erica

erica and her barracks ... guess she got the sweat shirt as a birthday

gift from one of her rack mates.

thanks for the pic erica :)

posted by darlene r

Marine Corps Communication Electronics School

info about erica's section or MOS
Active: 1971 - present
Country: United States
Branch: USMC
Type: Training Command
Garrison/HQ: Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms
Decorations: American Campaign Streamer
World War II Victory Streamer
(4) National Defense Service Streamer
(4) Meritorious Unit Commendation
Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer
Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School (MCCES) is the Marine Corps training ground for the majority of the communications and ground electronic maintenance Military Occupational Specialties (MOS).


To train Marines in ground electronics maintenance, tactical communications, and air control/anti-warfare operations and maintenance in order to ensure commanders at all levels within the Marine Corps have the ability to exercise command and control throughout the operational environment.
Tasks
Conduct formal, MOS qualification and sentiment training in Communication-Electronics Maintenance, Operational Communications, Air Control and Anti-Air Warfare Operations
Act as C4 Training and Education Center of Excellence in order to coordinate solutions to training requirements for the C4 occupational ields.
Participate in technical and logistical evaluations of new communications, electronic maintenance, Air Control and Anti-Air Warfare systems in order to develop formal training to support the fielding of these systems throughout the Marine Corps.


MCCES began as the Pigeon and Flag Handler Platoon in 1932. On 5 October 1942, it was activated as the Signal School under the Signal Battalion in Quantico, VA. In 1943 they moved to Camp Lejeune, NC; remained there until the end of WWII and eventually offered 15 courses in the communications field. In August 1946, the school was relocated to Camp Del Mar on Camp Pendleton, CA. In December 1949, Signal School was re-designated as Signal and Tracked Vehicle School Battalion. In 1950, coinciding with the Korean Conflict, the school was moved to MCRD San Diego, CA and was renamed to Signal School Battalion in September. During this time, the school added technician and repairmen training. In 1953, the school was re designated to Communications-Electronics School Battalion.

Modern Day
In 1963, the school began to move to Marine Corps Base, Twentynine Palms, CA with the move of C and E Companies. In February of 1971 the school was redesignated as to it current title of Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School and A and D Companies moved to Twentynine Palms at this time. Also during this time an Officer Training course was developed for Air Defense Officer and the school trained over 5000 Marines Annually. In 1975, B Company moved from Camp Pendleton, completing the move of the school and establishing the largest formal school in the Marine Corps. In 2003 D Company merged into B Company. In 2006 the MOS redesignation of Data Systems Marines from the 40 occupational field into the 06 occupational field was completed.


CEMS trains enlisted and officer ground electronics repairers, technicians, and managers.

Training Section
Course MOS Trained or Awarded
Electronic Fundamentals Training Section (EFTS)
Basic Electronics Course (BEC) 28XX
Advanced Electronics Course (AEC) 28XX
Radar Maintenance Training Section (RDRMTS)
RADAR FUNDAMENTALS COURSE (RFC) 59XX/28XX
AIMS MAINTENANCE COURSE (AIMSMC) 5942
AVIATION RADAR REPAIR/TECH COURSE (ARDRRC/ARDRTC) 5942/5948
Radio Maintenance Training Section (RMTS)
GROUND COMMUNICATIONS ORGANIZATIONAL REPAIR COURSE (GCORC) 2844
GROUND INTERMEDIATE REPAIR COURSE (GIRC) 2846/2848/2884
MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT REPAIR COURSE (MERC) 2831
Tactical Data Systems Training Section (TDSTS)
Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS)
Tactical Air Operations Module (TAOM) TYQ-23(V)
Communications Air Support Central (CASC)
Aviation Radios
Multiple Source Correlation System (MSCS)
Commander's Tactical Terminal (CTT3)
Air Defense Communications Platform (ADCP)
Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS)
AN/TPS-59(V)3 (MTS)
Terminal Equipment Training Section (TETS)
MICRO-MINIATURE AUTOMATED TEST EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN COURSE (MMATE TC) AMOS 8641
TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD PERSONAL COMPUTER REPAIR COURSE (TSPCIRC) 2847
ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN COURSE (EMTU) 2862
COMMUNICATION SECURITY EQUIPMENT REPAIR COURSE (CSERC) 2881
TECHNICAL CONTROL COURSE (TCC) 2823
MOBILE SECURITY COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN COURSE (MSCTC) AMOS 2826
ELECTRONIC SWITCHING EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS COURSE (ESETC) 2822
[edit]Tactical Communications Training School (TCTS) / B Company
TCTS trains enlisted ground communications installers, operators, maintainers, specialists, and technicians.
File:MCCES B Co Logo.gif
B Company Insignia
Training Section
Course MOS Trained or Awarded
Transmission Training Section (TTS)
FIELD RADIO OPERATOR COURSE (FROC) 0621
MULTICHANNEL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR COURSE (MEOC) 0622
TRANSPORTABLE MULTICHANNEL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR COURSE (TMEOC) 0623
RADIO CHIEF COURSE (RCC) 0629

posted by Darlene
infor for those of you asking :)

so sorry its been so long

Erica's Unit
I have been so busy and then a few times I tried to get on, it kept saying wrong password then a few other times just an error page came up... then for some reason it worked today.

Miss Erica is busy busy!! PT, Chow then school all day and basketball practice at night.

Yep she's on the 29 Palms Women's basketball team. She is also in the progress of getting (or got) her grey belt I think she said ??

She still does not know where she'll be sent to next, her friend Jacob who is from Washington is being sent to Cherry Point North Carolina. But he is a different MOS even though he is communications.

Erica has many new friends there, but you would be surprised how boisterous she is and forward. She seams to not take any crud from no one. She has changed a lot. I am proud of her but I do remind her that we are not use to her being that way. What can you do, she is her own person. I did what I could under the circumstances.

She called yesterday telling me her class wants shirts and they need prices. There is 39 of them, only 5 girls. (thats the only time I get a call is when she wants something.. told her it would be nice to get a hello how you doing phone call) But I understand she has full busy days, and this whole last week she was sick on top of it all.

Her brother and I are busy ourselves working, taking care of a house, well trying

and my truck died so trying take care of all that as well.

It is all too much for one person. My kids are awesome... not perfect but awesome.

I can't complain thats for sure my daughter in the Marines and my son a Cook and loves his work. Guess I am saying this cause a boy up the street only 17 was found murdered in the desert, drug deal they think. I didn't really know the boy although I'd seen him around and he had gone to school with Erica. Very sad and I feel for his mom.

Okay enough sadness, they say Bryce should be home mid December from Afghanistan if all goes as planned. Kim is so happy about that. My parents are in their new home and trying to decorate and arrange, it is coming along nicely, although Bryan is there a lot when he can, helping move things and yard stuff. A lot of work but worth it having a nice home. :)

I put a picture of the shirt Erica's unit is having made. Everyone take care..

Darlene

Erica's Marine Corp Year Book is here :)

the cover
far right side third from the top
second one in
in the back
forth one back
in the very back
back page
Pretty Nice

posted by darlene r

finally heard from Erica

Finally was able to talk to Erica for a minute. Poor thing is board out of he mind .. well to a degree. Still waiting for her schooling to start.

Everyday they are on a work party.. it depends, some work at the post office, some are in the kitchen.

So far Erica has has to lug rocks, pull weeds and guard duty.

She seams to be keeping her head about herself

although I think she was forgetting who she was talking to

and I had to remind her, I'm your mom.

She told me about some of the things others have been doing and I rather not post in case...

but its just any mom would ring their necks ..... need I say more.

I told her just always be with a buddy and be safe.

She was finally able to get to her mail... long walk and someone had to give her the code.

Anyway she was really please she had gotten a few birthday cards and a nice birthday box of niceties from Grandma Bev and Grandpa Hans.

Well she still doesn't know any dates or locations as of yet, everything is rumors, so I guess we'll wait and see. Nothing unusual there.

Just wanted to give some sort of update even though I wish it were more.

Have a nice week all :)

Darlene