Smooth Move Flyer PDFs
The Smooth Move brief is MANDATORY brief designed to help with PCS moves. In order to attend and reserve your seat, please call or email Brittany Rising, program manager for Information, Referral and Relocation (IR&R):
brittany.rising@usmc.mil
(760) 830-6344
Family members are highly encouraged to attend. Please let us know if your family members want to attend so a seat can be reserved for them as well.
- Countdown to Depature checklistUse this checklist to square away all of your departure information.
- Lending Locker Request FormAt Information Referral & Relocation, we run the Lending Locker program that supplies service members with household goods during the PCS process, both leaving and coming to MCAGCC. Items can be loaned out for 30 days. We have items such as kitchen goods, blow-up mattress, coffee pots, microwaves and more. Please stop by the IR&R office, call or email for more details and to being the process of loaning items.
Plan My Move creates a custom checklist for your move, filled with information about the tasks you need to complete and how to complete them. Your checklist is tailored to the unique needs that you or your family have. You can save, download and print your list to update during your moving process and use for future moves. Click on the link below:
School Liaison Program
Building 1417
Lorraine Miller-Nara: lorraine.millernara@usmc.mil
SMBPLMSSCHOOLLIAISON@usmc.mil
(760) 830-1574
- Kids Moving Checklist and USMC School Liasons ListMaking your PCS with school-age children run a little more smoothly.
- Military Interstate Children’s CompactA guide for parents and schools.
Installation Personnel Administrative Center (IPAC)
Building 1450
(760) 830-1658 / 1691
- Dislocation Allowance Rates - 2024Use this chart for 2024 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) rates.
- Orders ChecklistUse this IPAC brochure to explain the PCS process.
Distribution Management Office (DMO)
Building 1455 across from DEERS
Personal Property: (760) 830-6119 / (760) 830-6660
Passenger Section: (760) 830-6453 / 6744
Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)
Building 1526 (Career Resource Office)
Hunter Keniry: hunter.e.keniry@usmc.mil
(760) 830-4032
- Buying or Renting A HomeUSAA Educational Foundation Booklet
Liberty Military Housing
Building 1003
(760) 368-4500
If you plan to live in military family housing, Liberty is your housing contact. Housing applications are available on Liberty's website: www.LiveLMH.com
Military Housing
Building 1526
(760) 830-6611
HEAT - Housing Early Assistance Tool
Get housing information before you PCS.
SATO:
CONUS and OCONUS flights
Building 1102, Door 22
(866) 950-1636
Passport Information:
Building 1455 across from DEERS
(760) 830-6760
All questions and information, call the number above. In-person meetings are by appointment only.
Combat Camera:
Building 1654
(760) 830-6817
Open Mon-Thurs 0800-1130 and 1300-1530
Walk-ins welcome
Personal Passports:
29 Palms USPS
73839 Gorgonio Dr
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(760) 367-1161
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Building 1447
(760) 830-8795 / 7740
TRICARE
(760) 830-2961 / 2903
TRICARE Nurse Advice Line:
(800) 874-2273
29-PSP is a 100% volunteer organization that provides complementary transportation for active-duty Marines and their loved ones between MCAGCC to Palms Springs International Airport (PSP), Palms Springs Amtrack station, Desert Hot Springs Greyhound bus station and Ontario International Airport (ONT). Visit the website by clicking the link below to schedule your ride.
Understanding your allowances and such during your PCS can be confusing. Refer to this document to help alleviate some of your confusion. If you have access to MarineNet, you can also take a short information session that goes into greater detail and has real world examples for you to work on to help the knowledge stick. Once in MarineNet, click "Catalog" and type in the course code into the search bar (MFRCOMP004), the course name (PCS Allowances and Entitlements), OR just the word "PCS." Then, select "Enroll Now" and "Launch" to open the course window.
- Defense Travel Management OfficeThis is the official DoD site that provides the rates, such as Per Diem, during your PCS. It also provides other information that can help you understand your move better.
MCAGCC Lending Locker
The Information, Referral and Relocation program offers household good item to loan out during your PCS both coming to and leaving MCAGCC. Please contact Brittany Rising, IR&R program manager, for more details: brittany.rising@usmc.mil or call (760) 830-6344.
2025 Smooth Move Brief
Transitioning to a new duty station? Attend Smooth Move! This is a required brief for all active duty Marines of all ranks that are PCSing. Spouses are very welcome to attend. To reserve a seat, call Brittany Rising, Information, Referral and Relocation Program Manager, at (760) 830-6344 or email brittany.rising@usmc.mil.
