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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
San Diego, California

INSTALLATION PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION CENTER

LOCATION

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
Building 8380

MAILING ADDRESS

P.O. BOX 452001
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92145-2001

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday – Friday
0730-1630
*Please note that during the hours of 1130 – 1300 limited support will be available*

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES FOR ALL NEW PERSONNEL

1. All personnel checking-in to MCAS Miramar will report to the Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) building 8380.
Marines will report in Service Alphas.

Hours of operation for the IPAC: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

IPAC phone numbers: (858)307-1865

ID Card Center- (858)307-1421, DSN 267-1421

DMO - (858)307-1670 /1671

Personnel checking-in after hours, holidays or weekends will report to the Command Duty Officer (CDO) located at building 8630. CDO phone number: 858-307-1141, DSN, 267-1141. Personnel checking-in to the CDO will be required to report to the IPAC at 7:30 a.m. the next business day to conduct an audit and travel claim.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

2. View required documents and billeting information HERE

Marines checking in are required to bring service record, all orders, receipts and any other documents that are needed to update their record and complete a travel claim.

Personnel checking in from an overseas location are required to submit a copy of the travel itinerary, port call and circuitious travel orders (if applicable).

BILLETING INFORMATION

Personnel checking in to a command on MCAS Miramar that need billeting should report to the Billeting Office, building 4312. (Located in the back side of the building)

Contact number is Comm (858) 307-6441

A valid government ID and Original Orders stating - "Reporting for Duty Aboard MCAS Miramar" - are required to aquire billeting.

Prior to obtaining lodging other than Base Billeting (I.E. Miramar INN or Off Station Lodging), A Statement of Non-Availability must be obtained from the billeting office.

Miramar Inn Web Page

PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (OCONUS)

IPAC OCONUS required documents:

  • NAVPERS 1300/16 (Inside the OSS packet)

  • Overseas packet: 4. Overseas Screening Checklist.pdf

  • PCS Class workshop certificate (QR code available above)

  • Anti-terrorism certificate via Marine Net

  • Anti-terrorism certificate for depn over 16 via Joint Knowledge Online

  • Completed checkout sheet

  • Outbound Interview approved by your S-1

  • In a full duty status prior to detachment date

IPAC timeline of events and documents are required:

  • Outbound Interview is required to be submitted to your S-1 90 DAYS prior to departure

  • NAVPERS 1300/16 is needed 30 DAYS prior to departure

  • DMO travel request form is needed 30 DAYS prior to departure

  • ANTI-Terrorism certificates are needed 30 DAYS prior to departure

  • Overseas packet, pcs class certificate, completed checkout sheet and full duty status are needed ANY TIME PRIOR TO DEPARTURE

  • To access and submit the overseas screening packet electronically: https://sandiego.tricare.mil/Clinics/NBHC-NTC-San-Diego

  • To sign up for the PCS class:

Entitlements and Important Links:

-JTR: JTR.PDF (defense.gov)
-Mileage chart: Mileage Rates | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)
-DLA: Dislocation Allowance | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)
-BAH calculator: Basic Housing Allowance | BAH Rate Lookup | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)

POCS:

  • OIC: 858-307-4489

  • SNCOIC: 858-307-8998

  • CLERKS: 858-307-4321

Ask our Admin

Email us: miramaripacoub@usmc.mil

PERMANENT CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT (PCA)

PCA will be handled at IPAC. Marine must complete outbound interview and have it approved by their S-1. PCA will be same day orders, pick up at 0800 at the IPAC and report by 1630 to the new unit. Unit checkout sheet is only requirement for PCA.

PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (CONUS)

Hyperlink below to access the step by step process for a CONUS to CONUS.

HYPERLINK: CONUS TO CONUS CHECKLIST.pdf

Required documents for PCS:

  • Completed checkout sheet

  • PCS Workshop Class (see QR Code below to register)

  • Flight Itinerary

  • Outbound Interview completed via Marine Online (60 days prior to departure)

To register for a PCS Class follow the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com

Entitlements and Important Links:

-JTR: JTR.PDF (defense.gov)

-Mileage chart: Mileage Rates | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)

-DLA: Dislocation Allowance | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)

-BAH calculator: Basic Housing Allowance | BAH Rate Lookup | Defense Travel Management Office (dod.mil)

POINTS OF CONTACT:

OIC: 858-307-4489

SNCOIC: 858-307-6379

CLERKS: 858-307-4321

Ask our Admin

Email us: miramaripacoub@usmc.mil

SEPaRATIONS

Separations

This sections includes Marines that have either completed their initial contract, or have served less than 15 years of service. Marines that are being released from active duty, or discharged from the Marine Corps.

  • Transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve

    • Marines that still have reserve obligation, prior to their EOS.

    • Generally Marines with less than 8 years of service.

  • Discharges

    • Marines that do not have any reserve obligation, past their EOS.

    • Generally Marines that have more than 8 years of service.

  • Direct Affiliate Program (DAP)

    • Do you have an approved DAP package?

    • Yes: submit letter to IPAC separations section.

    • No: contact your local PSR for status or application.

    • Miramar PSR contact info:      PSR Sub-Station San Diego

Cell: (760) 214-1716

Office: (858) 307-8345

  • Marines approved for DAP will retain Medical and Dental records to deliver to SMCR unit.

Administrative Separations

  • Turn in 5-Day letter to IPAC via EPAR on date of CO signature.

  • Send Marines to IPAC to complete in-person OBI input.

  • Ensure Marines with a Characterization of General (under Honorable) have an escort with them at all times.

  • Ensure Marines have completed gear/clothing turn in, bring IPAC the command signed NAVMC 6.

  • Marines must all required documents on or prior to last day.

Administrative Document Requirements

  • TRS e-form signed by CO

  • COs Interview (enlisted only)

  • Oral exam: document provided by dental indicated by stamp that is circled yes/no.

  • Final Physical or PEB findings (TDRL/PDRL)

  • Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society letter

  • Command checkout sheet

  • Barracks checkout

  • DD form 2963 (STR): given to Marine upon receipt of Medical and Dental records.

  • Medical and Dental records

  • DD form 2656 (Retirements only)

Get your checklist here>>>>  \\mcuspndlfs11\c163\MCFPAC_MRMR_MCAS2\S-1\IPAC\OUTBOUND\2. SEPARATIONS\SEPSCHECKLIST Nov2022.pdf

POINTS OF CONTACT:

OIC: 858-307-4489

SNCOIC: 858-307-6379

CLERKS: 858-307-4321

Ask our Admin

Email us: miramaripacoub@usmc.mil

RETIREMENTS

Retirements (TDRL/ PDRL, Transfer to FMCR, TERA)

This sections includes Marines that have completed over 20 years of service that are being retired, transferred to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR) or Marines that have submitted for Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). This section also applies to Marines that have been approved for temporary or permanent disability retirement.

*Officer Retirements fall on the 1st of each month.*

*Enlisted Retirements fall on the last day of each month.*

  • Transfer to FMCR Process:

    • Complete appendix J and retirement’s checklist.

    • Submit packet to S1 to be approved by CO.

    • Once approved and signed by CO, must be sent to IPAC via EPAR with 4-14 months out from requested retirement date. IPAC will send email to Marine and S1 with HQMC determination. If approved, that email will contain admin checklist, timeline and DD form 2656 (SBP Form).

    • OBI will be available to Marine upon HQMC approval.

    • Complete OBI and submit to S1 for CO approval.

    • Ensure CO/S1 approves OBI prior to contacting IPAC.

  • TDRL/PDRL Process:

    • Marines that are approved for any type of disability retirement will be notified via email by IPAC upon approval from HQMC.

    • OBI will be available to Marine upon HQMC approval.

    • Complete OBI and submit to S1 for CO approval.

    • Ensure CO/S1 approves OBI prior to contacting IPAC.

  • Resignations Process:

    • Request resignation through your chain of command via standard naval letter.

    • Indicate in resignation letter if reserve commission is requested.

    • Complete and sign required PG.11.

    • Once approved and signed by CO, submit approved resignation to the IPAC via EPAR.

    • OBI will be available to Marine upon HQMC approval.

    • Complete OBI and submit to S1 for CO approval.

    • Ensure CO/S1 approves OBI prior to contacting IPAC.

  • TERA Process:

    • TERA packages are submitted via AA form, and routed by unit S1 to HQMC.

    • IPAC will send email to Marine and S1 with HQMC determination. If approved, that email will contain admin checklist, timeline and DD form 2656 (SBP Form).

    • OBI will be available to Marine upon HQMC approval.

    • Complete OBI and submit to S1 for CO approval.

    • Ensure CO/S1 approves OBI prior to contacting IPAC.

IMPORTANT DOCS:

SBP PG.11:

Fillable Appendix J: Fillable Appendix J.pdf

Retirement Timeline: Retirement Timeline and Checklist April 2018.pdf

DD Form 2656 (SBP): \\mcuspndlfs11\c163\MCFPAC_MRMR_MCAS2\S-1\IPAC\OUTBOUND\2. SEPARATIONS\1. Seps Info\Notification Email\SBP DD2656.pdf

FAQs

  • Am I authorized transition PTAD?  For circumstances that are eligible for separations PTAD, please refer to MARADMIN 170/14 para. 4

  • End of tour awards: Please verify with your command if you have a pending award prior to separation. Have your S1 send a copy to the IPAC to have award added to your DD214.

  • Retirement awards: Please verify with your command if you have a pending award prior to separation. Have your S1 send a copy to the IPAC to have award added to your DD214.

  • Retirement certificates: retirement certificates are generated for Marines that have approved for temporary/ permanent disability retirement and Marines being transferred to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve (FMCR). These certificates are created by HQMC (MMSR) and delivered to the Marines S1 upon approval of retirement.

  • Final travel claims: Final travel vouchers must be completed within 60 days from arrival to your final destination. The vouchers are to be completed via MOL and are submitted to the Disbursing office located on Camp Pendleton, CA. If you have any question in regards to your submitted claim please contact 760-763-7100

  • Weekend departures: Marines detaching on weekends/holidays will receive their orders on the last working day prior to their orders effective date.  Marines are required to sign an attestation acknowledging that they subject to their unit’s prescribed leave and liberty policy until the effective time and date of their orders.  Marines are not authorized to depart until detached by orders.    

  • DMO endorsements: personal OBI must be approved by command prior to IPAC being able to generate your requested DMO endorsement.

POCS:

  • OIC: 858-307-4489

  • SNCOIC: 858-307-8998

  • CLERKS: 858-307-4321

  • CAMPEN DISBO: 760-763-7100

HOURS OF OPERATION:

  • 0730-1630, MONDAY-FRIDAY

 

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar