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Marine Combat Training Battalion

Camp Geiger, NC
STUDENT LIBERTY / FAMILY DAY
    Visitors will need to provide the following for access to New River Air Station / Camp Geiger:
    • Valid Drivers License
    • Current Vehicle Registration
    • Proof of Insurance
  • L.I.N.K.S. class occurs, except for federal holidays, in Ivy Hall Classroom 123, please see the flyer at the link below for more information
  • Student Liberty hours are 1:30pm to 8:00pm Sunday (TD-26) and 3:30pm to 8:00pm Monday (TD-27) prior to graduation.  Please note that the schedule is subject to change based upon operational and training requirements of the command and the actual liberty times may deviate from those listed."
  • Students who are expecting visitors will meet with their visitors at Building G520  for ( Hotel, India & Kilo Companies) and Building G550  for (Fox & Golf Companies)
  • Students are limited to Base Liberty Only and cannot leave New River Air Station.

GRADUATION INFORMATION
  • Visitors will need to provide the following for access to New River Air Station / Camp Geiger:
    • Valid Drivers License
    • Current Vehicle Registration
    • Proof of Insurance
  • When planning your arrival, please account for one hour in order to receive a base pass.
  • All Graduations will be held at the Camp Geiger Gym (BLDG G930) or LZ 15 Depending on the weather.
  • 7:45am - 8:30am Parents and Visitors are encouraged to meet with the Marine Combat Training Battalion Commander and Sergeant Major for a Parent's Orientation at TC 1006 (map located at the bottom of the page).
  • 8:30am-9:10am Students will be allowed to take their parents/visitors on a tour of the static display area located at the Camp Geiger Fitness Center. Here parents/visitors can learn about the gear and equipment that their Marines have spent the last few weeks learning.
  • 9:10am Students re-join their company for final instructions prior to graduation.
  • 9:30am Marine Combat Training Graduation Ceremony commences.
DEPARTURE FROM MCT
  • Each Marine's schedule is different based on his/her follow on MOS School. Your Marine may or may not be able to meet with parents/visitors after the Graduation Ceremony.
  • In the event that your Marine will have time to meet with parents/visitors, the parent/visitor should follow the unit to their Company area.
  • Please keep in mind that the Marines still have to do the following for transportation and boarding.
    • Change into appropriate travel attire for their destination
    • Retrieve luggage
    • Stage their luggage for transportation
    • Ensure their area is clean
  • Only after all of these things are complete and if time permits will the Marines be allowed to visit with parents/visitors.
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