Photo provided by Sgt. Robert Jones A United States Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps soprano bugler.

From San Diego International Airport:
The United Service Organization (USO) is located in Terminal #2 of the airport and is open from 8 a.m. to
11 p.m., 365 days a year. The facility offers active-duty, their family members and retireeís referrals for shuttle service to Camp Pendleton, directions to base and hospitality services. The facility contains a television lounge and sitting area, video games, movies, Internet service, ATM, showers, coffee and refreshments. For more information, call (619) 296-3192 or DSN
524-1629.

From Los Angeles International Airport:
The Marine Liaison office is closed. Members who are arriving from or departing to overseas duty stations contact their immediate chain of command for problems that may arise. All other questions regarding traveling arrangements contact SATO at 1-800-827-7777.

Via Car
Interstate 5 runs along Camp Pendleton. If you are coming from the San Diego area, drive north toward Oceanside and take the Camp Pendleton exit to the Main Gate. If coming south from Los Angeles, drive toward Oceanside and take the Oceanside Harbor Drive exit and make a left to the Main Gate.

Climate
Boasting sunny days, low humidity and an average temperature that ranges from 52-72 degrees year- round, Oceanside has the most comfortable weather in Southern California. The average rainfall is 10.93 inches. Oceanside also has more than 26 city parks, several community recreation centers, and has 3.5 miles of beautiful public beaches.

Checking In
Marine Corps Base
All Marines report to the IPAC Inbound Center, Bldg. 13107. A duty is onpost 24-hours a day to receive Marines reporting aboard. For more
information call the IPAC Inbound Center at (760) 763-4179 or Duty After Hours at (760) 725-6271.  

I Marine Expeditionary Force
All Marines report to the IPAC Inbound Center, Bldg. 13107. A duty is on post 24-hours a day to receive Marines reporting aboard. For more
information call the IPAC Inbound Center at (760) 763-4179 or Duty After Hours at (760) 725-6271.

1st Marine Division
All Marines report to the IPAC Inbound Center, Bldg. 13107. A duty is onpost 24-hours a day to receive Marines reporting aboard. For more
information call the IPAC Inbound Center at (760) 763-4179 or Duty After Hours at (760) 725-6271.  Upon reporting aboard all Field Grade
officers must contact the Staff Secretary for an appointment (760) 725-5107.


1st Marine Logistics Group
All Marines report to the IPAC Inbound Center, Bldg. 13107. A duty is on post 24-hours a day to receive Marines reporting aboard. For more
information call the IPAC Inbound Center at (760) 763-4179 or Duty After Hours at (760) 725-6271.

Marine Corps Air Station
All air station personnel report to Bldg. 23123 (HqSqdn) during working hours or to the duty officer after hours. For more information, call the
Duty at (760) 763-1154.

Marine Aircraft Group 39
All Marines report to the IPAC Inbound Center, Bldg. 13107. A duty is on post 24-hours a day to receive Marines reporting aboard. For more
information call the IPAC Inbound Center at (760) 763-4179 or Duty After Hours at (760) 725-6271.

Deployment Processing Command / Reserve Support Unit Marines that are Individual Augmentee and on Mobilized orders should report to S-3,
Processing Section, Bldg 64434. Marines coming to Camp Pendleton on AT, RCTor ADSW orders should report to the Adjutant Office, Bldg. 64385. All others should report directly to the S-3, Bldg. 64382. The DPC functions on a year-round basis, providing all administrative reserve services for Camp Pendleton. For more information, call (760) 725-7037.

Navy Personnel
All Navy Personnel assigned to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton should report to the officer of the day at the quarterdeck, Bldg. H-100, Naval Hospital, during and after working hours. All other Navy personnel assigned to a Marine Corps command aboard Camp Pendleton should report to the appropriate Navy Personnel Office (i.e., 1st MLG, Division, etc.). For more information, call (760)725-1078 for after hours call 760-293-1492.

Temporary Lodging
The Ward Lodging Facility, Bldg. 1310, offers comfortable rooms with queen beds, private baths, telephones, coin-operated laundry, color televisions, in-room coffee service, VCR and service bar. Of 88 units, 63 are equipped with fully stocked kitchenettes. Kitchenette rooms are $53 per day. Reservations can be made by telephone, fax or in writing. Active-duty personnel transferring to Camp Pendleton on official orders have priority when making reservations. Reservations can be made up to a year in advance. The facility is within walking distance of the Main Exchange complex, Country Store, Jack-in-the-Box, Subway and Dominos.

Temporary government quarters are not available. For more information, call (760) 725-5304/5194 and fax (760) 725-5609.

Transient Quarters Billeting
Transient guest quarters are available at Camp Pendleton at the following locations:

• Bldg. 210440 (Del Mar TQ) and at Bldg. 1341/1342 (vicinity of the Base Theater/Bowling Alley) for all enlisted and officers. No children permitted.
• Bldg 1751 (VIP Qtrs), reservation are managed by BaseProtocol.

Military personnel and DoD civilians reporting to Camp Pendleton on TAD/TDY orders are required to report to the Billeting/Bachelor Housing Office, as hotel/motel charges will not be reimbursable if Transient Quarters are available. PCS personnel may utilize Transient Guest Quarters up to 10 days if the Base TLF (Ward Lodging) is not available.

Transient Quarters are equivalent to civilian hotels with rooms at a fraction of the cost. They offer daily housekeeping service, cable television, room phones, coffee makers and amenities; all with private bathrooms.

Room rates vary from $22 to $25. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. Checks are accepted from E-5 and above. Retired and active duty personnel on leave, are welcome to stay in Transient Quarters -Billeting on a space-available basis. Space-availability check in time is after 4:30 p.m., strictly on a day- to- day basis, and is usually best during the winter months and on federal holidays.

Permanent Party Officers personnel will be permitted to reside in Transient Quarters with the highest priority if PCS orders are presented showing permanent assignment to Camp Pendleton. Must be in a bachelor status and not receiving BAH.

Permanent Party personnel must agree to pay cable TV and telephone charges on a monthly basis. Housekeeping service is available by request - fees apply.

There are currently no quarters available on a permanent basis for geographical bachelors. They are allowed to reside in transient quarters on a space available basis only, and pay the normal rates regardless of rank or circumstances. They may be required to vacate the room for higher priority.

The Director, Billeting/Bachelor Housing Department, Billeting Manager, or the Assistant Billeting Manager must approve all room assignments for permanent party bachelor/geographical personnel.

Staff Noncommissioned Officer Quarters
For Marine Corps and Navy E-6 through E-9, there is only one SNCO designated building. It is in the 62 Area (San Mateo), Building 62574, 46-bed spaces. All unmarried and geographical bachelor SNCOs should contact their unit for assignment to quarters. If quarters are not available, SNCOs have the option to apply for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH).

Bachelor Enlisted Quarters
For Marine Corps and Navy E-5 and below, BEQs are located throughout Camp Pendleton under the operational control of area and unit commanders. There is mandatory assignment to BEQs for unmarried E-5 and below servicemembers.

Housing Referral Services
Average rent for a one bedroom apartment is from $925 to $975. Two bedroom is between $1150 to $1375. Security deposit is still equals a month's rent. Individual home rentals average from $15 to $21.

For pet owners--an additional deposit for the pet usually from $500.00 depending on the weight of the pet. There are certain breed of dogs that are not allowed in any apartment. A pet monthly rent is usually between $20 to $25.

The average cost of a two bedroom to four bedroom single-family home in North San Diego County is from $485,000 to $600,000.

Photo provided by Cpl. Danielle Bacon Approximately 60,000 family members are living in base housing at Camp Pendleton.

Housing
More than 6,000 housing units are available for Camp Pendleton personnel, with more currently under construction. Refer to the fold out map for locations of various housing areas.

Military personnel reporting to Camp Pendleton must register with the Base Housing Office, Bldg. 1138, prior to making a rental agreement or purchasing a home in the civilian community. It is strongly advised that those service members who qualify for BAH
with dependent rate apply for government quarters at this time.

Eligibility for assignment begins with a control date that may be the date of detachment from the last permanent duty station. Waiting periods range from two to 30 months and vary according to rank and family composition. Normally, personnel who wish to reside off base are permitted to do so. Early inquiries often prevent unpleasant surprises and allow for proper planning.

Call (760) 725-6246/6310, DSN 365-6246/6310 or (800) 843-2182.

Vehicle Registration
Privately owned motor vehicles operated on the base must be registered within five days of arrival. All personnel reporting aboard are required to present identification card, driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance to enter the base.

Registration (Decal) is available for a maximum period of three-years for all military personnel.
To register vehicles aboard Camp Pendleton the following criteria must be met:

1. Have a certificate of registration, or possess written, notarized permission from the registered owner to operate the vehicle.

2. Drivers 18 years of age or older must possess a driver's license from their home state or California. Drivers under 18 must possess a California driver's license or obtain a certificate of compliance (SR22) along with a driver's license issued in their home state. Applications for SR 22s are available through insurance companies.

3. Have an insurance policy with a minimum of $15,000 bodily injury or death of one person, $30,000 bodily injury or death of two or more persons and $5,000 property damage.

4. Family members must show dependent's ID card.

5. All vehicles registered out of the state of Californa are required to posess proof of passing a California smog test. (excluding diesel engines and vehicles 20 years or older).

The registered owner of the vehicle is responsible for compliance with base regulations pertaining to the registration of the vehicle, safety inspection, etc. However, the person operating the vehicle is responsible for observance of all traffic regulations.

California State Driving Regulations
• Under California law, a driver must not drive faster than what is safe for road and weather conditions. All areas on Camp Pendleton have posted speed limits, with a maximum of 55 miles per hour.

• Seat belts are required by California law and must be used while driving. Child-safety restraints are required for all children until they are either six (6) years old or weigh 60 pounds.

• Vehicles LESS than 30 years old require a smog-control device as certified by the state of California. Vehicles will not be equipped with any bypass or modification to increase motor noise.

• It is unlawful to drive under the influence of, or transport an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle except in a trunk, or out of the immediate vicinity of the occupants. Both California and Camp Pendleton have strict regulations regarding alcohol. Infractions can weigh heavily with civilian records and legal implications may affect military careers or legal status.

• Service members must have a valid driver's license to drive in California. Out-of-state licenses are acceptable for those over 18, who are not residents of California, but if cited, the driver must be able to prove he or she is not a California resident. Service members under 18 must possess a valid driver's license from their home state and obtain, within 60 days of entering California, a non-resident minor's certificate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles or a California driver's license.

• Family members must meet the same requirements as above, except those under 18 must obtain a non-resident minor's certificate or California driver's license within 10 days. Those over 18 may operate a motor vehicle with a VALID out-of-state driver's license, if non-resident status is maintained.

• All vehicles driven or moved on California highways must be registered and have the appropriate fees paid.

• Upon registering a vehicle, owners will receive a registration certificate that must be kept in the vehicle at all times and be presented to a peace officer upon request.

• Members of the armed forces are permitted to drive in California with license plates issued to them by any state, territory or country where they were last assigned for military duty.

• Service members may or may not be allowed to drive in California with expired out-of-state licenses, depending on their state of residence.

To find out the law for a particular state, call the Military Police traffic desk at (760) 725-5991 (Bldg. 1531).

Photo provided by Lance Cpl. Brian J. Reimers With Marines returning home from deployments, base and local officials are raising concerns about motorcyclists.

Motorcycle Registration
To register a motorcycle aboard the base, personnel must complete the Motorcycle Safety Course conducted by the Base Safety Office, and have a driver's license, insurance, registration and your motorcycle endorsement. Requirements necessary for automobile registration apply to motorcycles as well. For more information on the courses, call the Safety Office at (760) 725-2897.

The Safety Office also provides a pamphlet listing current motorcycle safety regulations and laws for the state of California and the base.

The following motorcycle safety gear is required on base; high-visibility vest (reflective type), safety helmet (DOT approved minimum), eye protection/goggles or safety shield, full-length trousers, long-sleeve shirt, gloves, footwear made of leather covering the entire foot, with heels and soles of hard leather or rubber only.

Identification Cards
All I.D. cards for active duty, retired, reserve personnel and their dependents, and also, government service employees are issued at the Pass and I.D. Offices.

The offices are located at Mainside in Bldg. 130132, (Joint Reception Center) and at the Main Gate Bldg. 20250 (just off I-5). Hours of operation are from 7:30 am -3:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

Please call (760) 725-2442 (JRC) or (760) 725-2633/2768 (Main Gate) for more information.

Dependant children must obtain an identification card at age 10 to be eligible to use any facilities.

Civil Service employees must obtain a DD Form 1172-2 from the Civilian Resourses Office, Bldg. 2265. For more information, call (760) 725-3794.
NAFI employees must obtain a DD Form 1172-2 from the Human Resourses Directors Office, Bldg. 15000.
For more information, call (760) 725-5631.
The Naval Hospital on Camp Pendleton has an Identification Card office, call (760) 725-1308 for info.

California Department of Motor Vehicles
The Department of Motor Vehicle Office located in Bldg. 130132 is open on Thursdays only and provides many of the services available at off-base offices, including issuing and renewal of California driver's licenses (except behind-the-wheel driving tests and commercial tests), California identification cards and vehicle registrations. For more information call 1-800-777-0133.

Photo provided by Lance Cpl. Lanessa Arthur Marines aboard Camp Pendleton should take safety precautions seriously.

Traffic Management Office
The Traffic Management Office offers a full complement of traffic management services to base, tenant and transient units and personnel.
The Personal Property Shipping office, in Bldg. 2263, is responsible for all DoD personal property shipments into and out of northern San Diego County. To inquire about inbound shipments,
call (760) 725-3591. Outbound shipment counseling is performed Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. on a walk-in basis. For information, call (760) 725-8164. If your shipment suffers loss or damage, contact the Claims Section at (760) 725-4148.

The Personal Effects and Baggage Center is responsible for coordinating storage of personal effects and vehicles for deploying units, processing personal effects for personnel absent from their commands and receiving lost baggage from the San Diego Airport. For more information,
call (760) 725-3519.

The Passenger Travel branch is responsible for procuring commercial travel Camp Pendleton-based units. In addition, they coordinate no-fee passports for personnel on official orders and port calls for personnel traveling to overseas areas. Offices are located in Bldgs. 2263 and 520420.
Call (760) 725-8637 for assistance.

The Freight branch, located in Bldg. 2262, is responsible for shipment and receipt of all freight aboard Camp Pendleton. Outbound and inbound shipment coordination can be accomplished by calling
(760) 725-3873. The Yard Operations section is located at Lot 2255 and is responsible for the loading and unloading of all heavy lift items aboard base. They have three portable ramps, 35 and 140-ton cranes and a 36-ton forklift at their disposal. Use of the base scale is coordinated through Yard Operations at (760) 725-3119. Rail operations are conducted through Lemon Grove and Fallbrook Junction. Use of these areas must be conducted through the Traffic Manager at (760) 725-3092.

Pets
Dogs, cats, fish and small birds are the only animals authorized in government quarters aboard the Base. All dogs and cats, regardless of age, must be registered with the Base Veterinary Clinic, Bldg. 25132, within 30 days of arrival to Camp Pendleton.

To register an animal, the owner must present valid shot records for rabies and vaccinations, if the animal is old enough to get the rabies shot. If the pet has been spayed or neutered within six months of registration, a free one-year license can be obtained.Vaccinations are available through the Base Veterinary Clinic at (760) 725-3439.

For information concerning pet regulations, adoptions or requests for animal control service, contact the Base Veterinary Clinic at (760) 725-3439. Operating hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

The California Department of Health Services requires all dogs over four-months-old to have a certificate of current rabies vaccination stating the type, manufacturer, and lot number of rabies vaccine used and date of administration. All cities and counties in California have dog control ordinances. It is strongly recommended that all cats are rabies immunized. Cats, birds and rabbits must be healthy for admittance into the state. Parakeets may not be brought into the state for the purpose of sale. Pet ferrets are prohibited in California.

Base dry cleaning
There are 12 areas that offer dry cleaning and laundry services to active-duty and retired military and their dependents. Services require approximately three working days and are a cash-and-carry basis.

Plants
Houseplants in potting soil that are kept inside at all times are usually permissible into California, except fruit plants. All houseplants are subject to inspection at the state border for freedom of serious disease and pests. Outdoor plants are usually not admissible. Some plants are specific carriers of plant diseases and are restricted by plant quarantines. No plants are admissible from Florida, Long Island, N.Y., Hildalgo and Cameron counties in Texas, due to certain infestations. For additional information contact: California Department of Food Agriculture, Division of Plant, Health and Pest Prevention Services, 1220 "N" Street, Room A-372, Sacramento, Ca. 95814, or call 916-653-1440.

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