Entry Level Students

STUDENT CHECK IN INFORMATION

1. Have your driver (parents, taxi, Uber, Etc.) drop you off at the Visitors Center. It is the FIRST BUILDING on the right when you are turning to come on the base. Ensure you are in the far-right lane when coming onto the base. Do not proceed to the front gate! When you arrive at the Visitor Center, a Combat Instructor/SOI-E representative will then pick you up via Van and/or Bus from the Visitor's Center and take you to your next stop.
2. SOI-East is located at Camp Geiger, N.C. (aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River (MCAS NR) in Jacksonville, NC.
3. Ensure you are WEARING your Service Alphas when reporting in and have 1 set of Woodlands, your Service Record Book (SRB) and Military ID on your Person/Carry on.
4. If not issued a Service Alpha Coat, report in wearing your senior service uniform.
5. HAVE A FRESH HAIRCUT. No designs or eyebrow slashing.
6. Carry a set of Woodland Cammies with you as you travel (your luggage may get lost/delayed). If you check-in without a uniform, you will be dropped to MAT and face follow-on school delays.
7. Do not change clothes in parking lots!
8. If you were issued glasses at boot camp, please ensure that you bring them with you, even if they are broken. Civilian glasses are not authorized in the field or on ranges. This will ensure that there is no delay in your training waiting for replacements.

Transportation

Reporting By Bus/Taxi

• The bus station is four miles from Camp Geiger
• Taxi fare is approximately $20 - $30.
• Travel in your SERVICE ALPHA UNIFORM or change before leaving the bus station. Pair up with other Marines reporting in to split the taxi fare.
• Save receipt, you may be reimbursed later.

Reporting By Air

• Albert J. Ellis Airport (Jacksonville, NC) is 16 miles from Camp Geiger
• Taxi fare is approximately $35 – $40. You can team up with other Marines reporting in to split taxi fare.
• Remember to change into your SERVICE ALPHA UNIFORM before arriving on base and checking into SOI-E.
• Save receipt, you may be reimbursed later.

Other Instructions & Delays

• Check in no later than the date designated on your orders. If you anticipate issues with arriving on time, contact the appropriate OOD immediately.
• MCT Marines are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to check in between 0700-1200 on the date designated on your orders or you risk being dropped to the Marines Awaiting Training (MAT) Platoon.
• Upon arriving in Jacksonville, NC, proceed to SOI-East IMMEDIATELY for check-in.
• You ARE NOT authorized to obtain a hotel room and will receive billeting with your training battalion upon arrival.
• If you miss your flight or bus, are involved in an accident, have any delays or cancellations dealing with your transportation or travel plans to SOI-East, it must be reported to MCT/ITB OOD immediately. If no contact is made with your training battalion refer to the ASC and the SOI-E OOD.

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