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WELCOME ABOARD
THE BASIC SCHOOL
TRAINING & EDUCATION COMMAND
MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5019
www.tbs.usmc.mil
OFFICER STUDENT SOP FOR THE BASIC SCHOOL
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Standing Operating Procedure (SOP) is to publish the rules and
regulations which officer students are expected to follow. The purpose of these rules is to ensure
professional conduct throughout the course, impressing upon the officer students the principles of attention
to detail and self-discipline. This SOP is not all-inclusive, but is a good general guide.
RESPONSIBILITY: Compliance with the rules and regulations contained in this SOP and pertinent
Marine Corps, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and Basic School Orders is the
responsibility of each student.
I. INTEGRITY
1. As an officer of Marines, your honesty and integrity are expected to be above reproach. As such,
no violations of the special trust and confidence entrusted in each of you, as Officers, will be
tolerated. Breaches of integrity (lying, cheating, stealing, false statements, etc.) are grounds for
revocation of your commission.
2. As an officer, you cannot tolerate a lack of integrity in a fellow officer. If any officer observes
another officer violating this special trust and confidence at any time, he or she is required to
immediately inform the Staff Platoon Commander (SPC) of the suspected violation. Failure to
inform the SPC is, in itself, a violation of that special trust and confidence. Any reported violation
will be thoroughly investigated by the company staff.
II. SAFETY
1. It is often stated that “safety is paramount,” and it is. While professionalism and the professional
accomplishment of the mission are also paramount, all training is conducted in compliance with
established safety procedures. Any officer has the authority and responsibility to stop any training
event/live fire exercise if he/she observes a situation that is life threatening or has a high
probability of causing serious bodily harm.
2. It is incumbent upon every officer to immediately report any unsafe act or condition via the chain
of command.
3. All injuries during any type of training will be reported via the chain of command to the SPC. A
Mishap Control Sheet will be submitted within 24 hours. Minor cuts, scratches, and bruises need
not be reported.
III. AUTHORITY AND CHAIN OF COMMAND
1. The authority of the officer student assigned to company and platoon billets will be respected by
fellow officer students.
2. With authority comes responsibility. Part of that responsibility is being accountable for personnel
and equipment in the unit. At all times, the officer student billet holders must know the location
of each officer student and weapon in the unit.
a. Officer students will keep their unit leaders informed of their whereabouts.
b. Officer students will not be dismissed from any training unless authorized by the
company staff. If the students has a schedule medical/dental appointment then he/she
must inform the company staff prior to his/her departure.
c. When leaving the Camp Barrett area during training hours (with the exception of noon
meal), officer students will sign out in the appropriate logbook in the Company Duty
Office (CDO).
3. Officer students will use both the student and staff chain of command, as appropriate.
4. It is just as important to be a good follower as it is to be a good leader. Cooperate with the billet
holders. Obey their orders. When it is your turn to lead they must extend the same professional
courtesy to you.
IV. MILITARY COURTESY AND CONDUCT (Marine Officer’s Guidebook)
1. During working hours, refer to fellow student by rank or rank and last name (NOT Dave or
Brown, but Lieutenant Brown or Warrant Officer Brown).
2. When in an office space or enclosed room, you should stand when a senior enters or approaches if
you are sitting. If a senior officer approaches your table while you are eating, stand until the
officer permits you to sit.
3. At all times, when addressing officers of a senior grade, use SIR or MA’AM and always stand.
When acquainted with the officer it is appropriate to use both grade and last name. Do NOT use
the term “Skipper.”
4. Warrant Officers will be addressed as “Warrant Officer” or “Chief Warrant Officer.” Actual
Gunners may be addressed as “Gunner.”
5. Address Staff Noncommissioned Officers and NCOs by the appropriate title (FIRST SERGEANT,
MASTER SERGEANT, STAFF SERGEANT, CORPORAL). Master Sergeants and Master
Gunnery Sergeants should not be addressed as “TOP” unless a rapport has been established.
6. When you are in uniform and covered, salute all recognized senior officers, whether they are in
uniform, PT gear, or in civilian attire. If you are in civilian attire, provide an appropriate verbal
greeting.
7. A verbal greeting is expected when saluting and an effort must be made to greet seniors whether
indoors or out (i.e., Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening). An appropriate greeting
will be used when departing seniors whether outdoors or indoors (i.e., Good Day, gentlemen).
Salutes are not silent.
8. While in the field, do not salute the company staff officers or officers functioning as Assistant
Instructors.
9. Officer students will not become argumentative with an instructor or staff member. If the student
feels the evaluation or treatment is unfair, he/she may RESPECTFULLY request an explanation.
10. Officer students shall conduct themselves in a ladylike or gentlemanly manner at all times. This
includes not using vulgar or coarse language or telling off-color jokes.
11. When reporting for duty or reporting to a member of the company staff or TBS staff, the following
procedure will be used:
a. Knock or otherwise gain the attention of the officer. Enter or approach when directed.
Do not pound on the bulkhead or hatch and do not scream.
b. Center yourself two paces in front of the officer (one pace in front of the officer’s desk)
at the position of attention.
State: “Sir/Ma’am, Lieutenant / Warrant Officer _______ reporting for duty.” (“As ordered,”
may be added as appropriate for the situation).
NOTE: If outdoors, or if reporting for duty under arms or with duty belt [Junior Officer of the
Day (JOOD)], render a hand salute and hold the salute until acknowledged.
c. Remain at attention until instructed otherwise. If told “AT EASE” then assume the
position of parade rest.
d. Upon completion of business, come to the position of attention (centered in front of the
officer), take one step backward, execute an about face and depart at attention (if
outdoors, or reporting for duty, salute, take one step backwards, execute an about face,
and depart at attention).
12. The use of tobacco products is discouraged. Smoking is prohibited in all government buildings.
Do not smoke, chew, or spit outdoors while in uniform. The use of smokeless tobacco products is
prohibited in Heywood Hall, to include the classroom area. The only exception to this is during
field training when in non-tactical situations and authorization is given by an instructor or platoon
commander, or during breaks between classroom instruction.
13. If a staff officer or company officer attempts to create an environment of informality so you can
feel relaxed, DO NOT interpret this as being familiar, less formal does not mean less disciplined.
Marines are known for the discipline in their ranks. Subordinates must initiate and maintain
proper protocol when a senior officer creates a casual rapport. It is your responsibility to exercise
respectful conduct at all times.
14. The Hawkins Room (The “Hawk”) is open daily for you to relax and socialize. However,
remember you are at TBS to develop professionally- excessive alcohol consumption will not be
tolerated.
V. ATTIRE (Uniform and Civilian)
1. When arriving to or departing the company area, students will be in a complete uniform or
appropriate civilian attire.
2. Physical Training gear is only authorized for PT, weapons cleaning, and in the Bachelor Officer
Quarters (BOQ). Students are NOT authorized to drive to and from work in PT gear.
3. During working hours blouses will be worn with the camouflage uniform when exiting BOQ
rooms, with the exception of authorized PT or if on a working party.
4. ONLY authorized military clothing will be worn.
a. Military green skivvy shirts will be worn with the camouflage uniform. White crew-neck
skivvy shirts will be worn with all other uniforms.
b. Bush covers are not authorized for any training.
5. A clean uniform (to include boots) or appropriate civilian attire is required to enter the dining area,
green carpet area, club, the sandwich/pizza shop in O’Bannon Hall or any service facility (Bank,
Post Office, Exchange, or Cleaners). These facilities will not be utilized when the officer student
is wearing camouflage face paint. PT gear is authorized only as outlined in paragraph 2 above.
6. Weapons (rifle and sword) and 782 gear are not authorized in the TBS dining area, green carpet
area, club, or any service facility, bank, exchange, post office, barber shop, or cleaners.
7. The camouflage uniform may be worn to and from work; however, students are only authorized to
make those stops that are specified in Chapter 2, Section 2007 of the Marine Corps Uniform
Regulations. It may also be worn in Quantico town.
8. Boots will be cleaned prior to any training event, to include field exercises.
9. Rank insignia worn in garrison will be free from scratches and properly positioned. Use a ruler to
place insignia on your uniforms.
10. The web belt will be worn with the camouflage uniform. Belts will be clean and serviceable in
both field and garrison. Suspenders are not authorized. Marine Corps Martial Arts belts will only
be worn after passing the appropriate tests.
11. Uniforms will be serviceable. Camouflage uniforms worn for field training do not have to be
flawless; however, all tears, holes, and worn spots must be properly repaired.
12. A clean uniform will be worn each day, unless remaining in the field overnight.
13. The Gore-Tex jacket is the primary outer garment for wear in the Camp Barrett area. The Gore-
Tex jacket may not be worn with the service uniform. When the Gore-Tex jacket is worn with the
camouflage uniform, black gloves will also be worn or carried. Under no circumstances will the
Gore-Tex jacket be worn for leave of liberty, nor will it be worn with civilian attire.
14. Each officer who wears glasses is required to maintain two pair of military glasses. Civilian
glasses, when worn in uniform, will be conservative in appearance. Sunglasses will not be worn
in formation, should be properly discreet, and should be avoided while in uniform unless required
for medical purposes. Contact lenses or civilian glasses are discouraged from being worn for field
evolutions due to the nature of the training.
15. Jewelry will be worn in accordance with USMC Uniform Regulations. Authorized jewelry items
are: wedding bands, college rings, watches, and earrings (specific female uniforms only). Neck
chains are discouraged and must not show. Jewelry is a safety hazard when conducting PT.
Religious medallions must not show above the skivy shirt.
16. Civilian attire will reflect good judgment and taste. An officer’s appearance in civilian attire,
though in some cases of a more relaxed nature, should still present a professional appearance
consistent with the high standards of the officer corps. Common sense and a conservative
philosophy should guide the dress code for officers at all times.
a. Hanson Room (Dining Facility):
(1) Breakfast and lunch. The dress will be the uniform prescribed in the
training schedule or appropriate civilian attire.
(2) Dinner. The dress will be as prescribed by the training schedule, the
seasonal service uniform, or civilian attire. Athletic shorts and/or
athletic shoes are not permitted. Bermuda/walking shorts are permitted
during the appropriate season.
b. Hawkins Room, Main Lounge, Lobby (Green Carpet Area) and the sandwich/pizza shop
on the 2nd deck of O’Bannon Hall:
(1) Training Days. Civilian attire, camouflage uniform, or the seasonal
service uniform are authorized. Athletic attire (to include jogging suits)
is not considered appropriate attire for wear in these areas. When a
spouses’ reception or similar function is scheduled for the Main
Lounge (Green Carpet Area), Marines in camouflage equipment or
casual civilian attire are not permitted in the Main Lounge (Green
Carpet Area).
(2) Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Proper civilian attire or the seasonal
service uniform is authorized.
c. Company commanders may grant exceptions to the preceding policies for specific
occasions such as theme parties in the Main Lounge and for spouses’ attire after Jayne
Wayne Day.
d. Camouflage face paint will not be worn in the Hanson Room, Hawkins Room, the
sandwich/pizza shop or any other service facility unless authorized by the company
commander.
e. All business conducted at CAC will be in the uniform of the day.
17. Dirty, ragged or severely wrinkled clothing should not be worn except when engaged in activities
such as repairing an automobile.
18. Shirts:
a. Male Officers will wear collared shirts. Female officers will wear appropriate blouses or
shirts.
b. The types of shirts listed below are inappropriate;
(1) Tee-shirts (unless engaged in “recreational activities”)
(2) Shirts designed as undergarments.
(3) Athletic shirts except to and from PT.
(4) See-through shirts.
(5) Shirts with pictures, slogans, numbers or writing, except shirts with
modest writing (monograms, “Hang Ten,” etc.) obviously in good taste
and designed for external casual wear.
(6) Sleeveless shirts such as “Tank Tops” or “Muscle” shirts (only
exception will be for individual PT).
(7) Shirts designed to be tucked in or with uneven shirttails must be tucked
in.
19. Trousers.
a. Belts will be worn on trousers with belt loops.
b. Sweat pants or athletic shorts will not be worn except to and from PT.
c. Neat and clean Bermuda/Jamaica/walking shorts are acceptable. Their wear aboard
Camp Barrett is limited to the summer uniform season. “Cutoffs” will be not be worn.
20. Blue Jeans. Jeans are considered appropriate civilian attire. As with all other attire they must be
in good condition and present a neat appearance.
21. Footwear:
a. Sandals may be worn with the same limitations as Bermuda shorts. Shower shoes, thongs
or flip-flops are not authorized.
b. Athletic shoes may be worn as civilian attire with shorts. However, they should not be
dirty, frayed or worn out.
c. Black military dress shoes will not be worn with civilian clothes. You should possess a
pair of civilian dress shoes appropriate for wear with a suit.
22. Additional Comments. The following information should serve as guidance for attire at functions
and locations outside Camp Barrett. Obviously, there is a time and place for recreational attire
more casual then permitted in the Hanson or Hawkins Rooms. The following guidelines are
offered:
a. Officers should always dress up. This is consistent with our ethos and the standards
expected of officers. While there are occasions when you may dress more casually,
remember, you are an officer at all times; consider the occasion and set the right example.
b. Set the example in the Post Exchange, commissary, and other locations on or around the
base.
c. Running suits are not considered appropriate civilian attire anytime or anywhere.
d. Shorts, and athletic shoes are inappropriate in the Officer’s Club at Mainside.
e. You will be required to possess a tasteful suit or sports coat with tie and slacks or
appropriately similar clothing for female officers (i.e., tasteful dress, shirt, blouse.).
Marine officer uniform Civilian equivalent
Formal Evening Dress Bravo or tuxedo or formal gown
Blue Dress Alpha
Informal Blue Dress Bravo or civilian suit, coat and tie;
Service Alpha cocktail dress or suit
Casual Service Charlies collared open-neck shirt and slacks;
Skirt and blouse, dressy slacks and
Blouse or “business casual” dress
f. The attire of an officer’s spouse cannot and should not be regulated by the Marine Corps
except in public places aboard the base. Inappropriate actions of a spouse in such places
are the responsibility of the officer.
VI. PERSONAL APPEARANCE
1. Every Student must ensure a neat personal appearance is presented at all times, in uniform or
civilian attire.
2. Male personnel shall shave daily and maintain a regulation haircut. (This will often require
weekend haircuts due to the pace of training during the week).
3. Mustaches are not authorized for student officers at TBS.
VII. CLASSROOM CONDUCT/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Students who miss class are responsible for the material covered in class and should see their
platoon guide for handouts and notes. Officer students may make an appointment to see the
instructor if necessary, utilizing their chain of command.
2. Students who must miss a period of instruction must get permission AHEAD OF TIME from their
SPC and ALSO must sign out in the appropriate logbook in the CDO.
3. No smoking, tobacco chewing, gum chewing, or eating is allowed in any classroom during
instruction. Beverages that can be closed are allowed. Snacks are authorized during breaks only.
4. Arrive on time and be prepared to begin all classes as directed by the training schedule.
5. If it is necessary to enter class late, enter quietly and move to the back of the classroom. If it is
necessary to depart class early, sit in the back of the classroom and exit using a side door.
6. Classroom courtesy also demands that officer students WILL NOT prepare to leave the classroom
(close notebooks, put on Gore-Tex jackets, etc.) until dismissed by the student company
commander. Additionally, ensure alarms on your watch are cleared so they do not go off in the
class.
7. Classes, as well as other training events, have priority. Make a maximum effort to schedule all
administrative activities around training events.
8. If a training event is missed, the appropriate billet holder will complete a Missed Instruction
Report and submit this report through the student chain of command on the same day the training
was missed to their platoon commander.
9. Sit in assigned seats, unless leaving the class early or arriving late.
10. Once the class has been called to attention, there will be no talking unless the instructor calls on
you or until the student company commander has dismissed the class.
11. If you, as an officer student, have a question, raise your hand; wait for the instructor to recognize
the question; stand; state rank and name and platoon; and then ask the question (while the question
is being asked and answered, the rest of the students will remain silent).
12. Information taught in the Basic Course is important. It is each officer’s responsibility to stay
awake and alert, making maximum effort to concentrate. Sleeping in class is regarded as
disrespectful to the instructor and will not be tolerated. It you are tired, stand and move to the side
or rear of the classroom.
13. Ensure you have all equipment and materials for each training event. DO NOT come to class,
either in the classroom or the field, without the required student outlines, advance sheets, handouts
or manuals, AND READ THEM! If you are missing any of these materials, convey that
information to your company staff via the student chain of command at least 48 hours in advance
of the particular class.
VIII. WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.
2. Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire.
4. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to fire.
5. A student will NEVER allow his/her weapon to leave his/her hands unless it is properly secured in
his/her BOQ room or in the armory (See BOQ ROOM STANDARDS FOR DETAILS ON
SECURING WEAPONS). During field training, when the use of both hands is necessary, i.e.,
digging a fighting hole, the weapon can be slung across the shoulder or placed WITHIN ARM’S
REACH. Weapons should never be placed on the deck except in the rarest of tactical situations.
6. The student company staff will conduct a daily inspection at the end of the working day to ensure
all weapons are properly secured. Under no circumstances will a student store his weapon
anywhere except the armory or BOQ room. Rifles will be secured in the BOQ room individual
rifle rack. Rifles will be secured in the TBS armory prior to any weekend or holiday of 96 hours
or more. Issued weapons may not be transported in private vehicles.
7. No ammunition, pyrotechnics, or ordnance of any kind will be stored in a BOQ room or a private
vehicle. If any of these items are discovered, take them to the armory and turn them in.
8. No munitions will be brought from a field exercise/live fire to Camp Barrett. Inspections will be
conducted at the conclusion of each training evolution to ensure compliance. An amnesty box will
be located at the armory. This allows a “no questions asked” turn in policy, but it is not an
alternative for field shakedowns and inspections.
9. All personal weapons will be registered with the Provost Marshal first and then stored in the
armory or off base (if living in BOQ), or in base quarter mainside. NO private weapons or
ammunition will be kept in the BOQ or in a private vehicle. There will be an opportunity to
register these weapons during the textbook and supply issue period.
10. Weapons will be cleaned at least once a week, after every field exercise, and after firing.
11. DO NOT conduct unauthorized maintenance on any weapons. See the appropriate technical
manual (TM) or an armorer if you have any questions.
12. DO NOT use unauthorized cleaning material to clean any weapon. (Cleaner Lubricant Protectant
(CLP) is to be used exclusively when available.) See the TM or an armorer if you have any
questions.
13. Unless there is an occupant present in the BOQ room, the weapon will be secured in its rack; the
porthole and hatch will be locked.
14. Never lay a weapon flat on the deck.
15. Once given the opportunity to Battle Sight Zero (BZO) your weapon, maintain BZO on your
weapon and place that data on a card, laminate the card and place it in the stock well of your
weapon.
16. ALWAYS carry rifle-cleaning gear to every field exercise, to include patches and CLP. Cleaning
your weapon during the breaks in field training should become second nature.
IX. EQUIPMENT
1. During working hours, students will always carry the following items:
a. Pocket notebook
b. Pen/pencil
c. Identification tags
d. Identification card (also during non-working hours)
e. Wrist watch
2. Students are accountable for their field equipment and will frequently check to ensure they have
not lost any gear. Student billet holders will also frequently ensure accountability of Marines in
their charge.
3. All field equipment will be cleaned after each field training event.
4. Ear plugs are MANDATORY for all weapons firing exercises.
5. All field gear must be maintained in serviceable and clean condition. Any unserviceable/worn out
gear must be surveyed at TBS Supply. Students will not write names, slogans, etc. on any field
gear, including helmets and helmet bands.
6. Only authorized gear and rations will be taken to the field.
7. Authorized rations include supplements such as sunflower seeds, and Power Bars.
8. Gear discipline will be exercised in the field. Only needed gear will be unpacked or taken from
the cartridge belt. It will be replaced immediately when not in use. Students must be prepared to
pick up and move at anytime.
9. Lost gear will be replaced at the expense of the student who signed for it. Students should
purchase replacements for 782 gear at Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC)
Cash Sales or Fort Belvoir’s PX. Lost gear which cannot be replaced in kind will be reported via
the student chain-of-command immediately and liquidated within 10 working days at the supply
warehouse.
X. PHYSICAL TRAINING
1. Scheduled PT will not adequately condition the student. Therefore, officers must augment this
physical training on their own. Use the buddy system at all times. Carry and drink additional
water in respect to temperatures!
2. Running will be conducted AGAINST traffic unless running in formation.
3. When running along a hard surface road, stay at least three feet off the road, unless in formation.
4. Do not run with headphones aboard MCCDC.
5. Do not run on Onville Road.
6. Running after dark is extremely dangerous and, for this reason, students will not run on the hard
surface roads between the hours of dusk or dawn; however, the loop within the Camp Barrett area
may be used. If students desire to run this loop after dark, they must wear a road guard reflective
belts or vest. See your Company PT representative for rules on running and biking. Road guard
reflective belts or vests must be worn prior to morning colors and after evening colors.
7. The Obstacle, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Endurance, and Stamina Courses will be run in
boots and camouflage trousers with at least two other Marines, and only after proper techniques
have been demonstrated.
8. Do NOT run the Confidence Course unless it is arranged with the PT Officer.
9. Any course off the hard surface road must be run with a minimum of three students. In case of
injury, one student remains with the injured individual, the other goes for help.
10. Know and comply with acclimatization requirements. Check flag conditions prior to any physical
activity. The flags are located:
a. In front of Ramer Hall (pool)
b. Next to Range Control (open field across from the old gas station).
11. When under black flag condition, no outdoor PT will be conducted.
12. Upon reporting to TBS, you will be held to the Marine Corps standards of physical fitness and
body composition. You can find these standards on the Internet in MCO P6100.12 by going to
http://www.usmc.mil and then navigation to “Publications” then “Orders and Directives.” The
training at TBS will include physical fitness, but you are expected to arrive with a solid foundation
from which to build.
XI. OFFICERS RESIDING OFF BASE
Officers residing off base who are assigned to the company are also responsible for daily and weekly
cleanups in the BOQ as scheduled by the company staff.
XII. VEHICLES AND PARKING
1. All privately owned vehicles (POVs) must be registered aboard MCCDC. This will be
accomplished during “zero week.” At that time, any officer desiring to register a POV must have
in his/her possession the following items: (1) a valid and current vehicle registration, (2) proof of
automobile liability insurance, (3) a valid driver’s license, and (4) a current safety inspection (if
the vehicle is registered in Virginia). If a driver’s improvement course card has been issued then
bring this also.
2. Lieutenants are only allowed to park in authorized parking areas aboard TBS and these are at a
premium. They include the lots adjacent to Graves Hall, except where markings on the pavement
indicating reserved parking, and the parade deck. Only BOQ residents are authorized to park in
the O’Bannon and Graves Hall parking lots. No parking is authorized along any roads at TBS.
Any officer found parking in unauthorized parking areas aboard TBS will be ticketed, “booted”
and stand to lose their parking privileges aboard TBS. Designated parking areas are assigned;
instructions in this regard will be published by the company staff and complied with by students.
3. All vehicles must be registered aboard TBS and their TBS parking sticker should be properly
displayed on their vehicle. TBS parking stickers are issued during zero week.
4. Traffic regulations aboard MCCDC are placed in effect by orders from the Commanding General,
and as such, are strictly enforced aboard base. Speeding indicates an inability to abide by
regulations. Do not compromise yourself as a Marine officer by failing to obey the speed limits.
Moving violations require mandatory attendance at Base Traffic Court and may result in loss of
driving privileges as well as other possible disciplinary measures from the Commanding Officer,
TBS.
XIII. LIBERTY
1. Liberty is a privilege and not a right.
2. Liberty will be sounded by the student billet holders after completion and submission of the daily
rifle count and Instructional Rating Forms, and when authorized by the appropriate staff platoon
commander.
3. Letters must be submitted in Naval Correspondence format to your SPC for any liberty outside of
300 miles. The letter shall include time of departure, mode of transportation, location, point of
contact, phone number, time of return, and any other information considered pertinent.
4. The Basic School order 1050.2M, Leave and Liberty Regulations, states that the CO’s policy is
that officer students are not normally granted annual leave. In cases where annual leave is
authorized, a request will be forwarded through the lieutenant’s chain of command.
5. Officers in a casual status or recent graduates may request annual leave that will be granted based
on the workload of their duties.
XIV. REQUIRED EXCHANGE ITEMS FOR OFFICER STUDENTS
The items listed below are required. All are available at the TBS PX. Complete PT uniform to include:
a. Green Tee-Shirt with no markings.
b. Green running shorts.
c. Green sweatshirt- with black USMC and Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on the front.
d. Green sweatpants- with black USMC and Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on the front.
e. White socks- calf socks with no color or ornamentation.
XV. ALCOHOL ABUSE
1. All Marine officers, regardless of rank, are expected to conduct themselves as ladies or gentlemen
at all times. This includes moderation in the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Alcohol abuse
is inconsistent with our officer ethos and is contrary to the effective performance of Marines and
to the Marine Corps mission and will not be tolerated. Alcohol is in no way an excuse for
unofficer-like conduct.
2. Officers must be fully aware of the Marine Corps policy regarding alcohol abuse and the
associated consequences. By Marine Corps order, all incidents of alcohol abuse will be the
subject of formal command counseling and an Officer Qualification Record (OQR) entry will be
made reflecting that counseling. Additionally, for conviction of intoxicated driving- even first
time incidents- or second and subsequent incidents of alcohol abuse, not necessarily related to
driving, a fitness report entry is required. Intoxicated driving includes both driving under the
influence and driving while impaired or intoxicated.
XVI. ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES
1. Any officer claiming a spouse and/or children, as dependents must ensure the Student Personnel
Officer is provided with the marriage license and birth certificates for any children AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE! Issuing of dependent ID cards, enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility
Reporting System (DEERS) and payment of Basic Allowance for Housing cannot begin until
these documents are provided.
2. Until your spouse obtains an updated military dependent’s ID card or DEERS card, they may
utilize the military facilities (PX, clinic, commissary, etc.) by showing a copy of the sponsor’s
orders to TBS.
3. It may take a few pay periods for your pay to get straight. Monitor your pay closely and
immediately inform your company staff of any discrepancies, to include overpayment.
Participation in the Marine Corps Direct Deposit System (check-to-bank) is required for all
Marines.
4. In order for each student to be properly accessed into the Marine Corps Total Force System,
certain commissioning documents need to be provided to the Personnel Section at TBS. The
following matrix will help you determine what documents are required for each commissioning
source:
Source Documents needed for accession
NROTC/PLC/MECEP/MCP Proof of Degree* & NAVMC 763**
OCC/DCP/ECP OCS handles their paperwork and are complete by
the time they get to TBS.
*In lieu of the actual degree, a letter from the school, or school transcripts indicating that you have
graduated will suffice.
** If NROTC is missing any documents, they cannot be accessed. If they cannot be accessed,
they cannot get paid. Disbursing will only accept ONE payday request if there is no record in
MCTFS.
In addition to the above, all students (except MECEP, ECP and MCP) are required to bring a copy
of their SF-86, Security Questionnaire.
5. There will be some mandatory Saturday and/or Sunday activities during the training cycle, some
for all hands, others for designated individuals. These include remedial land navigation exercises,
remedial PT, remedial swimming, retesting of academic examination failures, other training
events, and, if required, room inspections, etc. Keep your weekends free until informed by the
staff of the schedule. Do not purchase airline tickets, or bus tickets until you have the permission
of your SPC.
6. An invitation to attend the social events and activities throughout the training schedule is extended
to the spouses of officer students. It is the married officer’s responsibility to keep the spouse fully
informed of these events well in advance. A spouses’ newsletter will be published periodically to
help pass the word through the company. The staff spouses will be contacting the student
Officers’ spouses in the near future to organize activities to help their transition into the area and
as a spouse of an officer student at TBS.
XVII. FORMATIONS
1. On deck time will be ½ hour before the first class, unless otherwise directed. The Student Staff
will pass the word prior to securing the night before. Students must be present and in the uniform
of the day at this time.
2. Any formation, whether company, platoon, or squad, will be attended by all personnel in that unit,
unless prior authorization to be absent was obtained.
3. Being on time for a formation does not mean running into your position as the Company First
Sergeant is commanding “Fall In.” You will be there in time for subordinate leaders to get solid
accountability and pass any important information. As a general guideline, Marine officers are
always early to their appointed place of duty.
4. When given the command “At Ease,” no talking or moving the position of the right foot is
permitted.
5. During formal ceremonies, the command “At Ease” will constitute a modified parade rest. It will
appear the company is in the position of parade rest, but will allow the officer students some, but
minimal, movement in order to remain comfortable.
XVIII. VISITORS IN THE BOQ
1. Individuals who are guests of officer students are authorized to visit the BOQ rooms.
2. These guests, to include husbands and wives, will be met in the Quarterdeck area or some other
appropriate area and escorted to your room.
3. Officers’ female/male friends will not be allowed to stay overnight in the BOQ. They are required
to depart the BOQ no later than 2400.
4. Consideration will be shown for your fellow officers since this is also their home.
XIX. SICK CALL
1. Sick call will go only during prescribed sick call hours unless the illness or injury dictates
otherwise.
2. If at all feasible, students will inform their SPC’s before reporting to sick call (A minimum,
inform your student chain of command).
3. Officer students who are recommended for a limited or no duty status will submit their medical
chits to the Staff Company XO via their SPC. The company staff makes final decisions regarding
student status.
4. Students will not make appointments on their own. All appointments will be made through the
Staff Company XO to ensure no scheduling conflicts exist.
5. In the case of dental appointments, it is your responsibility to ensure cancellations are
accomplished via the Company XO at least 24 hours prior to the appointment.
XX. COMPANY PHONE
The company duty phone is for official company business ONLY. Students will not be allowed to use this
phone for personal matters, unless it is an emergency situation. If someone calls for a student, a message
will be taken and the call can be returned on a pay or personal phone. Directory assistance (411) calls will
not be made from duty phones, nor will collect phone calls be accepted.
XXI. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
A Marine officer always makes a concerted effort to ensure his or her financial dealings are beyond
reproach. You must manage your accounts to avoid writing bad checks. It is critical that you not bounce a
check for any reason. If an officer issues a check with insufficient funds, he/she may be subject to
disciplinary action and loss of check-cashing privileges aboard base. Consistent lack of financial
responsibility can also result in loss of security clearance.
XXII. INSTRUCTIONAL RATING FORMS
1. Instructional Rating Forms (IRFs) for each day will be due at the conclusion of the training day
and will be completed for every class unless otherwise instructed by the instructor. IRFs are
electronic forms that will be entered into the computer in the Company Computer Labs.
2. Markings and comments should be made with the intent to improve the training at The Basic
School. Officers are expected to utilize correct grammar, complete sentences, and proper spelling.
All comments will be professional and respectful toward the instructor. Your comments will be
reviewed by the instructor, the Deputy Director of War fighting, the TBS Operations Officer, and
finally by the Commanding Officer, TBS.
XXIII. SECURITY
1. Security in the BOQ and aboard TBS is each officer’s responsibility. Any thefts or break-ins must
be reported through the company staff during working hours, or through the Officer of the Day,
via the CDO, after working hours. Instructions will be given on contacting the Military Police.
2. If an officer loses a BOQ room key, it must be immediately reported to the company staff so that
the BOQ maintenance personnel can change the lock to avoid the possibility of theft.
3. Valuables, such as cash or credit cards, must not be left adrift in unattended BOQ rooms. When a
room is unoccupied, the doors and windows must be locked.
XXIV. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Submit all administrative paperwork via the chain of command.
2. Use the Standard Letter Format in accordance with the Department of the Navy Correspondence
Manual (SECNAVINST 5216.5D) for all written work.
XXV. PURCHASE OF PERSONAL/ADDITIONAL GEAR
1. The Basic School will provide adequate cold weather gear for your use during your assignment.
However, you are authorized to purchase, at your own expense, personal/additional gear that can
be used during field training.
2. It is highly recommended that you possess cold weather gear such as, polypro socks, and glove
inserts; however, these are optional items procured at the individual’s expense. It is also
recommended that you refrain from purchasing these items until after you have asked your SPC
about which stores or venders are most reliable, honest, and offer these items at a reasonable price.
3. With the exception of those items noted above, the use of non-issue gear which is visible when
worn is not authorized. Questions about additional comfort items should be addressed to your
SPC prior to purchases.
XXVI. ADDRESS AT THE BASIC SCHOOL
Second Lieutenant / Warrant Officer ____________
____Company, _____ Platoon, TBS
24164 Belleau Avenue
Quantico, VA 22134-5019
TBS Building Heritage
CAMP BARRETT
Major General Charles Dodson Barrett, CAMP UPSHUR
USMC Captain William P. Upshur, USMC
Camp Barrett is the present Camp Upshur was a training
location of the Basic School area for TBS/ROC during
and was established in 1942. World War II. It became the
The Camp was dedicated to official location of the Basic
major General Charles School in 1947 and remained
Dodson Barrett. General in the capacity until 1958. It
Barrett was born on 16 is dedicated to Captain
August 1885 at Henderson, William P. Upshur, born 28
Kentucky. And appointed a Second Lieutenant in October 1881 in Richmond, Virginia. While
the Marine Corps on 5 August 1909. His foreign assigned to the 15th Company of Marines, all
service included duty in Mexico, Santo mounted, Captain Upshur left Fort Liberte, Haiti,
Domingo, France, the Pacific area, and with for a 6-day reconnaissance. After dark, on the
Marine detachments on several capital ships of evening of 24 October 1915, while crossing the
the Navy. He participated in the capture of Vera river in a deep ravine, the detachment was
Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914, and the Meuse- suddenly fired upon from three sides by about
Argonne Offensive, 1-3 November 1918. From 400 Cacos, concealed in bushes about 100 yards
1924 to 1927 he was a member of the American away from the fort. The detachment fought its
Battle Monuments Commission and from 1927 way forward to a good position, which it
to 1929 he was a student at the French Ecole de maintained during the night, although subjected
Guerre in Paris, France. Duty brought General to a continuous fire from the Cacos. At daybreak,
Barrett to Headquarters Marine Corps, in Captain Upshur, in command of one of the three
Washington, DC, to the Division of Operations squads which advanced in three different
and Training from 1933-1935. He transferred to directions, led his men forward, surprising and
serve as Division Marine Officer with the Fleet scattering the Cacos, and aiding in the capture of
from 1935-1936. From there, the General Fort Dipitie.
performed from 1937-1939 in the office of the
Chief of Naval Operations. He commanded the HEYWOOD HALL
5th Marines, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Major General Charles Heywood, USMC
Force, from August 1939 to June 1940, when he
returned to Headquarters Marine Corps, first as Heywood Hall was built in
Director, Division of Plans and Policies and later 1958 and dedicated to Major
as Assistant to the Major General Commandant. General Charles Heywood
In March 1942, he assumed command of the 3rd and houses the Headquarters
Marine Brigade in the South pacific, returning to of the Basic School. He was
the United States in October of that year to born in Waterville, Maine on
become Commanding General of the 3rd Marine 3 October 1839. Major
Division. He played a prominent part in bringing General Heywood was
this unit to fighting condition and led it to the appointed a Second
Pacific area in February 1943. On 15 Lieutenant on 5 April 1858, at the age of 19. In
September1943 he was appointed to the next September of that year, while stationed at the
higher echelon as Commanding General, 1st Brooklyn Marine Barracks, he was second in
Marine Amphibious Corps. On 8 October 1943, command of a detachment of 65 Marines sent to
he died in a tragic accident in Noumea, New quell a riot in Staten Island. His early career was
Caledonia. He was awarded the Distinguished spent largely at sea. He was promoted to First
Service Medal posthumously, on 14 June 1950, Lieutenant on 30 May 1861. On August 28th of
in recognition of his outstanding contributions in that year, he participated in the attack on Fort
planning the Bougainville operation. Clark, the first joint military and naval
expedition of the Civil War. Promoted to Captain
on 23 November 1861, he participated in boat
expeditions on the James River. As commander
of the after gun-deck division of the Cumberland HAWKINS ROOM
he was brevetted to Major for his noteworthy First Lieutenant William D. Hawkins, USMC
conduct. He became Fleet marine Officer with
Farragut’s West Gulf Squadron. In 1864 for his The Hawkins room, located
conduct on the Hartford he was brevetted to within O’Bannon Hall, is a
Lieutenant Colonel. After the war, he helped bar and lounge area used by
quell several domestic disturbances. For this, the officer students at The
Major General Hancock and the Secretary of the Basic School. It was
navy cited him. In January 1891 he was dedicated to First
appointed Colonel Commandant of the Marine Lieutenant William D.
Corps. During his administration the war with Hawkins. Lieutenant
Spain broke out and the Boxer Rebellion Hawkins was born on 18
erupted. The number of posts in the Corps April 1914 in Ft Scott, Nebraska. After Pearl
doubled, and he helped to raise the standards of Harbor was attacked, he enlisted in the Marine
the Officer Corps. He died at the age of 74 on 26 Corps, 5 January 1942, and was assigned to the
February 1915. 7th Recruit Depot, San Diego. He joined the
Second Marines, 2nd Marine Division, completed
O’BANNON HALL Scout Sniper School at Camp Elliot, San Diego,
Captain Presley N. O’Bannon, USMC and on 1 July 1942 embarked on board the USS
Crescent City for the Pacific Area. A private first
O’Bannon Hall opened in class when he went overseas, he was quickly
1958 and houses the Bachelor promoted to corporal and then to sergeant. On
Officer Quarters for the 17 November 1942, he was commissioned a
officer students at the Basic Second Lieutenant while taking part in the
School. O’Bannon Hall was Guadalcanal Campaign in the battle for the
dedicated to Presley Neville Solomon Islands. On 1 June 1943 he was
O’Bannon. Born in 1774 in promoted to First Lieutenant. Less than six
Fauquier County, Virginia, months later, he was killed in action leading a
the son of John O’Bannon scout-sniper platoon in the attack on Betio Island
and Nancy Neville, Presley O’Bannon was during the assault on Tarawa. During the two-
commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the day assault, Lieutenant Hawkins led attacks on
Marine Corps in 18 January 1801. He was pill boxes and installations, personally initiated
promoted to First Lieutenant on 15 October 1802 an assault on a hostile position fortified by five
and participated in the blockade of Tripoli in enemy machine guns, refused to withdraw after
1803. On 23 October 1804, the detachment of being seriously wounded and destroyed three
Marines commanded by Captain Anthony Gale more pill boxes before he was mortally
and Lieutenant O’Bannon were ordered to the wounded, 21 November 1943. For this action,
Brig Argus to accompany William Eaton and First Lieutenant Hawkins was posthumously
“some Gentleman” to Alexandria. O’Bannon awarded the Medal of Honor.
participated in Eaton’s mission to aid the
deposed Hemet in the dethronement of his HANSON ROOM
brother Yusuf as the Bashaw of Tripoli. With an First Lieutenant Robert M. Hanson, USMCR
expedition of about 400 men, O’Bannon and
Eaton set out to capture Derne. After a march of The dining room in
over 500 miles replete with extreme hardships, O’Bannon Hall is called the
the attack on Derne was successful. On Hanson Room. It is
returning to the United States, O’Bannon was dedicated to First Lieutenant
awarded a Mameluke sword by the Virginia Robert M. Hanson.
House of delegates. This sword served as a Lieutenant Hanson was the
model for the present marine Officer’s sword. son of Reverend and Mrs.
However, disappointed at not receiving a Harry A. Hanson who were
promotion, he resigned from the corps in March serving as Methodist Missionaries in India at the
1807. He married and made his home in Logan time of his birth. Lieutenant Hanson enlisted in
County, Kentucky. He died on September 12, May 1942, and earned status as a pilot and
1850. commissioned officer on 19 February 1943.
Lieutenant Hanson arrived in the South Pacific
in June 1943, and his daring tactics and total forces in Korea on 12 September 1951. As
disregard for death soon became well known. platoon leader of “I” Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th
Famous for one killing spree in which he Marines, Second Lieutenant Ramer was ordered
downed 20 enemy planes in six consecutive to attack and seize hostile positions atop a hill
flying days, First Lieutenant Hanson was vigorously defended by well-entrenched enemy
commended in the citation accompanying the forces delivering small arms, mortar, and
Medal of Honor for his bold attack against six machine gun fire. Fearlessly leading his men up
enemy torpedo bombers 1 November 1943 over the steep slopes, he boldly continued to
Bougainville Island, and for bringing down four spearhead the assault although he and the
Zeros while fighting them alone over New majority of his unit were wounded. He
Britain on 24 January 1944. It was on this date personally annihilated one enemy bunker with
that his plane crashed into the sea while he was grenade and carbine fire and captured the
flying an escort mission over Rabaul, New objective with his remaining eight men. Unable
Britain. First Lieutenant Hanson was to hold the position against an immediate,
posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal overwhelming counter attack he ordered his
of Honor. group to withdraw and single handedly fought
the enemy to furnish cover for his men and the
CANNON FIELD evacuation of three fatally wounded Marines.
First Lieutenant George H. Cannon, USMC Severely wounded a second time, Second
Lieutenant Ramer refused aid when his men
The athletic field at Camp returned to help him and, after ordering them to
Barrett was named for seek shelter, courageously manned his post until
George ham Cannon. He was his position was overrun and he fell mortally
born on 5 November 1915, in wounded. Second Lieutenant Ramer was
St. Louis, Missouri. He was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal
commissioned in the Marine of Honor.
Corps and graduated from
the Basic School with the ANDERSON HALL
class of 1938. On 7 Private First Class James Anderson Jr.,
December 1941, First Lieutenant Cannon was USMC
attached to the Sixth Defense Battalion, Fleet
Marine Force, at Midway Island. He was Anderson Hall is one of the
commander of “H” battery and was at the two Bachelor Enlisted
command post when he was mortally wounded quarters located within
by enemy shellfire. He refused to be evacuated Camp Barrett. It was
from his post until after his men, who had been dedicated to James
wounded by the same shell, were evacuated. He Anderson Jr. on 13 January
directed the reorganization of this command 1970. He holds the
post, and he died from loss of blood as a result of distinction of being the first
his utter disregard for his own condition. For Marine African-American to
distinguished conduct and extraordinary courage win the Medal of Honor. He was born on 22
during the attack upon those islands by Japanese January 1947 in Los Angeles, California. James
forces, Lieutenant Cannon was posthumously Anderson Jr. was a Private First Class with 2nd
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines,
3rd Marine Division on 28 February 1967.
Company F was advancing in dense jungle
RAMER HALL northwest of Cam Lo in an effort to extract a
Second Lieutenant George H. Ramer, USMC heavily besieged reconnaissance patrol. Private
First Class Anderson’s platoon was the lead
Ramer Hall, a Combat element and had advanced only about 200 meters
Conditioning Facility, when they were brought under extremely intense
opened in 1963. It is enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire.
dedicated to George H. The platoon reacted swiftly, getting on line as
Ramer who was awarded best they could in the thick terrain, and began
the Medal of Honor for returning fire. Private First Class Anderson
actions against enemy found himself tightly bunched together with the
other members of the platoon only 20 meters began to mount his radio operator was wounded
from the enemy position. As the firefight and First Lieutenant Reasoner immediately
continued, several of the men were wounded by moved to his side and tended his wounds. When
the deadly enemy assault. Suddenly, an enemy the radio operator was hit a second time while
grenade landed in the midst of the Marines and attempting to reach a covered position, First
rolled alongside Private First Class Anderson’s Lieutenant Reasoner courageously running to his
head. Unhesitatingly and with complete diregard aid through the grazing machine gun fire fell
for his personal safety, he reached out, grasped mortally wounded. His indomitable fighting
the grenade, pulled it to his chest and curled spirit, valiant leadership and unflinching
around it as it when off. Although several devotion to duty provided the inspiration that
Marines received shrapnel from the grenade, his was to enable the patrol to complete its mission
body absorbed the major force fo the explosion. without further casualties. In the face of almost
In this singularly heroic act, Private First Class certain death he gallantly gave his life in the
Anderson saved his comrades from serious service of his country. First Lieutenant Reasoner
injury and possible death. His personal heroism, was posthumously awarded the Congressional
extraordinary valor, and inspirational supreme Medal of Honor.
self sacrifice reflected great credit upon himself,
the Marine Corps, and upheld the highest BURKE HALL
traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly Private First Class Robert C. Burke, USMC
gave his life for his country and was
posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal Burk Hall is the Bachelor
of Honor. Enlisted Quarters at Camp
Barrett. It was finished in
REASONER HALL 1972 and is dedicated to
First Lieutenant Frank S. Reasoner, USMC Robert C. Burke, who was
born on 7 November 1949 in
Reasoner Hall is a classroom Monticello, Illinois. He was
facility located within The a Private First Class with
Basic School that was Company 1, 3rd Battalion,
st
established in 1971. It was 27th Marines, 1 Marine Division (Rein). On 17
dedicated to First Lieutenant May 1968, while on Operation ALLEN
Frank S. Reasoner, USMC, BROOK, Company I was approaching a dry
born on 16 September 1937 river bed with a heavily wooded tree line that
in Spokane, Washington. He borders the hamlet of Le Nam (1), when they
served with Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance suddenly came under intense mortar, rocket
Battalion, 3rd Marine Division in July of 1965. propelled grenades, automatic weapons and
The reconnaissance patrol led by First Lieutenant small-arms fire from a large, well concealed
Reasoner had deeply penetrated heavily enemy force which halted the company's
controlled enemy territory when it came under advance and wounded several marines. Realizing
extremely heavy fire from an estimated 50 to 100 that key points of resistance had to be eliminated
Viet Cong insurgents. Accompanying the to allow the units to advance and casualties to be
advance party and the point that consisted of five evacuated, Pfc. Burke, without hesitation, seized
men, he immediately deployed his men for an his machinegun and launched a series of 1-man
assault after the Viet Cong had opened fire from assaults against the fortified emplacements. As
numerous concealed positions. Boldly shouting he aggressively maneuvered to the edge of the
encouragement, and virtually isolated from the steep riverbank, he delivered accurate
main body, he organized a base of fire for an suppressive fire upon several enemy bunkers,
assault on the enemy positions. The slashing fury which enabled his comrades to advance and
of the Viet Cong machine gun and automatic move the wounded marines to positions of
weapons fire made it impossible for the main relative safety. As he continued his combative
body to move forward. Repeatedly exposing actions, he located an opposing automatic
himself to the devastating attack he skillfully weapons emplacement and poured intense fire
provided covering fire, killing at least two Viet into the position, killing 3 North Vietnamese
Cong and effectively silencing an automatic soldiers as they attempted to flee. Pfc. Burke
weapons position in a valiant attempt to effect then fearlessly moved from one position to
evacuation of a wounded man. As casualties another, quelling the hostile fire until his weapon
malfunctioned. Obtaining a casualty's rifle and intense machinegun fire, causing the enemy to
hand grenades, he advanced further into the retreat through the defensive wire to positions of
midst of the enemy fire in an assault against cover. In a desperate attempt to silence his
another pocket of resistance, killing 2 more of weapon, the North Vietnamese threw hand
the enemy. Observing that a fellow marine had grenades and directed recoilless rifle fire against
cleared his malfunctioning machinegun he him, inflicting two additional wounds. Too
grasped his weapon and moved into a weak to reload his machinegun, Corporal Maxam
dangerously exposed area and saturated the fell to a prone position and valiantly continued to
hostile tree line until he fell mortally wounded. deliver effective fire with his rifle. After 1-1/2
Pfc. Burke's gallant actions upheld the highest hours, during which fragments from exploding
traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. grenades and concentrated small-arms fire hit
Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his him repeatedly, he succumbed to his wounds,
country. Private First Class Burke was having successfully defended nearly half of the
posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal perimeter single-handedly. Corporal Maxam’s
of Honor. aggressive fighting spirit, inspiring valor and
selfless devotion to his duty reflected great credit
MAXAM HALL upon himself and the Marine Corps and upheld
Corporal Lawrence L. Maxam, USMC the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.
Corporal Maxam was posthumously awarded the
Maxam Hall is a dining Congressional Medal of Honor.
facility for the enlisted
Marines at Camp Barrett that GRAVES HALL
was built in 1973. It is named Second Lieutenant Terrence C. Graves,
for Corporal Lawrence USMC
Leonard Maxam, who was
born in Glendale California on Graves Hall is one of two
9 January 1948. He served Bachelor Officer quarters built
with Company D, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd at Camp Barrett and was
Marine Division (Rein). On 2 February 1968, dedicated to Second
the Cam Lo District Headquarters came under Lieutenant Terrence Collinson
extremely heavy rocket, artillery, mortar, and Graves on 26 October 1973.
recoilless rifle fire from a numerically superior Second Lieutenant Graves was
enemy force, destroying a portion of the born on 6 July 1945 in Corpus
defensive perimeter. Corporal Maxam, Christi, Texas. He was commissioned a Second
observing the enemy massing for an assault into Lieutenant in 1967 and upon graduation from
the compound across the remaining defensive The Basic School, began duty with 3rd Force
wire, instructed his assistant fire team leader to Reconnaissance Company, 3rd Marine Division.
take charge of the fire team and unhesitatingly On 16 February 1968, while on a long-range
proceeded to the weakened section of the reconnaissance mission, Second Lieutenant
perimeter. Completely exposed to the Graves eight-man patrol observed seven enemy
concentrated enemy fire, he sustained multiple soldiers approaching their position. Reacting
fragmentation wounds from exploding grenades instantly, he deployed his men and directed their
as he ran to an abandoned machine gun position. fire on the approaching enemy. After the fire
Reaching the emplacement, he grasped the had ceased, he and two patrol members
machinegun and commenced to deliver effective commenced a search of the area, and suddenly
fire on the advancing enemy. As the enemy came under a heavy volume of hostile small
directed maximum firepower against the arms and automatic weapons fire from a
determined Marine, Corporal Maxam’s position numerically superior enemy force. When one of
received a direct hit from a rocket propelled his men was hit by enemy fire, Second
grenade, knocking him backwards and inflicting Lieutenant Graves moved through the fire-swept
severe fragmentation wounds to his face and area to his radio and, while directing suppressive
right eye. Although momentarily stunned and in fore from his men, requested air support and
intense pain, Corporal Maxam courageously adjusted a heavy volume of artillery and
resumed his firing position and subsequently was helicopter gunship fire upon the enemy. After
struck again by small-arms fire. With resolute attending the wounded, Second Lieutenant
determination, he gallantly continued to deliver Graves, accompanied by another Marine, moved
from his relatively safe position to confirm the intense hostile fire, Hospital Corpsman Second
results of the earlier engagement. Observing that Class Ray moved from parapet to parapet,
several of the enemy was still alive, he launched rendering emergency medical treatment to the
a determined assault, eliminating the remaining wounded. Although seriously wounded himself
enemy troops. He then began moving the patrol while administering first aid to a Marine
to a landing zone for extraction, when the unit casualty, he refused medical aid and continued
again came under intense fire, which wounded his lifesaving efforts. While he was bandaging
two more Marines and Second Lieutenant and attempting to comfort another wounded
Graves. Refusing medical attention, he once Marine, Hospital Corpsman Second Class Ray
more adjusted air strikes and artillery fire upon was forced to battle two enemy soldiers who
the enemy while directing the fire of his men. attacked his position, personally killing one and
He led his men to a new landing site into which wounding the other. Rapidly losing his strength
he skillfully guided the incoming aircraft and as a result of his severe wounds, he nonetheless
boarded his men while remaining exposed to the managed to move through the hail of enemy fire
hostile fire. Realizing that one of the wounded to other casualties. Once again, he was faced
had not embarked; he directed the aircraft to with the intense fire of oncoming enemy troops
depart and, along with another Marine, moved to and, despite the grave personal danger and
the side of the casualty. Confronted with a insurmountable odds, succeeded in treating the
shortage of ammunition, Second Lieutenant wounded and holding off the enemy until he ran
Graves utilized supporting arms and directed fire out of ammunition, at which time he sustained
until a second helicopter arrived. At this point, fatal wounds. Petty Officer Ray's final act of
the volume of enemy fire intensified, hitting the heroism was to protect the patient he was
helicopter and causing it to crash shortly after treating. He threw himself upon the wounded
liftoff. All aboard were killed. Second Marine, thus saving the man's life when an
Lieutenant Graves’ outstanding courage, superb enemy grenade exploded nearby. Through his
leadership and indomitable fighting spirit determined and preserving actions, courageous
throughout the day were in keeping with the spirit, and loyalty to the welfare of his Marine
highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the comrades, he served to inspire the men of
U.S. Naval Service. Second Lieutenant Graves Battery D to heroic efforts in defeating the
was posthumously awarded the Congressional enemy. His conduct throughout was in keeping
Medal of Honor. with the highest traditions of the United States
Naval Service. Petty Officer Ray was
RAY HALL posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal
Hospital Corpsman Second Class David R. of Honor
Ray, USN
MITCHELL HALL
Ray Hall is the Basic First Lieutenant Frank N. Mitchell, USMC
School’s Medical and Dental
facility. It was completed in The Infantry Officer Course,
1987 and was dedicated to the occupational school for
David Robert Ray, born in 14 professional infantrymen, is
February 1945 in located within Mitchell Hall.
McMinville, Tennessee. Mitchell Hall was dedicated
David Ray was a Hospital to Frank N. Mitchell in
Corpsman Second Class, U.S. Navy, and served December of 1989. First
with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Lieutenant Mitchell was born
Division (Rein). On 19 March 1969 at Phu Loc on 18 August 1921 at Indian Gap, Texas, and
6, near An Hoa, during the early morning hours, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1939. He was
an estimated battalion-sized enemy force commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1945,
launched a determined assault against the following World War II service aboard the
battery’s position and succeeded in effecting a aircraft carrier USS Enterprise at Wake Island.
penetration of the barbed-wire perimeter. The First Lieutenant Mitchell was a member of
initial burst of enemy fire caused numerous Company A, First Battalion, Seventh Marines,
casualties among the Marines who had First Marine Division (Reinforced), when he
immediately manned their howitzers during the came in contact with enemy aggressor forces in
rocket and mortar attack. Undaunted by the Korea on 26 November 1950. Leading his
platoon in point position during a patrol by his born on 20 January 1963 in Havana, Cuba and
company through a thickly wooded and snow- enlisted in the Marine Corps at age seventeen.
covered area in the vicinity of Hasan-ni, First While on duty with First Platoon, Golf
Lieutenant Mitchell acted immediately when the Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, Landing
enemy suddenly opened fire at point-blank force SIXTH Fleet 1-84, during operation ashore
range, pinning down his forward elements and on 4 December 1983, Sergeant Cox was on his
inflicting numerous casualties in his ranks. second deployment to Beirut,
Boldly dashing to the front under blistering fire Lebanon. At this time, Sergeant Cox’s reinforced
from automatic weapons and small arms, he squad, while manning an outpost forward of U.S.
seized an automatic rifle from one of the lines, came under intense small arms and heavy
wounded men and effectively trained it against machine gun fire in the early evening hours. He
the attackers and, when his ammunition was calmly ignored hostile rounds as he crossed a fire
expended, picked up and hurled grenades with swept street to join some of his men at an
deadly accuracy, at the same time directing and observation post. Quickly establishing his
encouraging his men in driving the presence and rallying his men, Sergeant Cox
outnumbering enemy from his position. directed his organic weapons, called for and
Maneuvering to set up a defense when the enemy adjusted mortar fire on hostile positions with
furiously counterattacked to the front and left telling effect. Sergeant Cox continued to report
flank, First Lieutenant Mitchell, despite wounds hostile emplacements, adjust mortar fire, and
sustained early in the action, reorganized his direct his organic weapons for the next three
platoon under devastating fire and spearheaded a hours while under small arms, rocket propelled
fierce hand-to-hand struggle to repulse the grenade, heavy machine gun, and mortar fire.
onslaught. Asking for volunteers to assist in While adjusting fire onto a hostile mortar
searching for and evacuating the wounded, he position, he was killed instantly when a 120mm
personally led a party of litter bearers through mortar struck his observation post. Sergeant
the hostile lines in growing darkness and, Cox’s bravery, unrelenting perseverance, and
although suffering intense pain from multiple steadfast devotion to duty under fire reflected
wounds stormed ahead and waged a single- great credit upon himself and upheld the highest
handed battle against the enemy, successfully traditions of the Marine Corps and the United
covering the withdrawal of his men before he States Naval Service. Sergeant Cox was
was fatally struck down by a burst of small-arms posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
fire. First Lieutenant Mitchell’s extraordinary
heroism saved the lives of several Marines and
inflicted heavy casualties among the aggressors.
His unyielding courage throughout reflects the
highest credit upon himself and the United States
Naval Service. First Lieutenant Mitchell was
posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal
of Honor.
COX HALL
Sergeant Manuel A Cox, USMC
The Instructor Battalion
Headquarters Building was
dedicated to Sergeant
Manuel A. Cox on 7 June
2000. Sergeant Cox was
THE BASIC SCHOOL
Introduction
STUDENT-TO-STUDENT GUIDE
Welcome to TBS! First, a brief note
Company M about this guide and necessary
The Basic School disclaimer information must be
Training and Education Command presented.
Quantico, Virginia 22134-5019
M Co Office (703) 432-6494 The enclosed information has been
OOD (703) 784-5206/5207 gathered by students, with incoming
students’ needs in mind. It is important
to note that neither the Marine Corps nor
TBS necessarily support the suggestions
in this guide. It is possible that you will
be able to find things cheaper, quicker,
or of better quality from locations not
mentioned.
Mike Company
Mike Company is the transition
company at TBS. You will be in Mike
Company before you begin training with
a company, after you graduate TBS, if
there is a delay in your transition to your
MOS school, and if you are injured or
dropped for any other reason. in Mike Company you will be assigned a
Information about Mike Company is temporary room, in Company M spaces.
best explained in the TBS Welcome When you begin training with a
Aboard Packet. Make Sure that you company you will be assigned a
read the Welcome Aboard Packet to permanent room, in your company
learn about various TBS policies. spaces.
Don’t be the Lieutenant who has to
explain that he or she didn’t know Parking
because he or she didn’t read the All students assigned to TBS must
package. obtain a TBS parking sticker from the S-
4 office, Heywood Hall Room 207.
It is recommended that you take care of There are two parking lots authorized for
the following items prior to picking up TBS students to park in; The Parade
with a training company: Deck, and the Graves / O’Bannon
Purchase utility uniforms, parking (no “brown baggers”). The
nametapes and have them following areas are not authorized for
sewn on your utilities. parking:
DOD vehicle registration Spaces marked “reserved” in
Familiarize yourself with E- black w/ white lettering on
Course, PFT Course (3 the ground
person Minimum) Spaces marked with red
Read Warfighting MCDP 1 company billet signs
Take care of Personal / Any area roped off or
Financial / Legal issues blocked by traffic
st
Get in Shape (PFT-1 week cones/barriers
st
of In-Processing! 1 Class Side of any road
PFT is required to begin Grass
training) Marine Federal customer
parking areas
Getting Settled As a rule, most reserved parking spaces
are in the rows closest to the buildings or
Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQ) facing MCB-3 (facing the armory and
The BOQ consists of rooms in Graves instructor battalion). It may be tempting,
and O’Bannon Halls where most but do not create parking spaces in
students will reside while at TBS. parking aisles or at the ends of parking
Married students who are accompanied rows. Parking in the BOQ lot may be
by their spouses will find other housing, further limited by construction; so be
however, when in training they will be prepared to park on the Parade Deck.
assigned a BOQ room as a “Brown “Brown baggers” must park on the
Bagger.” “Brown Baggers” will be parade deck. Students are NOT
using their BOQ to store 782 gear and AUTHORIZED to park in the staff
uniforms as needed and may stay in the parking lot (across the street from IOC
BOQ during various training evolutions. on Chosin Road). Just as with the BOQ
The students can expect to have at least parking lot, do not create parking spaces
two permanent students per room and in parking aisles or at the ends of
potentially one “Brown Bagger.” While parking rows!
military contract with Camp Barrett.
Parking violators can expect one or more There is no installation fee and for about
of the following actions: $20 a month the service includes: room-
An “interview” with the Mike to-room calling (dial the last 4 digits of
Company Commander any BOQ room phone number), phone
An “interview” with the TBS security code, call waiting, 3-way
Executive Officer calling, and voicemail. Sprint also offers
Having your vehicle towed at a one-rate long-distance calling plan at
your expense $4 a month and 10 cents a minute. Other
Having your parking companies may offer better deals on
privileges revoked local service or long distance calls;
however, you may find it difficult to use
Bicycles those services because of the Sprint
All personnel who ride bicycles on MCB contract. If you use cellular service,
Quantico and Camp Barrett must wear expect calls to be disrupted when on
safety helmets every time they ride. base. Also, while driving on base and in
Riders must also wear reflective gear the local area, it is against the law to talk
when riding prior to colors in the on the phone while driving, unless you
morning and after colors in the evening, are using a hands-free device.
or during periods of reduced visibility or
low-light levels. Numbers for Telephone/Cellular /Cable
Services:
Running Sprint PCS
While aboard Quantico, PT is an (800) 480-4727
important part of life. Base regulations Verizon
require that you run facing traffic. Also, (800) 483-4400
reflective belts are mandatory when AT&T
running before morning colors and after (800) 893-2018
evening colors, during periods of Comcast Cable
reduced visibility or low-light levels. (703) 730-2225
Comcast Internet
Telephone/Cellular/Cable Service (877) 637-3126
You will need a phone at TBS, even
while in Mike Company! It is very
important that you get service hooked up
as soon as possible so that Mike
Company can add you to the recall roster
(sometimes word is passed via phone).
Note: When you pick up with a training
company, cancel your Mike Company
phone when you move so that the next
resident can hook up phone service.
All students use Sprint for local and long
distance service because Sprint has a
Laundry information for condominiums,
Laundry facilities are located in the townhouses, and houses. Most
southeast corner of every floor of Graves apartment complexes are aware of how
Hall and on the second deck of the much BAH the average lieutenant
service wing in O’Bannon Hall. Check receives, and some have found that
the washer/dryer you intend to use rental prices in the Stafford area can be
before you load it because some $50-75 more than the average BAH.
machines are in need of repair (i.e. dryer 1. Don’t stretch yourself out
does not heat up or spin; washer does not financially; take time to shop around.
rinse or spin). If you must remove Even if you need to look in
someone else’s laundry from a machine Fredericksburg or Woodbridge, find
in order to use it, please use common a place your household can afford.
courtesy; don’t take damp laundry out of 2. Just as with base housing, list
dryers. If you leave your clothes in a everything that needs repair or looks
laundry room for more than 24 hours, unusual.
the BOQ office will pick up your 3. When renting out in town,
laundry. Also, because of weekly pictures become even more
inspections, any laundry left in a laundry important because you may need to
room on Thursday evening will be refer to them when it comes time to
collected as well. move out.
4. Inform your property manager of
Getting Settled with Dependents any discrepancies you find,
document who you spoke to, what
Base housing you told them, and date everything.
Base housing is assigned according to 5. Keep your list of discrepancies
pay-grade and number of family and corresponding pictures in a safe
members. Second Lieutenants reporting place.
to TBS can expect to wait approximately 6. If your lease agreement
14-30 days for base housing depending guarantees special services such as
upon availability. Lincoln Property dishwasher, washer/dryer or air
Office operates base housing on conditioning repair, document any
Quantico. They are located inside dysfunction of those services that the
building # 3049 next to the 7-day store, property management did not repair
and can be contacted at (703) 630-0343. in a timely manner.
7. Once you’ve paid for those
Off-Base Housing services, you may be entitled to
Off-base housing is only authorized for some discount/compensation for the
TBS students who have dependents lack of service.
living in the vicinity of Quantico,
Virginia. Incoming personnel should The biggest challenge students have with
report to this office prior to off-base housing is getting their security
renting/purchasing in the civilian deposits back when they move out. It’s
community. You will receive helpful a good idea to have the unit
information on all types of off-base professionally cleaned before you move
housing to include a list of approved and (i.e. carpets/drapes) and keep receipts for
non-approved apartment complexes, any cleaning service or repairs you have
mobile home parks, and rental/purchase
paid. If your property manager denies needs. Base school assignments are
you the security deposit refund, request determined by the base housing location
an itemized list of the discrepancies you you live in and the child’s level of
are being charged for and compare it education. If you live out in town, call
with your receipts and personal move in the school board in your area or try some
list. This is the best way to ensure that of the web sites listed below. Some web
you are not being charged for problems sites include information such as school
that are not your fault. Your property directories, bus schedules, event
manager is required to provide the list to calendars, and cafeteria menus.
you within 24 hours of your request. If
you have any problems getting a list of Numbers for Childcare/ Schools:
questionable charges, contact base legal MCB Quantico Child
for assistance. Development Center (703) 784-
2716
Child and Youth Services
Program (703) 784-
Numbers for Base/Off-Base Housing: 2165
Family Housing Office (Base Childcare Network
Housing) (703) 784-2711 (703) 784-2299
ext. 4 Amhurst Elementary, K-3
Family Housing Office (Off- (703) 221-4108
Base Housing) (703) 784-2711 Burrows Elementary, pre-K, 4-5
ext. 1 (703) 640-6118
Housing Maintenance Office Russell Elementary, K-3
(703) 784-2711 (703) 221-4161
ext. 2 Quantico Middle/High School, 6-
Base Legal 12 (703) 221-9775
(703) 784-3122 Spotsylvania County Schools
Childcare/Schools www.spotsylvania.k12.va
MCB Quantico Child Development .us
Center is the main childcare provider for Prince William County Schools
families living on base. They provide www.pwcs.edu
full-time, part-time/pre-school, and Stafford County Schools
hourly care:
Full-time care Monday- www.pen.k12.va.us/Div/
Friday 0630-1730 Stafford
Part-time/Pre-school Monday-
Friday 0900-1130 Becoming Familiar with MCB
Hourly care Monday- Quantico
Friday 0800-1600
Two of the greatest concerns spouses
Be sure to visit a number of childcare have with TBS are (1) becoming familiar
providers before you choose the one that with TBS/MCB Quantico and (2)
is best for your family. You want to be finding employment in the Quantico
sure that the facilities are clean, have area. Take time to show your family
convenient hours, and meet your child’s
around The Basic School-especially the services offered. For more
Hansen Room and the Green Carpet information call (703) 784-2014.
Area-where spouse/family functions will Barber Gym is open:
be held during the course of your o Monday-Friday
training here. It is also a good idea to 0430-2200
visit Family Services and the Marine o Saturday
Corps Research Center so your spouse 0800-2000
can become better acquainted with o Sunday
Quantico and find employment of 0900-1900
enjoyable activities in the area.
Banking
Physical Fitness
Ramer Hall located at TBS – The Direct Deposit is not an option! If you
Ramer Hall facility includes a have not done this already, it should be
basketball court, various cardio one of your first priorities. The
machines, indoor ropes, an Consolidated Admin Center (CAC) on
indoor swimming pool and the second deck of Heywood Hall will
weight rooms. assist you in starting direct deposit.
o Monday-Friday MYPAY accounts will be required for
0600-2000 all Marines. You can access mypay and
o Monday/Wednesday/Frid request account access through
ay 0600-0730 (lap https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx
swim only)
o Monday-Friday Camp Barrett ATM Locations
1100-1300 Marine Federal Credit Union; S-
(lap swim only) 116 O’Bannon Hall
Bank Of America; in vending
Weapons Training Battalion area near Hansen Room
Gym- This Gym has a good
assortment of weights and Navy Mutual Aid Association Loan
machines. It is close to Camp This $5,000, 1.5% career starter loan is
Barrett and is generally not conditional on an agreement for you to
crowded. Also, it is open 24 purchase life insurance through NMAA.
hours a day. The NMAA insurance has the same
Barber Gym (located on terms as the SGLI insurance and is
Mainside across from PMO) generally perceived to be a good deal.
Barber Gym has basketball
courts, volleyball courts, Postal Services
racquetball courts, aerobic
rooms, a circuit weight room and Your address at TBS is:
a free weight room. It has a 2ndLt Your Name
decent number of treadmills, Your Company, TBS
bikes, various Stairmaster 24164 Belleau Ave
machines, and other cardio Quantico, VA 22134
equipment. There is also a wide
range of classes and other Civilian PO Box
A PO Box is a great idea. With a for base programs, financial counseling,
mailbox you will be able to check your car buying seminars, and relocation
mail anytime you want and delivery assistance. The Family Service Center
times are generally quicker than mail also has a career resource office that
through TBS. provides a spouse employment
assistance program. For more
Uniforms / Accessories information call (703) 784-2650 or 784-
2659.
TBS PX Uniform Shop
Chow
Located below the PX on Camp Barrett,
Hansen Room (located in
the PX is a good choice for purchasing
O’Bannon Hall)
uniforms. Their prices are generally less
o Breakfast Monday-Friday
expensive than the Marine Shop, and
0500-0645
their Camp Barrett location is very
$1.90
accommodating. Additionally, the PX
o Lunch Monday-Friday
offers the Deferred Payment Plan (DPP)
1100-1300
for purchasing uniform items. Under the
$3.50
uniform DPP plan, you can borrow up to
o Dinner Monday-Friday
$3,000 interest free for 12 months to pay
1700-1900
for uniforms purchased through the
$3.50
Marine Corps Exchange. For more
information call (703) 640-8820.
Maxam Chow Hall
Hours of Operation:
(located near the Garrisonville
o Monday-Friday
Gate)
0900-1800
o Brunch Saturday &
o Saturday
Sunday 1000-1200
0900-1630
$3.55
o Dinner Saturday &
The Marine Shop
Sunday 1600-1700
Located in Q-Town, the Marine Shop is
$4.85
also a good place to purchase uniforms.
For more information call (703) 640-
Robin Hood Snack Bar (located
7195. The Marine Shop hours are as
above Hawkins Room)
follows;
o Monday-Friday
o Monday
1000-2200
Closed
o Tuesday – Friday
The Commissary (located on
1000-1830
Mainside)
o Saturday
o Monday
1100-1800
o Tuesday-Friday
0930-1800
0900-1900
o Saturday & Sunday
The Family Service Center
0900-1800
Located in the basement of Little Hall
and they provide information / referrals
The Hawkins Room (located in
the Green Carpet area)
o Monday-Thursday
1700-2300
o Friday
1600-0100
o Wednesday
1700-2300
TBS PX (located above the TBS
uniform shop and across from
Motor T)
o Monday-Friday
0900-1800
o Saturday
1000-1400
o Sunday
Closed
Domino’s Delivery
(540) 720-3030
Hunan Chef Delivery
(540) 720-7777
Pizza Hut Delivery:
(540) 659-8111
Papa John’s Delivery:
(540) 657-1200
Preparation for Training The Scholar Ship is the best place to get
your Platoon Commander’s Notebook
Necessary Supplies laminated. For about $38.00 you can
For the most part, students will receive trade your original Plt. Cmdr notebook
all vital academic materials through their for a laminated one. The Scholar Ship
publication issue. There are, however, has five paragraph templates, protractors
additional items that will have to be and other supplies. The Scholar Ship is
purchased. located in the south end of the Aquia
Three 3-inch binders (black or
Shopping Center off of Route 1 and 610
white only) (Garrisonville Road).
One 1-inch black binder (black
or white only) Transportation
Cold weather PT gear - green
sweats with black EGA logo Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) Base
Warm weather PT gear - green Registration
shorts and green t-shirt To register POVs aboard MCB
Quantico, you must have:
On occasion, students may be required 1. The appropriate insurance
to type various documents and/or coverage.
projects for the Company. If one has the 2. If the vehicle is registered in the
means, a computer is certain to make state of Virginia, you must have a
life easier. Should you decide to current safety inspection sticker
purchase a computer of your own, two before a DOD decal can be obtained.
closely located computer stores are: 3. DOD decals are available
CompUSA Potomac Mills through Vehicle Registration at
(703) 492-6262 Security Battalion in building 2043.
Gateway Potomac Mills For more information call PMO at
(703) 583-7102 (703) 784-2800.
Students may also wish to purchase the If the vehicle is registered in your name
following additional items: only, license plates from your home
A good military map protractor state, or state where you were previously
Various cold weather items – stationed, are valid until they expire.
hand warmers, etc. Once expired, you must obtain license
Mapping pens plates from the state of Virginia or
Camouflage paint renew those from your home state. A
Waterproof notepads vehicle registered in your spouse’s name
Binoculars or monocular for use must have Virginia plates within 30 days
on the rifle range (optional) after arrival; if you and your spouse
reside off base.
It is also recommended that you laminate
your Platoon Commander’s Guide Book
and Quantico Maps. The lamination of Driver’s License
all maps is not recommended, as some of You may operate a vehicle with a valid
the maps will only be used in the driver’s license issued either by the state
classroom. Many students believe that in which your vehicle is registered or by
the state of Virginia. Family members If there are injuries, attend to them and
also may operate a vehicle with a valid call 911. If you are involved in a non-
driver’s license issued by the state they injury, automobile accident on base, call
are from, unless they begin working in (703) 784-2251 for PMO.
Virginia; then they have 30 days to
obtain a Virginia driver’s license. Taxi Services:
Blue Night Limousine (703) 730-
Motorcycle Policies on Base 2190 Stafford Taxi (540) 659-
Operators of motorcycles, mopeds, 7070
scooters, and ATV’s must meet the Dale City Taxi (703) 494-
requirements for registration of motor 7007 Brenda’s Taxi (540) 659-
vehicles and must have a valid driver’s 3295
license. If the individual has other than Yellow Cab (703) 640-
a Virginia driver’s license, they must 6464
have a valid driver’s license with the
endorsement indicating that the Traffic Management Office (TMO)
individual is qualified to operate a TMO is a personal property processing
motorcycle. Regardless of age or rank, office that provides technical assistance
all personnel must complete a and transportation support to MCB
motorcycle safety course prior to Quantico. TMO is located in building
obtaining a permanent motorcycle base 2009 Zeilen Rd, Suite 2 (2 nd deck next to
decal. Riders and passengers must wear the Cash Sales building). The Personal
helmets and adequate protective clothing Property section (household goods) can
when riding a motorcycle. Regulations be contacted at (703) 784-2831/32/33,
require motorcycles to have headlights passenger section at (703) 784-2835/36,
on at all times and riders to wear retro- and Shipping and Receiving at (703)
reflective vests. All safety equipment is 784-2674.
sold at the USMC PX.
Note: Ft. Belvoir is a joint personal
DMV Locations property shipping office. It is the
world’s largest personal property
Woodbridge shipping office. To arrange a delivery,
Located at 14008 Smoketown Road and inquire about a shipment, or request
is open Monday-Friday from 0830-1730 storage, call (703) 806-4900.
and on Saturday from 0830-1230. Call
(703) 670-8134 for additional
information.
Stafford
Located at 385 Garrisonville Road, Suite
105, and is open Monday-Friday from
0830-1730 and Saturday on 0830-1230.
Call (703) 659-7867.
On Base Automobile Accidents
Medical and Dental Walter Reed Army Hospital
(202) 782-3501
Camp Barrett/MCB Quantico
The Athletic Training Room (ATR) is Leisure
located on the first deck of O’Bannon Hall The Clubs at Quantico on Mainside is a
across from the BOQ Office. Sick call tri-club containing the Enlisted Club,
hours at the ATR are from 0600-1100 and Officers’ Club, and SNCO Club. They
1300-1430. For more information, call 784- share a restaurant called the Marathon.
6558. Officers’ Club dues are $13.00 per
month, which covers the Hawkins Room
Ray Hall, the TBS Medical and Dental as well as Mainside. You are not
Clinic, is open from 0730-1600 Monday required to pay dues and become a
through Friday. For the medical clinic member while at TBS, but it is
call (703) 784-5541, and for the dental encouraged. For reservations, call (703)
clinic call (703) 784-5352. Sick call 784-4264/62.
hours for medical are from 0615-0900 Hawkins Room hours are:
M-F and from 1200-1430. Monday-Thursday
(Ray Hall is closed Thursday afternoons 1700-2300
due to field-day activities). Friday
1600-0100
Note: Schedule medical and dental Wednesday-Wing Night
appointments through your chain of 1630-1830
command. Friday-Free Munchies
1800-1900
Tricare
For appointment scheduling and the Current Information/Libraries
Tricare Health Care finder, call 1-888- Each company (including M Co) has
999-5195. For the Tricare Advice their own Company and Platoon read
Nurse, call 1-800-308-3518. Also, for boards. Information pertaining to
more information on Tricare, visit the Company schedules, MOS descriptions,
Lifelines website at and other topics of interest will be
http://www.lifelines4qol.org and look posted on the read boards. Policy letters
for the medical links. regarding current issues are also posted
periodically. Be sure to read them as the
Area Hospitals information may pertain to a situation of
There are no emergency medical your own. Some examples of recent
facilities aboard MCB Quantico. Phone topics are Fraternization, Pre-Existing
numbers for local area hospitals are: Relationships, and Profanity.
Potomac Emergency Room
(703) 670-1313
Mary Washington Hospital
(540) 899-1100
Dewitt Army Hospital, Ft. The Internet also provides useful
Belvoir (703) 805-0510 information on MOS descriptions,
National Navy Medical Center, Company schedules, TBS highlights and
Bethesda (301) 295-4611 plenty of other topics of interest.
Marine Corps Home Page TBS has a library located in O’Bannon
www.usmc.mil Hall. In addition to a fine selection of
TBS Home Page professional literature, there are multiple
copies of many of the books that you
www.tbs.usmc.mil will be required to read as a TBS
Marine Corps University student.
www.mcu.usmc.mil
My Pay
https://mypay.dfas.mil/m
ypay.aspx
Marine Online
www.mol.usmc.mil
The Gray Research Center
The Gray Research Center is located at
2040 Broadway Street, just a few blocks
from Quantico Town. The Gray
Research Center has several computers
with Internet access, professional
references, and a Family Library. The
Family Library offers a variety of
popular fiction and non-fiction books,
references and audio books. The Family
Library also has a Mother Goose
program that consists of story time,
songs, and puppets. Mother Goose times
are Thursdays at 1000 and Fridays at
0930 and 1030. For more information
call (703) 784-4353 or 784-4409. The
Gray Research Center’s hours are:
Monday – Thursday
0730-2000
Friday
0730-1745
Saturday
1000-1745
Sunday
Closed
f. Squad leaders are responsible
BOQ ROOM for the passageways within
their respective squad billeting
STANDARDS areas as is the Student Platoon
Commander for the platoon
area.
1. General Guidance. A unit’s morale and
proficiency are judged in part by g. Blinds will be dust-free, clean,
appearance of its area. The company and open at ½ mast. On
area will be kept neat and policed at all certain occasions, which will
times. be announced, all blinds will
be lowered all the way and
2. Specific Guidance. The intent is for the closed.
officer student to be allowed the
maximum comfort level, which is h. Ensure AC/Heater units are
consistent with good order and left on low speed at all times to
discipline. High standards of prevent mold build up during
cleanliness will be maintained. summer and freezing during
winter. All windows will be
a. Rooms and furniture will kept closed unless air
conditioning is nonfunctional.
be arranged as per Outside air vents can be
Company SOP. Furniture opened. Control valves are
will not be placed in front located in the air conditioning
of hatches. FURNITURE units.
IS NOT TO BE
i. Hot plates, toasters, toaster
REMOVED FROM THE ovens, and other equipment
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS- with exposed heating
it is considered part of the elements are fire hazards
building. This includes and are not allowed. Most
the refrigerators. other electrical devices are
authorized; however, breakers
are easily overloaded, so
b. Decks will be swept daily, equipment (to include
cleaned and swabbed computers) should be off when
regularly. Decks should be not in use. Surge protectors
waxed at least once a month are allowed but extension
and for all announced formal cords are not. Antennas will
room inspections. not be extended out the
windows.
c. Rugs will be kept clean and
serviceable. They are not to be j. Trash cans will be emptied
glued or affixed to the deck. daily in the dumpsters around
the BOQ and cleaned as
d. Dust and dirt are NOT to be needed.
swept into the passageway nor
underneath any rugs. k. Desks and dressers will be
dusted, clean, and not
e. Racks will be made with sheets excessively cluttered with
and blankets tucked in. paraphernalia. Items such as
Personal blankets are to be toilet articles, shoe and brass
stowed away during the day. shining gear or room cleaning
Racks will be uniform. gear should be stowed in
medicine cabinets, closets or
drawers. Drawers will be UTMOST
closed; mirrors will be cleaned. IMPORTANCE.
Absolutely no other
l. Closets will be arranged in weapons are
accordance with Company allowed in the
SOP. Clothes will be stowed BOQ.
neatly. (3) If locked out of a
room, report to the
m. Muddy boots will be cleaned company training
in cleaning racks outside the office. Lost keys
BOQ. DO NOT clean boots in can be replaced at
the shower, sink, toilet as the BOQ office.
heavy debris may cause (4) Deadbolts are not to
clogging in the plumbing be utilized to keep
system. the doors ajar. This
damages the doors
n. Fan cages will be dusted. and requires them
o. Valuables will not be left adrift to be replaced at the
but will be secured in a locked occupants expense.
container. r. Sink area
(1) Sink clean
p. Bulkheads may be decorated (2) Mirror clean
with pictures, posters, etc. (3) Medicine cabinet
General good taste and squared away
common sense should govern (4) Towels and
in selection of decorations. washcloths hung
Bulkheads should not appear neatly
excessively cluttered. All (5) Water faucets
decorations should be affixed turned completely
to the walls with tape only. off
(No nails or adhesive tape
“stick-em” tape picture s. Heads
hangers). (1) Serviceable shower
curtains
q. Security (2) Shower walls and
shower curtains
(1) Ensure each room free of mildew or
is locked any time soap buildup (A
it is not occupied. white scum will
(2) WEAPONS WILL build up on walls
BE SECURED after awhile- this
PROPERLY. must be scrubbed
LOCK off)
CYLINDERS (3) All mops stowed
REMAIN IN handle down, mop
RACKS. KEYS head up so as to
SEPARATE. allow drying
LOST RIFLE (4) In, around, and
RACK KEYS behind commodes
WILL BE cleaned
REPORTED (5) Fans should never
IMMEDIATELY be unplugged. This
SO THE ELOCK will reduce
CYLINDERS CAN mildewing.
BE REPLACED.
This is of
t. Alcohol and food are allowed
in the BOQ, but all food must
be kept in a sealed container or
a refrigerator.
u. Do not have anything hanging
out of windows at any time!
Drying racks are provided
outside the BOQ. Keep
security in mind as you dry
gear outside.
v. Maintenance
(1) If a simple repair is
needed, tools and
parts are available
at the BOQ office
for “self-help.”
Light bulbs are also
available.
(2) Any maintenance,
which requires
immediate attention
or compromises
safety or sanitation,
is considered
emergency
maintenance.
These should be
called in to the
BOQ during
working hours or to
the OOD during
non-working hours.
(3) All maintenance
requests should go
to your BOQ rep.
The BOQ rep will
submit work
requests to the
BOQ for action.
w. No pets or plants of any kind
are authorized in the BOQ.
ANTICIPATED EXPENSES WHILE AT THE USMC sweat shirt, green sweat pants, plain
BASIC SCHOOL white socks, Co/Plt T-Shirt
$15.00
The below is a list of anticipated expenses you And a black knit watch cap. Co/Plt T-shirt may
will encounter while at The Basic School. be optional
Although only an estimate, it will give you some
idea of the things for which you will need. 5. PROFESSIONAL BOOKS
Meeting personal financial obligations is 2 Books
expected of every Marine. Students are also $30.00
reminded this is only an estimate based on PME books do not have to be purchased;
average actual costs of recent companies. however, MCA
mbrship $23.00/yr
1. COMPANY OPERATIONAL FUND ($50- They must be read. Most students choose to buy
$65/MONTH) them.
$390 MCA membership is also optional, but strongly
The fund pays for Mess Night, cruise book, encouraged.
company It includes a subscription to the Marine Corps
parties, social events, flowers, and miscellaneous Gazette or
other items. Leatherneck as well as discounts on purchases
An additional note on mess nights is that a made at the MCA
“personal guest” Bookstore on Mainside.
is the responsibility of the individual who invites
him/her. 6. LIVING EXPENSES
Average cost per person is about $40.00. Car Payments
$300.00/mo
2. FOOD (Estimated and may differ for each officer)
Non-married Car Insurance
$200-250/mo $84.00/mo
This figure includes the Hanson Room, Snack
Bar, Married Cable TV (Off base)
$250+/mo $35.00/mo
Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and moderate
dining out. (On base)
This average is obviously dependent on the type $36-70/mo
of meals eaten.
Phone (excluding long
3. UNIFORMS distance)
Basic Issue
$3200.00 (Off base)
Basic issue uniforms will normally be purchased $80.00/mo
with Maintenance
$60.00/mo (On base)
a loan plan. The maintenance cost includes $20.00/mo
laundry Cold Weather
$83.00 Rent (Off base)
and dry cleaning, new rank devices, boot polish, $900.00/mo
etc. Haircuts
$30.00/mo Electric (Off base)
$78.00/mo
4. PT GEAR
Basic Issue Pet Insurance
$45.00 Varies
Basic issue PT gear will include green shorts,
green Running shoes 7. OFFICER’S CLUB DUES
$35-75+ Dues
$13.00/mo
8. MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL*
Tickets (per person)
$60.00
Annual birthday ball held in November of
Hotel room (nightly)
$140.00
Each year is a mandatory event for the officer
Student. Cost includes tickets, pictures, parking,
Hotel room, and moderate number of drinks.
Families needing baby-sitting services must add
An appropriate amount of money to the total
cost.
9. MISCELLANEOUS TRAINING COSTS
Total
$200-300
A large number of small items will be necessary
To meet some of the training requirements to
TBS.
Some of the items include cammie paint, alcohol
Pens, rolls of electrical tape and duct tape, zip-
lock
Bags, 550 cord, helmet pad, mouth guard, mesh
laundry bag, acetate sheet, notebooks, paper
memo books,
pens, batteries, small flashlight, towels, and wash
cloths.
All items are available at the Camp Barrett PX,
Base PX
Or the Fort Belvoir military sales exchange.
10. OPTIONAL EXPENSES
Lamination of Plt. Cmdr.’s Notebook
$38.00
Map Lamination
$4.00
Cold Weather Gear
$10-$300.00
(Students in the companies training in
the winter months often choose to
purchase their own cold weather
garments.)
*NOTE: APPLIES ONLY TO COMPANIES
ON BOARD DURING THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER.
TBS Chaplain
LIST OF 5380
(703) 784-
IMPORTANT MISCELLANEOUS
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
NUMBERS Barber Shop, MCX Mall Annex
7900
(703) 640-
Mike Company Office:
(703) 432- Barber Shop, TBS Annex
6494 (703) 640-
7501
TBS Officer of the Day, Heywood Hall
(703) 784- The Clubs at Quantico
5206/5207 (703) 784-
2676
Medical
TBS Medical Clinic, Ray Hall Hawkins Room
(703) 784- (703) 784-
5541/5542 5238
TBS Dental Clinic, Ray Hall Marine Corps Exchange, TBS Annex
(703) 784- (703) 640-
5353 8819
Athletic Training Room, O’Bannon Uniform Shop, MCX Mall Annex
Hall (703) 784- (703) 640-
6558 8827
Semper Fit Uniform Shop, TBS Annex
(703) 784- (703) 640-
2672 8820
TRI-Care Health Care Finder/Appt The Marine Shop
Scheduling 1-888-999- (703) 640-
5196 7195
(Family members)
Military Police CHECKLIST AND INFO FOR
(703) 784- STUDENT CHECK-IN
2251
Fire Department
(703) 784-
5228/911
PREPARE TO BE CHALLENGED
Range Control PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND
(703) 784- EMOTIONALLY.
5321/5322
Hit the ground running.
Do not expect a gentlemen’s course
Arrive in top physical condition
Work on swimming if you are weak Dental Records (except OCC’ers; OCS
(treading water, survival strokes) will deliver to TBS)
STUDY AHEAD – every major topic Orders (Original + 2 copies)
in the POI can be accessed via the ANY modifications to original orders
website at www.tbs.usmc.mil DD-214 (“Separation” or “Discharge”
papers, when applicable for prior
enlisted Marines)
REPORTING IN: Receipts for travel claims
Proof of Degree (this can be a letter
REPORT TO TBS NO LATER from the college registrar if the Marine
THAN 2359 ON THE DAY OF doesn't have a diploma or transcript)
YOUR CHECK IN Married Marines only:
Park on the Parade Deck. It is located o Current In-Town Address
behind Ramer Hall o Previous Dependant Address
Reporting-In Uniform: Service Alphas o Marriage certificates
(if you do not own a set, check in o Children’s birth certificates
wearing a conservative suit and tie) SF-86 Hard Copy and on disk (if
Bring a set of desert and green digital available) You must possess a
cammies (WITH REAL nametapes and security clearance prior to reporting
rank of insignia worn properly). to TBS.
If you have any questions on proper
uniform wearing, refer to:
o
http://www.marcorsyscom.usm TO RELIEVE THE PRESSURE OF
c.mil/sites/mcub/ INPROCESSING:
WHERE TO REPORT: If you are UNDER 26 years, complete
the driver's improvement course:
Monday - Friday 0700-1630 o www.marinenet.usmc.mil
o M Company Offices (register here to logon)
2nd Deck of Course catalog -->
O'Bannon Hall (look Annual & Required
for Marine Federal Training Courses -->
Credit Union, go to Driver Improvement
the 2nd deck, & walk Course
down the hall) o Print the certificate and bring
Monday - Friday 1630-0659 OR to TBS
weekends o This is required to get your
o TBS Officer of the Day base stickers
(Heywood Hall) GET DIRECT DEPOSIT!!!
Find the Iron Mike (MANDATORY). If you wait until you
("Follow Me" statue), get to TBS to sign up for DD, bring:
walk in the front o Checking Account Number
doors, 1st hall on the o Bank Routing Number
left, 1st door on the o Do not close out your account
right if you have DD with the bank
until you arrive at TBS.
HAVE IN YOUR POSSESSION FOR
ADMINISTRATION INPROCESSING:
**If possible, Get a military ID
OQR (except OCC’ers; OCS will for yourself, your spouse & kids
deliver to TBS)
NAVMC 763 (except OCC’ers; OCS
prior to checking in**
will deliver to TBS)
Medical Records (except OCC’ers;
OCS will deliver to TBS) FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION:
Make a copy of all forms you are given and keep
ID Card on file at your room or house.
Driver's License
Proof of Insurance
Registration (if you are driving a POV UNIFORMS:
not in your name, you will need a
notarized letter from the owner You are NOT REQUIRED to have any
authorizing you to operate that POV) more uniforms than what you already
Driver's Improvement Course have from OCS. There is time in the
Certificate (if under 26) schedule at TBS for uniform fittings. If
State Inspection Card (if the state the you want to get a headstart, there are
POV is registered in requires one) two uniform vendors:
TBS temporary Department of Defense o The Marine Shop (located in
tags will be issued to the entire group Q-Town)
shortly after the company picks up. If o MCCS (located at TBS)
you are going to be in Mike Company o Uniform fittings:
for a long time, you may obtain a o Alphas, Charlies, Blues,
temporary tag from Mainside Provost Sword and accessories
Marshall Office prior to pickup. [Ask sales person about using
POV stickers are issued on the interest free Deferred
Mainside at Little Hall and will Payment Plan (DPP) uniform
no longer be available at PMO. option and get your uniforms
Motorcycles riders MUST wear: Boots, now if you are able.]
pants, gloves, and reflective vest while Necessary items for TBS:
onboard military installations, ¾ length o Green sweats (sweatshirt
or longer sleeves are also required when with USMC on front, no
not in uniform. lettering on back)
DOD stickers for motorcycles require a o Green shorts and swim
motorcycle safety-driving course. trunks, whistle, flashlight.
TMO
PET REGISTRATION Ensure your TMO shipment is
received and unpacked BEFORE
Personnel residing in Family you check in to TBS. Once you
Housing aboard MCCDC must check in, there will be very little
register all pets with PMO. Pets time for this.
must be insured.
MISC
Recommend bringing $2000 in
PERSONAL WEAPONS cash for those married Marines’
move in expenses. This should
cover the deposit and first months
Personnel residing in Family rent. Note that the deposit is
Housing aboard MCCDC must usually equal to 50-100% the first
register all weapons with PMO. months rent.
Personnel residing in the BOQ Physicals- you must have a current
must check their personal weapons physical.
into the TBS armory. If you have an air contract, you
must have a current flight physical
that will not expire during the six
Forms months you are training at TBS.
ANY PROBLEMS AFTER GRADUATING
FROM OCS:
Lt Barrett (Mike Company Student
Executive Officer)
o Office: 703-432-6494
Capt Henderson (Mike Company
Executive Officer and In-processing
Coordinator)
o Home: 540-548-2424
o Cell: 540-455-2282
TBS OOD: 703-784-5206 or 5207
It is essential all officers report to TBS
with the above items in their possession
or that they have completed the above
requirements. Failure to do so may
result in missed training and could also
delay when an officer commences
training.
