Building: 114, 2nd Floor, Room 235
Coml Phone Number: (228) 871-2184
DSN Phone Number: 868-2184
Duty Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  
Mission Statement

To provide rapid, ready, professional manpower support to deploy and redeploy Active and Reserve Components called in support of contingency operations worldwide.

Vision Statement

To ensure all Sailors deploying and redeploying are provided an expedient, efficient and non-stressful processing experience.

Read and Comply with your "Entire" set of orders.

Below is a list of NMPS telephone numbers. Please do not hesitate to call for clarity or ask any questions.

Check-in Procedures:

1. Normal processing hours: Monday – Friday: 0700 – 1600
2. During normal processing hours: Report in uniform with original orders, service record, medical and dental records to Bldg 114, Fl 2, Rm 235.
3. After normal processing hours: Report to Building 1 Quarterdeck, for orders endorsement, then report to Bldg 313 for berthing. Members who experience any problems with after-hours check-in are encouraged to contact the NMPS OOD at (228) 323-7075 or the Duty Driver Cell at (228) 323-7074.

    
** Note: Uniforms are required while processing at NMPS Gulfport. Wash Khaki’s, Flight Suits and/or Green Flight Jackets are NOT AUTHORIZED at NCBC Gulfport. Both Flight Suits and/or Green Flight Jackets are organizational clothing and are worn with working uniforms while performing duties for which the garments are designed. Wash Khaki’s are strictly for wear aboard ship

Travel Information:

Driving Directions: If you are looking for the fastest route from the East or West, it is recommended that you take I-10. If you want a more scenic route along the beach, take Highway 90. You can access Highway 90 from any number of exits along I-10.

NCBC’s Main Gate is located just west of US Highway 49 on Pass Road. Visitor passes and base decals are issued at the Visitor's Center located at this gate.

1. From I-10, take Exit 34A (US Highway 49 south) toward Gulfport. Continue on US Highway 49 approximately 4 miles to Pass Road. Turn right onto Pass Road for approximately 0.5 mile. This will bring you directly to the Pass Road Gate and the Visitor’s Center.
2. From Highway 90, take US Highway 49 north approximately 2 miles. Turn left on Pass Road for approximately 0.5 mile. This will bring you directly to the Pass Road Gate and the Visitor’s Center.

  
Flight information

Biloxi/Gulfport Regional Airport (approximately 5 miles away).

Personnel fly into the Gulfport/Biloxi Airport which is only minutes away from the NCBC. NMPS Gulfport duty driver is available for transportation to NCBC Gulfport. Email your travel itinerary to: nmpsgulfport@navy.mil in order to arrange transportation from the Gulfport/Biloxi airport and berthing arrangements for your stay in Gulfport. Your arrival to Gulfport may coincide with the duty driver making trips between the airport and NCBC. Relax during this short time in the comfortable Gulfport/Biloxi USO, located on the second floor of the airport and open from 0800 to 1800 daily.

Climate

Gulfport enjoys mild winters and hot humid summers. January is the coldest month of the year with an average temperature of 58 degrees during the day and an average of 38 degrees for the early morning hours. July and August are the hottest months of the year. Daytime temperatures range from 85 to 100 degrees with early morning hours between 75 and 80 degrees, with the daily humidity of 75% with the occasional breeze to relieve some of the heat and humidity. Also, there is the occasional afternoon thunderstorm. Additionally, official hurricane season runs from 1 June through 30 November.

Annual Precipitation is 64 inches
Temperature Range is 85 to 100 (summer) and 38 to 58 (winter)

Central Billeting

Gateway Inn phone numbers are: (228) 871-2505 or (228) 871-4041, and DSN 868-2505/4041. Under normal conditions if we have been contacted, berthing reservations have been made. Please call Gateway Inn to make reservations. Service members receiving CNA’s will need to stop by the Gateway Inn to get a CNA authorization.

Processing – Component and Mission Dependent

Bring only your essentials. Remember that you are on a military mission and this is why your seabag was issued. Bring Your Seabag!! Do Not bring hard-sided luggage as you will be limited by the total weight of the items you will be allowed to carry. You will be issued approximately 30 lbs of gear while at NMPS Gulfport

Mobilizing Reservists – Review the following:
Complete the following before departing your NRA:

• Update DEERS, Dependents Information, Dependent Care/Family Care Certificate (if applicable), Page 2 and SGLI
• Review your medical and dental records. Ensure all immunizations and dental requirements are up-to-date.
• Complete will and Power of Attorney (POA).
• Obtain a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC). This is a CFFC LOI Requirement. If you are unable to obtain a GTCC, your parent command or NOSC should process advance travel/per diem for you through the PSD that services your parent command or NOSC. You will need enough cash for 5 days berthing and meals (approximately $150.00-200.00).
• Bring Bank Information to start DDS (voided check with bank's name, phone number, address, account number, routing number)

   
If applicable, bring:

• Certified copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates for recent family members, court orders or decrees pertaining to divorce or adoptions or child support
• Copies of any civilian medical history not obtained in your Navy medical / dental record
• Passport especially if required by orders.

   
- If single with no dependents, bring lease / mortgage information to start-up BAH entitlement.
- Bring medical, dental and service records. No Exceptions!
- Medications (90 day supply) and copy of prescription.
- Review list of documentation required on the orders. Make sure you bring all listed items.
- Report in Navy Working Uniform. Do not report in PT Gear.

Read your mission-specific Letter of Instruction.

If you do not have a government travel card, bring cash, as advance travel takes an average of fourteen days to process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Links

• USO Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
• Navy Individual Augmentee
• ECRC
• NPC 4G
• DOD Reserve Affairs
• Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC)