BEARING THE STANDARD IN CORRECTIONAL EXCELLENCE
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CDR. Chadwick Bryant
Commanding Officer |
CDR. Patrick Boyce
Executive Officer |
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CMDMC James Tubbs
Command Master Chief
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Mission Statement
The mission of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston is to ensure the security, good order, discipline and safety of adjudged and pretrial prisoners; to retrain and restore the maximum number of personnel to honorable service; to prepare prisoners for return to civilian life as productive citizens; and when directed by superior authority, detain enemy combatants in accordance with guidance from the President via the Secretary of Defense.
Functions
In order to accomplish the command mission, the following functions are set forth:
(1) Provide a secure, safe and humane environment for prisoners, detainees and staff according to the U.S. Code.
(2) Maintain a high level of military discipline within brig operations.
(3) Classify prisoners for restoration to active duty or for discharge from military service and return to civilian life.
(4) Provide resources and an environment which allows prisoners to serve sentences imposed by the court; fulfill individual responsibilities; and complete plans for restoration to duty or return to civilian life.
(5) Operate retraining programs, which include work; training (academic, vocational, military, physical); social skills; counseling (individual and group); substance abuse (drug and alcohol); religious and brig industries.
(6) Provide required reports and assist the Commander, Navy Personnel Command in gathering and evaluating data concerning administration, operations, programs and management of the brig.
(7) Provide military escort services for adjudged prisoners transferring to and from the brig, when required.
Appellate Defense Contact Number
Please call the Brig Legal Office at 843-743-0306 x3996 to schedule an appointment to speak with your client.
Media Access
Media representatives may visit the brig upon special request consistent with preserving prisoners' right to privacy while maintaining order and security.
Photographs or video which identify prisoners are not permitted, with the exception of internal Navy products.
Neither pre-trial or post-trial prisoners are permitted to conduct interviews with media representatives without advance written permission.
Private housing and other secure areas will not be available except by special request.
All equipment is subject to routine inspection by brig officials for contraband and for security reviews.
For more information, contact the Brig Public Affairs Officer at 843-743-0306 x3028.
