions for shutting off and relighting your gas pilot light.

The bright yellow Energy Guide label on new appliances can be a very valuable resource in helping you select a new appliance. It shows the estimated annual operating cost, which can help you make the decision that's right for you.

Use Cold Water When You Can
Use cold water instead of hot water to wash clothes or rinse dishes. If you have a gas water heater, this will save you about 5¢ for a load of clothes and 1¢ for a load of dishes. But, if you have an electric water heater you can save more: about 17¢ for a load of clothes and 4¢ for a load of dishes.

Twist The Tap
Turn the water off while you're brushing your teeth, lathering your hands with soap or scrubbing dishes.

Run Your Dishwasher
That's right... run your dishwasher. By running it once a day (or less) you'll use around 17 gallons of hot water each time, compared to the 10 gallons you'll generally use each time you wash the dishes by hand. Only wash full loads and use the energy-saver setting, which eliminates the dry cycle at a savings of 6¢ per load. If you have an electric water heater, use your dishwasher's booster heater. This booster heats the water used in the dishwasher to 140°F, allowing you to set your water heater at an energy-efficient 120°F.

Camp Pendleton's 125,547 acres host a self-sustaining water supply, sewage treatment plants, telephone and electrical systems. With a daytime population of more than 70,000 , Camp Pendleton must maintain its self-sustaining capabilities. To help maintain the high demand on Pendleton's utilities, there are seven sewage treatment plants, 150 miles of sewer mainlines, 24 wells, 375 miles of water mainlines, 23 reservoirs, 145 miles of gas lines, 335 miles of electrical lines, 215 electric substations and two landfills. Along with having its own utility distribution systems, Camp Pendleton also maintains 7,300 family housing units and is constructing additional units in conjunction with maintaining 18,000 permanent party billeting spaces. In addition, there are more than 2,600 buildings and structures. The largest structure on Base is the 6,000-foot runway at the Air Station. With constant training on Camp Pendleton, preserving the environment and compliance with waste reduction is an important consideration. In 1986, a successful recycling program was established. In 2008, the Base recycled 5.3 million pounds of cardboard and 2.2 million pounds of paper, constituting a savings of more than 4,352 cubic yards of landfill space. Camp Pendleton was the first Marine Corps installation to safely recycle expended brass casings for resale, as required by DoD.

Base Facilities Statistics
Acres of Base Area
 - 125,547
Family Housing Units - 7,300
Billeting Spaces - 18,000
Buildings - 2,600
Miles of Roads – 530
Railroad Tracks – 14
Sewage Treatment Plants - 7
Miles of Sewer Lines – 150
Sewage Lift Stations – 71
Water Wells – 33
Miles of Water Lines – 375
Water Reservoirs – 25
Miles of Steam Lines – 6
Miles of Gas Lines – 145
Miles of Electrical Lines – 335
Electrical Substations – 215
Boilers – 487
Landfills - 2
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. was the site of the Marine Corps' first public private venture. Families began moving into Deluz Housing in October 2001.

G-3/5 Operations, Training and Plans coordinates; develops and implements plans and policy; manages and facilitates programs; and directs operations in support of MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Installations, Operating Forces, Formal Schools and Tenant Commands in the areas of Range and Training Area Management, Operations, Mission Assurance, Range Operations, Training Support, Aviation Operations and Deliberate/Long Range Planning in order to promote combat readiness, and provide installation command and control.

Bldg 1160
AC/S G-3/5 760-725-5900/5744 DSN 760-365-5900
Deputy, AC/S G-3/5 760-725-5744/5900 DSN 760-365-5744
Operations Chief 760-725-5206 DSN 760-365-5206
Program Analyst 760-763-6203 DSN 760-763-6203
Budget Analyst 760-725-6114 DSN 760-365-6114
Administration 760-725-5914 DSN 760-365-6114
Fax: 760-725-5336

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF, G-3/5
BOX 555021
MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS WEST
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CA 92055-5021

Mission
Range Operations Division is responsible for the scheduling, control and management of Camp Pendleton's ranges, training areas, airspace, and sea space.

To provide support to operational forces in the conduct of safe, realistic training, in support of combat readiness.

MCIW-MCB CAMPENO 3500.1B (Range and Training Regulations) (28.5MB)

Contact Information:

Administration Assistant: 760-725-0357
Range Safety: 760-763-4693
Range Control Officer: 760-725-0355
Range Scheduling: 760-725-3510/4219
RFMSS Administration: 760-725-0359
Long Rifle Watch Officer: 760-725-4277
Long Rifle Supervisor: 760-725-3974/4604
 

Building 2399
United States Marine Corps
Range Operations Division
Box 555021
Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5021

Functions
Schedules, coordinates, de-conflicts, controls, and inspects camp Pendleton's ranges, training areas, airspace, and sea space.
Oversight of all range safety.
Coordinates with Base Fire Department to ensure adequate fire protection of ranges and maneuver areas.
Reviews range and training facility modifications and construction proposals.
Conducts Range Safety Certification Course.

Links
RANGE OPERATIONS DIVISION SHAREPOINT SITE
 - (DOD EMAIL CERTIFICATE, CAC ENABLED LINK)
Remote Range Safety Officer Course (REDIRECTS TO OUTSIDE LINK, CANNOT BE REACHED FROM A GOVERNMENT/MCEN COMPUTER)
Remote FAC/JTAC Class (REDIRECTS TO OUTSIDE LINK, CANNOT BE REACHED FROM A GOVERNMENT/MCEN COMPUTER)
Remote BFX Safety Class (REDIRECTS TO OUTSIDE LINK, CANNOT BE REACHED FROM A GOVERNMENT/MCEN COMPUTER)
MCB Camp Pendleton OIC & RSO Information Bulletin and Handout - Dated: 16 September 2024
FAC/JTAC CLASS HANDOUT - Dated 20 August 2024
Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS)

Mission
The Marksmanship Training Division is responsible for matters pertaining to Wilcox and Horno Ranges and related functions.

Functions
Conducts re-qualification firing on all Marine Corps Base Rifle and Pistol Ranges.
Performs limited maintenance (within capability) and upkeep on all known distance ranges.
Schedules facilities for marksmanship training of civilian groups/clubs and law enforcement agencies as approved by the Commanding General, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

Contact Information
Building R103

MTD:760-725-3436/4035, DSN 760-365-3436/4035
OIC: 760-725-3436/4035, DSN 760-365-3436/4035
SNCOIC: 760-725-3436 / 4035, DSN 760-365-3436/4035

Building 33957
Range Office/Armory: 760-725-9792
Range 103: 760-725-9792
Line SNCOIC: 760-725-3436, DSN 760-365-3436

United States Marine Corps
Marksmanship Training Division
Box 555021
Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5021

Mission
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment is responsible for recovery, rendering safe and destruction of ordnance, both foreign and domestic, which because of unusual circumstances presents a possible hazard to operations, installations, personnel and/or material.

EOD provides explosive ordnance destruction, technical advice and/or assistance for all units aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton; Naval Weapons Station, Fallbrook Detachment; local civil authorities; and other EOD units of the Armed Forces.

Functions
Provides 24-hour emergency response capability to Camp Pendleton and local authorities.
Conducts range sweeps as directed.
Coordinates Combined EOD team operations.
Provides technical assistance to local, state and federal authorities as directed.
Provide ordnance familiarization and ordnance hazard identification/avoidance training to military and civilian personnel as directed.

Contact Information
EOD: 760-725-5498, DSN 760-365-5498
OIC: 760-725-5498, DSN 760-365-5498
SNCOIC: 760-725-5498, DSN 760-365-5498
Fax: 760-725-6829, DSN 760-365-6829

United States Marine Corps
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment
Box 555021
Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5021

PROJECT SUBMISSIONS RANGE & TRAINING AREA MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Submitting New Projects
1. Any projects dealing with either a new capability or request to change existing on a range or training area, must be routed and approved by the units S-3.  If the project is to an existing building or area not in a training area, it must be approved by the area commander and the battalion S-4.

2. All project submissions must have a detailed description and at least two drawings or pictures of what the requesting unit is wanting prior to everything being submitted.

3. A cover sheet, Submission Project sheet and all other project related paperwork can be sent by e-mail to Mr. Larry Newberry, email:  larry.newberry@usmc.mil


Submission Process
1. Once the request is sent to Mr. Newberry it is reviewed, and then assigned to the appropriate Range Planner or Range Maintenance Manager for action.  You will be contacted to confirm receipt of the project and to establish follow on communications about the project.

2. The project will be developed and go through internal routing and vetting to ensure it meets range safety requirements and supports the installations training mission.  Once approved to move forward, the project will move forward to a more formal process of determining an acquisition strategy for execution.

3. This process could take from a week or more than a year depending on the level of effort and funding required to execute a project. This process includes environmental reviews/approvals, and site approval for the proposed project.

4. When Project Funding has been approved and monies have been allocated for the project, then it will move to the acquisition process.  If the project can be done by the use of military labor, then RTAMD will work with I MEF to solicit MIL LABOR support.  RTAMD also has organic range maintenance personnel that can also do the work depending on the level of complexity.

5. Once the project has been funded and awarded, it may take up to a year or two before the project is completed. Smaller projects could be completed faster than a year. The requested unit will be included as part of the Subject Matter Expertise (SME) team and invited to construction meetings.  Note: If it is a small project and your unit has been designated to do the work, all of the approval paperwork will be returned to you in order to complete the detailed planning prior to work commencing.

6. Upon completion of work a final walk through will be done with RTAMD and the requesting unit POC to ensure the completion and that it meets the requirements needed.

Printable version of the page

Project Submission Form

Ground Range Sustainment Program

Functions
Oversight of all range safety.
Conducts all risk assessments.
Conducts Range Safety Certification Course.
Reviews all non-standard training.
Ensures all training mishaps investigated.
Reviews range and training facility modifications and construction proposals.
Recommends site selection for new ranges.
Participates in final range acceptance.
Certifies ranges.
Assists exercise planners.

Contact Information
Building 2399
Range Control Officer: 760-725-0355, DSN 760-365-0355
Chief Range Inspector: 760-763-4693, DSN 760-361-4926
Range Scheduling Chief: 760-725-0362, DSN 760-365-0359
Range Scheduling Fax: 760-725-4090, DSN 760-365-4090

United States Marine Corps
Range Operations Division
Box 555021
Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5021

Range Scheduling
To schedule, Range Scheduling must receive Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) data entry or a Training Activity Request (TAR) seven days prior to the first day of use.

The TAR may be submitted by FAX to 760-725-4090, by e-mail attachment to PNDL_OTRANGESCHEDULING@USMC.MIL or delivered to the Range Scheduling office (BLDG 2399).

Requests for waivers to the provisions contained in MCIW-MCB CAMPENO 3500.1B  (Range and Training Regulations) should be addressed to 'COMMANDING OFFICER, MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS WEST-MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (ATTN: AC/S, G-3/5) 'no less than (30) working days prior to the planned event.

RANGE OPERATIONS BRANCH

Contact Information
Building 2399
Long Rifle Watch 0fficer: 760-725-4277, DSN 760-365-4277
Long Rifle: 760-725-4604/3974, DSN 760-365-4604/3974

Long Rifle
Long rifle provides real-time control of Camp Pendleton's ranges, training areas, airspace and sea space Provides 3-D live fire deconfliction.
Coordinating agency for MEDEVACS.
Coordinates real-time use of Special Use Airspace (SUA).
Firing shall not be conducted unless it has been scheduled and authorized by LONGRIFLE.

Long Rifle Frequencies
Ground Primary Safety Net FM 40.35
Ground Alt Safety Net FM 30.35
UHF Air Primary Safety Net UHF 310.3
UHF Discrete Safety Net UHF 249.9
UHF Discrete Safety Net UHF 255.2
VHF Air Primary Safety Net VHF 123.2
 

Mission
The IIT provides a training facility for “hands on” practical application of tactical skills and decision making in an immersive, scenario-based training environment. Units can conduct dismounted, and limited mounted operations throughout the training complex. Operations may be conducted during both day and night. The IIT supports Training and Readiness (T&R) individual and collective tasks, from the individual through company level, as well as rapidly evolving tasks that are theater directed and service approved, but not yet codified in the T&R manual. The IIT creates a realistic training environment that presents complex scenario-based situations (tactical and human dimension) and reinforces decision making skills. The IIT provides culturally realistic, reactive, dynamic, synthetic entities that allow realistic interaction with the COE (to include squad members, higher headquarters, adjacent units, supporting arms, civilians, and opposing forces).

Contact Information: Scheduling and Training Information:

John "Matt" Fennell
jfennell@katmaicorp.com
Operations Supervisor
760-305-2949

Robert "Bert" Thielen
robert.thielen@usmc.mil
IIT Site Manager
760-399-6381

Functions (Landlord Responsibilities):
• Responsible for the functions of the Combat Towns.
• Communication with units prior to using Range 131/132 and Kilo-2 Combat Town.
• Briefing OIC and RSO prior to using Combat Town.
• Responsible for maintaining the quality of the buildings.
• Ensure Landlords training and training jackets are up-to-date.
• Identify and conduct face to face with RSO and OIC if unit is already present on range.
• Give RSO and OIC the Landlord brief on range regulations, range facilities, and range considerations Landlord may have.
• Fill out Range Inspection Sheet with RSO and conduct range walk through to identify new discrepancies or follow up on old discrepancies previously identified.
• Landlord will constantly monitor the net via Motorola radio for all traffic concerning his range, adjacent ranges that may affect their range, traffic between RSO/OIC and Longrifle, and traffic directed towards Landlord specifically.
• Conduct periodic range walkthroughs to ensure no new discrepancies are discovered and occupying unit is not abusing range facilities.

Range Descriptions:
The Camp Pendleton Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) is a Non-Live Fire MOUT training complex consisting of an indoor training complex (the original prototype IIT known as Phase I) and an outdoor complex (known as Phase II) that was subsequently added to provide a greater capability and throughput capacity. The environment is configured to allow up to platoon size units to conduct foot, mobile, and limited motorized patrols up to and through the training complex.

(Phase I) Range IITA
In addition to its training mission, the Phase I indoor site also retains an experimental role to help develop immersive technologies and determine future human performance training requirements and capabilities. It consists of a 27,515 square foot mock village consisting of a 143 foot building facade with 33 rooms and 12 market stalls. In addition to the After Action Review facility, the site includes eight (8) localized smell generators, six (6) sound zones, eight (8) rooms that are AVATAR capable. The Phase I complex is also configured with experimental systems in support of both training and experimentation. This training lane is capable of providing an instrumented AAR within a few minutes of a scenario's ending, to review audio and video of the latest scenario run and apply the lessons learned on the execution of the next scenario.

(Phase II) Range IITB
The phase II outdoor site consists of a 120,000 square foot mock village consisting of 76 structures with 239 rooms and 3,020 feet of roads and paths. In addition to the After Action Review facility, the site includes 25 localized smell generators, six (6) sound zones, 230 video cameras, and 29 rooms that are AVATAR capable. All training lanes are capable of providing an instrumented AAR within 20 minutes or less of a scenario's ending, to review audio and video of the latest scenario run and apply the lessons learned on the execution of the next scenario.

Mission
To provide exercise design, exercise planning and scenario development support to operational forces in the execution of Pre-Deployment and unit training.  Exercise Support Branch facilitates contractor supported unit exercises using role players, atmospherics and battlefield effects, and ensures that the training is realistic and current in today's changing environments.

Contact Information:
Brandon Desilet / Robert Sikkink
Phone: 760-763-7997
Fax: 760-763-7999

AC/S G-3/5
Building 430316
Training Support Division
Box 555021
Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5021

Training Support Reference Desk
MCB_CAMPEN_TSD_Ref_Desk@usmc.mil
760-725-4444

Functions:
Assists units with exercise design, exercise planning and scenario development for unit exercises.
As the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative for the PMTRASYS Camp Pendleton Role Player Contract, provides quality assurance for support provided by contractors.  Monitors contractor compliance with MCB Camp Pendleton base access regulations and the Statements of Work which includes adherence to Base regulations regarding use of BFX; ensuring the correct numbers of role players, effects, weapons, etc., were provided; and reports on the performance of the role players.

Links:
Role Players Procedures 
Exercise Design and Scenario Development
Base Bulletin 2281
Provost Marshall Instruction 04-11

Purpose: Is to provide Marines with a counter IED capability while establishing a Marine Corps standardized program of instruction. This program provides commanders with a flexible and responsive training resources while operating in an IED environment.

Description: IED HSTL instruction covers Marine Corps Engineer School’s (TECOM) Counter IED Training Courses (CTC) 1 through 6.  This training will meet the service directed C-IED defeat the device (DtD) training requirements as directed by PP&O for all combatant commands C-IED theater entry requirements. Periods of Instruction cover C-IED basic skills, IED detection equipment employment, CREW employment and management, site exploitation and identity dominance, and a leaders’ course on enabler integration.

Home Station Training Lanes Site Map
Service Directed C-IED Training Requirements - Message
Consolidated Regionalized Theater Specific C-IED Requirements
C-IED Moblie Training Cadre
Marine Corps Engineer School

Mission Statement:
Training Systems Operations Branch (also referred to as Training Systems Branch or TSB) supports the Training Support Division mission by managing the Camp Pendleton Training Device Life-Cycle Management Program to include; warehousing, storing, issuing/recovering and providing operator instruction for all supported training devices, and developing plans to support emerging training requirements. TSB provides “landlord” support to selected automated ranges, MOUT, and other designated training facilities. TSB provides full spectrum support for operations of the SAAB Portable Infantry Targets (PITs). Additionally, TSB provides scheduling and coordination services for selected training systems aboard Camp Pendleton to include managing the Marine Corps Base Training Center for official unit training and presentations. Finally, TSB serves as the local advocate for the Learning Resource Centers on Camp Pendleton.

Minor Training Devices 760-725-6139
Reference Desk: 760-725-4444
Combat Convoy Simulator 760-725-4444/760-763-7403
Dry Rollover Egress Trainers (DRET) 760-725-4444
Operator Driving Simulator (ODS) 760-725-4444/760-442-1387
Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT) 760-725-4444/760-763-8311
Underwater Egress Trainer (UET) 760-725-4444/760-207-3085
Training Devices/Simulators

Learning Resource Centers
Home Station Training Lanes

Training Support Reference Desk
Building 430316
MCB_CAMPEN_TSD_Ref_Desk@usmc.mil
760-725-4444

Reference Desk Mission
The Reference Desk serves as the primary entry point for users to access TSD supported services. It supports all units on Camp Pendleton for approving and/or disapproving training for TSD training devices, while providing accurate scheduling of TSD training devices and contractor hours for ranges that fall under TSD.

Scheduling Services
The Reference Desk schedules selected training systems using the same scheduling and control system used by Range Operation Division to schedule live-fire ranges. The scheduling system, Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS), allows users to schedule TSD supported systems using internet web access. The Reference Desk helps guide units in how to utilize RFMSS for their own scheduling requirements. Units that do not have RFMSS access can still request scheduling support through the Reference Desk by submitting a Training Device Request form to the Reference Desk email or by Fax to (760) 763-7999. An approved schedule is forwarded to the individual training system operators for execution. 

Scheduling Considerations
Requests for training of a supported training system more than ninety (90) days out will not be approved without prior coordination with the Branch Manager. Training Device Request Form

The following systems are currently scheduled by the Reference Desk:
Minor Training Devices 760-725-6139
Combat Convoy Simulator 760-725-4444/760-763-7403
Dry Rollover Egress Trainers (DRET) 760-725-4444
Operator Driving Simulator (ODS) 760-725-4444/760-442-1387
Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT) 760-725-4444/760-763-8311
Underwater Egress Trainer (UET) 760-725-4444/760-207-3085

TRAINING SUPPORT PLATOON
Training Support Platoon (TSP). TSP, or “Landlords” are located in Bldg 430316 and provide oversight for Ranges 131, 132 and 133 MOUT Complex; Kilo-two Combat Town; Ranges 215A, 218A, 223B, and 409A; the CCS, HEAT, MET, and the Base Training Center; and provide full spectrum support of the SAAB PITs. The live-fire ranges and training facilities not scheduled by the Reference Desk are scheduled by Range Operations Division (ROD) Range Scheduling Section.

Training Support Platoon Mission
(1) The Marines from Training Support Platoon are responsible for the property management in support of the above listed ranges, range complexes, and simulators.

(2) These Marines check the using unit in on the ranges listed above, liaison with COMS support contractor (as required) to facilitate training, and inspect the range upon completion of training. These Marines are Range Safety Officer (RSO) qualified; however, they do not have Range Safety Specialist authority (as that authority is retained within ROD) and therefore must call LONGRIFLE to report user range regulation violations. Additionally, the Range “Landlords” serve as “eyes” for the COMS Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) relative to the COMS Contractor performance on the above listed ranges and some of the simulators.

(3) TSP also provides full spectrum support to units requesting use of the SAAB PITs. They coordinate with the units during their planning phase IOT establish requirements relative to the number of targets required, the location of support, and the timeline of support. TSP transports, emplaces, operates, and returns the PITs for the units requesting support. Operations include writing scenarios, fault-checking equipment, and charging batteries.

TSP office Phone: 760-725-0195
Duty cell phone: 760-207-3085

On-site support for ranges
R215                  
R409A                    
PIT support
R218A                
R131/132/133
R223B                
K2 MOUT complex

Oversees all garrison logistics operations to include food service, transportation, distribution management, retail supplies, service contracts (such as copiers and chemical toilets), and garrison property in support of the installation, tenants, and training organizations residing aboard MCB CAMPEN.  It also serves as the installation liaison to the DECA Commissary and DLA Disposition Services activities.

Mission

Responsible for coordinating logistics and supply support requests, mobilization and logistics planning, industrial warehouse management & modernization support, conducting supply and maintenance analysis, providing ground ammunition accounting support, and issuing Commissary Assistance Cards to persons assisting military dependents or retirees.

AC/S G4 Bldg. 1160 760-725-3209
Deputy, AC/S G4 760-725-3209
Records and Information 760-725-3209
Logistics Analyst/HR Liaison 760-725-905

G4 Operations Bldg. 1160:
Operations: 760-725-9062/760-763-5233
Supply Maintenance Analysis Team (SMAT): 760-725- 4913
Industrial Warehouse/Modernization Manager760-725-3172
Ammunition Officer 760-763-0645/760-725-9201
Regional Fuels Officer 760-763-0087
IT Specialist 760-725-3173
Commissary Assistance Card 760-725-3209 pendleton.commissary@usmc.mil
Defense Commissary Agency (DECA)-Bldg. 20850 760-430-1701/760-725-7903
Defense Commissary Agency (DECA)-San Onofre 760-725-7911
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services (Bldg. 2231) 760-763-7632
Main Commissary Hyper link  https://www.commissaries.com/shopping/store-locations/camp-pendleton-mcb
San Onofre store https://www.commissaries.com/shopping/store-locations/san-onofr

Mission

The Consolidated Material & Service Center procure supplies and services for the MCIWEST Staff/Special staff using the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and manages contracted commercial services (chemical toilets, washer/dryer maintenance, laundering, mower repair, and copiers) supporting installation activities.  The Base Property Control Office accounts for garrison personal property maintained by installation activities and tenant commands, and issues furniture to support Marine barracks and administrative workspaces.  The Serv-mart Retail Store offers commercial office and industrial products (on a direct billing basis) to regional DoD commands and federal agencies.

Consolidated material & Service Center (CMSC) Bldg. 22105
Director 760-763-4071
Deputy Director/Personal Property Manager 760-725-1854
G4 Fiscal 760-725-0292
Procurement and Contract Management 760-725-3911 or email:  pndl_campen_cmsc_pjwd@usmc.mil  
Base Property Admin 760-725-8146/3152/4209 or email: pndl_baseproperty@usmc.mil
Base Property Warehouse 760-725-8143/3822
Serv-mart (Bldg. 2280) 760-725-8151 or 760-763-0592 or email: pndl-servmart@usmc.mil

Mission

Responsible for PROVIDING Commercial Transportation services, distribution of supplies, equipment, personnel, units, and Personal Property/Household Goods shipment and storage services for DoD personnel/military dependents/tenant organizations residing aboard Camp Pendleton, the local geographic area, and multi-regional support areas.  In addition, DMO provides Personal Effects and Privately Owned Vehicle storage services for Marines and Sailors that are operating under the Unit Deployment Program.

Distribution Management office (DMO) Bldg. 2263
Director 760-725-3092
Deputy Director 760-725-1939
Personal Property 760-725-3094/8666
Passenger Travel Services 760-725- 8637/8631
Personal Effects and Baggage 760-725-3090/3519
Inbound/Outbound Freight (Bldg. 2262) 760-725-4264/760-763-0337
Scales (Bldg. 2255) 760-725-3119
https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Services/DMO/

Mission

Responsible for overseeing and providing garrison food service support to patrons authorized to subsist at any of the 12 garrison mess halls and two satellite facilities aboard Camp Pendleton.  Additionally, Base Food Services administers the Food Preparation and Serving Equipment (FOSE) budget, the Operations and Maintenance Marine Corps (O&MMC) budget, manages cash collection, maintains various subsistence and financial reports, and accounts or mess hall equipment and supplies.

Base Food Services Bldg. 22105
Director 760-725-8055
Deputy Director/Operations Officer 760-725-3378
Food Technician 760-725-3368
Assistant Contracting Officer Representative (ACOR) 760-763-5169/760-725-4837

Mission

Responsible for managing and providing transportation support using Non-Tactical Vehicles & Equipment (NTV), management of NTV assignments, and NTV maintenance services at all Marine Corps Installations and in the Southwestern United States.

Southwest Regional Fleet Transportation (SWRFT) Bldg. 22143T
Regional Fleet Manager 760-725-4579
NTV Inventory Manager 760-725-3583
NTV Training/Licensing 760-725-4728
WHE/MHE Load Testing 760-725-4728
NTV Maintenance Customer Service 760-725-1881
Transportation coordinator/Dispatch 760-725-3985/4354
MCB Camp Pendleton Fleet Manager (Bldg. 22151) 760-725-4946
MCAS Miramar Fleet Manager (Bldg. 6317) 760-307-6067
MCAS Yuma Fleet Manager (Bldg. 603) 928-269-2317
MCLB Barstow Fleet Manager (Bldg. 590) 760-577-7112
MCRD San Diego Fleet Manager (Bldg. 231) 619)-524-4229
MCAGCC 29 Palms Fleet Manager (Bldg. 1920) 760-830-6480
MCMWTC Bridgeport Fleet Manager (Bldg. 1040) 760-932-1576

Customer Service Help Desk 855-373-8762

The mission of the G6 is to support CG MCIWEST – MCB Camp Pendleton organic command and control systems and the combat readiness of the FMF and tenant commands in the MCIWEST Area of Responsibility (AOR) by:

A.  Planning, installing, operating, securing, and maintaining infrastructure and Information Technology (IT) services (classified and unclassified computing, telecommunications, wired and wireless voice and data systems and official portable electronic devices (OPEDs), and video teleconferencing).

B.  Managing spectrum, cryptographic systems, cybersecurity, garrison radio networks (including Enterprise Land Mobile Radio [ELMR] and Low Altitude Range Communications System [LARCS]), and non-military and commercial communication systems.

Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN). The Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) has authority over and responsibility for providing non-classified (MCEN-N) and secret classified (MCEN-S) services and conducting Department of Defense Information Network Operations (DODIN Ops). 1st Network Battalion (subordinate to the MCCOG, which is an assigned force to CDRUSCYBERCOM) is tasked to support MCEN services within the MCIWEST AOR. MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN G6 works closely in a supporting and supported relationship with 1st Network Battalion to support computing and information systems aboard MCB Camp Pendleton.

3. The MCEN User Portal at https://homeport.usmc.mil provides IT self-help resources, news, training, and other useful USMC and DOD links in support of all Marine Corps users. The MCCOG provides 24/7 IT support to the MCEN through the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) by toll-free telephone: 855-373-8762.

Contact Information

Customer Service Help Desk 855-373-8762 DSN 322-915-333

Deputy, AC/S G-6 760-763-5025 DSN 760-361-5025

AC/S G-6 Communications Chief 760-725-3741 DSN 760-365-3741

FAX 760-725-5046 DSN 760-365-5046

AC/S G-6 
Building 1271
United States Marine Corps
Box 555021
Camp Pendleton, California 92055-5021

All personnel visiting/requesting access to AC/S G-6 and to AC/S G-6 controlled installations must contact the Security Manager IAW the following references:


SECNAV 5510.36
SECNAV 5510.30
MCO P5510.14A


Visitor Process:
1. All visitors will submit a Visitor Authorization Letter (VAL), in accordance with References, regardless of Civilian or Military affiliation.
2. The request must arrive at least three weeks in advance to allow time to validate visitor information.
3. If the visitor requires access to classified information, they must be cleared by the AC/S G-6, DAA or Operations Division. The Security Manager will validate Clearance via JPAS system to include information that will be discussed with the visitors.
4. Controlled Unclassified information such as FOUO and SBU may contain limits of dissemination or special marking prior to dissemination, therefore that information must also be cleared prior to any discussions at meetings.
5. All personnel visiting may not have access to restricted areas and information is based on need to know only.
6. A copy of the VAL may be found in the Documents tab of this webpage.
7. Once the VAL is completed, fax to the number listed below with "ATTN: Security Manager".
 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Security Manager 760-725-1975 DSN 760-365-1975

FAX 760-725-1122 DSN 760-365-1122

The MITSC consists of the Mainframe Support, Cyber Services, Cyber Network Defense, and the Area Control Center (ACC) which disseminates official Defense Message System (DMS)naval traffic to Marine units west of the Mississippi River.

The ACC provides Defense Message Dissemination for all MCIWEST Bases (Camp Pendleton, Yuma, 29 Palms, MCRD, Miramar, MWTC Bridgeport, and Barstow)ensuring successful dissemination and transmission of Official Naval Message Traffic.

The MITSC provides NIPRNET and SIPRNET legacy server support for MCB CPEN organizations, and hosts a Server Farm for MCB CPEN publicly accessible websites and a MCIWEST SharePoint site for MCIWEST organizations.

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Customer Service Help Desk 855-373-8762 DSN 322-915-3333

Mission

The Operations Division provides guidance and leadership for a myriad of MCB Camp Pendleton telecommunications infrastructure maintenance and expansion projects. In addition, Operations plans, operates, and maintains Communication service networks (telephone, data, radio) for tenant organizations aboard MCB Camp Pendleton to support its warfighting mission.

The Operations Division is comprised of the following Branches: Plans, Customer Service Support and Customer Technical Representatives (CTR). Electronic Key Management System Manager (EKMS), Frequency Spectrum Management, Supply, and Fiscal responsibilities fall under the operational control of the Director of Operations/Operations Officer.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Director of Operations 760-763-6653 DSN 760-361-6653

Asst Operations Officer 760-725-9957 DSN 760-365-9957

Operations Chief 760-725-4147 DSN 760-365-4147

FAX 760-725-1122 DSN 760-365-1122 (ATTN: OPS)

Plans 760-725-1952 DSN 760-365-1952
                                                          
Plans #2 760-763-2509 DSN 760-361-2509

Plans #3 760-763-5628 DSN 760-361-5628


EKMS 760-763-2197 DSN 760-361-2197

Frequency Manager 760-725-2808 DSN 760-365-2808

Fiscal/Supply 760-725-3039 DSN: 760-365-3039

STOIC 760-763-4669 DSN: 760-361-4669


CTR 760-725-6374 DSN 760-365-6374
CTR #2 760-725-9396 DSN 760-365-9396

Customer Service Help Desk 855-373-8762 DSN 322-915-3333

Mission

The Service and Support Division is responsible for communications-electronics maintenance, asset management, and facility management.

CEMD supports MCB Camp Pendleton tenant organizations with efficient and timely repair of communications-electronics equipment, communications electronic configuration management, and a myriad of other communications-electronic oriented projects.

The Division is also the main point of contact for customers aboard Camp Pendleton requiring communications and information systems support.

CEMD supports MCB Camp Pendleton tenant organizations with efficient and timely repair of communications-electronics equipment, communications electronic configuration management, and a myriad of other communications-electronic oriented projects.

CEMD is compromised of the following Branches: Systems Maintenance Branch, Rapid Response System Branch, Master Site Branch and E-LMR Zone Manager.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Customer Service Help Desk 855-373-8762  DSN 322-915-3333

Mission

The Voice Services Division provides management, installation and maintenance of radio systems, telephone, cable and wire systems as well as maintains and operates all telecommunications hardware, software, and infrastructure aboard Camp Pendleton.

The Telephone Division is comprised of the following sections: Inside Plant, Outside Plant, Technical Control, and Radio Services. These sections provide oversight to the daily business functions associated with running a telephone switch service to over 30,000 federal and civilian customers aboard MCB Camp Pendleton. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Customer Service Help Desk 855-373-8762 DSN 322-915-3333

USERS SHALL REPORT ALL SUSPICIOUS EMAILS 

(see Instructions below)  

DO NOT FORWARD THE EMAIL OR SEND TO ANY OTHER ADDRESS!!!

Be Cautious; malicious cyber actors continue to improve their tactics, techniques, and procedures. If you receive suspicious emails do NOT interact with them. If utilizing your Marine Corps account, report them as an email attachment to suspicious@usmc.mil. Phishing attempts appear in various forms of communication; such as emails, phone calls, social media, messaging services, etc.; all in an attempt to trick you into providing personal identifiable information (PII). Phishing email attempts regularly utilize subjects and email addresses that appear to be legit. Look for a valid digital signing certificate to verify the identity of the sender.

Please review and follow procedures for reporting suspicious emails:
1. Select the message from the Inbox reading view. NOTE: Do not open the message.
2. Right click on Email, then select Copy
3. Open a new Email message.
4. Right-click in the blank content area, then select Paste from the dialog box or press (Control & V).
5. Type SPAM  or PHISHING in the Subject line.
6. Send to suspicious@usmc.mil or suspiciousemail@usmc.mil or your local Information Awareness (IA) Officer, S-6, or Marine Corps Service Desk.

Maintains financial resources required to equip, train, and maintain facilities and personnel in order to meet tenant command and Marine Corps requirements across the full range of military operations. Additionally, the G8 maintains sound financial systems, processes and internal controls to ensure efficient, effective and legal expenditure of financial resources and accurately account for funds.

AC/S SES provides security and emergency response capabilities to MCB CAMPEN while also facilitating regional mission assurance and installation protection services policies to MCIWEST IOT protect personnel, critical infrastructure and preserve good order and discipline while enhancing the quality of life and security of I MEF and tenant units’ personnel and families.

Lieutenant Colonel Daniel J. Burton

Lieutenant Colonel Burton enlisted in the Marine Corps and served as a radio operator with 24th Marine Regiment and a Financial Management Technician with Marine Corps Mobilization Command.  Through the Enlisted Commissioning Program, Lieutenant Colonel Burton was commissioned a Second Lieutenant.

After graduating Military Police Officer school, Lieutenant Colonel Burton reported to MWSG-37 as the Military Police Liaison, coordinating the stand-up of the 3d MAW Military Police (MP) Company. Lieutenant Colonel Burton augmented MWSS-371 as their Incident Response Platoon Commander and deployed with the Squadron to Afghanistan in support of OEF. During the deployment, Lieutenant Colonel Burton and his platoon were assigned the mission of base security for Camp Leatherneck. Lieutenant Colonel Burton also augmented 2d Battalion, 3d Marines as the Police Mentoring OIC. After returning from deployment, he was assigned as the 3d MAW Military Police Company Commander, tasked with the initial standup of the Company.

Lieutenant Colonel Burton received orders to MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan, working for the Provost Marshal Office as the Operations Officer, Deputy Provost Marshal, and interim Provost Marshal.  Upon successful completion of his tour in Okinawa, Lieutenant Colonel Burton was selected to attend the Military Police Captains Career Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Upon Completion of Captains Career Course, Lieutenant Colonel Burton was assigned to Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.  There he formed the Military Police Officer Basic Course, the MOS school for all newly assigned Marine Corps Military Police Officers.  Upon completion of his assignment, Lieutenant Colonel Burton was selected for Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Virginia.

After graduating Command and Staff College, Lieutenant Colonel Burton was assigned to 2d Law Enforcement Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and assumed the role as Executive Officer.  During this period, the Battalion deployed twice to Norway in support of exercise TRIDENT JUNCTURE 19 and COLD RESPONS 20. 

Lieutenant Colonel Burton was then given orders to Stuttgart, Germany to be the Protection Officer for Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, supporting two Combatant Commanders.

Lieutenant Colonel Burton took over as the Battalion Executive Officer for Security and Emergency Services Battalion until its deactivation and assumed his current role of acting Directorate, Assistant Chief of Staff Security and Emergency Services.

Lieutenant Colonel Burton has earned a Master of Business Organization and Security Management from Webster University and a Master of Military Studies from Marine Corps University.

 

To provide highly trained all-hazard fire and emergency services in order to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and support recovery efforts aboard MCB Camp Pendleton and surrounding communities with the highest level of customer service through excellence in fire prevention, public education, training, response, and support to the Fleet Marine Force, tenant commands, and their families.

Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services is an all-risk, all-hazard first responder agency safeguarding lives, property, and environment through 24-hour fire, rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services.

The Fire Department is divided into five branches:
Fire Executive Management
Fire Operations
Fire Emergency Medical Services
Fire Training
Fire Prevention and Public Education

Fire Operations is the largest branch within Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services and is responsible for structural fire suppression, wildland fire suppression, technical rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, and disasters mitigation.

Fire Operation Branch is led by the Deputy Chief of Operations, with four Division Chiefs leading two shifts (A and B) and an Assistant Chief of Wildland.

Approximately 67 personnel make up each shift who are housed within eleven fire stations located throughout the installation.  The installation is divided up into two Divisions (Division I encompassing Fire Stations 1, 3, 4, 5, and 9 and Division II encompassing Fire Stations 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 28). Ranks consist of Captains, Lieutenants, Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/EMTs working an alternating 48-hour shift schedule.  

Fire Operations personnel are highly trained, professional workforce responding to more than 4,000 calls for service, annually.

Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services maintains a fleet of emergency apparatuses to respond to emergency incidents.  In addition to the front-line apparatus, the department has a reserve fleet to place in service when additional staffing is required to support mission or when front-line apparatus experiences mechanical issues:
Seven (7) Type I Fire Engines and five (5) Reserves
Two (2) Aerial Ladder Trucks (100ft and 75ft)
Nine (9) Type III Brush Engines and four (4) Reserves
Four (4) Rescue Ambulances (staffed with one Firefighter/Paramedic and one Firefighter/EMT) and one (1) Reserve
Two (2) Rescues (Heavy Rescue and Light Rescue) and one (1) Reserve
One (1) Swift Water Rescue Trailer
One (1) Urban Search and Rescue Trailer
One (1) Type I Hazardous Materials Unit
Ten (1) Type VI Brush Patrols
Eight (8) Chief Officer Command Vehicles

Operations Branch Vision Statement:
To be a well-respected and progressive branch to provide timely, professional, all-hazard response with qualified personnel to mitigate a wide array of emergencies that threaten the lives, property, and/or environment to the warfighter, family members, civilians and the communities in which we serve. This branch prides itself on providing the highest level of customer service ethics that is a characteristic of the Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services Department...customers first!

Initiatives:
Reduce response times by continuing to monitor and analyze every response, ensuring proper resource deployment aligned with incident mitigation needs, and reduce turnout times.

Develop a Pre-Incident Fire Plan Program for all facilities and training areas.

Continue to advocate and collaborate with MCICOM Fire and Emergency Services Program Director on replacing old, beyond lifespan, and un-serviceable fire apparatus through the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Program.

Continue to advocate and collaborate with NAVFAC, PWD, and MCICOM on replacing current old, beyond lifespan, and not suitable for living/work safety environments through MILCON Projects.

Continue to work the life-cycle procurement project on replacing all equipment and tools for all levels of service. Seek opportunities to be more involved in our community with non-emergent requests for customer service events. Continue to build strong relationships with our mutual aid cooperators through emergency response, training opportunities, and collaborations workshops.

EMS Branch Vision Statement:
To provide superior patient centric ALS/BLS pre-hospital care; providing timely, professional, highly skilled and qualified customer services to the warfighter, sailors, family members and civilians we are entrusted to serve. Commitment to excellence through maintaining EMS advancements, continuous quality improvement (CQI), expanding educational platforms, professional development, delivery system efficiency and internal/external stakeholder collaboration through mutual partnerships. Continue to lead the DoD with an inclusive culture, commitment to the team’s well-being and safety, and to put service before self.

Initiatives:
Develop a comprehensive continuous quality improvement patient care program in support of San Diego protocols to track individual performance, compliance and trends. CQI will be designed to educate providers, enhance patient care, and provide an opportunity to develop lessons learned through the process of identifying education and training shortfalls, review of case studies, follow up on patient’s dispositions, and risk management principles – prevention and error reduction.

Develop a professional development model for the advancement of para-medicine professionals to ensure appropriate supervision, field training, and field observation. Review the current ambulance deployment model and conduct an analysis on call types, call volume, response times, staffing, overlapping call’s frequency, transport/in-service times, and transport apparatus locations that seek opportunities to enhance the level of service for EMS to the community.

Review the current EMT-Basic Driver Operator/BLS Attendant Program that pursues and delivers opportunities for scenario based training, hands on assessment skills, BLS transport confidence and teamwork with an ALS provider for all call types. Continue to build bilateral relationships to foster a sustainable and comprehensive continuing education program for EMT-Basic and EMT-Paramedics.

Fire Training Vision Statement:
To provide; leadership, training opportunities, proficiency training, career development, mentorship and certification to our members ensuring a competent, efficient, and effective all-hazards emergency response organization. This will be accomplished by maintaining strategic relationships with external cooperators, training exceptional people and developing efficiencies in training standards & competencies. Provide a robust firefighter health, wellness and safety program that is aligned with NFPA guidelines and the 16 Life Safety Initiatives. The Training Division will provide; knowledge, develop individual skills, and improve team abilities in support of the USMC mission and protecting our community by providing highly trained professional emergency responders.

Initiatives:
Develop a Firefighter Health & Safety Program in compliance with NFPA 1500 and 1582; develop a cancer prevention and mental health & wellness program.

Implement professional development programs to include but not limited to: Chief/Company Officer Leadership Academy, Firefighter Career Development Program.

Continue to enhance the training center development plan through infrastructure, prop procurement, field instruction, and joint opportunities with our external cooperators.

Develop, enhance and align specialized training programs such as; Truck Academy, Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials (CBRNE), Wildland and Incident Command to support our mission and community risk.

Evaluate and revise department proficiency training programs encompassing NFPA 1001, 1002, 1006, 1021, 1031, 1041, 1670, 472 and 1072. Participate in training opportunities with SD North Zone, OCFA and with other local cooperators. Provide company & chief officer participation as well as instructor cadre to training events.

Review, revise and develop policy & procedures (PTB’s. MI’s, SOG’s, external cooperator partnerships, etc.).

Fire Prevention Branch is led by the Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention (Fire Marshall) and employs seven (7) Fire Inspectors whose mission is to provide the highest quality fire prevention program within the Marine Corps Fire Service. Success is measured by program integration within each tenant command and the population we serve. This is accomplished through vigorous and effective code enforcement & Fire/life safety inspections, a year around hands-on public education initiative, as well as detailed and engaged fire engineering and fire protection design analysis of new and existing construction.

Initiatives:
Develop a tiered code enforcement inspection cycle frequency, based on OVAP scores and occupancy type for the entire Installation.

Continue providing plans review and design analysis for all new construction aboard the base. Attend all planning meetings to ensure fire protection measures are met.

Implement a year around public education program that uses risk data to drive educational content as well as provide additional warden training to tenant commands upon request.

Provide area commanders with timely risk data for all 21 areas aboard the Installation. Each commander is provided a snap-shot of analyzed data that drives enfacement and educational initiatives.

All career opportunities are posted on www.USAJOBS.gov

Firefighters are within the “0081” series

 

The Provost Marshal is responsible for law enforcement and physical security activities for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. The Provost Marshal is a special staff officer to the Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, under the staff cognizance of the Commanding Officer, Security & Emergency Services Battalion.

Hours of Operation:
Administration and Services Offices Mon-Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Operations and Investigations is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Community Awareness Newsletter

PMO Points of Contact:
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 760-725-3888
Desk Sergeant 760-725-9883
Criminal Investigation Division 760-763-2796
PMO Operations 760-763-1222
Police Administrative Services 760-763-2199
Police Records 760-725-0819
Pass and ID/VEH REG - Main-side 760-725-2442/2106
Domestic Animal Control 760-725-8120
Physical Security/Crime Prevention 760-725-9454/5725
Crime Prevention and Community Relations 760-725-9452
Lost & Found 760-725-9454/9452
Civil Court Liaison 760-725-6102
Visitor Center 760-763-8435

Questions/Concerns:
Questions/concerns are taken seriously.
They should be directed to the Operations Officer/Chief at 760-763-1222 or the Desk Sergeant at 760-725-9883

Military Working Dogs (MWD)
The Military Working Dog Section can provide detection dog support for Command Health & Comfort Inspections. Requests for support can be directly coordinated with the MWD Section via email at: kristopher.evers@usmc.mil or by phone 760-763-7651

**Requests for support should be submitted at least 2-weeks in advance to ensure availability.**

Crime Prevention/Physical Security
Physical Security provides the following support for commands aboard the installation:
Physical Security Surveys
Crime Prevention Surveys
Lost, found, and abandoned property
Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems

Physical Security Surveys – Per MCO 5530.14A, commanders must identify, in writing, all designated restricted areas within their respective commands and provide the information, in writing, to the Provost Marshal annually by 30 November.  Additionally, all restricted areas are required to have a Physical Security Survey conducted annually by the PMO Physical Security Office.

Crime Prevention Surveys – Crime Prevention Surveys are conducted to identify nature, extent, and underlying causes of criminal activity, or conditions conducive to criminal activity within an area or a specific facility.  Crime Prevention Surveys are not required but provide a commander an analysis of conditions indicating the presence of, or potential for criminal conduct. Crime Prevention Surveys may be conducted on:

Bachelor Enlisted Quarters
Bachelor Officer Quarters
Government facilities that maintain negotiable instruments (checks, cash, etc.)
Facilities requested by unit commanders, at the discretion of the Provost Marshal Tenant organizations such as banks, credit unions, etc.

Traffic Division
The Traffic Division of the Provost Marshal’s Office investigates all vehicle accidents aboard Camp Pendleton involving injury, government vehicle and property damage, in accordance with Marine Corps Orders.

Abandoned Vehicles:
Once an abandoned vehicle has been identified by the Provost Marshal’s Office, a 72-hour Tow Tag is placed on the vehicle, starting the tow process. 

Illegally Parked Vehicles:
Vehicles that are illegally parked, parked in fire lanes, or illegally parked in handicap stalls are not considered abandoned and the Provost Marshal’s Office Dispatch Center should be notified for appropriate action. 

Impound Section:
The Impound Section processes the 72-hour tow tag and attempts to contact the owner of the vehicle.  After unsuccessful attempts, and the 72 hours expire, the vehicle may be removed by an off-base tow company. 

Hazardous Waste:
Vehicles which are considered hazardous waste (fluids spilling/leaking in excess of 5 gallons), registration expired 6 months or more, or other infractions covered under California Vehicle Code 22651 may be removed from the roadway immediately.

Unit Tow Representatives:
Each area and/or command can designate (in writing by the Bn CO) representatives to assist in identifying possible abandoned vehicles.  These representatives must attend a towing procedures class given by the Traffic Division. 
Traffic Division: 760-725-5927/5928
Email: Pndl_Security_BN_Traffic@usmc.mil


Towing Section
Coordinates and documents towing of all vehicles aboard Camp Pendleton. To report abandoned vehicles or for inquiries regarding towed vehicles call 760-725-5991

Operation-Cop-A-Bear
During the Fall months, PMO will solicit for small/medium stuffed animals from the Base occupants. These new "stuffed animals" will be placed in PMO Police Cars, and whenever a child is present in an emergency or stressful situation, a stuffed animal is handed out to ease the traumatic experience.


Operation Broom
Base Reign Over Our Munchkins is dedicated for Halloween Night during On-Base "Trick or Treat" hours. PMO personnel and Base volunteers will conduct walking beats in all the Base Housing Areas during those hours, as authorized by the Base Commander.


Radar Operation
Unannounced placements of a stationary patrol/radar unit in an area aboard the Base, at which speeders are identified as a problem.


Base Decal Inspection Checkpoint
Unannounced checkpoints established to inspect all vehicles for Base Registration. These are done monthly/bi-monthly.


Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoints
Unannounced checkpoints to screen all drivers for alcohol consumption. These checkpoints are conducted during holiday periods, but can be done upon direction at any time.


Operation Tag & Hook
Base-wide sweeps for tagging "abandoned" vehicles and subsequent towing, if discrepancies are not addressed. Conducted annually Base-wide, or as requested on a smaller scale.

Office Hours: M-F 0800-1400
IDS PIN/Del Mar Turnstile Issuance Hours: M-F 0800-1400
**OFFICE CLOSURE: Friday will be utilized as an administrative/training day**
Phone Number: (760) 725-9454
Email: PNDL_PMO_PhySec@usmc.mil

Physical Security provides the following support for commands aboard the installation: Physical Security Surveys, Crime Prevention Surveys, Lost, found, and abandoned property, and Marine Corps Electronic Security Systems.

PIN ISSUANCE
Effective immediately, the Physical Security Office will no longer accept emailed copies of the following documentation:
Access Control Officer Appointment Letters
Access Rosters (Signed by the Commanding Officer (CO), Officer in Charge (OIC), or designated personnel assigned in writing)
Pin Requests (signed by the Access Control Officer ONLY)
Please ensure that all personnel requiring pin access have the abovementioned documents, in hand or we will be unable to grant personnel access. 

PIN ISSUANCE LOCATIONS
Bldg. 4100377 (Primary Location)
Bldg. 23171 (Flightline Access, PIN Access)

PHYSICAL SECURITY SURVEYS
Per MCO 5530.14A, commanders must identify, in writing, all designated restricted areas within their respective commands and provide the information, in writing, to the Provost Marshal annually by 30 November.  Additionally, all restricted areas are required to have a Physical Security Survey conducted annually by the PMO Physical Security Office.

Prior to scheduling a Physical Security Survey IAW MCO 5530.14A, the following information will be required to be submitted to the OMB:

Current Restricted Area Letter (RAL) (Endorsed by the CO on an ANNUAL basis)

Rank, name, email address and phone number of the designated point of contact (POC) who will be escorting the assigned Physical Security Specialist within the areas annotated on the RAL (SNCO/Officer/GS Equivalent ONLY)

(3) dates/times identified for POC availability, approximately 30 days out

**Request via email at: PNDL_PMO_PhySec@usmc.mil w/ ‘Physical Security Survey requested for Bldg XXXXXX’ in subject header**

Please note the following:
Upon completion of the survey, IAW MCO 5530.14A, Specialists have 30 days to return the survey.
Identified discrepancies require a Correction Action Plan, which must be submitted to our section within 90 days. This avoids being placed on the delinquency hit list.

CRIME PREVENTION SURVEYS
Crime Prevention Surveys are conducted to identify nature, extent, and underlying causes of criminal activity, or conditions conducive to criminal activity within an area or a specific facility.  Crime Prevention Surveys are not required but provide a commander an analysis of conditions indicating the presence of, or potential for criminal conduct. Crime Prevention Surveys may be conducted on:
Bachelor Enlisted/Officer Quarters
Government facilities that maintain negotiable instruments (checks, cash, etc.)
Tenant organizations such as banks, credit unions, etc.
Facilities requested by unit commanders, at the discretion of the Provost Marshal

**Request via email at: PNDL_PMO_PhySec@usmc.mil w/ ‘Crime Prevention Survey requested for Bldg XXXXXX in subject header**

CRIME PREVENTION BRIEFS

The Provost Marshal Office provides crime prevention briefs to units, which can be disseminated within the unit, as necessary. This brief contains information regarding Operation Slow Down, crime statistics and resources.

**Request via email at: PNDL_PMO_PhySec@usmc.mil w/ ‘Crime Prevention Brief’ in subject header**

LOST & FOUND ITEMS
The Crime Prevention section with the Provost Marshal Office accepts found property for proper handling and final disposition.
Please view the link listed below and/or contact us at 760-725-9454 regarding items within our possession.

Lost and Found Inventory 4 Aug

Mission
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigates all reports of alleged, suspected and actual criminal conduct, and family violence, brought to the attention of the Provost Marshal´s Office, and refers investigative jurisdiction to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Resident Agency, for crimes that meet specific investigative thresholds. CID also compiles and disseminates criminal information/intelligence that impacts military readiness and force protection; manages the Evidence Facility within the Provost Marshal´s Office; maintains the capabilities to provide protective service details for visiting dignitaries, and negotiators during crisis incidents; interfaces with the NCIS for polygraph support, technical support and unique investigative resources; and maintains liaison with local, county, state and federal law enforcement and investigative agencies, social service agencies and advocacy programs.

Contact Numbers:
CID can be reached by phone at 760-763-2796
CID can be reached by fax at 760-725-0929

 

USERS SHALL REPORT ALL SUSPICIOUS EMAILS 

(see Instructions below)  

DO NOT FORWARD THE EMAIL OR SEND TO ANY OTHER ADDRESS!!!

Be Cautious; malicious cyber actors continue to improve their tactics, techniques, and procedures. If you receive suspicious emails do NOT interact with them. If utilizing your Marine Corps account, report them as an email attachment to suspicious@usmc.mil. Phishing attempts appear in various forms of communication; such as emails, phone calls, social media, messaging services, etc.; all in an attempt to trick you into providing personal identifiable information (PII). Phishing email attempts regularly utilize subjects and email addresses that appear to be legit. Look for a valid digital signing certificate to verify the identity of the sender.

Please review and follow procedures for reporting suspicious emails:
1. Select the message from the Inbox reading view. NOTE: Do not open the message.
2. Right click on Email, then select Copy
3. Open a new Email message.
4. Right-click in the blank content area, then select Paste from the dialog box or press (Control & V).
5. Type SPAM  or PHISHING in the Subject line.
6. Send to suspicious@usmc.mil or suspiciousemail@usmc.mil or your local Information Awareness (IA) Officer, S-6, or Marine Corps Service Desk.

The Camp Pendleton Base Brig is a Level-2 confinement facility which serves as a place of confinement for male pre-trial prisoners and post-trial prisoners serving sentences of up to ten years. The Base Brig ensures the safety, security, good order, and discipline of all prisoners, and provides correctional programs which include: work, incentives, life skills, religious programming, drug and alcohol treatment, stress and anger management, vocational training, sex offender treatment, and violent offender treatment. Staff support the overarching correctional mission of rehabilitation with the premise of prisoners being confined as punishment and not for punishment. Staff members' professional performance of their correctional duties can provide the environment in which prisoners can more readily see and incorporate responsibility into their own lives.

BACKGROUND
Established in 1972, the Brig has a rated capacity of 97. Custody classification of prisoners covers all custody classes from minimum to maximum-security requirements. With a staff of approximately 83 Marines and 2 civilians, the Brig is nearly self-supportive in its mission to the Commanding General. Operating 24 hours a day, this facility maintains itself in areas such as laundry, minor structural repair, and most importantly security. The security personnel are trained continuously in all areas of corrections, ensuring professionalism and consistency.

PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of naval corrections is based on recognition of the fact that, whether it is confinement or in some other form, punishment, alone, is seldom corrective. Confinement is punishment because it denies members their liberty and separates them from their families, friends, and most normal activities. Confinement sharply limits prisoners' privileges, freedom of action, and opportunities for personal satisfaction.

Authority to Confine

Any enlisted member may be ordered into pretrial or post-trial confinement by any commissioned officer. A Commanding Officer may delegate to any warrant officer, petty officer, or NCO of his or her command the authority to order enlisted members of the command, or those otherwise subject to his or her authority, into pretrial or post – trial confinement. Such delegation shall be in writing, and a signed copy of the delegation shall be provided to the Base Brig upon confinement.

An officer may be confined only by a Commanding Officer exercising command authority over that officer.

Confinement Requirements

(1)A properly completed original confinement order (DD Form 2707)
a. Complete Full Name, Social Security Number, Date, Branch of Service, Grade, Unit Name
b. Properly Marked Type of Confinement
c. List of Offenses
d. Sentence Adjudged (if applicable)
e. Signed by Person Directing Confinement (Original Signature or Digital Signature)
f. Legal Review completed (if applicable)
g. Medical Certificate. Medical officer, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician’s Assistant shall conduct a pre-confinement physical no more than 24 hours prior to confinement of a service member. Ensure name, grade, and title are legibly written or stamped. (Original Signature)

1. Each prospective prisoner shall have a confinement physical to determine fitness for confinement. The prisoner's fitness for confinement shall be indicated on the confinement order.
2. The examining officer shall pay special attention to, and accurately describe and record the presence of any lacerations, abrasions, contusions, hematomas, or other unusual marks. In addition, the psychological and emotional status of the individual will be assessed and the individual specifically questioned regarding suicide. Brig staff will not honor confinement physicals indicating, "fit for confinement, suicide risk", or words to that effect. Such cases will be referred by Brig staff to the NHCP emergency room or mental health department, where the unit must obtain a second confinement physical specifically stating the threat level the individual poses to himself, the credibility of his suicidal statements, etc., so Brig staff can more appropriately handle the individual. Vague and ambiguous comments by medical officers regarding potentially suicidal prisoners may be cause for the Brig CO to deny acceptance into confinement until a mental health screening has been completed.

Required Gear

Prisoners will be required to have the minimum amount of gear for acceptance to the Base Brig.  The responsibility for providing clothing and health and comfort items rests with the confining authority until the prisoner has been transferred to the Long-Term Prisoner program or discharged. 

1 SWEAT BOTTOM
1 SWEAT TOP
6 SERVICE T-SHIRT
4 SERVICE PT SHORTS
6 UNDERWEAR (SOLID COLORS)
6 BOOT SOCKS
6 WHITE SOCKS
1 SERVICE BOOTS (NON-STEEL TOE)
1 PT SHOES
1 SHOWER SHOES
2 BOOT BANDS
2 BATH TOWELS (WHITE/BROWN)
2 WASH CLOTHS
1 TOOTHBRUSH (NON-ELECTRIC)
1 TOOTHBRUSH CASE
1 TOOTHPASTE (TUBE ONLY)
1 SOAP BAR
1 SOAP DISH
1 DEODERANT (STICK ONLY)
4 DISPOSABLE RAZORS OR RAZOR HEADS
1 SHAVING CREAM (NO ARESOL CAN)
1 LAUNDRY BAG
1 HYGIENE BAG

MILITARY ID CARD
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED ITEMS NOT REQUIRED

(1) Wedding band without precious stones 
(1) Religious Medallion without precious stones and less than 2 inches in length (upon approval from Brig staff/chaplain).
Money for phone/px calls (cash or cashier’s check only)

All other items will be returned to the unit representative.

DD Form 2707
Ref: MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2 SECNAVM-1640.1
TEL: 760-725-8567

Post-Trial:
Commands will be notified of upcoming releases; on the date of the release commands must provide a representative to pick up their Prisoner prior to 1630.  Due to the prisoner being released from confinement, Certified Chasers and a GOV are not required.

Release dates are routinely updated due to the loss or receipt of Good Conduct Time (GCT) and Earned Time (ET). Each Prisoner earns 5 days of GCT for every month they are confined and are eligible to receive up to 8 days ET by attending treatment classes and maintaining constant employment.

Pre-Trial:
Any Commanding Officer of a prisoner with special or general court-martial convening authority, an officer appointed under regulations of the Secretary concerned to conduct the review under the Manual for Courts-Martial, or, once charges have been referred, a military judge detailed to the court-martial to which the charges against the accused have been referred, may direct release from pretrial confinement.

Release Order. DD 2718 Prisoner Release Order must be prepared to affect every permanent release (PR) from the MCF. The DD 2718 must indicate the prisoner's name, RCN, branch of service, organization, specific reason for release (i.e. Pre-trial Confinement No Longer Deemed Necessary, Separation in Lieu of Trial, etc.), signature of authorizing official, and be marked “For Official Use Only.”

DD Form 2718
Ref: MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2 SECNAVM-1640.1
TEL: 760-725-8567

Temporary Release (TR) of prisoners from Camp Pendleton Base Brig for trial, work, legal visits, and other purposes is permitted when approved by the Brig officer or designee. Requests for TR’s must be coordinated with the Programs section via email to PNDL_CAMPEN_BRIG_PROGRAMS@usmc.mil or telephone 760-725-1826.  TRs should be limited to normal working hours. If it becomes necessary for a prisoner to remain on a TR past normal working hours, the prisoner's escort must call the Master Control 760-725-8144, no later than 15-minutes prior to the expiration of normal working hours and request an extension, citing the reason(s) for delay. Overnight absences may be necessary in some outlying areas and are acceptable, providing the brig officer has been notified beforehand and a completed DD 2708 noting the overnight authorization is on file at the Base Brig. When a prisoner is scheduled to be absent overnight, escorts must ensure proper gear and H&C supplies to last the duration of the absence accompany the prisoner.

The only authorized uniforms for prisoners will be their Prisoner Uniform (Orange for Post-trial/Blue for Pre-trial) or their seasonal service uniform. 
TEL: 760-725-8567

Monday - Friday 0730-1630
Prisoners who will return to their parent command upon release from confinement continue to be the responsibility of that command and are subject to command visits. Command visits are designed to retain identity with the parent command and to reinforce the identity of the prisoner’s chain of command. Command visits will be conducted no less than once every 2 weeks (bi-weekly).  This visit must be made by a representative of the parent command (E6 or higher with the authority to act on the CO's behalf). When the prisoner’s command is on extended deployment, it is the responsibility of the immediate superior in command to continue to provide for command visits. It is improper to delegate command visits unless the confining command is at sea or is remotely situated. For remotely situated commands (i.e., over a 50-mile radius), the prisoner’s chain of command will designate command visit intervals but must ensure telephone or video teleconference interviews with prisoners or the prisoner’s correctional counselors, case managers, or Service liaison. Remote command visits will be documented and provided to the MCF by e-mail.

Chaplains must not serve as the CO's representative to visit prisoners. A chaplain's role in the rehabilitative process, including the visiting of prisoners, has a value distinct from that of being a command representative.

Ref: MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2 SECNAVM-1640.1
TEL: 760-725-8567

VISITATION RULES

Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays 1300-1500

1. Ensure that vehicles are parked in the visitors’ parking spaces that are provided.

2. All visitors are required to sign in and out in the visitors log as directed by the Quarter Deck Sentry. All visitors must have a picture ID.

3. You must be on the Prisoners visitation roster to visit.

4. All visitors must consent to an electronic search. Persons refusing an electronic search will be denied access to the facility.

5. All active-duty military (Sgt's and below) must have written approval from their Battalion/Squadron Commanders prior to being authorized visitation. This form is available from the Brig Administrative Officer during normal working hours.

6. Married prisoners are not allowed visitation by members of the opposite sex unless the visitor is a relative or is accompanied by the prisoner's spouse.

7. Visitors under 18 years of age are not authorized to visit the prisoner unless their parents, legal guardian or the prisoner’s parents accompany them.

8. All attire must be in good taste and be in accordance with the standards set forth in current Camp Pendleton Base regulations. The DBS may disapprove or terminate a visit by reason of improper attire or the spirit in which this regulation is intended. The standards for wear of civilian attire are summarized as follows:

- Clothing should be clean, well maintained and properly fitted. No clothing that is torn, ragged, or dirty will be allowed.

- Clothing should be worn in the manner intended by its designer (e.g., buttoned, belted, or zipped, tucked or fastened). Undergarments are not authorized to be worn as outer garments.

- No jogging, warm-up suits, or PT gear may be worn.

- Clothing with printing, insignia, or pictures which are obscene, gestures or profanity, or suggestive in nature, or which promote the illegal use of drugs may not be worn.

- Clothing which depicts derogatory social, religious, racial, or ethnic beliefs are also considered inappropriate and may not be worn.

- Clothing which has been altered in fit to appear either excessively brief, tight, or revealing may not be worn.

- Clothing such as cut-off shorts, shower shoes, flip-flops, tank tops, or swimwear will not be allowed. No bare feet.

- Clothing and accessories which are intended to present a paramilitary appearance or to serve as weapons will not be allowed.

9. Do not accept from or give anything directly to a Prisoner. All items for prisoners must be turned over to the Quarter Deck Sentry prior to the visit.

10. No personal items (i.e. purses, diapers, baby seats, books, packages, or loose money) will be brought to the visiting area. Personal affects will be secured in vehicles or a locker that is provided. Exceptions:

- 1 small toy per child

- 1 baby bottle (no glass)

11. Children must be kept under control. Diapers will be changed in bathrooms. Excessive noise and/or bad behavior will cause visits to be terminated.

12. A brief embrace is authorized when meeting and departing from your visit. Holding hands is authorized although you must always keep your hands in plain view of Security personnel.

13. No mail or correspondence of any type will be brought in for a prisoner. These items must be sent through the mail.

14. Visits will be disallowed if the visitors are suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated.

15. Due to space constraints, the maximum number of visitors allowed per prisoner may be limited at the Duty Brig Supervisors discretion.

16. Conflicts with a listed rule will be resolved by the Duty Brig Supervisor. The Duty Brig Supervisor is the direct representative of the Commanding Officer and will be the final authority on all matters relating to weekend visitation.

No one shall be present in the Brig area after visitation hours. After visiting hours, depart the Brig promptly. No photographic equipment or walking around the Brig is authorized.
TEL: 760-725-8567

1.  POC: Training Staff, Camp Pendleton Base Brig, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 TEL: 760-725-4665

2.  Commands must have qualified escorts to move both pre-trial and post-trial prisoners.  To be qualified, personnel must meet screening criteria, attend a one-day Brig Escort Chaser Class and pass a written proficiency test.  Successful completion will result in the issuance of an Escort Identification Card (NAVPERS 1640/18).  The certification is good for one year.

3.  Exemptions: The Brig Commanding Officer will make a determination on a case by case basis for Army/Marine Corps Military Police, Air Force Security Forces, Navy Master-At-Arms and formal NEC/MOS school-trained corrections.  Personnel may be exempt from attending the class, but must meet the screening criteria listed in paragraph (6) below.

4.  Brig Escort Chaser Classes are normally scheduled on two Tuesdays of each month.  In order to attend the chaser class, units are required to send a signed copy of the pre-screening letter via e-mail to the Brig Training Staff or have students bring a signed copy to the course.  There is a maximum of 15 attendees per unit but this can be waived depending on the projected attendance.  There is a maximum of 100 seats per course; seats are first come first served.  The class begins promptly at 0730 until 1100. Attendees who show up after 0730 will be turned away!

The scheduled class dates in 2024 include the following:
Mar 5th and 12th
April 2nd and 9th
May 7th and 14th
June 4th and 11th
July 9th
Aug 6th and 13th
Sept 3rd and 10th
Oct 1st and 8th
Nov 5th and 12th
Dec 3rd and 10th

Note: Chaser courses at 29 Palms will go semi-annually through a designated unit.         

*ADDITIONAL CHASER DATES CAN BE REQUESTED IF UNITS CAN PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 50 MARINES*

5.  Per references (a) and (b):
    a.  Escorts shall be carefully selected for maturity and the ability to handle emergencies.
    b.  Requesting activities shall provide their own escorts for trial, administrative, legal, and any other appointments for pre-trial prisoners.
    c.  Commands with frequent prisoner movements shall provide a pool of escorts and each trip shall include at least one escort who has traversed the same route in similar transportation.
    d.  In all cases, at least one escort will be of the same gender as the prisoner.
    e.  When transferring or escorting pretrial officers outside of the MCF, the senior escort must be an officer of equal or higher grade.  When transferring or escorting post-trial officers, who have not been sentenced to a dismissal, outside of the MCF, the senior escort shall be an officer.
    f.  Escorts will not be required or authorized to carry nightsticks/batons or other weapons to include Leatherman/Gerbers.
    g.  Maximum (Max) and Medium-In (MDI) prisoners must be escorted by at least two escorts.  Maximum (Max)  and Medium-In (MDI) prisoners shall wear restraints at all times while outside the security perimeter of the Brig.
    h.  A military judge (but never a lawyer) may direct that restraints be removed from a prisoner in a courtroom if, in the judge’s opinion, such restraint is not necessary.

6.  The following are eligibility requirements for personnel attending Camp Pendleton Base Brig Escort Chaser Class:
    a.  Must be 19 years of age or older.
    b.  Must have completed 15 months of active service (after completion of recruit training), regardless of service branch.
    c.  Must be mature and emotionally stable. Personnel with a history of alcohol or mental disorders are not eligible.

    d.  Must have no courts-martial convictions during current enlistment and must not be pending any punitive action or administrative separation.

    e.  Must have no record of civil court convictions which resulted in confinement.

    f.   Must have a score on the standard classification test (GT) of 90 or above.

    g.  Must have no disfigurement or physical impediment that could cause the service member to be ridiculed or otherwise undermine the chaser’s control of a prisoner.

    h.  Must not have his/her chaser status revoked by any brig in the past.
    i.   Chaser identified as a witness in a prisoner/detainees trial are not authorized to chase that individual.
    j.   In the event a chaser’s status changes regarding the requirements set forth above, that chaser’s qualification will be revoked.
    k.  The only accepted chaser cards are those issued from Camp Pendleton Base Brig, MCAS Yuma, and MCAS Miramar.
    l.   After being chaser qualified, all chasers are required to wear a duty belt when chasing prisoners/detainees.
 
7.  Approved personnel must bring a signed copy of the nomination letter to the class.  The required form is available via the link below.

Click here to download the nomination letter.

8.  All commands are invited to send personnel to the training.  The class begins promptly at 0730 at the Camp Pendleton Base CNATT Bldg. 2220. Note taking gear is encouraged as well as something to write on due to the classroom not having desks.

9.  All Chaser/Escort students must park in the parking garage lot to the North of the building and all motorcyclists must park in a motorcycle parking spot.

10.  Re-certification may be provided without re-attending the standardized course if all of the following conditions are met:
    a. The service member has previously attended the standardized course.
    b. Certification is still current (not expired)
    c.  Standards of conduct and use of force are reviewed and acknowledged.
    d.  The service member successfully passes a written proficiency test with 80% or higher.

Purpose:
The brig programs mission is to provide a climate conducive to constructive and positive change in prisoners, and to provide them the necessary tools and resources in order to successfully return to active-duty service or civilian society and live offense-free lives.

The brig programs section consist of a Programs Officer, Programs Chief, Chaplain, Clinical Treatment Specialist, Senior Correctional Counselor, correctional counselors, Education NCO, and clerks.

The Programs Section is responsible in the areas of indoctrination, rehabilitation, and restoration programming. Available programs are tailored to the needs of the prisoners and the service, and a system, which recognizes, rewards and encourages constructive change and acceptable behavior in prisoners.

The correctional counselors and Clinical Treatment Specialist provide direct and indirect, individual and group, as well as initial, follow-up, and pre-release counseling to confined prisoners to assist in their weekly performance and program evaluations. Correctional counselors are formally trained in interview and counseling methods, behavioral counseling, crisis intervention, Real Colors, and transitional readiness guidance.

Focus of Effort:
To challenge and assist the prisoners in identifying the source of their behavior surrounding their confining offense.  This will be executed through regular prisoner counselings, program planning, goal setting, and liaising with outside resources.

All groups are conducted by either the Clinical Treatment Specialist, correctional counselors, guest experts, or Volunteers. The following groups are available at the Camp Pendleton Base Brig:

Post-Trial Prisoners: 

Sex Offenders Group:
The goal of sex offender therapy is relapse prevention, based first upon accountability and assumption of responsibility for offensive behavior.

Violent Offenders Group:
Offers domestic and sexual violence education programs for offenders with the goal of preventing future violent crimes.

Stress and Anger Management:
Prisoners are educated in anger management techniques, effective communication, conflict resolution and other helpful areas of knowledge to control their emotions, cognitive behavioral tactics.

Addictions Group:
Deals with all issues surrounding addictions. (e.g., relapse prevention, values, costs of addictions, tolerating affective states, stress management, life management, and recovery issues)

Antisocial Behavior Group:
For larceny, arson, pimping, child pornography.

Open to all prisoners:

AA/NA:
A twelve-step recovery process for monitoring sobriety.

The Most Excellent Way:
Is a religious based recovery program for monitoring sobriety.

Education:
- CLEP
- DANTES
-Correspondence

-Vocations
- TRS

Volunteers are a significant asset to the overall correctional treatment program. All volunteers, regardless of program orientation, will be required to fill out an Application for Volunteer Service, be cleared via background check by the Provost Marshal's Office, sponsored by the appropriate departments Assistant Chief of Staff, and then be interviewed and approved by the Commanding Officer, or designee.

The following criteria will automatically eliminate someone from the volunteer program.
- Prior felony convictions.
- Previously been incarcerated at the Camp Pendleton Base Brig.
- Previously visiting incarcerated prisoner.
- Have relatives or friends previously confined at Camp Pendleton Base Brig.

Policies and Procedures to Utilize Prisoner Work Force:

Prisoners are utilized for working parties throughout Camp Pendleton by Commands with qualified Chasers. One Chaser is qualified to supervise five prisoners, the Chaser can also be the driver of the government vehicle picking up and dropping off the work force.

Commands contact the Industrial Work Annex and schedule, at least five business days in advance, a prisoner labor force to work in their area. When scheduling, be prepared to explain what type of work, where it will be conducted and the name(s) of the Chaser(s). The work to be completed may not be used to benefit an individual, only the unit as a whole. Prisoners are prepared to cut grass, move gear, paint, scrap, scour...ect. Safety and Security of the prisoner labor force must always be the requesting Units prime objective while utilizing the work force.

Diligence of the Chasers to ensure the Prisoners do not come in contact with hazardous or dangerous situations is paramount. It is the responsibility of the Chasers to feed them the noon meal at either a chow hall or provide box chows from a Chow Hall.

Prisoners can be picked up from Bldg 24100, Industrial Work Annex, Mon, Wed - Fri at 6:30 a.m. and must be returned at 3 p.m..

Request forms and all materials must be received at least two weeks prior to desired completion date. There is no charge for this service, but it is on a first come first serve basis. So again, plan ahead.

Policies and Procedures to Utilize Prisoner Work Force:

Prisoners are utilized for working parties throughout Camp Pendleton by Commands with qualified Chasers. One Chaser is qualified to supervise five prisoners, the Chaser can also be the driver of the government vehicle picking up and dropping off the work force.

Commands contact the Industrial Work Annex and schedule, a few days in advance, a prisoner labor force to work in their area. When scheduling, be prepared to explain what type of work, where it will be conducted and the name(s) of the Chaser(s). The work to be completed may not be used to benefit an individual, only the unit as a whole. Prisoners are prepared to cut grass, move gear, paint, scrap, scour...ect. Safety and Security of the prisoner labor force must always be the requesting Units prime objective while utilizing the work force.

Diligence of the Chasers to ensure the Prisoners do not come in contact with hazardous or dangerous situations is paramount. It is the responsibility of the Chasers to feed them the noon meal at either a chow hall or provide box chows from a Chow Hall.

Prisoners can be picked up from Bldg 24111, Industrial Work Annex, Mon, Wed - Fri at 7:15 a.m. and must be returned at 2 p.m..

Request form and all materials must be received at least two weeks prior to desired completion date. There is no charge for this service, but it is on a first come first serve basis. So again, plan ahead.

PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA)
Sexual abuse and sexual harassment is a criminal act that is absolutely incompatible with our core values, high standards of professionalism, and personal discipline. All Marine Corps confinement facilities maintain a zero-tolerance policy approach in all cases of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

It is our goal to eliminate sexual abuse and sexual harassment incidents that impact staff, contractors, volunteers, interns, and prisoners. To reach this goal, we have established a standardized and effective sexual assault prevention and victim assistance program at the command level that meets mandated reporting requirements without unduly compromising victim confidentiality or safety, or generating fear of reprisal; and will provide education to staff, contractors, volunteers, interns, and prisoners on socially responsible standards of behavior and factors that contribute to victimization.

PREA REPORTING
Rape or any form of sexual misconduct is not part of any sentence or confinement ,and our facilities encourage any and all forms of reporting, to include prisoner family members and representatives to the following agencies, community-based, or outside organizational resources.

Maintains financial resources required to equip, train, and maintain facilities and personnel in order to meet tenant command and Marine Corps requirements across the full range of military operations. Additionally, the G8 maintains sound financial systems, processes and internal controls to ensure efficient, effective and legal expenditure of financial resources and accurately account for funds.

The Support Services Division provides administrative support to the Provost Marshal’s Office as well as other support functions to other activities on Camp Pendleton.
The Support Services Division is comprised of the Police Administrative Services Branch, the Base Access Control Branch.

Weapons Registration

All privately owned weapons brought aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton (MCB CAMPEN) for storage must be registered. This service is now available.

Business Passes
Bldg 41501T
0600-1600 Mon-Thur
763-7604/7605

See the Contractors & Vendors Base Access Site for additional information.

 

Traffic Court and Traffic Citations
760-725-0819

NOTE:  Per CG MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Policy Letter 5-19, violators in enlisted paygrades E-5 and below will be accompanied at Traffic Court Hearings by a staff noncommissioned officer (E-6 or above) in the Service Members chain of command.  

SNCOs and officers will be accompanied at Traffic Court Hearings by the first officer in their chain of command.

Q. What do I need to do to plead guilty to a Traffic Citation?
A. You can call (760) 725-0819 or visit the Police Records section in Bldg. 1523 for guidance.
 
Q. What kind of tickets can I plead guilty to over the phone?
A. This depends on your individual driving history, but generally, tickets which are not assigned a mandatory court date, such as:

1.  Speeding tickets that are 10 or fewer mph over the speed limit.
2.  Failure to use your turn signal.
3.  Failure to stop at a traffic light or stop sign without the result of an accident.

Q. What kind of tickets can I not plead guilty to over the phone?
A. Tickets which are assigned a mandatory court date, such as:

1.  DUI or DUI Refusal.
2.  Speeding over 11 or more mph over the speed limit.
3.  Fix-it tickets that require proof of documentation (i.e.; driver’s license, insurance, state/base registration, defective equipment, required safety equipment).
4.  Seatbelt violations, reckless driving, cellular phone use, improper motorcycle PPE, parking in a handicapped space, etc.

See CG POLICY LETTER 5-19 for more information.

Q. Where is Traffic Court Located?

A. Traffic Court is held in Bldg. 22161. Check-in starts at 0715 and Traffic Court will start at 0800.  Active Duty and Reservist will report in MARPAT or the uniform of the day prescribed by their unit. Civilians must wear appropriate civilian attire.

Q. Can I change my court date because I am going on leave?
A. Yes. To change a court date, please call Police records at (760) 725-0819.

Q. What happens if I chose not to go to court or call in a guilty plea?
A. Violations with Mandatory and Optional court appearances are listed in CG POLICY LETTER 5-19.  When you are given a traffic citation, the citation will either be marked as a Warning or have a Traffic Court date assigned.  If it is a Warning, no further action is required.  If a Court Date is assigned and you wish to plead guilty, call Police Records at (760) 725-0819.  If you fail to appear for a court date or do not call in a guilty plea, your failure to appear will constitute a waiver of the right to appear before the Base Magistrate and the Base Magistrate will resolve the matter on the basis of the available evidence in your absence. Suspension or points will be automatically assessed based on the offense.  Notifications of the Results of Traffic Court are sent to Command representatives.   

Q. I have been suspended from driving on base, can I let a friend drive my car?
A. No. Once you have been suspended from driving on base, your vehicle may not be driven by anyone unless it is your spouse and the vehicle gets registered on base by your spouse.

Q. I received a ticket today. Can I go ahead and plead guilty?
A. Yes. It takes a few days for us to receive the original of your ticket, so you will have to bring your copy of the ticket to the Police Records section in Bldg. 1523.

Q. Can I bring my children to traffic court?
A. No.

Q. Can I plead guilty or go to court for my spouse?
A. No. Whoever received the ticket must appear in court or plead guilty.

Q. I am a Family Member. Do I have to bring my sponsor to traffic court?
A. No.

Q. Does a ticket on base go on my state driving record?
A. No.

Q. How does the Points System work?
A. Each violation is assessed a certain amount of points. You are permitted to accumulate 9 points in a 12-month period of time or 12 points in a 24-month period of time before you will be suspended from driving on base. Your driving privileges will also be suspended for 12 months if you accumulate five or more non-moving violations within 12 months or three or more violations of the same type within six months.

Q. If I get suspended on Camp Pendleton, can I drive out in town or on other military installations?
A. You may drive out in town unless you are notified by your state licensing authority. You may not drive on any other military installations. Revocations resulting in a suspension of six months or more are reported to the driver’s state licensing agency. It is up to the individual state licensing agency to act upon or disregard this notification.

Animal Shelter
Bldg 25132
OPEN 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Monday through Sunday
760-725-8120 

NOTE: Adoptions, pet registrations, and other administrative operations are available by appointment during regular business hours.

Q. What can I do when I see a stray animal or an animal being mistreated?
A. If the incident is serious, or if after normal working hours, please report it to the Marine Corps Police Department (725-3888 or 763-2077/2076) for expedited response.  Routine calls during working hours should be reported to Domestic Animal Control at (760) 725-8120.

Q. What kinds of animals are available for adoption from the Shelter?
A. Dog and cats.

Q. What fees are charged for adoptions?
A. All animals are altered, vaccinated, and micro chipped prior to adoption. The adoption fee is $110.00 for dogs and $85.00 for cats. The Shelter cannot process personal checks; however check cards, credit cards and debit cards are accepted. The adoption fee includes a one-year Base registration tag. If you do not bring a cat carrier, you can purchase one for $5.00.
 
Q. Who can adopt an animal from the Shelter?
A. Anyone who is at least 18 years of age. If you live on base, you must meet housing restrictions.

Q. How can I adopt an animal?
A. After walking through our kennels and speaking with a kennel attendant or volunteer about the type of dog or cat that is best suited for your home and lifestyle, please complete an adoption application for the animal you are interested in.

Q. Do you have a website?
A. Yes. Animals from the Shelter are listed on www.petfinder.com

Q. How can I register my pet on Camp Pendleton?
A. You must obtain registration tags at the Animal Shelter (Bldg 25132).  All dog and cat owners living aboard Camp Pendleton must purchase a license for their pets within 30 days of acquisition or bringing the pet aboard base.  The following documentation is necessary:

1. The name, address and telephone number of the sponsor.
2. The unit and unit telephone number of the sponsor.
3. The name of the animal and breed or description.
4. The animal’s rabies vaccination record/certificate.
5. The animal’s proof of spay/neuter.
6. The animal’s vaccination record for other contagious disease. (dog-DHLPP cat-RCCP)
7. The animal’s microchip information.
8. The appropriate registration fee. All license fees are subject to change. Call the Shelter for more information.

Q. Are there dog breed restrictions on Camp Pendleton?
A. Yes.  MCO 11000.22 states that full or mixed breeds of Pit Bulls, Rottweilers and canid/wolf
hybrids are prohibited aboard Marine Corps installations.  Additional information is available in MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2.

Police Records
Bldg 1523
0730-1530 - (Mon - Fri)

760-725-0819

NOTE: The following services and activities are suspended until further notice:

Non-mission essential, non-criminal fingerprinting

REMOTE SERVICES OFFERED

In-person local records checks and checking in/out

Authorized command representatives will submit the NAVMC10482 (local records check) to: pendletonpmoreportrequest@usmc.mil

Any command representatives should call 760-725-0819 and have service members required to check-in or check-out with PMO conduct the check-in or check-out over the phone and verify the completion of the process with police records personnel.

Individuals requesting a military police report are limited to reports requested for the purpose of adjudicating a claim (e.g. traffic collisions) and should call 760-725-0819. Authorized requestors will be provided submission instructions.

Q.  How do Command representatives get the Blotter, Police Reports, and other information from the Provost Marshal's Office (PMO)?
A. Our goal is to provide Commanders and the staff of installation activities with sufficiently detailed and timely information about incidents that occur on Camp Pendleton.  Additionally, to inform them of other law enforcement contacts and the obligations resulting from those contacts that pertains to their members.  This alleviates the problems associated with Commands not being fully informed and offered the opportunity to be involved in the process.  To achieve this goal and maintain a manageable system, PMO distributions are offered to five (5) recipients in each battalion sized organization and larger.  Similar arrangements are made for other activities that have a need for PMO distributions.  Selection of the recipients is at the discretion of the organization.  We also allow each organization to designate five (5) additional persons who are authorized to receive on/off base police reports and conduct Local Records Checks for official command purposes.  The PMO will only release information to these ten (10) authorized representatives.

To inquire about your Command’s Authorization List, please call 760-725-6605 or email: PendletonPMOReportRequest@usmc.mil

Q. WhaT do I need to do to register a weapon aboard Camp Pendleton?

To comply with the registration requirements in MCO 5580.2B for privately owned weapons that will be stored in unit armories, on 10 Jun 2024, PMO will require personnel to provide authorization for armory storage on unit letterhead from the Commanding Officer.

The letter must contain:

Registrant:  Rank, Last Name, First Name, EDIPI

Weapon:  Make, Model, Serial Number

Armory: Building Number

A. MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2 establishes the requirement to register privately owned weapons. Weapons must be registered within 72 hours of introduction to Camp Pendleton for storage and deregistered within 72 hours of sale or permanent removal from Camp Pendleton.  Weapons that are not stored on Camp Pendleton are not registered.

If you have a Dealer’s Receipt of Sale, you are not required to present the weapon for inspection unless the weapon maybe considered an Assault Weapon in California.  Otherwise, bring the weapon to the Police Records section in Bldg 1523 and be sure to clear the weapon in the clearing barrel before bringing it inside the building.  Most registrations are entered as you wait, however, if our computer systems are down, you may be asked to complete a Weapons Registration Form.

The following weapons may be registered aboard the base ONLY if they are currently registered with the California Department of Justice.
 
Assault Weapons
.50 Caliber BMG
 
California Department of Justice registration is required BEFORE bringing the weapon to California.
Effective 01 January 2017, the definition of an Assault Weapon in Penal Code Section 30515 will be changed in part from having the capacity to accept a detachable magazine to not having a fixed magazine.

California Senate Bill 880 defines the meaning of "fixed magazine" to mean an ammunition feeding device contained in, or permanently attached to, a firearm in such a manner that the device cannot be removed without disassembly of the firearm action.  This new legislation closes the "bullet button" loop hole and categorizes "bullet button" firearms as assault weapons.

Refer to California Senate Bill 880 for details.

Note that SB 880 also requires that any person who, from 01 January 2001, to 31 December 2016, inclusive, lawfully possessed an assault weapon that does not have a fixed magazine, as defined, and including those weapons with an ammunition feeding device that can be removed readily from the firearm with the use of a tool, register the firearm with the Department of Justice before 01 January 2018.

Additional information is also available at: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms

There is a California DOJ provision for Military personnel to apply for a Military Assault Weapon Permit.  Refer to the below file for details on how to apply.

How to Apply for a California DOJ Military Assault Weapons Permit
For additional information and to request an application, call the Bureau of Firearms at the California Department of Justice at (916) 227-7527.
 

Q. What do I need to do to receive a Local Records Check?
A. Come to the Police Records section in Bldg 1523 and show a picture ID such as a CAC, Driver’s License, Passport or other form of government issued identification.

Q. What do I need to do to request a Military Police Report that I was involved in?
A.  If you need the report for the purpose of the adjudication a claim (i.e. traffic collision), you can submit an Individual Report Request.  Request the report as soon as you know you need it, there is no need to wait to request the report.  Processing may take 7-10 days or longer depending on the circumstances and severity of the incident.  The form is available at Police Records, Bldg 1523, 0730-1530 Mon-Fri or on-line at DLA Document Services (Navy Forms Online).

https://forms.documentservices.dla.mil/order/

Search by “Form Number” and look for form: MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN SCTYBN 5800/9

Title: INDIVIDUAL ON BASE RECORDS REQUES

Requests for Incident Complaint Reports for purposes other than the adjudication of a claim (i.e. involving crimes) must be made to the FOIA Coordinator at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.  

Please see the link for additional information: http://www.mciwest.marines.mil/staffoffices/FOIA.aspx

Q. What do I need to do to file a Traffic Violation Report (TVR) to report another person’s driving behavior?
A.  The Traffic Violation Report is only for moving violations that occur on Camp Pendleton.

Do NOT attempt to stop the alleged violator.  The PMO will research and fill in the missing information.  All complaints are taken seriously and are fully investigated by the PMO.  You will need to complete a TVR and indicate that you are willing to appear in Traffic Court if the violator pleads not guilty to the violation you have reported. 

The form is also available on DLA Document Services (Navy Forms Online).

• https://forms.documentservices.dla.mil/order/

Search by “Form Number” and look for form: MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN SCTYBN 5800/8

Title: TRAFFIC VIOLATION REPORT
You can email the form to: PendletonPMOReportRequest@usmc.mil

Criminal Fingerprints and Disposition
Bldg 1523
0730-1530, Mon-Fri
 760-763-2373

Q. Why does a Marine who has been apprehended on-base need to be fingerprinted and have a DNA sample collected?
A. In accordance with DoDINST 5505.11 and DoDINST 5505.14, there are certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice that require the Provost Marshal's Office (PMO) to submit fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (via NCIS) and to submit a DNA sample to the United States Army Criminal Investigations Laboratory.

Q. Why do commands have to provide final disposition information to the PMO?
A. This is a reporting requirement identified in DoDINST 5505.11. It is also important that commands provide this information so that service members do not have difficulty in the future when applying for a security clearance or employment.  Additional reporting requirements and instructions are provided in a weekly PMO distribution to Command representatives.   

Civil Court Liaison
Bldg 1523
0730-1530, Mon-Fri
760-725-6102)


Q. Who can receive a copy of an off-base police report?
A. Only command representatives who are listed on their unit’s Command Authorization List (maintained by Police Records) and Investigating Officers who provide a copy of their Appointment Letter may receive copies of off-base police reports.

Authorized Command Representatives have previously been provided instructions on how to request a report.  For Investigating Officers, the form is available on Navy Forms Online.

https://navalforms.documentservices.dla.mil/web/public/forms

Search for Keyword “SCTY” and look for form: MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN SCTYBN 5800/11

Investigating Officers can email the form and a copy of their Appointment Letter to:

PendletonPMOReportRequest@usmc.mil

The Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton Safety Center's mission is to promote the combat readiness of operating forces by providing safety support services. Our goals are to train all Marine Corps Base commands and organizations in occupational safety and health; mishap reduction and Federal Employees' Compensation Act costs through an aggressive safety program, and to exceed the reduction goals set by the Secretary of Defense, and Headquarters Marine Corps Safety Division. Our customers are Base personnel, the operating forces, extended Marine Families, tenant commands, and occasional Reserve components.

For safety related questions please call: 760-763-SAFE
Or email us: CPen_Safety_Help@usmc.mil
For training questions and course nominations please email:  CPEN_SAFE_TRNG@usmc.mil

SharePoint (CAC access required) https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/mciwest_safety/safety/SitePages/Home.aspx

Our staff and contact information
Deputy Director 760-763-7327
Ground Safety Manager 760-725-7326
Explosives Safety Supervisor 760-763-4817
OSH Supervisor 760-763-2366
Traffic Safety Manager 760-763-5070
SNCOIC 760-763-6410
Electrical Safety/Lockout-Tagout 760-763-2336
Fall Protection/Respiratory Protection/Confined Space 760-763-2366
Lead/Asbestos 760-763-2367
Mishap Investigation/OSHA 760-763-5326
Motorcycle Training Site Coordinator 760-725-2897
Radiation 760-763-0254
RMI/Hazardous Materials 760-763-5334

NEED TO REPORT SOMETHING
For non-emergency reporting, please call: 760-763-SAFE or email us at: Cpen_Safety_Help@usmc.mil
(Please be advised, our office is closed on weekends and holidays. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response from our Installation Safety Team)

If you have an emergency, call 911.

The following steps are recommended
1. Evacuate your facility (if necessary)
2. Contact your Command Safety Representative (see below)
3. Contact you Area Facility Manager
4. Contact other agencies e.g.
    a. Domestic Animal Control (760) 725-8120
    b. CLEO Office (Game Warden) (760) 725-4637
    c. General Facilities (760) 725-4683
    d. Hazardous Waste Team FMSD (760) 542-5758

Major Subordinate Commands
1st Marine Division 760-725-0035
1st Marine Logistics Group 760-725-6434
1 MEF Information Group 760-725-5549
3D Marine Aircraft Wing 858-307-7308
Edson Range 760-763-7093
Headquarters & Support Battalion 760-725-5987
Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton 760-725-8020
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton 760-719-4138
School of Infantry-West 760-725-7888
Security Emergency Services Battalion 760-805-7278
Wounded Warrior Battalion 760-470-206

  

   

  

DODI 6055.01 – DoD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program

NAVMC DIR 5100.8 - Marine Corps Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program Manual 2006

OPNAV M-5100.23 - Navy Safety and Occupational Health Manual

MCO 5100.29C Volume 1 (Marine Corps Safety Management System Overview)

MCO 5100.29C Volume 2 (Risk Management)

MCO 5100.29C Volume 3 (Marine Corps Traffic Safety Program)

MCO 5100.29C Volume 4 (Marine Corps Aviation Safety)

MCO 5100.29C Volume 5 (Recreation and Off Duty Program)

MCO 5100.29C Volume 6 (Safety and Occupational Health)

MCO 5100.29C Volume 7 (Marine Corps Radiation Safety Program)

MCO 5100.29C Volume 8 (Explosives Safety Management System)

MCO 5100.29C Volume 9 (Navy and Marine Corps Safety Investigation and Reporting Manual)

MCO 11000.11A - Marine Corps Fire Protection and Emergency Services Program

MCO 5100.8 - Marine Corps Occupational Safety and health (OSH) Policy Order 2006

MCO 3570.1C - Marine Corps Order on Range Safety 2012

MCO P1710.30E - Marine Corps Children, Youth, and Teen Programs

MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5100.5A - Regional Safety Awards Program

MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5100.2A – MCB CAMPEN Safety Awards Program

MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 11320.13A – MCB Camp Pendleton Fire Protection Regulations and Instructions 2021

MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN ORDER 6200.4 - MCB CAMPEN Heat Injury Prevention Program

MCO 5104.1C - Navy Laser Hazards Control Program 2008

MCO 3570.1C - Marine Corps Order on Range Safety 2012

DODI 6055.7 - Department of Defense Mishap, Investigation, Reporting, and Record keeping 2011

 DA PAM 385-63 - Department of Army Range Safety 2014

MCO 10330.2D - Storage and Handling of Liquefied and Gaseous Compressed Gasses and Their Full and Empty Cylinders

"The Community of Chaplains and RPs at Camp Pendleton is here to support!"

The Chaplain's Office is here for you and your family, deployed or in garrison. We are here to serve you and help with any need you may have. 

MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pendleton Chapel Services: 
Marine Memorial Chapel-Building 1161
760-725-5322

Roman Catholic
Monday-Thursday Daily Mass- 11:40 a.m.
Sunday Mass-8:00 a.m.

Roman Catholic Priest Flyer

Protestant
Sunday-10:30 a.m.

Protestant Chaplains' endorsed by:
Chaplain Roy Fondren - Conservative Baptist
Chaplain Kyle Harrison - Assemblies Of God
Chaplain Josh Lee - Church of the Nazarene
Chaplain William (Bill) Stewart - Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Chaplain Bwabwa Tchombela - Evangelical Church Alliance
Chaplain Jacob Walton – North American Mission Board

Blinder Memorial Chapel-Building 202863
760-725-2929
   
Gospel Service
Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox
For services please call 760-725-2929

Roman Catholic
Sunday Mass - 11:00 a.m. 

Need someone to talk to?
In good times, and in times of trouble, a chaplain is an excellent resource. Unit chaplains are here to assist you with any issue you need to talk about.
During normal working hours (M-F 0730-1630) chaplains can be reached at the following numbers:

After Hours Emergencies Call 760-470-7077

MCB Pendleton: 760-725-4700
1st MLG: 760-763-9421
1st Marine Division: 760-725-6692
I MEF: 760-725-9032
MAG-39 Pendleton: 760-725-8180
I MIG: 760-725-9032/6960
Naval Hospital: 760-719-3162/3014
Edson Range: 760-725-2700
School of Infantry: 760-725-7401

Mailing address:
Commanding General
MCIWest-MCB Camp Pendleton
Attn: Chaplain’s Office
PO BOX 555010
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5010

Chaplain and RP for HQSPTBN:

LCDR Fondren, Roy L., Jr.   roy.fondren@usmc.mil  Cell: 760-846-1828
RP2 Naves, Victor: victor.naves@usmc.mil
Fr. Jude:  jude.serfino.ctr@usmc.mil  (Catholic Priest, Contractor)

Chapel location: Marine Memorial Chapel, 1161 Vandegrift Blvd.
Office: 760-725-5322 
After-hours: 760-470-7077

 
H&S Battalion Chaplain
New Chaplain info will be updated shortly.

For more information about service times, chapel locations, CREDO, special events, Bible studies, and more, please visit the MCI-West MCB Camp Pendleton Chaplains Page

MCI-WEST CREDO:
Phone: 760-725-4954
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CREDO-MCI-West/115921971818876
 

CREDO is a Navy Chief of Chaplains program that provides retreats and training for Sailors, Marines, and family members to foster spiritual growth, build relationships, improve job performance, and enhance quality of life.

 

Need someone to talk to?
In good times, and in times of trouble, a chaplain is an excellent resource. Unit chaplains are here to assist you with any issue you need to talk about.

During normal working hours (M-F 0730-1630) chaplains can be reached at the following numbers:

MCB Pendleton: 760-725-4700
1st MLG: 760-763-9421
1st Marine Division: 760-725-6692
I MEF: 760-725-9032
MAG-39 Pendleton: 760-725-8180
I MIG: 760-725-9032/6960
Naval Hospital: 760-719-3162/3014
Edson Range: 760-725-2700
School of Infantry: 760-725-7401

(Please note, the links below will download PowerPoint, Word or .pdf files.)
Local Religious Services

Ash Wednesday 25

Chapel Worship Services Schedule

Local Food Resources - Updated 1/14/2025

NO SHEDRULED SPECIAL EVENTS AT THIS TIME

MCI-WEST Equal Opportunity Advisor

Gunnery Sergeant
Donovan SalterGreen 
Marine Corps Base, Marine Corps Installation-West 
donovan.saltergreen@usmc.mil
Office: 760-725-5742
Cell: 760-468-3002

Building 13131
Command Inspector General's Office
P.O. Box 555010
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-501

VISIT MCI-WEST EOA PAGE HERE

The Community Plans & Liaison Office (CP&LO) serves as the Base Commanding General's direct representative with local communities, public elected officials, other government agencies and major landowners surrounding the Base.  The CP&LO staff also serves as the primary point of contact for any off-Base entities seeking a long-term use of Camp Pendleton land. This office serves in an oversight capacity to monitor encroachment issues that could potentially affect the Camp Pendleton mission or its tenant commands. The staff assists on Base strategic land use planning.

The office works with local, state and federal officials to coordinate planning of mutual interest issues within Southern California. When necessary, the CP&LO staff provides information to local community authorities and regional planning agencies about Camp Pendleton land use and its training mission.

CP&LO coordinates the assignment of Camp Pendleton officials to serve as liaisons with local chambers of commerce, school boards and other community organizations. These assignments assist in enhancing communication with many off-base activities and organizations.

The CP&LO also oversees the School Liaison Office (SLO), which coordinates education support services to maximize opportunities for academic success for transitioning military children/youth.  The School Liaison (SL) program fosters and promotes quality education for military children by working directly with the command, families, school districts, and local communities, and by providing referral services to family support agencies aboard MCB Camp Pendleton and in the local community.

Director CP&LO
760-725-6445

MAILING ADDRESS
Commanding General
Attn: CPLO
Marine Corps Base
Box 555010
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5010

School Liaison Office
Ms. Rose Solomon
School Liaison Officer
760-763-7385

Ms Maria Swanson
School Liaison Officer
760-763-7386

Our Mission
We strive to help leaders, at all levels, better understand and define why they exist, assess how well they are doing it, and to make data-driven decisions that close the gaps!

Specific Capabilities
Performance & Analysis
 - Use independent and objective research, analysis, and modeling to help leaders define requirements and resources, assess performance of plans, operations, and processes, and to analyze risk to mission success.
Common Output Levels of Service (COLS) Program Management
Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) Program Management

Improvement & Innovation – Solve organizational problems to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.
Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program
Projects & Training

Commander’s Initiatives – Facilitate/Manage/Implement strategic imperatives and/or projects.

Our Staff and Contact Information
Management Analyst 760-763-0434
Management Analyst 760-763-0436
CPI Training 760-763-0434
ICE Site Manager 760-763-0434/0436

Address
COMMANDING GENERAL
MCIWest – MCB Camp Pendleton (Bldg. 1160)
Attn. Business Performance Office (BPO)
Box 555010
Camp Pendleton, CA. 92055-5010

Useful links
Interactive Customer Evaluation
https://ice.disa.mil

MCI-WEST REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE HOME PAGE

To provide efficient and effective contracting support for supplies and services to the operating forces and tenant activities of Marine Corps Installations West while simultaneously training and developing a professional acquisition workforce and a worldwide deployable contingency contracting force.
Our vision is to support our dynamic customer base by enhancing and developing the contracting workforce so they can effectively turn requirements into capabilities through good business decisions while simultaneously creating strategic partnerships with assisting agencies.
We will conduct all business in a manner that is above reproach, with complete impartiality and with no preferential treatment, except as authorized by statute.
We will maintain impeccable standards of conduct. Integrity in all aspects of our business actions is paramount.
We will make all acquisition decisions, in compliance with statute and regulation, to not only achieve mission accomplishment but also to maintain the public trust.
We will promote positive leadership and instill the highest moral and ethical values.
We will encourage teamwork and open and honest communication.
We will empower people to take the initiative by assigning authority and responsibility to the lowest possible level.
We will be responsive to our customers’ needs and strive to meet their expectations.
We will work diligently and conscientiously to support our Marines.

To assess and enhance the ability of an organization, unit, or activity to perform its assigned mission while promoting economy, efficiency, and readiness. Prevent and detect Fraud, Waste, Abuse, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and other improprieties. Identify and correct negative trends and deficiencies in the spirit of mentoring and effectiveness. To carry out Special Interest matters such as the Commanding Officer may direct.

USMC Hot Line - https://hotline.usmc.mil/

FILE A COMPLAINT HEREComplaint Form 

Contact Your Inspector General:
Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
MCI_WEST_IG_COMPLAINTS@usmc.mil
Fax: 760-725-5776
Hotline: 760-725-5112
DSN: 365

I Marine Expeditionary Force
imefinspector@usmc.mil
Office: 760-763-2717
Fax: 760-725-4210
DSN:  365

1st Marine Division
1stMARDIVCMDInspectorGeneral@usmc.mil
Office: 760-725-9378
Fax: 760-725-6319
DSN: 365

1st Marine Logistics Group
 1mlg_group_inspector@usmc.mil
Office: 760-763-7734
Fax:  Fax 760-725-0987
DSN: 365

3d Marine Aircraft Wing
smb.3maw.inspector@usmc.mil
Office: 858-577-7401
Fax: 858-267-7400
DSN:  267

The Request Mast is the official recognized means to preserve the right of all Marines to directly communicate grievances to, or seek assistance from, their Commanding Officers as exercised through the formal process of Request Mast.

Request Mast as established in U.S. Navy Regulations (Arts. 0820c and 1151.1) and the Marine Corps Manual (par 2805) includes both the right of the Marine to communicate with the commander, normally in person, and the requirement that the commander consider the matter and personally respond to the Marine requesting Mast.

Please contact the Command Inspector General’s Office with any suggestions or questions at (760) 725-5112 or email at commandinspectorgeneral@usmc.mil

Commanding General's Policy Statement
MCO 1700.23G
Request Mast Form

Anyone, whether uniformed or civilian, who witnesses what he or she believes to be a violation of ethical standards and/or the law, including but not limited to fraud, waste, or abuse of authority, potential leaks of classified information, or potential acts of terrorism, should report such conduct through the chain of command or directly to their respective service Inspector General or directly to the Inspector General of Marine Corps Hotline at (760) 725-5144.

MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5370.1C HOTLINE PROGRAM 

MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5430.1 REGIONAL INSPECTOR GENERAL PROGRAM   

The below listed violations should be reported to the Marine Corps Base Hotline.
Threats to Homeland Security
Unauthorized Disclosures (Leaks)
Human Trafficking
Contract and procurement irregularities: 
-Cost/labor mischarging 
-Defective pricing 
-Defective parts 
-Bid rigging 
-Product substitution 
-Spare parts overpricing
Bribery and acceptance of gratuities
Significant cases of mismanagement
Conflicts of interest
Travel (TDY/TAD) fraud
Abuse of authority
Theft and abuse of Government property
Military Reprisal (Violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act involving service members)
Violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act involving Defense contractor employees and non-appropriated fund employees
Improper referrals of military personnel for mental health evaluations
Gross waste of funds

DOD appropriated fund employees come under the jurisdiction of the Office of Special Counsel for investigations of violations of the Whistleblower Protection Act.
We recommend that you read the following information about what to include in your complaint before you submit your Hotline complaint:
When calling or sending in a complaint, please be as specific as possible. Your complaint should provide:
The servicemember's or employee's full name
Rank or pay grade
Duty station
Specifically what wrongdoing you are reporting
Specific dates and times
Specific location where wrongdoing occurred
How the individual completed the alleged wrongdoing
Why the individual perpetrated the offense
Why you believe the alleged activity was misconduct

Minor incidents of offenses listed above, i.e., minor time and attendance abuse, or misuse of Government vehicles should be reported to your local Inspector General, military investigative service, or military police unit. We encourage you to register complaints and grievances through appropriate management and grievance channels and submit suggestions for management improvements through the proper DoD Incentive Awards Program. Personnel matters involving requests for individual relief should be handled through the appropriate grievance channels.

 

MISSION STATEMENT
To be the eyes and ears of the Commanding General, MCIWEST-Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. To direct action and publish information concerning the Commanding General's inspection program for MCIWEST-Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton commands, activities and participating tenant commands.
 

Commands Inspected by Marine Corps Base
Headquarters and Support Battalion
Security Battalion
MCAS Yuma AZ
MCAS Miramar
MCAS Camp Pendleton
MCLB Barstow
VMX-1
MCO 5040.6J
MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5040.1A

The Legal Services Support Section is tasked with providing free attorney and paralegal assistance to uniformed service members, their family members and dependents, retirees and other eligible clients regarding personal civil legal matters. "Family members" or "dependents" are those persons identified in the sponsor's service record and/or who possess a valid United States Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card. Legal Assistance attorneys are available to assist clients with step-parent adoption, child support, consumer problems, contracts, debt and credit problems, immigration advice, wills, living wills, name changes, marital separation agreements, spousal support, and Notaries.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE
BLDG 22161
760-725-6558
760-725-6580

We do NOT provide legal advice over the phone. We cannot provide legal services without proper military identification. Those eligible for our services are limited to Active Duty and Retired Marines with ID card, and their dependents with ID card. Reservist service members are not eligible for our services unless they are serving on active duty orders for 30 days or longer (with some additional exceptions); Please bring a copy of your orders with you. DoD civilians are not eligible for our services (with some exceptions).

Bring all documentation relating to your case with you. If you do not have the necessary documents on hand, an attorney may not be able to provide advice to you.


22 Area Appointment Hours (Bldg. 22161)
Walk in hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 0730-1000; Wednesdays at 1230-1400.
The number of clients our office can see will vary based on number of attorneys available and on hand.

Divorce:
Parties considering marital dissolution or legal separation can attend the online dissolution/legal separation brief held on Tuesday and Thursday at 0745 using Zoom (www.zoom.com).  We have suspended the classroom dissolution brief until further notice.  Parties interested in attending the online brief must email Mr. Tracey Clark (tracey.clark@usmc.mil) requesting the meeting (brief) invitation no later than 4 pm the day before the requested brief.  Mr. Clark will send the meeting invitation email before 6 pm the day before the requested brief.  Users have reported not being able to access www.zoom.com on the military government networks, so you should attempt to access the site and brief on a non-government network.  

After you register for the brief, your registration confirmation email will contain the information needed to join the meeting.  All participants will be placed in a waiting room until the Host admits them to the meeting.  Each participant must request a meeting invitation and register for the meeting.  Do not share the meeting invitation because only participants invited to the meeting by the Host will be allowed to enter the meeting.

Wills:
The Legal Assistance office offers Estate Planning (wills and powers of attorney) classes followed by consultation with an attorney for those who want estate planning documents prepared by our office. Estate Planning (wills) classes do not require an appointment to attend, they are walk-in only, and they begin at 0745 and end at 0830 on Mondays and Fridays.

Estate Planning (wills and powers of attorney) classes are only offered in the 22 Area office (Bldg. 22161) on Monday and Friday mornings at 0745 and end at 0830 

Services Not Provided by Legal Assistance
Personal Business Interests
Living Trusts
Claims against the government
BCNR Petitions
Fitness Report Rebuttals
Court-Martial or NJP Counseling
Traffic Violations
DUI/DWI Counseling
Criminal Matters or Bankruptcy


Powers of Attorney and Notary Public
22 Area office Legal Assistance offers Powers of Attorney and notary services in our 22 Area office (Bldg. 22161) on Mondays - Thursdays from 0730 - 1100, and 1300 - 1500, and on Fridays from 0730 – 1100

Traveling Legal Briefs
Preventive Law Briefs, Wills and Power of Attorney Briefs, and Pre-deployment Briefs may be scheduled by units for classes of 75+ attendees. Units deploying, please contact our Legal Assistance Office to Schedule Company or Battalion size briefs at least 3 months prior to deploying so that we have enough time to meet your unit's request. We do not provide Law of War or Rules of Engagement Briefs - please contact the Camp Pendleton Civil Law Office or your Staff Judge Advocate to schedule those briefs."

 

Regional Director: Mr. D. P. Richard
Regional Family Law Paralegal: Mr. Tracey Clark
Regional Immigration Paralegal: Ms. Gena Moreno

Exceptional Family Members Program Attorney: Ms. Karen Taylor

(POC for scheduling unit briefs regarding wills/POAs/pre-deployment/etc.) 
* Point of Contact for all personnel is 760-725-6558/6172 *

Q. What is a living will?
A. A living will is a document that is signed by you which says that if you enter into a persistent vegetative state, such as being in a coma, you are being kept alive only by life support, and you probably are not going to be able to live without life support ever again, then you want to have life support withdrawn and die a natural death. A living will prevents your family and friends from having to make the decision of whether you should be able to die a natural death in such a situation. 

Q. If I deploy, may I have my automobile lease cancelled?
A. Yes, if you deploy for more than 180 days, then you may have your automobile lease cancelled under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), so that you won’t be paying money on a car that you are not using.

Q. What should I know before buying a car?
A. Many things, but know first and foremost that buying a car is a big financial decision and can be very complex. Take your time, and make sure that you are getting a good deal. Stay away from shady used car dealers in town who prey on Marines and sailors and pressure them into making bad financial decisions. Feel free to come see Legal Assistance before buying a car in order to see if you are making a good decision.

Q. Is there anything that I can do to safeguard my credit history when I’m on active duty?
A. Yes. If you are an active duty member of the military, you may have an active duty fraud alert placed on your credit by the three major credit reporting agencies. This active duty fraud alert will help protect you against identity theft. See the following link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt147.shtm

Q. If I deploy or PCS, may I break my residential lease?
A. Yes. If you deploy for more than 90 days or PCS, including EAS, then the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) lets you have your lease broken. Under the SCRA, you must give written notice of termination AND a copy of your orders to your landlord, and your landlord has 30 days after the next date when rent is due before he is required to break the lease. For example, if your rent is due on the first day of each month and you give written notice of termination and a copy of your orders to your landlord on 4 April, then your landlord has 30 days after 1 May, the next date when rent is due, before he is required to break the lease. So, the earliest date when the lease would have to be broken is 31 May.

NEW WALK-IN HOURS FOR IMMIGRATION

Immigration Clients will be seen on Thursdays Morning at 0730

Please enter through the front of the building and check in with the clerk

Immigration - (Green Card, Removal of Condition, Parole in Place, Fiancée Visa’s, and document review)

Green Cards for spouse’s
If spouse is in the U.S both parties must be present. No exceptions

Parole In Place
For spouse’s Military Parole in Place both parties must be present.  No exceptions.

Removal of Condition
Only the petitioner (Military Member) needs to be present.

Parents
For Parent’s Petition, such as green cards or Parole in place: Only the petitioner (Military Member) needs to be present.

Document Review
Both (Petitioner & Beneficiary need to be present.
Due to the long wait children are not allowed during immigration walk ins.  Thank you for your understanding. 

Citizenship
Naturalization (N400’s) and Citizenship (N600s) hours remain the same Wednesday’s at 7:30 am.  Please enter through the back of the building, bring something to write with.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Appointments may be made by contacting the VLC Paralegal at 571-465-6539 or after hour emergencies at
760-213-3702 

Legal advice and counseling for victims of crimes under the UCMJ
VLC provide victims an overview of the military justice system, including: investigation of crimes; roles and responsibilities of the convening authority, trial counsel, defense counsel, and investigators; purpose of the Article 32 hearing (also known as a Preliminary Hearing); preferral and referral of charges; trial procedures; and evidentiary matters.

VLC assist victims to understand legal options including: obtaining restraining orders and military protective orders; making Restricted versus Unrestricted reports of sexual assault; and obtaining testimonial or transactional immunity regarding collateral misconduct before testifying against the accused in the case.

Privileged, confidential communication with a VLC attorney devoted to protecting your interests in the military justice process
Marine Corps VLC are judge advocates, who are highly qualified attorneys with extensive military justice backgrounds, have completed a certified victims’ advocacy course, and are required to be selected through a "sensitive screening process."

VLC do not report to your commanding officer, law enforcement, or any other entity unless you make a specific request. The VLCO chain-of-command is functionally independent of convening authorities, staff judge advocates, LSSS OICs, trial counsel, and defense counsel. VLC are under the supervision of, and report to, the OIC, VLCO, who reports directly to the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

VLC can provide information and guidance to victims regarding any crime committed in violation of the UCMJ
The VLC will assist you in understanding the military justice system, which includes the investigative and disciplinary processes, and will promote and protect your rights and interests in the military justice system. This will include, with your permission, advocating on your behalf to various parties such as military criminal investigators (NCIS, CID, etc.); military commanders (including convening authorities); lawyers for military commanders (also known as staff judge advocates); military prosecutors (also known as trial counsel); the offender’s defense counsel; pretrial investigation officers; pretrial confinement initial review officers; and military judges. I can attend your interviews with investigators, trial counsel, and defense counsel.

VLC will refer victims to defense, legal assistance, and/or civilian resources when appropriate
VLCO services supplement, not replace, existing victim support services, including assistance currently provided by VWAP, SAPR Program, FAP, SARC, and Victim Advocates.

Restricted reports remain restricted; all communications with VLC are confidential Conversations between VLC and victims are confidential and privileged communications. The relationship between a VLC and victim is that of an attorney-client relationship.

Assist with obtaining Military/Civilian Protective Order (MPO/CPO)

Assist with expedited transfer (unrestricted report)

WHO QUALIFIES?
Members of the Armed Forces who are on active duty
• Reservists serving on active duty
• Members and former members entitled to retired or retainer pay
• Military dependents of service members and retirees
• All DOD employees who are a victim of sexual assault (only)

OTHER RESOURCES
SARC
Mental Health
Community counseling services
Medical services (SAFE-kit Unrestricted report) CA is a mandated reporting state
Victim witness Assistance Program

 

The Legal Services Support Section at Camp Pendleton offers assistance to individuals with legal problems in regards to billing errors, defective goods, theft or fraudulent use of your credit, landlord tenant issues, and contracts.

Anyone concerned with one of these issues can come in during our walk-in hours to speak with an attorney. (see Services & Hours) Our attorneys will be able to provide guidance on the law, but will not be able to represent you in court.

The attorneys will also be able to recommend the correct course of action to take, or contact the opposing party in order to resolve the dispute. In order to help the attorney it is important that you bring all necessary documents with you to the walk-in appointment.

Your documents will provide the attorney with the necessary information in order to act on your behalf and settle your dispute.

Certain issues can be handled through Small Claims Court. Small Claims is a proceeding where both parties come before a judge without lawyers and tell their story. The judge will then make a determination based on the facts presented. Small Claims Court can be an inexpensive alternative. For more information please read the Small Claims Court document

Download the Consumer Referral List
Another useful source of information is www.sdcourt.ca.gov

All three credit bureaus will allow consumers to "freeze" their credit histories to counter the threat of identity theft. Each Credit Reporting Agency usually will charge $10 to "freeze" or "thaw" an account.

DSO Mission Statement
The Defense Services Organization zealously defends Marines and Sailors facing disciplinary action to safeguard the Rights of those who safeguard our nation.

DSO Creed
We are Marines – Judge Advocates and Legal Services Specialists – who are dedicated to defending our fellow Marines and Sailors, by providing them legal counsel in any matter required by statute, regulation, or otherwise authorized. We are zealous advocates for our clients, serving independently of the local chain of command and under the supervision of the Marine Corps Defense Services Organization. We zealously represent every client within the guidelines of the law, consistent with our professional ethics, and in accordance with our rules of practice.  We selflessly perform our duties with the utmost integrity, motivation and pride, without fear of reprisal, or expectation of professional or personal gain. In the same spirit as "Taking Care of Our Own," we are: "Marines Defending Marines."

Hours of Operation

New Walk-In Schedule:
Area 22 (Bldg. 22163, 1st Deck, across from the gym)

Monday/Wednesday: Check in at 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM

Tuesday/Thursday: Check in at 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Walk-Ins Only for:

Administrative Separation

Non-Judicial Punishment

Fast Track Counseling

Summary Court-Martial

Legal Advice

Required Documentation for Walk-In Counseling
To receive walk-in counseling, the following documents must be provided:

Charge sheet, administrative separation notification, or similar documents.

Pages 11 and 12 of the Service Record Book.

A summary of the evidence to be used at the hearing (if applicable).

Without these materials, the Defense Counsel may contact the command to obtain the necessary documents. If these are not available, the Senior Defense Counsel (SDC) or Defense Team Leader may determine that adequate counseling cannot be provided. For more details, see https://www.dso.marines.mil/ for further guidance.

At the Marine Corps Defense Services Organization at Camp Pendleton RDCW - MCB Camp Pendleton, we embody the ethos of "Marines Defending Marines," committed to providing dedicated legal representation for our fellow service members. Our team understands the unique challenges Marines face, both in and out of uniform. We uphold the values of honor, courage, and commitment while fiercely advocating for the rights and interests of those we serve.

We play a vital role in offering legal assistance to service members facing criminal charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Our main responsibilities include:

Legal Representation: Defending Marines in courts-martial and other military legal proceedings.

Legal Guidance: Providing advice on rights, potential defenses, and the legal process.

Evidence Gathering: Assisting in the investigation of cases and compiling evidence.

Client Advocacy: Working to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients, whether through trial or plea deals.

Education: Informing Marines about their legal rights and relevant issues.

Walk-in counseling includes providing confidential and privileged legal information to Marines and Sailors facing non-punitive or administrative corrective actions. This covers issues such as:

- Nonjudicial punishment

- Summary courts-martial

- “Fast track” disposition packages

- Adverse entries into service record books

- Notifications of initiation of administrative separation processing

- Other similar administrative procedures

We also provide privileged and confidential legal information to Marines and Sailors who have been advised of their Article 31(b) rights and have chosen to consult with counsel.

Unless the defense attorney has been authorized to form an attorney-client relationship with the accused, they will not advise the Marine or Sailor on whether to accept or refuse nonjudicial punishment or a summary court-martial, request an administrative board, or make a statement to investigators. Instead, the defense attorney will present the risks and benefits of each option, allowing the Marine or Sailor to make an independent decision.

We are here to ensure that every Marine receives fair and just treatment, upholding the integrity of our Corps while advocating fiercely for those we serve.

Camp Pendleton Defense - Bldg. 22163, 1st Deck (22 Area)

Office: (760) 725-5679

In any legal emergency, it is crucial to exercise your rights under Article 31(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and the U.S. Constitution.

Right to Remain Silent: You have the right to remain silent during questioning by law enforcement or command. If you invoke this right, they must stop questioning immediately.

Right to Know the Charges: You must be informed of the accusations against you.

Right to Counsel: You have the right to consult with a lawyer before questioning. A defense attorney will be provided at no cost in the military.

Right to Refuse Consent: You are not required to consent to searches unless authorized by law. Refusing consent may prevent unauthorized searches.

Right to Remain Silent Cannot Be Used Against You: Your silence cannot be used to imply guilt.

Law Enforcement Tactics: Law enforcement may use deceit during questioning, but you are not required to assist them.

No Special Treatment: Neither prosecutors nor law enforcement can offer leniency based on your cooperation. Any negotiations should be discussed with your defense attorney.

Confidentiality is paramount. Anything shared with your defense attorney remains protected by attorney-client privilege and cannot be used against you in court. Defense attorneys are ethically obligated to maintain this confidentiality, and no one else involved in your case can disclose information without your consent.

Rule of Professional Conduct: Lawyers cannot reveal information unless authorized by the client or under certain exceptional circumstances (e.g., imminent harm).

Attorney-Client Privilege: Conversations with your attorney are protected and cannot be introduced into court unless waived by you.

Never discuss your case with anyone other than your defense attorney. If you do, that individual could be compelled to testify against you. We do not disclose whether a service member is in contact with an attorney.

Defense attorneys at DSO serve independently from the local chain of command. Though administratively part of Legal Services Support Section, H&S Bn, MCB Camp Pendleton, all Fitness Reports for defense attorneys are written by the Senior Defense Counsel and higher authorities in the chain of command.

Manual for Courts-Martial (2024 edition)

MCO P1900.16 W/CH 2, Separation and retirement Manual (MARCORSEPMAN)

MCO P1070.12K W/CH 1, Marine Corps Individual Records Administration Manual (IRAM)

MCO 5800.16 W/CH 1-7 W/Vol 1-17, Legal Support and Administration Manual (LSAM)

The Legal Services Support Section can prepare and execute wills free of charge for service members, families, and retirees.

A Detailed Will is appropriate when an individual has significant assets or would like more elaborate estate planning provisions. A testamentary trust may be an appropriate estate-planning tool utilized by a Legal Assistance Attorney in limited circumstances. You should speak to a Legal Assistance attorney if you believe that you need a testamentary trust.

You may also obtain an Advanced Medical Directive and Living Will at the Detailed Will appointment if you desire.

An Advanced Medical Directive appoints someone to make health care decisions for you if you become incapacitated.

A Living Will addresses the testator’s wishes with regard to the withholding or withdrawal of live support treatment.

Detailed Wills are by appointment only so that an attorney may draft and execute the document.
Client Intake Form

Estate Planning Services
Before speaking with an attorney about a will or other estate planning matters, you must attend the Estate Planning Presentation on Monday or Friday at 0730 and will end at 0830 in the 22 Area office only.  Individual Will counseling will commence at 0830 and end at 1130. Note: Depending on attorney availability, there may a short wait to see an attorney.
California Courts - Wills, Estates, and Probate

Online form Lexis EP Worksheet - C16 Single or Married or RDP No Kids Now or Near Future
Online Form Lexis EP Worksheet C16 Client With Children Or Children Near Future FINAL MAY 2022

Family Law Services
Family Law walk-ins are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 0730 and Wednesdays at 1300 in the 22 area office
http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm

Divorce/Legal Separation
Parties considering marital dissolution or legal separation can attend the online dissolution/legal separation brief held on Tuesday and Thursday at 0745 using Zoom (www.zoom.com).  We have suspended the classroom dissolution brief until further notice.  Parties interested in attending the online brief must email Mr. Tracey Clark tracey.clark@usmc.mil requesting the meeting (brief) invitation no later than 4 pm the day before the requested brief.  Mr. Clark will send the meeting invitation email before 6 pm the day before the requested brief.  Users have reported not being able to access www.zoom.com on the military government networks, so you should attempt to access the site and brief on a non-government network.  

After you register for the brief, your registration confirmation email will contain the information needed to join the meeting.  All participants will be placed in a waiting room until the Host admits them to the meeting.  Each participant must request a meeting invitation and register for the meeting.  Do not share the meeting invitation because only participants invited to the meeting by the Host will be allowed to enter the meeting. 

Divorce/Legal Separation Mediation
We have suspended the in-person mediation program until further notice, but assistance may be provided through the Do It Yourself (DIY) mediation program.  The DIY mediation program's steps will be contained in the dissolution brief meeting invitation email or can be requested by emailing tracey.clark@usmc.mil.  Mediation services provided by the Camp Pendleton Legal Assistance Office will be covered during the dissolution/legal separation brief.

Child Support
http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-support.htm 

Child Custody
http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-custody.htm

Court Forms
https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?query=divorce

Dependent Support and Paternity Matters
Legal Support and Administration Manual MCO 5800.16

The Legal Services Support Section can assists individuals with landlord/tenant matters.
Should an individual have any problems with a landlord, our office can provide assistance on the law and contact the opposing party to resolve the problem.

• Service Members Civil Relief Act - Letter for Residential Lease Template

Common issues that this office can assists you with:
• Rental property that is uninhabitable
• Illegal retainer of security deposit or prepaid rent
• Illegal fines or penalties
• Early termination of a lease

In order to ensure full assistance, an individual should bring the following items:
• Rental Agreement
• All correspondence with the landlord or property manager
• Contact information on the landlord or property manager

Security Deposit Refunds
One of the most common problems is a disagreement between the landlord and the tenant over the refund of the security deposit when the tenant moves out. California law specifically allows the landlord to use a tenant’s security deposit for 4 purposes: unpaid rent; cleaning (but only to make the unit as clean as it was when the tenant moved in); for repair of damages (other than normal wear and tear); if the rental agreement allows it then the cost to replace keys or furniture. Under California law, 21 calendar days or less after you move, your landlord must either: Send you a full refund of your security deposit; or mail or personally deliver to you an itemized statement that lists the amounts of any deductions from you security deposit and the reasons for the deductions, together with a refund of any amounts not deducted. The landlord also must send you copies of receipts for the charges that the landlord incurred to repair or clean the rental unit and that the landlord deducted from you security deposit. The landlord must include the receipts with the itemized statement.

Uninhabitable Property
There are many kinds of defects that could make a rental unit unlivable. Should the individual feel the premises are uninhabitable, you should inform the landlord in writing of the situation. Individuals with landlord/tenant issues should consult an attorney prior to conducting self-help repairs, withholding rent, or abandoning the property.

Early Termination
Military members are entitled to break a lease before its normal expiration date if they receive PCS orders or deployment orders for a deployment that will last more than 90 days. The tenant must provide written notice to the landlord and provide a copy of the orders. The military member is liable for the remainder of the current month plus one more month on the lease. For example: If a member provides notice and orders on July 30, the lease will terminate on Aug 31, but if the member provides notice and orders on Aug 2, the lease will terminate on Sept 30. Proper planning is important to forego having to pay an extra month of rent.

Eviction Process Flowchart

The Legal Services Support Section is available to give presentations on wills and powers of attorney to deploying units. The unit's legal officer or training officer/chief should contact the Legal Assistance Office to schedule a brief no later than 3 months prior to the deployment in order to give the Legal Services Support Section enough time to prepare the unit's wills and powers of Attorney. Please read the letter of instruction below and contact the Legal Services Support Section by faxing or mailing a completed questionnaire with the required information.

The Legal Services Support Section (LSSS) is also available to participate in briefs given to deploying Marines and their family members. The JLAO portion of the brief provides information on Service Members Civil Relief Act and its application, Immigration Law and general Consumer Law pitfalls.
Pre-Deployment Brief Letter

Complete the form below and return to our office for all traveling brief requests:
Pre-Deployment Brief Request Form

The Legal Services Support Section is available to give presentations on preventative law to new Marines.  This brief gives useful and essential knowledge to new Marines regarding the following topics:  car buying, financing, identity theft, marriage/divorce, estate planning, etc.  The unit's legal officer or training officer/chief should contact the Legal Assistance Office to schedule a brief no later than two (2) weeks prior to the desired brief date in order to give the Legal Services Support Section enough time to prepare.  Please read the letter of instruction below and contact the Legal Services Support Section by faxing or emailing a completed questionnaire with the required information.

Complete the form below and return to our office for all travelling brief requests:
Preventative Law Brief Request
Request Letter

Mission
The mission of the Staff Judge Advocate is to provide accurate and timely legal advice and services to the Commanding General, subordinate commanders, and staff in areas of civil law, administrative law, standards of conduct, magisterial functions, and disciplinary issues. Provide limited legal services for military members, retirees, and family members.

For information concerning Article 32 Investigation Hearing Schedules, please contact the Military Justice Office at the Legal Service Support Section at 760-725-3952

For those wishing to attend scheduled Article 32 Investigation Hearings, please call the Communication Strategy & Operations of at 760-763-2760 to be directed to appropriate command.

For submitting Claims, please contact Norfolk Tort Claims Unit at https://www.jag.navy.mil/organization/code_15.htm
Contact SJA at 760-725-6115

For information on how to request mast:
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/757919/requesting-mast

OFFICE OF THE BASE MAGISTRATE
The Office of the Base Magistrate operates under the direction and supervision of the MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pendleton Staff Judge Advocate and is primarily responsible for the administration and conduct of Traffic Court,  the adjudication of  incidents of misconduct occurring aboard the Base, the identification, training and supervision of those Field Grade Officers assigned in support of the Initial Review Officer (IRO) process,  and the coordination and liaison with  law enforcement agencies, both civilian and military in order to effect the service of process, subpoenas, warrants, and other civil documents. In addition, the Office of the Base Magistrate monitors and supervises civilian insurance agencies in order to coordinate the appropriate level of access to the Base for their respective agents.   

The Office of the Base Magistrate is located in Building 22161, adjacent to both the Legal Assistance Office and the IPAC.

Magistrate Hearing Appeal Letter

Points of Contact
|Base Magistrate 760-725-6408
Civil Processing Officer 760-725-5561
Civil Processing Clerk 760-725-6408
Base Magistrate Fax 760-725-5920

Traffic Court

Reference:  MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2

Per CG MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Policy Letter 5-19, violators in Enlisted paygrades E-5 and below will be accompanied at Traffic Court Hearings by a Staff Non-commissioned Officer (E-6 or above) in the Service Member’s chain of command.   SNCOs and Officers will be accompanied at Traffic Court Hearings by the first Officer in their chain of command.

What time does Traffic Court convene?
Traffic Court is convened on Wednesdays at 0730 in Building 22161.

How can I find out what the penalty is for my specific traffic violation?
See Figure 4-11 of MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2.

What if I cannot appear on my scheduled Traffic Court Hearing date?
Contact PMO (Police Records) at 760-725-0819 in order to reschedule a Hearing date.  This action must be coordinated prior to your assigned Hearing date.

Can I plead guilty to my Traffic Ticket over the phone?
Contact PMO (Police Records) at 760-725-0819 in order to determine if your offense meets the eligibility requirements for early adjudication. 

Can I adjudicate my ticket prior to my assigned Traffic Court Hearing date?
Contact PMO (Police Records) at 760-725-0819 in order to determine if your offense meets the eligibility requirements for early adjudication. 

What may happen should I “Fail to Appear” at my assigned Traffic Court Hearing date?
Your driving privileges may be suspended for a period of up to 24 months aboard all military installations under the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

What is the difference between a DD Form 1408 (Armed Forces Traffic Ticket-Pink) and DD Form 1805 (United States District Court Violation Notice-Yellow)?
If you are issued a DD Form 1408, you are required to appear before the Base Magistrate in order to have the ticket adjudicated; however, if you are issued a DD Form 1805, you are required to appear before the Federal Magistrate in order to have the ticket adjudicated. Note:  If you are cited for a Traffic violation and it is noted that you are within 30 days of your EAS, you may be issued a DD Form 1805.

How will an Off-base DUI affect my ability to operate a vehicle aboard the Base?
Per MCO 5110, “the immediate suspension of installation driving privileges is authorized for Active Duty military personnel, family members, retired members, and DoD personnel pending the resolution/adjudication of an intoxicated driving incident regardless of the geographical location of the intoxicated driving incident.”

If I am cited for a DUI, or any other offense which may result in suspension of my driving privileges, may I bring my completed request for “Limited Driving” to my Traffic Court Hearing?
No.  Based upon the specific traffic offense for which you were cited, there will be a mandatory “minimum suspension period” that will dictate when you are eligible to apply for Limited Driving.

Matters of Misconduct occurring aboard the Base
Reference:  MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2
 
For questions regarding matters of misconduct occurring aboard the Base, to include, theft of MCCS merchandise, Family member misconduct, Housing misconduct, Pet Revocation Hearings, Juvenile misconduct and Housing Termination Appeal Hearings, please contact the Office of the Base Magistrate (Civil Processing Officer) at 760-725-5561
 

Initial Review Officer (IRO)
Reference:  MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2 and MCM
 
For questions regarding the identification, training and supervision of those Field Grade Officers assigned in support of the Initial Review Officer (IRO) process, please contact the Office of the Base Magistrate at 760-725-5074

Civil Processing
Reference:  MCIWEST-MCB CAMPENO 5000.2 and JAGINST 5800.7_ (JAGMAN)
 
For questions regarding the service of process, subpoenas, warrants, felony warrant turn-overs, vehicle repossessions, and other civil documents, to include the issuance and retraction of Military Protective Orders (MPOs), please contact the Office of the Base Magistrate (Civil Processing Officer) at 760-725-5561

Base Insurance Officer
Reference: SECNAVINST 1740.2

For questions regarding base access for commercial insurance agencies/agents or questions regarding their conduct/access aboard the Base, please contact the Office of the Base Magistrate (Base Insurance Officer) at
760-725-5561

The Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton is responsible for the prosecution of violations of federal law committed by civilians aboard this installation. Camp Pendleton is within the exclusive Federal jurisdiction of the United States pursuant to U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 17, and Section 7, Title 18 of the United States Code. Criminal prosecution of civilian offenders aboard Camp Pendleton is exclusively within the jurisdiction of the United States, through the Department of Justice, and the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.

Contact:
SAUSA
Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Marine Corps Base
Box 555010
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5010
Phone: 760-725-6115
Fax: 760-725-5401

Links:
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California 
Federal District Court for the Southern District of California
Federal Community Defender Organization
U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime

The Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary is a unified trial judiciary composed of active duty and reserve military judges (and their support personnel) of the Navy and the Marine Corps who preside over courts-martial conducted worldwide. In doing so, we provide crucial support to commanders in ensuring the maintenance of good order and discipline within our operating forces, while always guaranteeing due process and fundamental fairness for every court-martial accused. Our duty and highest calling is to ensure the complete and absolute professionalism, fairness, and integrity of our military justice system.

Western Judicial Circuit
The Western Judicial Circuit (WJC) is one of ten trial circuits that make up the Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary. The WJC is headed by the Circuit Military Judge who is located at Camp Pendleton, CA and is responsible to the Chief Trial Judge of the Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary for docketing and detailing military judges to preside over courts-martial arising within the WJC area of responsibility.

The Circuit Military Judge has delegated to the Docketing Judge, subject to review, the authority to docket all Navy and Marine Corps courts-martial convened within the WJC. Accordingly, the Docketing Judge and the Clerk of Court for the WJC are the administrative points of contact for all cases arising within the WJC. The Docketing Judge and the Clerk of Court for the WJC are located at Camp Pendleton, CA, and may be reached at the following:

Western Judicial Circuit:
ATTN: Docketing Judge and/or Clerk of Court
Box 555023
Bldg. 22161
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5023
Phone 760-725-6273
Fax 760-725-6339
DSN 760-365-xxxx

All counsel, military and civilian, appearing before courts-martial within the WJC are required to follow: the Uniform Rules of Practice Before Navy and Marine Corps Courts-Martial (Uniform Rules); the WJC Rules of Court (WJC Circuit Rules); and, JAGINST 5803.1E (Professional Conduct of Attorneys Practicing Under the Cognizance and Supervision of the Judge Advocate General). Civilian counsel are required to file a notice of appearance immediately after being retained. A Notice of Appearance may be downloaded here and faxed to the Clerk of Court for the WJC.

The weekly docket promulgates the next week's court schedule for the WJC.

Once approved, the consolidated WJC docket is normally published no later than every Monday for the following week's court schedule. Once the WJC docket is published, changes may be made only with the approval of the Circuit Military Judge, the Docketing Judge, or the military judge assigned to a specific case.

Public or media inquiries pertaining to a case should be directed to the appropriate Communication Strategy & Operations Office (COMMSTRAT) or Public Affairs Office (PAO) listed below:

MCI-West/MCB Camp Pendleton: 760-763-2760 - email: pendletonmedia@usmc.mil
I Marine Expeditionary Force: 760-763-7047 - email: imefcommstrat@usmc.mil
1st Marine Division:  760-725-1129/5528 - email: 1stMarDiv_CommstratSupport@usmc.mil
1st Marine Logistics Group 760-763-0755
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing  858-577-7843 - email: 3rdmawmedia@usmc.mil
MCRD, San Diego: 619-524-8724/8720
MCAS, Miramar: 858-577-6000
MCAGCC, Twenty Nine Palms: 760-830-3760
MCAS, Yuma: 928-269-3612/2275
Naval Base San Diego: 619-532-1430 or 619-556-7359
Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton: 360-627-4031/4030 

Online Resources: 
Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary
Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Navy Judge Advocate General
SJA to CMC