Crucible Plan of Action

Version: 20210406 v3

Overview


Participants

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Assignments

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Event Safety

To prepare for participation in live, in person MCMO events, please note the changes to mitigation strategies intended to protect runners, spectators, Marines and staff. During the two live events in 2020, the MCMO allowed participants to remove their masks during the run. However, on January 21, 2021, the Federal government instituted a “mask mandate” for all federal properties. Amplifying guidance issued to the MCMO on February 4, 2021 stated that everyone coming aboard MCB Quantico for the 17.75K must meet the following requirements:

MCMO staff and volunteers will remind participants and spectators to keep their masks on. We ask this for the safety of all personnel at the event and so that we may continue to hold events aboard the Base.

To prioritize the health and safety of the MCM running community and staff, we’re taking preventative measures and implementing the following safety guidelines for all in-person events to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID–19).

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Base Access

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 obtained at the VCC up to 14 days in advance of an event. The VCC is closed on Saturdays so plan in advance of an MCM Event Series date to obtain the required access pass.

DBIDS: Please visit the DBIDS site to sign up.

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Rally Point

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.

Please arrive by 1530 to ensure we can get through the briefing and onto the course befor they start closing the roads.

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Mission

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 Start immediately. There will be an ambulance on site for the duration of the event under the command of Top Doc.

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Parking

We have permission to access the course. Those in the woods, the road should be wide enough for you to pull to the side. Please be aware of the vegetation. If you are located on a road, please pull to the side or use the nearest parking lot.

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Equipment

HTs will likely work for this event, but be prepared with a mobile just in case. Depending on the needs at the finish and at the OSV a crossband maybe required.

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Operational Parameters

We will plan to operate on simplex at 147.525, the normal ARES operational frequency.

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Media Relations

Any questions asked by the public or the media, are to be directed to the Race Officials.

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Maps

Crucible Map

Crucible Map
Crucible Map
Buttler Stadium Layout
Buttler Stadium Layout

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