Twentynine Palms (MCAGCC)

The Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center's (MCAGCC) two-fold mission is to operate live fire combined arms training that promotes readiness of operating forces and to provide facilities, services, and support, responsive to the needs of tenant commands, marines, sailors and their families.

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

The telephone automatic information number to obtain command listing and phone numbers to the various facilities aboard MCAGCC is 760-830-6000 DSN 312-230-6000.

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 (DSN) Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). 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. The operator can be reached at commercial (719) 567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.

The Information and Referral Program (I&R) is located in bldg 1526. I & R provides Welcome Aboard packages, (WAP), as well as eWAP which includes maps and other resources for those PCSing to 29 Palms. For information about the CG's Welcome Aboard Orientation, contact the I &R at 760-830-6344. Loan Lockers/Hospitality Kits are available with general kitchen items (furniture is not available) for families checking in or out of 29 Palms, contact the I&R for information. Telework number 760-422-5338