Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen,
Below is the Combat Center Weekly Speedcall for 18 July 2024. Please see any attached flyers for amplifying/additional information. Of note, if departments do not provide updates to the Communication Strategy and Operations Office or confirm that their information is correct by 1000 on Thursday, no message will appear for that respective department.
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR
EXCITING NEWS FOR COMBAT CENTER STUDENTS AND PARENTS!
The Combat Center wants to help your family prepare for the new school year by inviting you to the 2024 Back-to-School Resource Fair!
• Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
• Time: 4-6pm
• Location: West Gym (bldg. 1518)
Event highlights:
• Free school supplies and backpacks (while supplies last)
• MUSD Representatives and Staff from the local 29 Palms Schools
• The Combat Center School Liaison
• McGruff the Crime Dog
• Combat Center Desert Tortoises Thelma & Louise
• Military Vehicles on Display
• School Bus Tours
• CCFD Fire Engine
There will be more than 20 organizations on hand providing information and resources to help you prepare for the new school year! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and get ready together. See you there!
HQMC INSIDER THREAT 101 TRAINING & ANNUAL NCIS COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE /INSIDER THREAT TRAINING
The MAGTFTC Security Management Office will be hosting HQMC Insider Threat 101 Training Aug 19-21 (four All-Hands sessions, one Leadership session). This training is mandatory for anyone working aboard the Combat Center. This introductory class will be presented by the HQMC Insider Threat Team. The last class in the series will be the Leadership version and is for all CO’s, XO’s, AC/S’s, SgtMaj’s, 1st Sgts and Security Managers aboard MCAGCC to attend. Additionally, the Annual NCIS Counter-Intelligence / Insider Threat Brief will be held after each session of the HQMC training. This training will be held at the Base Theater. All units aboard the base are invited to attend and provide rosters of attendees to the MAGTFTC Security Office by COB the following day. Below is the schedule of events:
Monday, Aug 19
0815 – 0930 HQMC Insider Threat 101 Training
0930 – 1130 Annual NCIS Counter Intel Insider Threat Brief
1230 – 1345 HQMC Insider Threat 101 Training
1345 – 1545 Annual NCIS Counter Intel Insider Threat Brief
Tuesday, Aug 20
0815 – 0930 HQMC Insider Threat 101 Training
0930 – 1130 Annual NCIS Counter Intel Insider Threat Brief
1230 – 1345 HQMC Insider Threat 101 Training
1345 – 1545 Annual NCIS Counter Intel Insider Threat Brief
Wednesday, Aug 21
1230 – 1345 HQMC Insider Threat Leadership Training
1345 – 1545 Annual NCIS Counter Intel Insider Threat Brief
For questions and additional information, please contact Installation Security Manager Ms. Pinkstaff at 760-830-7952 or Assistant Security Manager Mr. Carson at 760-830-7181.
JOHNSON VALLEY SHARED USE AREA
Reminder, the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area will be closed for military training August 15th through the 26th, 2024. The Marine Corps will be conducting critical military training in the area.
During temporary closures of the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area, the adjacent Johnson Valley OHV recreation remains open for public use. Recreationists are advised to be safe and observe boundaries when recreating in the OHV area while the Shared Use Area is closed.
All upcoming scheduled closures of the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area for 2024 and 2025 are listed below:
• August 15-26, 2024
• February 13-24, 2025
• August 14-25, 2025
For additional information and updates, including a map of the area depicting Combat Center and Shared Use Area boundaries, please visit www.29palms.marines.mil/johnsonvalley.
Questions, inquiries, or requests to receive Johnson Valley updates via email or text message may be directed to the Resource Management Group by emailing the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at: SMBPLMSJOHNSONVALLEY@usmc.mil.
For additional information and updates, please visit: www.29palms.marines.mil/johnsonvalley/
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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1. AC/S MAGTF TRAINING
2. AC/S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3. AC/S INSTALLATION SUPPORT
- MCCS
- MISSION ASSURANCE
• PMO
• COMBAT CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
• SAFETY OFFICE
- PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
- ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
- CENTER LOGISTICS DIVISION
• FOOD SERVICE BRANCH
• MILITARY HOUSING
4. AC/S COMMUNICATIONS
• G6 SCIF APPOINTMENTS
• G6 ASSISTING IN CAC PIN RESETS
• NIPR AND SIPR ACCESS
5. GOVERNMENT AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
6. INSPECTOR GENERAL
7. STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
8. PROTOCOL
9. LEGAL SERVICES SUPPORT TEAM
10. ROBERT E. BUSH NAVAL HOSPITAL
11. COMMISSARY
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1. AC/S MAGTF TRAINING
MISTC 29 Palms is now offering a 5-Day Microsoft SharePoint Site Manager Course to all Uniformed Servicemembers and DOD Civilians aboard the Combat Center. The Course covers:
• Information Management Issues
• Document Library Management
• Custom Lists
• Wiki Libraries
• Permissions
• Site Creation and Management
The remaining Courses for CY2024 are as follows:
• Aug 12-16
• Sept 16-20
• Nov 18-22
If interested or if you have any questions, please reach out to the following point of contact:
Mr. Dennis F. Stieber
dennis.stieber.ctr@usmc.mil
Contractor
COC Specialist/SharePoint Instructor, MISTC 29 Palms
MAGTF Operations Center Training Team (MOCTT)
MAGTF Staff Training Program (MSTP)
760-830-9204/9205
2. AC/S RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3. AC/S INSTALLATION SUPPORT
-MCCS
-MISSION ASSURANCE
PMO
INSTALLATION ACCESS PROCEDURES
All individuals accessing MAGTFTC, MCAGCC must present valid acceptable identification, with 100% verification by PMO for every vehicle occupant. Between 0530 and 2000, DoD ID holders can use the Trusted Traveler process for up to 5 occupants/guests, those occupants need to present valid ID at the gate. Outside these hours, visitor passes must be obtained at the Main Gate. Note: Holders of the Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) cannot sponsor or use the Trusted Traveler program unless they have an approved caretaker. Foreign nationals are not authorized to use the Trusted Traveler process for access. For more information on types of acceptable identification, please visit:
https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Installation-Support-Directorate/Provost-Marshal/Visitor-Center/#id
For questions during operating hours, please contact the Visitor Center at 760-830-6794. After hours, contact the PMO Desk Sergeant at 760-830-6800.
ID CARD CHECKS AT THE GATE
As of 12 March 2024, Military Police personnel performing gate sentry duties, will require the drivers to physically hand-over their identification cards to the gate sentry. The gate sentry will physically inspect the card and properly scan it, prior to handing it back to the driver. Questions or concerns related to this process, can be directed to the PMO Desk Sergeant at 830-6800.
NEW LOCATION FOR SOME VISITOR CENTER SERVICES - PMO SERVICES HAS TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO BUILDING 1659
The Services at PMO in Building 1408 have temporarily moved to 1659. The following services will be affected (Vehicle, weapon, and pet registration, check-ins, Traffic Court, and Civil Court Liaison). If there are questions, please contact the Desk Sergeant at 760-830-6800.
The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 0800 to 1100 and 1200 to 1600. You can schedule appointments, to include Fridays, by calling (760) 830-4838. The Services include:
-Vehicle Registration
-Weapon Registration
-Pet Registration
-Personnel Profile Updates
-Personnel Check-in and Check-out
This move will free up the Visitor Center to focus on processing visitors and special events which will decrease wait times. More information can be found at Vehicle Registration (marines.mil). Please contact 760-830-4838 for questions and appointments.
DID YOU KNOW
The Visitor Center, located adjacent to the Main Gate Bldg. 0901, has an appointment line? There has been a significant increase in visitor traffic lately causing delays in accessing the Combat Center. Please call (760) 830-6734 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Appointments can be scheduled for the following:
1. DBIDS pre-enrollment process for temporary or long-term access to the Combat Center: https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/
2. Sponsors for personnel visiting the Combat Center can contact the Visitor Center using your official (.mil) account. In your email, you will need to send the DBIDS request form, located at https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Portals/56/Docs/Visitor-Center/DBIDS-Request-Form.pdf?ver=8LJTQc6_P7lUoWcx-Wr2cg%3d%3d, to confirm your sponsorship privileges. Once you have sent the sponsorship form, advise your guest to schedule an appointment with the Visitor Center. **Note: The guest cannot make this appointment until you have coordinated the sponsorship form via email.
Full details for DBIDS enrollment can be found at
https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Installation-Support-Directorate/Provost-Marshal/Visitor-Center/#dbids
COMBAT CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
CCFD ANNOUNCES THIS QUARTER'S FIRE SECURITY OFFICER/FIRE WARDEN TRAINING
Fire Security Officer/Fire Warden Training will be offered on 25 July 2024 at 0800 in Building 2080 (behind the Military Gas Station on Thirteenth Street). There are still seats available, please call: (760) 830-5239 and/or e-mail: ccfd_fire_prevention@usmc.mil to register.
SAFETY OFFICE
WET BULB GLOBE THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE
In accordance with MCO 6200.1E and MCO 5100.29C, Wet Bulb Globe Thermometers are available for units to utilize in order to aid them with their heat injury prevention program during the hot weather season and hot operational environments when temperatures are above 80°F. Wet Bulb Globe Thermometers are available from the Safety Office, Building 1523. For questions or to reserve a thermometer, please contact: Brett Blackard at (760) 830-3622 or brett.blackard@usmc.mil.
ESAMS TRAINING 15-19 JULY 2024
The Safety Office is pleased to announce that ESAMS training is coming to the Combat Center 15-19 July 2024. It is requested that all Safety Reps, Supervisors, and Motorcycle Presidents attend. The curriculum will be broken down by day, attendance for the whole week is not necessary; Just the portion of interest that pertains to you needs to be attended, See attached flyer with course breakdown. Please contact Mr. Frank Jenkins at frank.jenkins@usmc.mil or 830-5065 for additional information and to sign up.
CAUSE MAPPING TRAINING 23-25 JULY 2024
The Safety Office is pleased to announce that Cause Mapping training is coming to the Installation 23-25 July 2024 for a three-day training event. It is requested that all Safety Reps, Supervisors, and anyone that may find themselves assigned a safety investigation attend. The curriculum will be broken down by day, attendance for the full three days is mandatory to receive a cert. This course will provide the end user the information needed to complete RMI input as well as a safety investigation.
Cause Mapping Method Improves Problem Solving Skills. The Cause Mapping method focuses on the basics of the cause-and-effect principle so that it can be applied consistently to day-to-day issues as well as catastrophic, high-risk issues. The steps of the Cause Mapping method are the same, but the level of detail is different. Focusing on the basics of the cause-and-effect principle make the Cause Mapping approach to root cause analysis a simple and effective method for investigating safety, environmental, compliance, customer, production, equipment, or service issues.
This workshop delivers the content, examples, and time to work through group and individual exercises — to practice the skills and tools.
Day 1 focuses on the fundamental principles and concepts of the Cause Mapping approach reinforced with examples and exercises.
Day 2 begins to show how the approach applies to real world problems. The final exercise of the day is applying the Cause Mapping method on organization-specific problems identified by workshop attendees.
Day 3 focuses on documentation and facilitation and provides hands-on instruction and practice using the Cause Mapping template in Microsoft Excel to conduct a complete investigation.
Please contact Mr. Joel Burns at joel.g.burns@usmc.mil or 830-6720 for additional information and to sign up.
WEARING OF HEADPHONES/EARPHONES OR OTHER LISTENING DEVICES
In accordance with Combat Center Order 1630.8H Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Instruction Manual, the wearing of headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while walking, jogging, running, skating, skateboarding, bicycling, or using a personal transportation device on or within three feet of any traveled portion of any street, roadway, highway, avenue, or parking lot is prohibited. The use of listening devices while on a running/walking track, sidewalk, or pathway is authorized. Pedestrians using listening devices must ensure they face traffic and maintain a minimum of three feet of clearance from the traveled portion of roadways, streets, and parking lots or are otherwise protected from traffic (e.g. a curbed sidewalk, pedestrian bridge, and designated pedestrian pathways).
SAFETY OFFICE ANNOUNCES A BI-WEEKLY CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING COURSE
Beginning 30 May 2024, and every other Thursday of each month, the Safety Office will be offering a bi-weekly CPR and First Aid Training Course. The training will take place from 0730-1130 in building 1523 N. You must register to attend the training; class sizes are limited to 24 personnel. Please contact your Safety Office Representative or Mr. Joel Burns at (760) 830-6720 or joel.g.burns@usmc.mil to register or for more information.
DRUG SAFETY AWARENESS
As we enter spring and festival season, The Safety Office, in an effort to help bring attention to drug awareness has created informational guidance in order to help prevent the loss of life to those that live and operate aboard the Combat Center.
SAFETY OFFICE, SAFETY AWARENESS MESSAGE: PEDESTRIANS ON DEL VALLE ROAD
In accordance with Combat Center Order 1630.8H Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations Instruction Manual, persons are prohibited from running, jogging, or walking on Del Valle Road; this also includes troop formations. There is no PT, running or walking on Del Valle Road. Please help protect your Marines and Sailors by making sure they know this. Remember we want our Marines, Sailors, and civilians to be physically fit, we don’t want them getting injured in the process. For additional information regarding safety, please contact the Safety Office at 760-830-6720.
REQUIRED SUPERVISOR SAFETY, REFRESHER, AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE TRAINING
The Safety Office will be holding Required Supervisor Safety, Refresher, and Safety Representative training monthly; Those that hold a supervisor position or are appointed as the Safety Representative will be required to attend this training. For additional information and to sign up please contact Mr. Yeager at warrick.yeager@usmc.mil or 830-7262.
DRIVING AND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COURSES REGISTRATION
All personnel will register for driving and motorcycle safety training courses using ESAMS (Enterprise Safety Application Management System) in accordance with CCO 5100.22D. If you are not signed up through ESAMS, you will be redirected back to your S-3/Motorcycle President, to be registered for the next available class. If the S-3 or Motorcycle President does not have an ESAMS account, please have them contact the Safety Office at 830-5065 to have an account established. Course Registration Links: https://esams.cnic.navy.mil/ESAMS_GEN_2/Login or http://www.hgwllc.com. For additional information or questions, please contact the Safety Office at 830-5065.
- PWD
PLEASE FLUSH ONLY TOILET PAPER.
DO NOT FLUSH:
1. Paper Towels or Napkins
2. Diapers or Baby Wipes
3. Cleaning or Sanitary Wipes
4. Feminine Products / Tampons
5. Trash
6. Needles or Medication
PWD has been seeing an increased number of wipes and other items in the sewer system that are causing damage to the pumps and backups in the system. This applies to porta-potties which also end up in our sewer system! Please flush only toilet papers and place all other items in the trash!
-ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
-CENTER LOGISTICS
FOOD SERVICE BRANCH
Due to refrigeration outage, Dunham Mess Hall (1880) will be offering a reduced menu until further notice.
MILITARY HOUSING
WHAT TO EXPECT: MOVE-OUT
The Resident:
• Provides a minimum of 30-day notice to vacate to Liberty Military Housing.
• Returns the home in good condition.
Liberty Military Housing provides:
• An inspection prior to move-out to assess the condition of your home utilizing the move-in inspection checklist.
• Appropriate maintenance services and a speedy issue resolution.
• A final determination of any damages or repairs and associated costs.
• A move-out survey for you to provide feedback.
MHO provides:
• Provides answers to questions and issue resolution process.
• MHO representative at move-out inspection.
• PCS assistance and MHO contact for your next location.
• Support on any issues.
1. AC/S COMMUNICATIONS
G6 SCIF APPOINTMENTS
The SCIF is starting to implement a share point request form to ensure proper accountability and ease of access for meeting, VTC’s and anything else you may require from our office. Below is the link to the new SCIF reservation request form. https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/MPBqyi9uYf The SCIF/SSO SharePoint Site is: https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TECOM_MAGTFTC_G6_SSO If you have any questions, please contact the SCIF at 760-830-1300.
G6 ASSISTING IN CAC PIN RESETS
G6 is happy to announce that they are now able to assist you with CAC PIN resets. To reset your CAC PIN please contact 760-830-7140 or 760-830-7145. For issues regarding cell phones please contact the G6 System Administrators at the help desk 760-830 7141.
NIPR AND SIPR ACCESS
NIPR & SIPR access will be disable after 35 days of none use.
5. GOVERNMENT AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
6. INSPECTOR GENERAL
7. STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE
8. PROTOCOL
9. LEGAL SERVICES SUPPORT TEAM
10. ROBERT E. BUSH NAVAL HOSPITAL
11. COMMISSARY
Hot days call for cool treats. Shop your commissary during National Ice Cream Month I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! As the temperatures rise during the summer months, the delicious frozen treats help cool us off. July is National Ice Cream Month, and your local commissary has a wide selection of frozen treats for those hot summer days.
Grill & Chill Giveaway: Win an 18-inch Weber grill and Igloo cooler bundle or a $50 gift card Summer just got a little sweeter for Commissary CLICK2GO customers with the Grill and Chill Giveaway. Through Sept. 9, customers can enter to win prizes using one of three easy methods:
1. Creating a Commissary CLICK2GO account if one has not already been established. New accounts submitted during the promotional period will automatically be entered.
2. Submitting a Commissary CLICK2GO order of $75 or more. New orders submitted during the promotional period will automatically be entered.
3. Registering at https://commissaries.com/rules for a chance to win during the promotional period.
Fifty-four lucky winners will receive an 18-inch Weber grill and Igloo cooler bundle or a $50 gift card. There will be six selection dates throughout the promotional period. To learn more about the rules and eligibility, go to https://commissaries.com/rules. Read the entire news release online.
On July 1, commissaries hit 157-year mark in providing valuable benefit of low-cost groceries to troops. What is considered today to be the "modern" commissary benefit began on July 1, 1867, when enlisted service members were declared eligible to receive the same quality of life support previously only available to officers since 1825. One hundred-fifty-seven years later, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) remains committed to carrying on the legacy of service that began in buildings that once served as warehouses and horse stables, said DeCA Director and CEO John Hall.
Effective June 30, 2024, your Twentynine Palms Commissary will be eliminating single-use bags. Customers will need to bring their own bags. Reusable bags will be available in store for a small fee. See your store associate for more information.
Social Media Sites
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecombatcenter
- Instagram: @mcagcc29palms
- X: @MCAGCC29Palms
- Official Website: https://www.29palms.marines.mil/
- MCCS Website: https://29palms.usmc-mccs.org
- MCCS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/MCCS29Palms
- MCCS Instagram: @mccs29palms
- MCCS YouTube: https://bit.ly/youtubemccs29palms
- MCCS Flickr photo sharing: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mccs29palms/
- MCCS Life in 29 Sign Up: https://bit.ly/lifein29
- Public Works: https://www.facebook.com/PWD.MCAGCC
- PMO: https://www.facebook.com/people/Marine-Corps-Air-Ground-Combat-Center-Provost-Marshals-Office/