NMCI paperwork

Getting access to NMCI computers and an email account is a major headache, especially if you do not know what you are doing. It will take you at least three days even if you get everything done on the first day. You will need to fill out some paperwork, do some online courses, take the paperwork to different offices, go to pass and ID, and make a phone call. The earlier you start this process, the better. You will not be able to do your ground job or have computer access during duty if you do not get this done early. If you do this in the following order, it will help make it a little less painful.
 * Ask a Lieutenant to use a computer with shared drive access. In the shared drive, go to the MAG-29 folder, then HMT-302 folder, then S-6 folder.  In the S-6 folder, there should be only two .pdf files.  Open the two files and fill out the forms as best as you can and print them.
 * Go to the usmc.mil website. In the left margin is a link to MarineNet.  If you have never accessed MarineNet, make a new account.  You will need to enroll in the Annual Required Course - IT Information Security.  You will need someone from S-3 to proctor the exam.  Print the certificate when completed.  Note - Look in the S-6 folder for a "study guide" for the test.
 * Take the two forms and certificate to Maint Admin on the first deck of the squadron. Their office is next door to the Maintenance Officer's office and across from Maint Control.
 * Take the two forms and certificate to Station S-6 on the third deck of Building AS212.
 * Wait for about three days. While you wait, ask another Lieutenant to look for you in Global (email lookup).  Once you know exactly what your email account is, then go to Pass and ID in Building AS211.  Go in early or just prior to closing.  If you go during the day, then you will have to wait.  Tell them you need to add certificates to your ID.  You need your email to do this step (ex. louis.puller or louis.b.puller).
 * Finally, go to a computer in your shop. Call 1-866-THE-NMCI from a cell phone.  Follow the prompts.  You want to talk to someone about a PKI account.  I think it is the second option.  They will ask you for a verifier.  Walk your cell phone to S-1.  One of the clerks can verify for you.  Some RACs verify for eachother.  Feel free to try that as well.  At the completion of the call, you should have email access.  Maint Admin should give you shared drive access.