I Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations Office Contact Information
The I MEF COMMSTRAT office is located at Camp Del Mar in Bldg. 210721, Rm. 110
Commercial (760) 763-7047 DSN (312) 361-7047
Hours of Operation:
Our normal hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (Pacific Standard Time). For all time sensitive queries outside of regular business hours, please contact 760-846-0356.
Mission
I MEF COMMSTRAT communicates and engages with domestic and foreign publics on whom I MEF's success or failure depends in order to build understanding, trust, credibility and mutually beneficial relationships; put joint operations in context; facilitate informed perceptions about military operations; undermine adversarial propaganda; and help achieve national, strategic and operational objectives.
Media Queries
Community Relations Request Timelines
All community relations requests must be submitted in accordance with the timelines listed below. Unless otherwise noted, all requests are to be directed to I MEF COMMSTRAT.
Aviation (Flight or Static): No less than 90 days. Requests shall be directed to Community Relations, OMCC (information below).
1st Marine Division (1st MarDiv) Band: No less than 45 Days. Requests shall be directed to the 1st MarDiv Band (information below).
Non-Aviation Static Displays: No less than 60 days.
Personnel (to include parade, demonstration, and personnel to man static displays: No Less than 45 days.
Color Guard Detail: No less than 45 days.
1ST MARINE DIVISION BAND
Requests for Non-Aviation Support
To request NON-AVIATION support--- Ground Equipment, Color Guard, and Marine Corps Speakers---for a community event, please download DD Form 2536 and email the completed request to imef_commstrat@usmc.mil.
Requests for Aviation Support
The Marine Corps can also provide aerial support--- fixed wing (jets, planes) or rotary (helicopters)---in support of certain community events. To get started, begin by thoroughly completing the Department of Defense “Request for Military Aerial Support” (DD2535) and submitting to hqmc.comrel@usmc.mil. Do not fax requests. To assure your request is received and processed please include the asset requested, and the date and location of the event in the subject line (i.e. Color Guard Request-25July2014- Washington, D.C.). To confirm receipt or for any questions, call 703-614-1034.