Assault Amphibian School trains Marines in Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) & Assault Amphibian Vehicle (AAV) operations and maintenance while assisting in the development of formal training and logistical evaluations of new AAV systems; and when directed, provide administrative and logistical support.

Commander's Guidance

WELCOME ABOARD LETTER

Mailing Address
Assault Amphibian School
P. O. Box 555041
Camp Pendleton, Ca 92055-5061

Directions from the Front (Main) Gate

1. Entering Camp Pendleton though the Main Gate, Take the first right after you pass the guard shack and right again to go over the overpass.

2. At the light continue straight across the bridge.

3. Turn Left at Harbor Drive; take the first left and head west towards the lagoon, Going down a hill to Krause Street.

4. Turn right it will be the second, large building on the right (BLDG. #210568). It is the Assault Amphibian School.

Directions from the Back Gate

1. Entering Camp Pendleton thought the back gate, follow Vandergrift for several miles.

2. You will pass the Pacific Plaza (Commissary, McDonald's, Gas Station), which will be on your right.

3. Once you pass the Pacific Plaza, Take the next right onto the overpass just before the guard shack.

4. At the light you will take a right and continue across the bridge.

5. Turn Left at Harbor Drive; take the first left and head west towards the lagoon, Going down a hill to Krause Street. Turn right it will be the second, large building on the right (BLDG. #210568). It is the Assault Amphibian School.

Google Map Directions:

1. Assault Amphibian School (AAS), 210568 Boat Basin Rd, Oceanside, CA 92055

Reporting

Commanding Officer
Assault Amphibian School Building 210568
Box 555041
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5041

DNCO Phone: 760-763-6082

1. Government messing and billeting is available for all students.

2. No dependents or POVs are authorized while in student status if in the entry-level pipeline.
   Intermediate and advanced-level course students and lateral move students are authorized a POV.

3. Students will report into this command wearing the Service Alpha Uniform

4. After hours arrival can be accomplished by checking in with local personnel on duty at the schoolhouse.

5. Students will then be required to report to IMSO on the next available working day no later than 0730 pacific standard time.

Checking In

Checking into Assault Amphibian School during normal working hours should report to the S-1 located in Bldg. 210568 on Del Mar, Camp Pendleton, CA (the second building on the right after passing 3rd AABn on Basin Road). After normal working hours report in person to the Duty Non-Commissioned Officer at Bldg 210568 or call the AOOD at 760-763-6082.  All personnel will report in the Service Alpha uniform. 

Uniform/Equipment Requirements

Personnel should bring appropriate uniforms.  Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU) or CVC will be worn for all periods of instruction Monday-Friday.  The uniform for graduation is the Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform (MCCUU). PT gear (green/green) is also required to include MCCUU, sweats, running suit, watch cap, and gloves as directed.

Billeting

Government quarters is available for all enlisted Permanent Personnel.  Sergeants and Corporals will be billeted in Barracks 2160, at no cost. Staff Sergeants and above, and officers will be billeted in the BOQ/SNCO quarters; at Harbor Site Inn at Del Mar, there is a cost associated with this billeting. Contact the BOQ manager for reservations.  If billeting is not available ensure you receive an non-availability statement prior to making reservations for commercial lodging.  If you have any problems with these facilities, bring them to the attention of your faculty advisor immediately.

Messing

Available for all enlisted students, SNCOs, and officers on TDY orders from outside the local area will receive per diem based on billeting location or as directed on orders. FMS does not typically issue non-availability statements for messing.

Parking

POVs will be parked in the lot across from and adjacent to building 210568.  Do not park in the marked spaces, as they are reserved for key personnel.

Location

Marine Corps Assault Amphibian School, Del Mar, Camp Pendleton, CA. The entrance to Del Mar is located off of I-5 at exit 54C between the hours of 0600-1800.  The entrance to the Main Gate is off of I-5 at exit 54B, utilizing Wire Mountain Road to Del Mar.

On behalf of Assault Amphibian School (AAS), it is my pleasure to welcome family and friends to the Community. The school is designed as the Center of Excellence for the Assault Amphibian Community which is a vibrant and diverse community filled with interesting and talented students, instructors, and staff. Our students and faculty hail from around the globe and bring an array of perspectives and experiences that foster professionalism, esprit de corps, and adapted warrior ethos.

The AAS mission to provide formally trained assault amphibian officers, enlisted crewmembers, and repairers to Marine Corps active and reserve component forces. In addition, we have developed and implemented a training continuum for the assault amphibian community to provide a better individual and Marine. AAS organizes events throughout the year that both further our mission and provide a close network of family and friends to support the Community. These events consist of ASYMCA Volunteer Recognition Ceremony (OCT), Trunk or Treat (OCT), Marine Corps Birthday Ball (NOV), Thanksgiving Events (NOV), Adopt-a-Marine, Yacht Club, Elks Lodge, Thanksgiving Meals (Reach out in September to Operation Homefront), and Family Day. If family members are interested in volunteering their time to support AAS they can contact the Unit Readiness Coordinator.  Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents and family and get involved in the Assault Amphibian Community.  We welcome your participation and assure you that it is a worthwhile endeavor that you will find personally rewarding and fun.

Again, welcome to the community and we look forward to meeting and working with you. More information in regard to the courses, area, and leadership information can be found throughout the AAS website.

Equal Opportunity Representative

SSgt Sotelo, Rene
Email Address:  rene.sotelo1@usmc.mil
Phone: (760) 725-2830  
Unit Address:  210568, Boat Basin Rd, Oceanside, CA 92055

Mission

The USMC Equal Opportunity (EO) Program seeks to ensure fair and equal treatment for all personnel regardless of race, gender, national origin, or religion.  Unlawful discriminatory practices within the Marine Corps, Training Command, and Assault Amphibian School (AAS) are counterproductive and unacceptable.  Discrimination, to include sexual harassment, undermines morale, reduces combat readiness, and prevents maximum utilization and development of Training Command's most vital asset, its people.  The policy of Training Command is to provide equality of treatment and the opportunity of all personnel to achieve their full potential based solely upon merit, fitness, and ability. This order outlines the AAS EO Program.

Policy

Prohibited discriminatory and harassment practices within the Marine Corps are counter-productive, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. The Marine Corps will maintain a culture of dignity, care, and concern in which all members of the organization are afforded equal treatment and opportunity to achieve their full potential based upon individual merit, fitness, intellect, and ability.  All service members will cultivate an environment free from Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC). PAC undermines morale, reduce combat readiness, and prevent maximum utilization and development of the Marine Corps’ most vital asset: its people.

Commander's Intent

To implement an aggressive EO program, which will employ proactive measures to deter/reduce AAS's vulnerability to the potentially harmful effects of discrimination.  The guiding principles of this plan include improved individual/unit EO awareness, education, training, special emphasis programs, and climate assessments.  Efforts will produce the synergy necessary to allow AAS to improve its combat readiness. 

Helpful Links

Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

MCB Camp Pendleton EO Program

Training Command EO Program

USMC EO PAC Toolkit Resources

EO Roles and Responsibilities

The WWII/Korea LVT Museum is located in a Quonset hut style building at Camp Del Mar, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, near Assault Amphibian School, Training Command. It houses exhibits on Landing Vehicles Tracked (LVTs) from World War II and the Korean War, including six vintage models used by the U.S. Marine Corps. The museum highlights the service of the "Alligator" Marines during the amphibious assaults of World War II and the Korean War. In 1996, the museum won the prestigious Colonel John H. Magruder III Award from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

The World War II and Korea LVT Exhibit is located in Building 21561 in the base's boat basin and maintained by the Assault Amphibious School Battalion. All parties interested in visiting the museum or any questions regarding vintage amphibious tracked vehicles, related artifacts, and informational displays, please send all inquiries to lvtmuseum@gmail.com.

“But without the AAVs or ACVs, the Marine Corps is rethinking how to deploy Marines ashore.”

https://news.usni.org/2023/05/29/marine-expeditionary-units-making-do-until-amphibious-combat-vehicles-join-the-fleet

"ANNOUNCES ACV TRANSITION TRAINING UNIT"

https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3368499/marine-corps-announces-acv-transition-training-unit/

documents & resources

MCRP 3-10C