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Field Medical Training Battalion - West

FMTBW CMD SEAL
Students
Welcome to Field Medical Training Battalion! For more than 100 years, young men and women have been answering the call to save lives on the battlefield. For the past 65 years, Corpsmen have been receiving training here at Field Medical Training Battalion.

Check-In Process

Students are not assigned sponsors by FMTB-W, please reach out to your ultimate duty station via the contact info in your orders to receive a sponsor. See below for FMTB-W reporting, website, and contact info:
 
FMTB-W’s check in location is at Valor Hall, Bldg 210730 off C Street in the 21 Area of Camp Pendleton in the applicable seasonal dress uniform.
 
If you are driving to FMTB-W, use Google Maps to navigate to Valor Hall. Transportation is not provided by the command outside the local area. If you are flying into San Diego (as most students do) the best transportation option is a shuttle that departs from the USO which is located in Terminal #1 of the San Diego International Airport and is open Mon-Fri: 6:00am - 10:00pm & Sat-Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pm.
 
The USO assists with the transportation from the airport to anywhere in Camp Pendleton. From the airport, pick-up location is at the USO (terminal #1) approximately $40.00 one way to anywhere around the base. Pick-up times are available Mondays thru Sunday: 12:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. For more information call the USO at (619) 296-3192 or SeaBreeze Shuttle at (619) 244-9749.
 
If there is no shuttle, you can also take a cab/uber, if stopped at the main gate, call the OOD at 760-213-1897 for assistance upon arrival.
 
Please keep your receipts as you will need them for travel claim reimbursement at your ultimate duty station.
 
Please review the command website for more information for students to include gear, address, PT, graduation information, etc.

 

If you have any further questions that were not answered on the website, please email us at fmtb-w.s-1.pgs@usmc.mil, thank you.

Download PDF version for student check-in procedures.

LOCATION

Field Medical Training Battalion-West, Valor Hall (BLDG 210730), is located aboard Camp Del Mar (21 Area), which is part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Camp Del Mar is home to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, 1st Marine Headquarters Group, Assault Amphibious School and many other units. Camp Del Mar is on the Southwest part of Camp Pendleton, between the I-5 Interstate and the Pacific Ocean. Camp Pendleton is located approx. 35 miles north of San Diego and approximately 63 miles south of Los Angeles. Camp Pendleton is the largest amphibious base in the world with over 25 miles of ocean front. The four cities that lay around Camp Pendleton are: Oceanside to the Southeast; Vista to the Southwest; Fallbrook to the East; and San Clemente to the North.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

FMTB-W is located in the 21 Area aboard Camp Pendleton. Google Maps Location (Valor Hall).

From San Diego Airport take I-5 north to Oceanside and follow the signs to Camp Pendleton. Once on board stay immediately to the right, following the sign for Del Mar. Take the ramp up and over the main road to the 21 Area/Del Mar. Make a left at 8th Street and follow the road until you see the building on the left-hand side. The schoolhouse is located near the headquarters building with the large flagpole.

Having persevered and overcome the challenges of an incredibly intense 10-week training program, graduation is the one event that students look forward to with excitement, anticipation, relief and pride. Graduation takes place on the parade deck of FMTB-W's School house, known as Valor Hall. It is a military ceremony with staff, students, family, friends and guests of honors. Families of the young courageous Corpsmen, travel from all over the country to watch their loved ones graduate as Field Medical Service Technicians. Everyone is welcome to attend the graduation ceremony, and there are facilities and seating for all who come. This page will explain a variety of events that take place on Graduation Day as well as driving directions, location, items for sale, and local resources.

LOCATION

Field Medical Training Battalion-West is located aboard Camp Del Mar (21 Area), which is part of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. Camp Del Mar is home to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters, 1st Marine Headquarters Group, Assault Amphibious School and many other units. Camp Del Mar is on the Southwest part of Camp Pendleton, between the I-5 Interstate and the Pacific Ocean. Camp Pendleton is located approx. 35 miles north of San Diego and approx 63 miles south of Los Angeles. Camp Pendleton is the largest amphibious base in the world with over 25 miles of ocean front. The four cities that lay around Camp Pendleton are: Oceanside to the Southeast; Vista to the Southwest; Fallbrook to the East; and San Clemente to the North.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

FMTB-W is located in the 21 Area aboard Camp Pendleton. Google Maps Location (Valor Hall).

From San Diego Airport take I-5 north to Oceanside and follow the signs to Camp Pendleton. Once on board stay immediately to the right, following the sign for Del Mar. Take the ramp up and over the main road to the 21 Area/Del Mar. Make a left at 8th Street and follow the road until you see the building on the left-hand side. The schoolhouse is located near the headquarters building with the large flagpole.

EVENTS

Before the graduation ceremony takes place there are many things to do. At Valor Hall, there is a Command Memorial with Artifacts dating back to World War II. 

Outside of Valor Hall, to the side of the parade deck there will be a stand set up with different items available for purchase. These items include T-Shirts, Cups, Mugs, Coins.

For purchase of these items, cash and debit/credit cards are accepted.

For food or beverages, there is an Exchange, Subway, and Dunkin Donuts located within walking distance of Valor Hall. 

ENTRY TO CAMP PENDLETON

In order to drive aboard Camp Pendleton, you must provide valid identification for base access, proof of insurance and current vehicle registration.

If you are taking a shuttle or taxi onto to Camp Pendleton, all non-military entrants, 16 years of age or older must present valid identification for base access.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For additional information you may contact the Quarterdeck at FMTB-W, phone number is (760) 725-2559. For more information on hotels and restaurants near Camp Del Mar, use Google to search Oceanside, CA.

Information on Camp Pendleton may also be found on Camp Pendleton’s Homepage, or the Marine Corps Community Services Webpage.

S-1 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL


(760) 763-0175
Email: fmtb-w.s-1.pgs@usmc.mil

 

 PAY

1.  BAS will stop for all students while attending FMTB-W regardless of paygrade.

BAS. Every student will have a meal deduction of $10.50 a day while attending FMTB-W. The total amount for the month will be between $310 to $325 depending on the number of days in a month.

2. BAH.
 
  • If you currently have dependents, your BAH will continue at the rate of your previous Permanent Duty Station (PDS) unless your Ultimate duty Station (UDS) is Camp Pendleton, CA. All personnel with their UDS as Camp Pendleton will receive BAH w/ dependent a the rate of Camp Pendleton.
  • Members married military to military that are not within the vicinity of their UDS will only receive BAH- Transit. If your married military to military, your UDS is Camp Pendleton, CA and you have an established residence you may request single BAH.
  • If you do not have a dependent, you are authorized BAH- Transit when in travel, leave in route, or proceed time status while transferring between duty stations.
3. Family Separation Allowance-Temporary (FSA-T). FSA-T is authorized when a Sailor is on temporary duty continuously for more than 30 days away from their UDS.

4. TRAVEL CLAIMS: Travel Claims will not be liquidated while at FMTB-W.

5. Updating Page 2: Your page 2 must be updated via NSIPS RED/DA. Once submitted, please notify S-1.

 

FLIGHTS

1.  The S-1 will coordinate air travel if you do not receive a flight from your previous command.

2.  All flight changes must be coordinated through S-1.

3.  If your UDS is overseas, please ensure you provide a copy of your overseas screening (NAVPERS 1300/16) to S-1 upon check-in.

 

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OFFICER (ESO)

1.  Bring hard copies of your transfer/detaching evaluations and any approved/signed award certificates prior to arriving at FMTB-W to be uploaded in your Enlisted Advancement Worksheets (EAW) on NSIPS website.

2.  Ensure that you verify accuracy of information reflected on your EAW by logging on the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) website prior to detaching from your command. Familiarize yourself on how to navigate through your EAW on NSIPS in addition to uploading documents such as evals and/or signed awarded citations.

3.  Also verify your eligibility status of advancement. Remember that it is your primary responsibility to manage your own career especially as the Navy transitions to self-service information systems.

4.  Inform your current ESO to transfer your EAW to Unit Identification Code (UIC) 65988, Fld Medial Trg Battalion west.

5.  Obtain your current duty station ESO’s contact information (phone number and e-mail address).

6.  Obtain a reliable contact information from your current duty station in case you need to request additional copies of evaluations or award citations (i.e. your LPO, LCPO, etc.).

7.  Professional Military Knowledge (PMK-EE) should be completed per the most recent NAVADMIN. For information on Early Promote (EP) Time-In-Rate waivers please see the most recent NAVADMIN.

8.  Per BUPERSINST 1430.16G, paragraph 308.b, for new accessions that have graduated from “A” School and are eligible for this cycle and do not have a current evaluation in paygrade, a PMA of 3.60 may be assigned. This PMA will be used solely for this cycle and will not be utilized in future PMA computations.

9.  The months for Navy-Wide Advancement Exams (NWAE) are March and September (E-5 and E-6 exams). E-4 are no longer required to take an exam but must still complete their PMK-EE. However, there exists a strong possibility that you may end up taking a substitute exam instead due to the Field Medical Service Technicians (FMST) class schedule.

10.  Contact My Navy Career Center at (833)330-6622 or askmncc@navy.mil for Enlisted Advancement Worksheet (EAW) questions/further guidance.

 

ORDERS/CCC

1.  Sponsorship is not provided for inbound students. Please reference your orders for the FMTB-W OOD contact information and the sponsorship email (listed above on this page).
 
2.  Order swaps, modifications, and spouse co-location are NOT authorized during the course. Coordinate such requests prior to your arrival at FMTB-W.
 
3. Reenlistments/Extensions, CWAY, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB), and must be completed prior to reporting.

4.  Complete all CANTRAC and PCS transfer requirements PRIOR to FMTB-W as per the joint Travel regulations and MILPERSMAN 1300 Series.
 
5. For fleet Returnees who have been approved for Obliserv-To-Train L03A, bring a copy of all supporting documents, and have a point of contact for the CCC to manage the Sailors exception to policy upon arrival.