Quantico MCCS - Marine & Family Services

Each participant is given a notebook full of information for further reference as they follow through their training.
The mentor addresses guidelines for the session and gives logistical information. The mentor also presents a course outline on topics covered during the session.
L.I.N.K.S. is a participants' program, therefore the participants are encouraged to ask questions and share stories.
Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills is explained and how it will relate to each participant.
"Intro Aside" - Group is divided into pairs. They interview each other and present their new friend to the class. Everyone begins to relax.

End Goal: Participants begin to network, are now familiar with each other, fostering more participation over the course of the session.

The Corps

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Goal: Give a better understanding of the organization, mission, culture, history and traditions of the Corps.

Organization of Department of Defense and the United States Marine Corps - Our role as part of the Department of the Navy, and how the Marine Corps fits into the overall defense picture.
USMC units and ranks, chain of command, and jobs specialties of Marines.
Marine Corps Mission-911 force.
Marine Corps Values: Honor, Courage, Commitment
History and Traditions-discuss various social functions, their traditions and social etiquette/protocol.

End Goal: Participants are now more familiar with the "big picture" of the Marine Corps and how they fit into the picture with their Marine.

Getting Through The Maze

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Goal: Give a better understanding of the service and benefits that are available to military family members.

Introduce the "What's Next" book
ID card
DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System
Commissary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and all included programs
New Parent Support Program
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Briefly touch on medical benefits, Tricare, and United Concordia
Base Legal, Public Affairs Office (PAO), Provost Marshals Office (PMO), and programs offered by the Chaplains on base
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and American Red Cross services

End Goal: Participants are aware of what is available to them and how to access these services.

Pay Day

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Goal: Improve financial awareness.

End Goal: Participants' questions have been answered about the LES and they are more aware of their finances.

Separation and Deployments

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Goal: Educate participants on deployments and give them ideas on how to deal with deployments.

End Goal: Participants are aware of the many aspects of deployment and have tips on how to get through it.

Crossroads: Moving In The Military

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Goal: Educate participants on moving.

End Goal: Provide a more positive outlook on moving

Building 2034,
Barnett Avenue,
Little Hall, North Side,
Second Floor

703.432.1904
FAX: 703.432.0317

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 0800-1600

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