Twentynine Palms (MCAGCC)

The Combat Center's unique mission is to conduct relevant live-fire combined arms training, urban operations, and Joint/Coalition level integration training that promotes operational force readiness as well as to provide the facilities, services and support responsive to the needs of resident organizations, Marines, sailors and their families today and tomorrow.

There are some important rules and regulations that you need to be aware of when coming to 29 Palms:

• Seat belts must be worn at all times while driving on base.
• Children under the age of 6 years old or that weight less than 60 pounds must be in a car seat.
• A hands-free cell phone device must be used while driving a vehicle on or off base and texting while driving is also prohibited.
• Regarding base housing, certain dog breeds are not allowed in base housing. Please check directly with the Housing Office at 760-830-6611 for specifics.
• Speed limits must be followed at all times. Breaking this law will cause you to lose your driving privileges for 30 days.
• Talk to your unit about COVID-19 requirements

Telephone Access

To obtain command listing and phone numbers to the various facilities aboard MCAGCC call the Information and Referral Office at 760-830-6344.

All official activities aboard the Combat Center have an area code and prefix of 760-830-xxxx, unless otherwise noted. All off-base, local activities have an area code of 760.

Defense Service Network Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense. Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations the DSN area code must be included. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.

The Information and Referral program is located in building 1526, know has the Career Resource Office. I&R coordinates with base services and leadership to host the Commanding General's Welcome Aboard Orientation. This brief is mandatory for all Marines, excluding students, E-1 through E-6, O1 and O2, and CWO1. But all personnel and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. Loan Lockers are available with general kitchen items furniture is not available for families checking in or out of 29 Palms. Contact the I&R Program Manager for more information at 760-830-6344 or email nicole.horta@usmc.mil.