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1 MCRD PARRIS ISLAND MCAS BEAUFORT WELCOME ABOARD PACKET DISCLAIMER: Information is distributed in this packet as information of common interest for military members and their families/contacts. Use of this information does not imply endorsement of any non-federal entity by the Department of Defense, United States Marine Corps or Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS). Updated: August 15, 2025

2 Information, Referral & Relocation (IR&R) program locates resources about services and programs available at MCRD Parris Island, MCAS Beaufort, Naval Hospital Beaufort and at civilian agencies both locally and nationally. IR&R also provides assistance to make relocation as smooth and stress-free as possible. WELCOME ABOARD BRIEF - Learn important information about the base and surrounding area during the Welcome Aboard Brief. The brief is an interactive and engaging event that will provide you with important information and resources that are available on the base and the surrounding Beaufort area. This mandatory brief is available quarterly on MCRD Parris Island, bi-monthly on MCAS Beaufort, and includes a resource fair and windshield tour of the installation. Personnel in the grades of E-1 through E-6, WO-1 and O-1 through O-2 must attend the mandatory Welcome Aboard Brief (Settling in Services) in accordance with MCO 1754.10B. Spouses and DOD Civilians are encouraged to attend. INSTALLATION INFORMATION – For detailed information on Parris Island, MCAS Beaufort, or any other military installation, visit: https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/ . This information is updated quarterly. IR&R - MCAS Beaufort Foundation Center Bldg. 596, Room 131 40 Elrod St. MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904 Phone: (843) 228-7351 Email: bfrt_mccs_sc_irr@usmc.mil IR&R - MCRD Parris Island & ERR IPAC Bldg. 923, Room 27 355 Chosin Reservoir Rd. MCRD Parris Island, SC 29905 Phone: (843) 228-2371 Email: bfrt_mccs_sc_irr@usmc.mil

3 SMOOTH MOVE SEMINAR - Smooth Move is a mandatory workshop for personnel making a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. Subject matter experts from DMO, disbursing, housing and more will provide instructions on the proper procedures to receive full benefits. Personnel should attend the Smooth Move 60-90 days prior to executing PCS orders, or as soon as web orders are received. Registration should be made as soon as web orders are received. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend! SPONSORSHIP – Unit sponsors can assist inbound personnel with settling into MCRD Parris Island or MCAS Beaufort. Unit Sponsorship training is available upon request or online. Contact the IR & R office for more details. LENDING LOCKER - The lending locker is designed to provide basic essentials for a service member to set up a temporary household. The use of the lending locker is first come, first serve basis. When checking items out, you will need to bring the following: • Military ID • New command address and phone number • New residence address and phone number ITEMS FOR LOAN • Dish Packs • Cots • Microwaves and more… Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday from 0730-1600 MCRD Parris Island: (843) 228-2371 MCAS-Beaufort: (843)228-7351

4 RELOCATING TO BEAUFORT Visit: https://southcarolina.usmc-mccs.org/ Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is a comprehensive set of programs that support and enhance the operational readiness, war fighting capabilities and life quality of Marines, their families, retirees and civilians. Programming includes employment, personal financial management, education and transition assistance; fitness and recreation, deployment support and family team building, childcare and youth activities, prevention, counseling and victim support; golf courses; dining and entertainment; and shopping. LODGING Visit: https://southcarolina.usmc-mccs.org/lodging COMMISSARY The commissary is located aboard MCRD Parris Island on Wake Boulevard, Bldg. 407. For more information and store hours, call (843) 228-2383 or visit http://www.commissaries.com MARINE CORPS EXCHANGE (MCX) MCX-MCRD Parris Island is aboard MCRD Parris Island in Bldg. 409. The Main MCX offers popular items such as, health and beauty aids, housewares, jewelry, cosmetics, women’s, children's and men's clothing, military gifts, music, electronics, photo supplies, shoes, luggage and sporting goods. Frequently the MCX schedules savings events and specials. For more information or for store hours, call (843)228-1538 MCX-MCAS Beaufort MCX-Laurel Bay Bldg. 1238 Bldg. 1617 Phone: (843) 228-7769 Phone: (843) 228-7678

5 HOUSING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS BASE HOUSING The Military Housing Office (MHO) offers housing for service members and their families. Hunt Military Communities (HMC) at Tri-Command Family Housing manages base housing for Beaufort-area Marines and Sailors. Amenities include gated communities, playgrounds, parks, walking trails, a fishing pier, tennis/basketball courts and community centers. Department of Defense schools are located on Laurel Bay Housing. MCRD Parris Island MCAS Beaufort HMC (Laurel Bay) Building 402 Building 1140 Welcome Center (843) 228-2853 (843) 228-6000 (843) 738-4511 FAIR HOUSING STANDARDS The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities. Visit: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE (DMO) formerly TMO • Provides cost-effective transportation support to the tenant units aboard MCRD Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort • Arrange/manage the transportation of personal property and personnel • Process and oversee temporary and non-temporary storage of household goods • Aid with the processing and filing of personal property claims for damages incurred during shipping or storage MCRD Parris Island MCAS Beaufort Bldg. 602 (RM 5) Bldg. 612 (843)228-2627 or 3127 (843) 228-7124 or 7125

6 NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT (NHB) MEDICAL Naval Hospital Beaufort provides general medical and surgical services to active-duty Navy and Marine Corps personnel, as well as retired military personnel and all military dependents residing in the Beaufort area. Naval Hospital Beaufort consists of the hospital and two Branch Health Clinics (BHC) - one at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island and the other at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Beaufort. Address: 1 Pinckney Blvd Beaufort, SC Phone: (843)228-5200 Website: https://beaufort.tricare.mil BHC MCAS Beaufort BHC MCRD Parris Island *Active-Duty Personnel *Active-Duty Personnel and Recruits Bldg. 598 Bldg. 674 Phone: (843) 228-7424 Phone: (843) 228-4237 NHB Quarterdeck (843) 228-5600 Patient Administration (843) 228-5332 Command Ombudsman (843) 321-6540 Command Sponsor Coordinator (843) 228-5706 / 5708 Central Appointments (843) 228-5175 / 5198 Overseas Screening Coordinator (843) 228-5900 / 5332

7 TRICARE (Health Insurance) Moving to a new region Once you know you're moving, call Humana Military at 1-800-444-5445. To begin the enrollment transfer, Humana Military will ask for: • Sponsor's name • Sponsor's Social Security Number • Sponsor's cellular phone number • Sponsor's email address • The estimated date of when you'll arrive at your new duty station • Where you are moving, to determine the appropriate TRICARE Prime option TRICARE website: http://www.tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Moving/AnotherRegion.aspx Moving within the same region If you move to another Prime Service Area in the South Region, you'll only need to change your Primary Care Manager (PCM). To change your PCM, search the South Region Provider Directory to find network providers in your new area. Call first, to see if they are accepting new patients. • Mail a TRICARE Prime Enrollment and PCM Change Form with the new PCM's name and address to Humana Military (mailing address is found on Page 3 of the enrollment form). You only need to complete the part of the form related to the PCM change. • Call Humana Military at 1-800-444-5445 • Online via the Beneficiary Web Enrollment website: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/bwe/indexAction.do These options can be found at the TRICARE website: http://www.tricare.mil/LifeEvents/Moving/WithinRegion.aspx

8 SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER PHONE: (843)228-6128 EMAIL: bfrt_mccs_schoollia@usmc.mil The School Liaison program (SLP) builds bridges for the academic success of military dependent children by obtaining educational information and assistance from installation and local school districts. SCHOOLS IN BEAUFORT / JASPER COUNTY LAUREL BAY – (DoDEA SCHOOLS) WEBSITE: www.dodea.edu PHONE: (843) 846-6105 Bolden Elementary/Middle School (3rd – 8th) 2 Albacore Street Beaufort, SC 29906 PHONE: (843)846-6112 Elliott Elementary (PreK – 2nd) 3 45 Elliott Drive Beaufort, SC 29906 PHONE: (843)846-6982 BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITE: www.beaufortschools.net PHONE: (843)322-2300 NOTE: Pre-K through 12th located in Beaufort, Bluffton, Okatie and Hilton Head Island. JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITE: www.jcsd.net PHONE: (843)489-8892 NOTE: Pre-K through 12th students located in Hardeeville, Ridgeland and Okatie. CHARTER SCHOOLS WEBSITE: https://sccharter.org/ PHONE: (803) 734-8325 PRIVATE SCHOOLS SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (SCISA) WEBSITE: www.scisa.org

9 FAMILY MEMBER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FMEAP) The FMEAP Coordinator aboard MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island can assist with resume writing, job search assistance, and interview techniques/preparation. Each office has a well-stocked library with books on careers, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and entrepreneurship. Current job listings of employment opportunities and employment workshops specifically designed for military family members are provided. MCRD Parris Island Bldg. 923, Rm. 27 (843)228-3377 MILITARY ONE SOURCE Military One Source is another excellent resource to assist in job searching, career planning, interview assistance, etc. They also have information regarding educational assistance through My CAA (My Career Advancement Account). www.militaryonesource.mil/seco CAREER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CENTER MCRD Parris Island/ERR MCAS Beaufort Bldg. 923, Room 27 Bldg. 596, Room 131 355 Chosin Reservoir Rd. 40 Elrod St. MCRD Parris Island, SC 29905 MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904 Phone: (843) 228-2761 P: 843-228-7701 The Career Resource Management Center (CRMC) provides career and employment assistance, vocational guidance, and transition information to separating Marines and their family members. The tools and information provided enable all separating Marines and their family members to make a successful transition from military to civilian life.

10 MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) provides Marines and their families with education and training needed to successfully meet the challenges of the military lifestyle. Programs include: L.I.N.K.S. L.I.N.K.S. is an interactive acculturation program to Marine Corps life and MCAS Beaufort. Workshops cover everything from Marine Corps traditions to deployment. FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM TRAINING Family Readiness offers training to support the Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) as well as Family Readiness Command Team Members. READINESS AND DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT (RDS) Readiness and Deployment Support prepares military personnel and their families for the challenges of deployment and separation to help create healthier families. LIFESKILLS LifeSkills Training and Education provides Marines and their family members with practical skills for successful interactions and positive outcomes at work, home, and in life. Marine Corps Family Team Building MCAS Beaufort Bldg. 1283 615 Geiger Blvd MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904 Phone: (843) 228-6141 Email: sc.bft@usmc-mccs.org Marine Corps Family Team Building MCRD Parris Island & ERR Bldg 201 186 Mexico St MCRD Parris Island, SC 29905 Phone: (843) 228-1505 Email: sc.pi.mcftb@usmc-mccs.org Email: sc.bft.mcftb@usmc-mccs.org

11 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

12 MCCS SOUTH CAROLINA APP MCCS Eastern Recruiting Region App

13 MCAS AFTERBURNERS BRIG & BREW BLDG. 553 • DELALIO AVE. 72 Santa Domingo St MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904 MCRD Parris Island, SC 29905 PHONE: 843-228-6246 PHONE: 843-228-1544 SMP INFO: 843-228-7341 RECREATION CENTERS AFTERBURNERS BRIG & BREW Monday 1000-2000 Tuesday 1000-2000 Wednesday 1000-2000 Thursday 1000-2000 Friday 1000-2000 Saturday 1300-1800 Sunday 1300-1800 Bar Thursday 1500-2000* Friday 1500-2000* *Hours may be extended to support customer demand. Monday 1600-2000 Tuesday 1600-2000 Wednesday 1430-2300 Thursday (Grad Days) 1000-2300 Thursday (Non-Grad Days) 1600-2300 Friday 1500-2200 Saturday Closed Bar Thursday 1500-2000* Friday 1500-2000* *Hours may be extended to support customer demand.

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15 IMPORTANT NUMBERS RESOURCES (Use Area Code 843, unless noted otherwise) MCRD/MCAS Hunt Military Communities Tri-command 843-738-4511 HMC Maintenance 877-749-3724 Child Development Center 228-3514 / 7290 Chaplain 228-2974 / 7445 Chaplain, MAG-31 228-7200 MCCS Community Counseling Program 228-2044 / 6562 DEERS 228-3396 / 7941 Substance Abuse Prevention 228-7972 / 7210 Environmental 228-3430 / 7017 Exceptional Family Member Program 228-3367 Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 228-6126 Military Family Life Counselors (MCRD) 592-2075 Military Family Life Counselors (MCAS) 473-9053 / 704-880-8224 Family Member Employment 228-3377 Financial Management 228-2218 / 7055 Lending Locker 228-2371 / 7351 Library 228-1672 / 7682 Military Housing Office 228-2853 / 6000 Military One Source 1-800-342-9647 Naval Hospital Beaufort 228-5200 NHB Case Manager 228-5219 / 5230 Navy Marine Corps Relief Society 228-3512 / 7357 New Parent Support Program 228-6565 PMO 228-3444 / 6710 Information, Referral & Relocation 228-2371 / 7351 Safety 228-3213 / 7804 School Liaison Officer 228-6128 School Age Care Programs 228-1669 / 7640 TRICARE South 1-800-444-5445 Voluntary Education Program 228-2086 / 7484 FOOD & HOSPITALITY MCRD/MCAS Irby’s Inn (MCAS Beaufort) 228-7676 Inns of the Corps (MCAS Beaufort) 522-1663 Osprey Inn (MCRD Parris Island) 228-2744 / 3959 Food Court 228-1687 / 7895 Officers’ Club (MCAS Beaufort) 228-7182 Traditions (MCRD Parris Island) 228-1566 The Sand Trap Grill (MCRD Parris Island) 228-4560 MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING MCRD/MCAS Administrative Assistant/MCCS Coordinator 228-1662/6141

16 IMPORTANT NUMBERS MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING MCRD/MCAS Administrative Assistant/MCCS Coordinator 228-1662/ 6141 Readiness & Deployment Support 228-7397 Life Skills 228-1570/ 7495 L.I.N.K.S 228-1573/ 6793 MCCS Volunteer Coordinator 228-1663/ 6793 RECREATION & FITNESS MCRD/MCAS Auto Hobby Shop 228-7586 Bowling Center 228-1551/ 7106 Outdoor Recreation 228-7472 Pool, Laurel Bay (seasonal) 228-7524 Single Marine Program 228-1544/ 7405 SERVICES MCRD/MCAS Barber Shop 228-3550 / 6130 Dry Cleaners 228-1520 / 6107 ITT (Information, Tickets & Travel) 228-3557 / 6385 SHOPPING MCX Marine Mart (Laurel Bay) 228-7678 MCX Main Exchange (Parris Island) 228-1538 MCX Marine Mart (MCAS Beaufort) 228-7769 NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT NHB Quarterdeck 228-5600 Command Ombudsman 843-321-6540 Command Sponsor Coordinator 228-5907 Central Appointments 228-5175 / 5198 Chaplain 228-5417

17 Helpful Websites Military Installations: https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/ Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.mil National Resource Directory: www.nrd.gov MCAS Beaufort: www.beaufort.marines.mil MCRD Parris Island: www.mcrdpi.marines.mil Naval Hospital Beaufort: https://beaufort.tricare.mil/ Beaufort, SC: www.beaufortsc.org Bluffton, SC: www.townofbluffton.sc.gov Hilton Head Island, SC: www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov Hardeeville, SC: www.hardeevillesc.gov Ridgeland, SC: www.ridgelandsc.gov Savannah, GA: www.savannahga.gov Charleston, SC: www.charleston-sc.gov

18 HELPFUL WEBSITES American Red Cross www.redcross.org BAH calculator www.travel.dod.mil/Allowances/Basic-Allowance-for-Housing/BAH-Rate-Lookup Chamber of Commerce, US www.uschamber.com Child Care Aware www.childcareaware.org/fee-assistancerespite CREDO Southeast www.facebook.com/CREDO.Southeast DEERS www.tricare.mil/deers Defense Commissary Agency www.commissaries.com Defense Travel Management Office www.travel.dod.mil Education Directory for Children with Special Needs https://efmpeducationdirectory.militaryonesource.mil Federal Jobs www.usajobs.gov FOCUS Project www.focusproject.org ID Card Office Locator & Appointments https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ Immigration & Naturalization Service www.uscis.gov Legal Assistance-Military One Source www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/legal Military Info & Support of Parents www.militarymoms.net Military Pay Information www.dfas.mil

19 HELPFUL WEBSITES National Military Family Association www.nmfa.org Navy Exchange Online www.mynavyexchange.com Navy Marine Corps Relief Society www.nmcrs.org Newspapers www.onlinenewspapers.com SGLI www.insurance.va.gov/sglisite/sgli/sgli.htm South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle www.scdmvonline.com Travel & Tourism-US http://www.usatourist.com/english/traveltips/state-tourist-offices.html Troops / Spouses to Teachers www.proudtoserveagain.com United States Marine Corps www.usmc.mil United Way www.unitedway.org USMC College of Continuing Education “MarineNet” https://www.marinenet.usmc.mil Visitors’ Guide to Beaufort www.beaufortsc.org/plan-your-visit/visitors-guide Volunteering in America www. americorps.gov Volunteering--Harvard article https://hbr.org/2012/09/youll-feel-less-rushed-if-you-give-time-away Voting-Federal Voting Assistance Program www.fvap.gov Women, Infants & Children (WIC) www.fns.usda.gov/wic YMCA www.ymca.org

20 MAP: MCRD PARRIS ISLAND

21 MAP: MCAS BEAUFORT

22 MAP: LAUREL BAY HOUSING

23 MAP: NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT

24 Welcome to Team Beaufort! We’re Glad You’re Here!