Single Marine Program

P.O. Box 555020

Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

SMP

03 Oct 19

From: Danielle West, SMP Coordinator, MCCS, Camp Pendleton

To: SgtMaj Hackett, SgtMaj MCI West–MCB CamPen

Subj: SMP Monthly Meeting Minutes

1. A SMP meeting was held 03 October 2019 at 43 Area SMP Recreational

Center. HM1 Loaiza called the meeting to order at 0900. List of those

in attendance is provided on the sign in sheet (attachment 1).

2. Mrs. Danielle West - SMP Coordinator – Last month’s minutes can be found at www.mccscp.com under the recreation / SMP tab.

3. SgtMaj Hackett – SgtMaj MCIWest-MCB CamPen – HM1 Loaiza reminds everyone that the purpose of the meeting is to

pass all information to each representative’s respective unit and to please refer to the agenda for further information and

reference.

Sgt Hosch to encourage questions regarding any new business and moved on to speaking about the logo competition currently going on

in base. The deadline for submissions is 19th of this month.

Patrons are invited to turn in their submissions as quickly as

possible. This logo will be the foundation of what we use for the

new symposium happening this upcoming July.

4. CG (Brigadier General Connelly – CG oversees Camp Pendleton and six other bases. He outlined that

there are three primary concerns as CG, the first one being the

ability to facilitate Marines and Sailors to train and fight. The

second being the care of every supporting aspect of the first.

This includes infrastructure, barracks, programs that support

behavioral health, quality of working spaces, etc. The last, is to

oversee programs that support quality of life. This would, of

course, include the Single Marine Program and a great part of the

items discussed training, to include quality of working spaces and

special programs. The last piece is the quality of life. The CG

reminded everyone that the Corpse is very apt to change. More

junior Marines may currently encounter a large amount of changes

regarding upper chains of command, and even task changes in the

upcoming months and years. Unit structure and deck plate

leadership methods and procedures should be changing in the next

coming months to address a shift into planning for potential

engagements in the Pacific as opposed to the current mission.

5. Mr. Michael Rumbaua, Bachelor Housing Manager – Michael Rumbaua is the assistant manager for all housing on base.

His job includes providing oversight for all the barracks on base.

They perform inspections with the help of the S-4 and collect

data. Through this program, it has been found that base occupancy

sits at 62% but Michael recognizes that errors in reporting might

be part of the problem.

Michael asked if there were any problems at any barracks to bring up. He reminded everyone that there was a washer and dryer

problem, which appears to have been largely addressed, as Michael

put out a lot of useful information regarding how to address these

issues.

There is a service called no cost billeting and currently houses about 15000 people. This program helps to address a vacancy

problem that most barracks on base regularly suffer from. Since a

vacant barracks deteriorates faster than one being occupied, this

program fills barracks with different groups such as the devil

pups and boy scouts among others. Marines are reminded that some

groups wear the Marpat uniform but are not part of the service, so

please be mindful of that when approaching these individuals.

Another service the program provides is BAH assistance. This program is able to provide service members with assistance

submitting a request. There are rules regarding the instruction on

how to do that (7 rules currently outlined over previous meetings.

Sgt Major Hackett intervened that Rules 2,4,6 and 7 are never approved aboard Camp Pendleton.

Michael stated that the crime rate on base has risen from last month. 14 area hosts the most incidents on base. Self-help is one

of the programs for doing things like painting, battery

replacements and things that the service members are able to take

care of on their own, with minimal supplies and without

professional qualification. This is another benefit of BEQ

management and FMD.

5. Ingrid Melvin – Base Recycling – They have two stations that members are able to use the prevent

landfill dumping when recycling is one of the options. They will

dispose of ink toners but reminds everyone that they do not take

electronics on base, but they are able to provide direction on who

to talk to and be able to dispose of it.

There are pamphlets being provided at the meeting which lists what kind of material can be turned to the recycling service and which

cannot.

HM1 Loaiza asked a question regarding reiterating to members in attendance about what the funds from recycling are used for. Fund

usage includes computers, bleachers, paddle boards and oars

available to rent and many other items. CG points out that 1.2

million dollars that have been locally generated. Members are

invited to promote more recycling and know that they can advocate

for how these funds are spent.

6. Ms. Faith Frey, Youth Sports & Athletics – CG Cup Cornhole Tournament- competitions normally started at 0830. Doug Hall can be reached for questions regarding that event and

any on the schedule at 760.763.0453

The Athletes of Valor event is not listed in the flyer but will be taking place at the Paige Field House. They are always looking for

coaches for youth, and members can apply through a website as well

as in person at their office. There were a couple of previous

coaches in attendance who speak positively of their experience.

Prospects are reminded that they work around your schedule.

Contact for this program is 760.725.4188.

7. Ms. Arden Mattachini - Human Performance Supervisor– The HP coach on base and is located on Camp Horno and offers

dietary advise as well as oxygen usage under stress testing, and

skin fold testing for body fat percentage readings. They also

provide coaching for smoking cessation, sleep schedules and a few

others. They can speak to members in classes or in 1-1 settings.

Nutrition 101 is a day long course and the next one is offered

Dec 4th. Meal prep days are also offered There is one on 04Oct

and OCT10 at area 41.

Through a question from the attendees, it was asked if this

program is staffed on weekends, but they are not.

8. Mr. Bruce Carroll – Career Readiness – He introduces himself as the point on contact aboard Camp

Pendleton. He brings up that there were 20,000 people placed

last year for employment just at this base. Their service

includes resume coaching, salary negotiation, and interview

skills as well as pointers on growing your brand.

Service members are encouraged to attend hiring events because

companies contact this program to set up events on a regular

basis. There, attendees and service members are place

immediately.

Chevron was used as an example. Last cycle saw a hiring wave

with employees starting salary of 93k a year. They came back

again this past February and hired 60 more service members. All

starting at the same salary. The next event takes place OCT16

and will host the FBI as one of the hiring parties.

Mccs.org/transition is the website one can visit to be able to

research the opportunities being offered.

9. Mrs. Devin Potter, MCCS Marketing – Not in attendance See agenda for upcoming events on base

10. Volunteer Opportunities and Upcoming Trips - Subjects discussed

were in SMP agenda (Attachment 3)

11. Conclusion – Meeting ended at 1013. Next Meeting will be held 07 November at 0900 at Marine Memorial Golf Course.