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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - The Marine Corps has released new policy for Marines on travel outside the United States with Marine Administrative Message 599-15 and 600-15.
The policy update requires Marines who seek to travel outside the country during leave to have a well thought out plan. With the holidays around the corner, Marines and sailors often take leave during the period, many of whom travel abroad.
Major Scott Welch, the mission assurance officer for II MEF, says that mission accomplishment requires careful consideration of safety and security.
“Any key component of readiness is safety,” said Welch.
“Our Marines should be aware of their surroundings and abide by the proper precautionary mechanisms put in place.”
The MARADMINS give travel guidance pertaining unofficial travel to any country in Africa or select European countries. Each battalion within II MEF has an anti-terrorism force prevention specialist who can answer his or her Marines questions. They can also keep Marines up to date on recent changes in procedures. The countries are subject to change based on the Foreign Clearance Guide, Department of State, Combatant Command, and/or Intelligence threat notifications.
“The information and procedures have already been put in place,” said Zulai Baez, the security manager for II MEF. “We want to create muscle-memory within the Marines, so they know exactly who to talk to find this information, plan accordingly and be prepared no matter the situation while abroad.”
For more information and resources, contact your battalion ATFP specialist or visit www.Marines.mil to read MARADMIN 599-15 and 600-15.
| Date Taken: | 12.11.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 12.16.2015 10:24 |
| Story ID: | 184656 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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