NEED TO KNOW ITEMS FOR GRADUATION
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..| Driving directions to MCRD San Diego, Gate #5
WALKING AROUND THE DEPOT
Don't ever, ever, walk on the Parade Deck. The Parade Deck is sacred ground. Stay on the sidewalks, keep off the grass and out of the streets. Remember, this is a working military installation.
ADDRESS FOR MAP DIRECTIONS
Marine Corps Recuit Depot, 3800 Chosin Avenue, San Diego, CA 92140
FAMILY DAY AND GRADUATION DAY
All visitor vehicles MUST enter through Gate #5 (Washington Stree, exit off of highway 5 north or south).
Have your drivers license, registration and insurance ready. Every driver must have this. Everyone entering the Depot must have a valid picture I.D. (School, state, etc. ). Keep your I.D. with you at all times. If you think someone is to young to need an I.D. please call the MCRD Provost Marshal's (MCRD Police) office to confirm. Their number is 619.524.4202
HOW DO I FIND MY NEW MARINE IF I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT HIM
Personal affects will be given back to new Marines on Family Day. If he had a cell phone going into Boot Camp he will be given it back at this time. Call him first.
Second, If that doesn't work, check the Bay View Restaurant. Almost every Marine goes here for the "Liberty Lunch" buffett. One thing about Marines, they sure know where to find free chow.
Third, try locating him on the "Mall" of the Depot. The mall's located just opposite of the parade deck (where the graduation was). It's on the other side of the flag pole. The mall's pretty central and the Depot is pretty small so you can't miss it.
Lastly, the only thing you can do is look out for him. You're bound to run into him sometime. It's a band of brother's now and you're all family. If you're not shy, just start asking new Marines if they've seen him. All Marines graduating that day will have been in the same company.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH QUESTIONS OF A MILITARY NATURE
USMC RECRUIT TRAINING REGIMENT
P 619.524.1775
FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITH GENERAL GRADUATION QUESTIONS
mCCS (mARINE cORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES)
P 619.725.6400
WHERE TO GET A ROOM ON THE DEPOT
LODGING ON THE DEPOT FOR VISITORS A.K.A BILLETING
P 619.524.4401
DVD AND VIDEO SALES OF YOUR MARINES GRADUATION CEREMONY
DAVID JAMES PRODUCTIONS
P 619.725.6279
PHOTOS OF YOUR MARINE IN FRONT OF THE AMERICAN FLAG
P 619.296.3840
IF YOU'RE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL AND NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIREARMS
USMC MCRD POLICE A.K.A Provost Marshal
P 619.524.4202
SCHEDULING A FLIGHT OUT OF SAN DIEGO AFTER THE GRADUATION
The last day of graduation "Graduation Day" typically ends by 11:00 AM. If you schedule a flight for 2:00 PM or later you'll have plenty of time to make it. The airport is right next the MCRD, literally. You can throw a Frisbee onto the airport runway from where graduation is.
There'll be about 500-600 familes leaving the Depot on the last day of graduation. Factor this into your travel plans. Getting off the Depot takes anywhere from 10-20 minutes.
SATO TRAVEL FOR OFF BASE LODGING AND AIRLINE RESERVATIONS
P 800.755.5670
SATO Travel arranges many of the new Marines flights home. When you book an airline reservation through SATO Travel, they can usually coordinate your air travel with your new Marines, based on the information you give them.
AREAS WHERE YOU CAN FIND A HOTEL AND MOTEL WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF MCRD
- Old Town (withing walking distance of the Depot)
- Hotel Circle
- Pacific Beach (this is where the beaches are)
- Point Loma
- Downtown San Diego (Gaslamp District)
BRINGING BIG RIGS ON THE DEPOT
No big rigs allowed. You have to find your own place to park them. Get on the CB. You might wanna check out Pacific Coast Highway for possible parking. The Depot is on Pacific Coast Highway.
PETS
Pets are discouraged. Service animals are allowed.
WHAT TO WEAR
Military are encouraged to wear their uniforms. Civilians should dress in comfortable clothes and wear comfortable shoes. Wear sunscreen.
MCRD SHUTTLE SERVICE AROUND THE DEPOT
Every twenty (20) minutes the red Bay View Restaurant shuttle bus travels between:
- Recreation Center (Locker Room Bar and Grill)
- Museum Flag Pole (On the Parade Deck)
- Mall (right near the Marine Corps Store)
- Bay View Restaurant
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