When should my Marine report to SOI?
Your Marine needs to ensure that s/he reports by the date designated on the orders. Look at the signed receiving endorsement on the bottom front page of the orders. That is the date and time that s/he must report by. If for some reason your Marine arrives earlier than that date, s/he should report into SOI. Do NOT get a hotel.
My Marine had recruiter assistance. How much additional leave will s/he earn?
If your Marine participated in the Permissive Recruiter Assistance Support Program (PRASP), s/he will be required to bring a copy of all related documents and endorsements when checking in to SOI. If your Marine was responsible for recruiting an acceptable applicant for enlistment in the Marine Corps, s/he will be granted a five-day extension of the current ten-day leave for a total of 15 days leave. If your Marine is responsible for recruiting two or more acceptable applicants for enlistment in the Marine Corps, s/he will be granted another five-day extension of leave for a total of 20 days leave. If s/he is granted an extension of leave for assistance to the recruiting service, s/he should request that the officer endorsing the leave orders notify the Commanding Officer by message. If your Marine has any questions pertaining to recruiting assistance, get in contact with his/her recruiter.
My Marine lost his money and/or airline ticket. How can s/he get back to SOI?
Should your Marine lose his/her ticket or money and is unable to replace them, s/he should report to the nearest Marine Corps activity (recruiting station, reserve unit, etc.), identify him/herself and request that transportation be furnished. The cost of your Marine's return transportation and meals will be deducted from future pay.
My Marine's transportation back to SOI was delayed. What now?
If the train, bus, or plane is delayed and s/he will be unable to report in on time, call the School of Infantry Student Admin during normal working hours.
SOI / West Phone Numbers:
Normal Working Hours: (760) 725-7833
After Hours: (760) 725-7480 (officer of the day)
I have additional questions. Who do I go to?
If you have additional questions, you need to ask your Marine. You do not have authority to contact your son or daughter's employer to ask questions about his/her performance, responsibilities, or job duties.
My Marine has additional questions. Who does s/he go to?
Should your Marine have a question or need assistance, s/he must ask. Parents do NOT need to ask the questions on behalf of the new Marine. Your Marine's Chain-of-Command (COC) is an important means of handling problems and maintaining accountability. Until your Marine checks in, the School of Infantry Student Administration Officer is his/her point of contact.
For SOI WEST, the phone numbers are: (760) 725-7833/7972. During non-working hours 1700-0700 (Pacific) and all day on weekends and holidays, call the SOI Officer of the Day at: (760) 725-7480.
