R 071819Z NOV 25 MARADMIN 535/25 MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC PPO PO// SUBJ/MARINE CORPS SITE ACCESS CONTROL: GOLD STAR AND  SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS GUIDANCE// REF/A/MCO 3040.4//    REF/B/MCO 5530.13// NARR/REFERENCE A IS THE MARINE CORPS CASUALTY ASSISTANCE  PROGRAM. REFERENCE B IS THE MARINE CORPS SITE PERIMETER  ACCESS CONTROL.// POC/TONY PIERCE/CIV/PP&O POP/[email protected]/ (703) 695-7202// POC/B. MCGRUDER/SSGT/PP&O POP/[email protected]/ (703) 692-4272// POC/M. TOOPS/CTR/PP&O POP/[email protected]/ (703) 692-4234// GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN reaffirms procedures  and requirements for access control privileges and  requirements regarding Gold Star and surviving family  members in accordance with the references. The Marine  Corps remains committed to honoring our fallen who have  made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms and values  we all cherish. Maintaining a continuing bond with their  surviving family members is an important part of that  commitment. 2.  Background. There have been several incidents aboard  Marine Corps installations where access control  guidelines contained in reference (b) were not properly  applied, resulting in surviving family members not being  allowed access to an installation.  3.  Site Commanders 3.a. Site commanders will direct a review of site access  control policies and base access websites for accuracy  and update as required to ensure compliance with this  message and reference (b). The review will be conducted  and completed within 30 days of receipt of this MARADMIN.  3.b. Site commanders will ensure all Provost Marshal’s  Office (PMO)/Marine Corps Police Department (MCPD)  personnel involved in site perimeter access control,  including, but not limited to, access control point  sentries, visitor control center (VCC), and/or designated  site security office staff are trained and understand the  requirements. 3.c. Site commanders will direct their Communication  Strategy office/section to assist in developing content  to support increased awareness. 4.  Access Control Guidelines 4.a. Visitor Control Centers (VCC). Gold Star and  surviving family members are required to complete the  Visitor Control Process (VCP) and enroll in the site  electronic physical access control system (ePACS) before  being granted access. Requirements for identity proofing  and background, as required in reference (b) remain while  the purpose for requesting access must be provided.  Acceptable purposes include, but are not limited to,  visits to on-site memorials and participation in events  that are specifically intended to honor the families. A  command representative will coordinate with the family  member(s) and the VCC for an appointment for enrollment  purposes.  4.b. Pass Issuance. Family members meeting criteria for  access may request access to a Marine Corps site and be  issued a single day paper pass, Local Resident Card (LRC),  or be enrolled in the site ePACS with an approved  credential identified in reference (b). 4.b.1. Family members are not authorized automatic ePACS  enrollment to all Marine Corps sites. Access will be  granted for one year.  4.b.2. The requesting family member(s) shall follow the  same procedures to renew access privileges in accordance  with reference (b). 4.b.3. Family members are not authorized Trusted Traveler  status. 4.c. Screening. Family members who do not meet the fitness  criteria are required to submit an appeal or redress to  the site commander, as directed in reference (b).  4.d. Prior to denying access, all information will be  provided to the Site Commander or appointed Site Access  Control Officer for final determination. Record of denial  will be maintained with a Memorandum for the Record signed  by the Site Commander in accordance with reference (b).  4.e. In accordance with reference (b), commanders will  ensure that the site maintains an after-hours capability  for visitor control and registration. The requirement is  not to maintain a 24-hour VCC, the requirement is to  maintain an after-hours capability to properly document,  screen, approve, and register visitors. 5.  Required Documents/Credentials 5.a. Report of Casualty (DD Form 1300) issued to immediate  family members of deceased Service Members (e.g., spouse,  children, parents) identified on the Service Member’s  Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93). 5.b. Marine Corps sites will honor Gold Star  Identification Cards issued by other Department of War  Services. 6.  This MARADMIN has been coordinated with the Deputy  Commandant for Installations and Logistics, Deputy  Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Commanding  General for Training and Education Command, and Commander  for Marine Forces Reserve. 7.  Direct any questions regarding this MARADMIN to the  message points of contact or email at  [email protected]. 8.  Signal. This MARADMIN is applicable to all Marine  Corps sites. 9.  Release authorized by MajGen Jason L. Morris,  Assistant Deputy Commandant, Plans, Policies, and  Operations.//