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xAFBx DOC858
02-08-2009, 07:58
i just got orders to fmtb-w and then to 1st mardiv camp pendleton, not 29 palms. i was wondering if anyone could help me about finding out which battalion ill be assigned to. i have marine friends in 2-5 and 3-1 so id like to get with them. can i request or will i find out after fmtb? thanks for the help
8404
02-08-2009, 09:18
FMTB West website (http://www.cpp.usmc.mil/schools/fmtb/index.asp)

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California (http://www.cpp.usmc.mil/)

Official Website of 3/1 (http://www.i-mef.usmc.mil/div/1mar/3bn/)

Official Website of the 2nd Bn, 5th Marines (http://www.i-mef.usmc.mil/div/5mar/2BN/)


I will have to defer to someone else exactly how and when you find out 'which' unit you will be assigned to. I was under the impression you had the unit assignment on your orders prior to leaving GLakes. It may be left up to the staff at FMTB, who may work in conjunction with the Camp Pendleton receiving folks, as to which unit of 1st MarDiv you'll be assigned to.

Keep in mind, there are some 1st MarDiv units based out of 29 Palms for which you could be assigned to.
Da-Chief
02-08-2009, 09:50
Shipmate.. You won't know until you report into S-1, If your ordered to the "BASE" or to 1st MARDIV.. you will be parted out to who needs you..

Good Luck, You serve honorably with "ALL" Marine Corps Units..

D/C
indy
02-08-2009, 10:59
Chief,

Who makes the detailing/billet decisions when it comes to graduating from FMTB? is the Navy HM detailer that give a generic division (1st MarDiv etc) and then division staff put you into a billet where needed, or is there a different process?
Da-Chief
02-08-2009, 11:02
usually it says 1st MARDIV etc.. then your detailed from there.. this is USN side of the house in our house.. I knew exactly where I was going..

D/C
indy
02-08-2009, 11:10
Rog, just wondered if it was any different being integrated with Marines.
8404
02-08-2009, 11:12
So, this person would report into S-1 at Camp Pendleton 1st MarDiv and they would make the determination to one of their units at either Camp Pendleton or 29 Palms correct?
Da-Chief
02-08-2009, 12:21
No if you had 29 Palms it would say so outright..

His probably say 1stMARDIV Camp P..

or it would say 1stMARDIV 29Palms


D/C
xAFBx DOC858
02-08-2009, 14:29
im currently at nh jax, fl

i tried to go to camp pendleton out of nhcs but they sent me here instead. i went in early and got a hot fill order specifically to camp pendleton. my orders say fmtb in may with follow on orders to 1stmardiv camp p. i have no problem going to any unit i just thought itd be cool to be with guys i grew up with. im just glad to get back to san diego and get out of a hospital/clinic. but i do understand getting there then getting put where they need me. ill go anywhere they need help.
8404
02-08-2009, 14:32
No if you had 29 Palms it would say so outright..

His probably say 1stMARDIV Camp P..

or it would say 1stMARDIV 29Palms


D/C

That was my understanding, just validating. Then things haven't changed much from the 70's as orders gave you the 'where'. Specific unit assigning was handled upon reporting in to that base!
indy
02-09-2009, 05:17
That was my understanding, just validating. Then things haven't changed much from the 70's as orders gave you the 'where'. Specific unit assigning was handled upon reporting in to that base!

Thanks 8404, I think I figured it all out too now, just had to change my frame of reference: basically its the same as when a NAT/NCS reports to the NOSC. The orders say NOSC, but then we put them in a specific unit based on needs and their rate/skills etc.