MCAS Beaufort  Base Essentials

Checking In

One of the first things military personnel must attend to upon their arrival at the air station is checking in. New arrivals must take their original orders to their command to be endorsed before visiting the Installation Personnel Administration Center, or IPAC, building 807. If checking in after working hours or on the weekend, check in with the air station officer of the day, or OOD, in building 601, Marine Corps Air Station Headquarters, duty desk.

Personnel checking in must also attend the Welcome Aboard Brief which is facilitated by the Information & Referral Program.  The Welcome Aboard brief provides installation information, maps, program directories and more.  Please note that personnel in the grades of E-1 through E-6, WO-1 and O-1 through O-2 must attend the mandatory Welcome Aboard Brief (Settling In Services) in accordance with MCO 1754.10A.  Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina provides use of the Lending Locker where personnel can borrow household items to include air mattresses, tables and chairs, kitchen items, and more.  The Information & Referral Office is located in IPAC, building 807, room 100 and can be contacted at 843-228-7351.

Personnel

MAG-31 Personnel: All military personnel with orders to MAG-31 should check in with the MAG-31 S-1, located in building 1252. Squadrons that fall under MAG-31 include MALS-31, VMFA-115, VMFA-122, VMFA(AW)-224, VMFA-251, VMFA-312, VFMA(AW)-533, VMFAT-501 and MWSS-273.
For more information, call 843-228-7312, DSN 335-7312.

H&HS Personnel: All military personnel with orders to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron should check in with the station first sergeant, or S-1, located in building 601, room 125B. For more information, call 843-228-7121, DSN 335-7121.

MWSD-273 Personnel: All military personnel with orders to Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 should check in with the station S-1, located in building 601, room 125B. For more information, call 843-228-7121, DSN 335-7121.

CLC-23 Personnel: All military personnel with orders to Combat Logistics Company 23 should check in with their respective units in building 614. For more information, call 843-228-8511. 

MACS-2, Det. A Personnel: All military personnel with orders to Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Det. A, should check in with their respective units in building 662. For more information, call 843-228-6798, DSN 335-6798.

• Individualized Education Program, or IEP, papers
• Official orders
• Adoption papers/birth certificates
• Marriage license/divorce decree
• Citizenship/naturalization paperwork
• Discharge papers
• Medical records/immunization records
• Fingerprint record (of minor children)
• Record of Emergency Data
• Passports/record of passport numbers
• Medical history/records
• Dental record

Before you begin your travel, keep these things in mind:

• Ensure you have all your vehicle insurance and registration information handy.
• Have your vehicle checked for road worthiness before you begin your trip. Check all fluids and fill up with gas.
• Families should ensure they have snacks and small toys to entertain children, as well as a change of clothes for unexpected mishaps.    
• Ensure you have cash, checks or credit cards that you will need when traveling.
• Let someone know what route you will be taking in case of problems on the road. 
• If flying, ensure you have your passport, tickets, and currency as needed for the area you are traveling to.
• Make sure you have temporary lodging reservations. The Inns of the Corps can be reached at 843-522-1663. Rooms are limited, so make your reservations early.

The Military Postal Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. The phone number for the postal facility is 843-228-6053 or 843-228-7220. Incoming personnel should contact their units for correct mailing addresses prior to arrival.

If you get married before you PCS, you must inform your commanding officer and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures. 

For detailed information, please contact the Inbound section of Installation Personnel Administration Center at 843-228-8403.