MCMWTC REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS Mountain Medicine Course

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1 TRAVEL: Students authorized to travel by commercial air will arrive and depart using Reno-Tahoe International Airport, no other airport facility is authorized. The Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) will provide transportation from Reno-Tahoe International Airport on the day prior to the convening date only. Students must arrive at the airport NLT 1600; MWTC personnel will meet the students at the baggage claim area. Transportation for arriving students will depart the airport at no later than 1900 hours. Nonstandard flight times, delayed, or canceled flights must be coordinated ASAP through the MCMWTC Command Duty Officer (CDO) at (760) or DSN Note: The MCMWTC is located in a remote area approximately two hours South of Reno, NV. There is no other shuttle or bus service to/from MCMWTC. Students that do not arrive at the airport by the pick-up time will be required to use commercial taxis (estimated cost of $250-$400) or coordinate a rental vehicle funded by their parent command. Students departing the course by commercial air should not schedule return flights prior to 1500 on the last day of the course. MCMWTC will provide transportation to Reno-Tahoe International Airport. REPORTING: If driving, plan your trip with a planned arrival to MWTC between 2000 and 2100 on the travel day. Check in with the CDO at the CP (BLDG 4048). From Southern CA go north on HWY miles north of Bridgeport, CA turn west on HWY 108. The base is four miles west off HWY 108. Fill up in the nearest town, as there is no fuel for POV's on the base. PHYSICAL FITNESS PREREQUISITE: A physical fitness test will be administered on Day 2 of the training to ensure that all attendees can meet the minimum requirements. Students must be able to be able to complete 50 pushups, 50 sit-ups, and run 1.5 miles in 14 minutes. Students that are unable to meet the requirements will not be allowed to complete the course. MESSING AND BILLETING: Government messing and billeting are available. All students should arrive on TAD orders and dependents are not authorized. No dispersing facilities are Revised January

2 available at MCMWTC. Students will have access to ATM and check cashing services only. Pickle Chalet: Mon-Fri Lunch Dinner Kitchen closed at 2030 Chow Hall: Mon-Fri Breakfast Lunch Dinner Sat/Sun Breakfast Dinner Mail Boxes on Base: Front of PX, CP and Chow Hall Barber Shop: Mon-Fri: PX Mon-Fri Sat/Sun PX provides the following: Western Union Check Cashing: done at the PX. Written check can be up to $25 over purchase price. ATM Location: In front of the PX and in the Pickle Chalet Fitness Center: Mon-Fri Sat/Sun **Climbing Wall is off limits EQUIPMENT TO BRING: : If you are attached to a Marine Corps unit and have been issued gear from your CIF/IIF, you must bring all items. Our issuing facility will not double issue any items that you have already checked out at your parent command. USMC Main Pack System or Military Issued Ruck Modular Sleeping Bag System x 1 (Bivy Sack, Black and Tan Sleeping Bags) Cold Weather Hydrations Sets x 2 (Bottles, Cups, and Covers) Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) x 1 Seasonal Gortex, Top x 1 Seasonal Gortex Bottom x 1 Assault Pack w/ Liner x 1 Revised January

3 Field Tarp x 1 Poncho Liner x 1 Isopor Mat x 1 Silk Weight, Top x 2 Silk Weight, Bottom x 2 Cap Fleece Brown x 1 Gaiter Neck x 1 Windproof Fleece x 1 Rappel Gloves x 1 pair Contact Gloves x 2 pair Grid Fleece, Top x 1 Grid Fleece, Bottom x 1 Happy Jacket x 1 Happy Pants x 1 Happy Booties x 1 pair Seasonal Utilities (cammies) with nametags and regular rank devices for officers, subdued for enlisted. Reporting Orders with Command Screening Checklist Identification card and tags Glow belt Seasonal boonie cover x 1 Seasonal 8 point cover x 1 Green T-shirt x 3 Military Issue boots x 2 pair Wool Socks x 4 pair Military issued Physical Training (PT) Gear x 2 sets Running Shoes Appropriate Civilian Attire x 2 sets Hygiene kit Towel x 2 Washcloth Shower Shoes Matte-black, non-mirrored sunglasses (UV Rated) Prescription glasses if needed, no contacts Sunscreen (30 SPF minimum) Chap stick (15 SPF) Combination Lock Headlamp/Flashlight Knife/Multi-Tool Revised January

4 Note taking equipment (mechanical pencil, notepad) Survival kit o -signal device (day=whistle, night=chemlight) o -pocket 1 st aid kit o -water gathering device (zip lock bags, etc) o -fire starting device (all weather-no lighters) o -shelter building item (ie 550 cord) o -food gathering items (snare wire, etc.) COURSE CONTACT INFORMATION: Questions should be directed to: Command Duty Officer (760) (DSN 839) LCPO/SNCOIC, Medical Training Section (760) (DSN 839) Revised January

5 PLUMUS ST N 7055 GREAT ROOM LODGE STABLES AIR SHACK 7061 HANGAR GATE 3 ROAD TO TRAINING AREA 8001 CO S QUARTERS 6000 SILVER CREEK WASTE PLANT ROAD HE 7056 TO SONORA PASS 4039 MLC Office MCMWTC 5016 LAUNDRY/PHONE ARMORY/RSL TQ AIR FIELD HWY 108 PX THEATER 4044 MPB GYM 4049 TOIYABE ST STANISLAUS ST MED CLINIC TAHOE ST 7046 COMM CTR COC/ROPE ROOM 5015 MWTC COMMAND POST 3015 FOOT PATH 7044 Formal Schools Wash Rack FLAG POLE MESS HALL 3006 CHAPEL SEQUOIA ST Club TOIYABE ST SEQUOIA ST Wash Rack WATER POINT 1035 FIRE DEPT 2002 EL DORADO ST SILVER CREEK GATE 2 ROAD TO TRAINING AREA MOTOR T 1034 FAC MAINT 1036 BEQ ROAD TO FRONT GATE FUEL STATION 1019 ASP 2001 SUPPLY HWY 108 TO 395 MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER CAMP LAYOUT (NOT TO SCALE) Revised January

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