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.
ENGAGEMENT SECTION
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
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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 1st Marine Division Band
Phone: 760-725-4044 / 760-763-4044
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. 760-725-6202,
commstratsupportpendleton@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 760-365-6202
Fax: 760-725-6400, DSN 760-365-6400
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. pendletonrepro@usmc.mil, 760-725-6479.
CAPABILITIES
Capabilities are limited to direct support of mission essential operations, training, and investigations.
Products Provided
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 / 760-763-3806
1 MARDIV 760-725-5403 / 760-725-0481
1 MIG 760-725-8888
MCAS MIRAMAR 858-307-6000
3 MAW 858-307-7227 / 858-307-7229
MCAS YUMA 928-269-5505 / 928-269-4612
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 / 760-725-6698
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
CONTACT US
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