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About Disbursing MCRD Sand Diego Ca

The Disbursing Office at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California, has played a vital role in supporting the financial operations of the depot since its early years. Established to ensure accurate and timely pay and allowances for recruits, permanent personnel, and staff, the unit has adapted to changing financial systems and technologies over decades. Disbursing Marines at MCRD San Diego provide essential services that include processing payroll, travel claims, and other financial transactions, directly contributing to the morale and readiness of the command. Their professionalism and attention to detail have made them a critical support element for the successful training and administration of thousands of Marines each year.

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Robert Samuel Rollins Jr.

U.S. Marine Corps

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Gary Bernard

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Historical Facts

• Historic Role: The Disbursing Office at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego has been responsible for handling the pay and financial matters of recruits and permanent personnel since the depot’s establishment in 1921. • Pay During Boot Camp: Disbursing Marines ensure that new recruits receive their first military paychecks on time, often working behind the scenes to resolve paperwork and pay issues for thousands of recruits annually. • World War II Expansion: During World War II, the Disbursing Office processed pay for over 200,000 recruits who passed through MCRD San Diego, helping manage the massive influx of personnel. • First Female Disbursers: The unit was among the first at MCRD San Diego to incorporate female Marines into its ranks after the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. • Transition to Electronic Pay: In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Disbursing Marines led the depot’s transition from paper checks to electronic Direct Deposit and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) systems. • Emergency Pay Missions: Disbursing personnel have been dispatched to provide emergency financial support and pay advances to Marines affected by natural disasters or urgent deployments from San Diego. • Honoring Traditions: The unit upholds Marine Corps customs, such as the "first paycheck ceremony" for new Marines, symbolizing their official transition from civilian to Marine. • Security and Trust: Disbursing Marines are entrusted with millions of dollars annually, requiring high levels of integrity and accountability—any errors or losses are taken extremely seriously. • Training Ground: Many senior Marine Corps financial leaders began their careers in the Disbursing Office at MCRD San Diego, earning experience in high-pressure, high-volume environments. • Community Outreach: Beyond their financial duties, Disbursing Marines participate in local community service projects around San Diego, representing the Marine Corps’ commitment to public service both on and off base.