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The assignments for this race are as follows:
DBIDS: In accordance with Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) policy, all runners, volunteers, spectators, and sponsors requiring access to the base for the MCM Event Series must have an approved ID and be registered into the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) prior to being allowed on base. All individuals, age 18 and above, who do not possess a valid Department of Defense (DoD) issued ID card (CAC – Common Access Card & TESLIN – active, retiree, dependent, reserve, individual ready reserve) must register into the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) and stop by the Visitor Control Center (VCC) to obtain a visitor pass. Passes can be applied for up to 30 days in advance and obtained at the VCC, provided the application is submitted at least 14 days before the event. Plan in advance to obtain the required access pass for any MCM Event Series date. Please visit the MCM DBIDS site for information. Passes can be picked up anytime before the event, but not on the day of the event. I will be sending contact information to participants as soon as I have it.
We will meet at the McDonald’s at 13500 Russell Rd A, Quantico, VA 22134. This is the McDonald’s located on base, at the rear gate next to the Exchange.
We will meet at 0500. The race starts at 0630, but we need to get down the road before the traffic. Fortunately, there should not be much traffic, but please arrive at the rally no later than 0515.
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Our primary mission is eyes on the course to provide safety and back up the Marine Corps Marathon personnel. In the event of a downed runner, contact Race Operations Center (ROC) immediately. There will be appropriate medical support on site for the duration of the event under the management of the George Washington University Medical Team.
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We have permission to park at or near the critical points. Please ensure your vehicle is parked as far off the course as possible. Those supporting the Arch (Start/Finish) and the OSV will have parking provided in the staff parking area. For everyone else, park where it will give you the best view and is off the course. Course passes will be emailed individually.
Originally, based on our site survey, a mobile with an external antenna is preferred. Where possible, a headset is a valuable asset. For this year’s event, we will experiment with the ARES repeater. Please ensure you have the frequency programmed into your radios.
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We will use a repeater located at Mile 5 under Marc’s direction. Frequency: 147.255+ PL 146.2 Hz (alternate 442.500+ PL 146.2 Hz). This is a standard pair for most radios.
This is an experiment. It should allow HTs for the bulk of the course. You may use a mobile if you wish.
We will backup the repeater with simplex at 147.525, the normal ARES operational frequency. Relays may be needed. All support requests should be sent to ROC, where they will be managed in a similar manner to an EOC situation.
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Any questions asked by the public or the media are to be directed to the Race Officials.
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