MCB Hawaii  Base Essentials

ARRIVAL AT THE HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Marines normally meet their designated sponsors at the Baggage Claim area of the airport.

Many Marines coming from formal schools, may not have sponsors assigned them. Upon arrival they should go to the USO lounge located adjacent to Baggage Claim Area "F".  The USO lounge is open 7 days a week from 0800 - 2400. Telephone: (808) 836-3351.

WHERE MUST I CHECK IN?

Upon your arrival in Hawaii, all Marines must report to their respective unit prior to checking in with the Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC), Inbound Branch (808) 257-3197/2197 located at Bldg. 1043, 1st Deck.

WHAT DO I NEED TO CHECK IN?

1. Reporting Endorsement from your command.

2. Original Orders, to include Web Orders
   If this is your first duty station, ensure you have orders from boot camp, recruiters assistance, MCT/TBS, and MOS school.
   If you executed PCS/Temporary Instruction (TEMINS) orders, ensure you have orders from your previous duty station and the TEMINS station.

3. Airline invoices

4. Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) invoices
   Applicable for members who shipped a vehicle.

5. Receipts
   ie, Pet quarantine, hotel

6. Marriage/Birth Certificates
   If you were married or had a child birth while in route to Hawaii, ensure you bring the marriage/birth certificate.

Service members arriving with family members should make reservations at The Inns of the Corps Hawaii, which is the temporary lodging facility on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The Inns of the Corps on Kaneohe Bay can be contacted at 808-254-2806 or online.

Geo-bachelors arriving without their family members and single officers may contact the Five Palms to make reservations for temporary lodging at these respective offices:

• E-6 to E-9 and bachelor officer quarters - unaccompanied personnel housing at 808-257-2409

If you get married en route to Hawaii you must inform your Hawaii command immediately and see what checklists or procedures they have for you to complete with admin. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow the future command's instructions and make arrangements in advance of arrival.