MCIWEST-MCB CAMP PENDLETON

2018 Critical Days of Summer Newsletter

Week 06: 25-29 June 2018

Commanding General’s Safety Hotline: (760)763-7233

Information – Camp Pendleton Base Safety Center (760) 763-2364

School is finally out for the summer! Graduates are looking forward to their first summer trip

out of highschool and before college. Children are excited about the family vacation to the

beach, mountain, or desert, and parents are looking for ways to keep their families engaged

during the warm summer months! One of the most important rules of traveling safe is to plan

ahead. Here are a few tips and tricks to making your summer memorable in the best ways

possible! Just remember the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s three “Ps”: Proactive,

protected, and prepared!

BE PROACTIVE…

•Learn about your destination.

•Think about your health status.

BE PROTECTED…

◦Use sunscreen and insect repellent as

directed.

◦Be careful about food and water.

MCIWEST-MCB CAMP PENDLETON

2018 Critical Days of Summer Newsletter

Week 06: 25-29 June 2018

Commanding General’s Safety Hotline: (760)763-7233

Information – Camp Pendleton Base Safety Center (760) 763-2364

Traveling is fun but it also poses many challenges

and dangers for all involved. Domestic travel

requires different planning steps than foreign travel.

The travel destination will also make a huge

difference in the way preparations are made.

Domestic Travel

Airlines recommend arriving at the airport 2 hours

early for a domestic flight.

Limit the valuables you travel with and pack them

in carry-on luggage.

Have a plan if something does go wrong (i.e.

meeting points if separated, where to go if you are

evacuated, what to do in the case of a terrorist

attack).

Watch the news. Steer clear of cities and other

areas experiencing active protests or are hotspots for

negative political or social activity and do not

participate if you encounter it.

Bring adequate supplies of any prescription

medications.

Check with the TSA for current recommendations,

security precautions and requirements.

Foreign Travel

Work with your unit’s foreign travel POC. Many of

the requirements for foreign travel are completed

through an online process now.

Make sure your passport, other IDs and medical

documentation are up to date and with you. Make

copies!

Prepare for an emergency – know where the

embassy is, how to get there & how to dial

emergency services or the embassy.

BE PREPARED…

•Pack smart.

•Plan ahead for illnesses or injuries

during your trip.

MCIWEST-MCB CAMP PENDLETON

2018 Critical Days of Summer Newsletter

Week 06: 25-29 June 2018

Commanding General’s Safety Hotline: (760)763-7233

Information – Camp Pendleton Base Safety Center (760) 763-2364

Pack light so you can move more quickly and have a free hand when you need it.

Use covered luggage tags to avoid casual observation of your identity and nationality.

Learn about acceptable methods of payment abroad (types of currency, exchange rates,

use of credit cards, etc).

Learn about local laws and customs.

Traveling safely takes planning, take the time to do it right!

Links/ Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/survival-guide

Department of State

https://www.state.gov/

STEP (U.S. Department of State) Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

https://step.state.gov/

TRiPS – Travel Risk Planning System

https://trips.safety.army.mil/TRiPS

TSA Domestic Travel Checklist

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips/travel-checklist

Information, Tickets, & Tours & Latitudes Travel

http://www.mccscp.com/itt/

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