Located two
miles south of San Diego and 12 miles north of the Mexican
border, San Diego MC Recruit Depot is home to the Western
Recruit Region, Recruit Training Regiment, Headquarters
and Service Battalion, and Headquarters, 12th Marine Corps
District.
Main
phone numbers: Commercial (619)524-8762 or
DSN 524-8762
Mailing
address: MCRD, Western Region Recruiting,
San Diego, CA 92140-5023
Population:
3,118 active duty; 2,850 family members; 489
civilians
Housing: Three
basic officer quarters; 626 basic enlisted quarters; wait
two years or longer (619)524-4041/6451. family
housing is available through San Diego Military Family
Housing, waits can be longer than three years
9619)556-8443.
Temporary
lodging: Two Navy Lodges in area
(800)628-9466, Marine Corps Lodge (858)271-7111
Family
Support Center: (619)524-5728
Schools: None
on base.
Child
Care: Two centers for 74, six-month wait
(619)524-4430/1244
Health
care: Clinic. Appointments
(619)524-1565; benefits and Tricare (619)524-0844
San Diego MC Recruit Depot
has
a large exchange and a mall (619)297-2500 or
(619)524-0844. Recreation at San Diego MC Recruit Depot
includes bowling, library, auto hobby, recreation center,
theater, gym, tennis, swimming, outdoor activities, and
fishing.
