Camp Pendleton was originally purchased on the oceanfront in 1911 for the intent to be a permanent firing point for local National Guard units. Construction began, and completed, in 1912. The first unit to conduct marksmanship training at Camp Pendleton was in July, 1913. In the past 100 years, Camp Pendleton has continued to grow, transforming into a collective training center. Camp Pendleton provides training facilities for National Guard units, as well as all other DOD active and reserve units.
TRAINING AND FACILITIES
- 2 Administration buildings
- 4 Conference buildings
- 11 Barracks/(additional billeting)
- 4 Classrooms
- 2 Dining Facilities
- 9 Virtual Trainers
- Chapel
- DL Center
- Fitness Center
- Training Fields
- Dam Neck: 300 Acres of training area
- Obstacle Course
- APFT Running Course
- Helipad
- Activity Field
- Military Access Beach
- Multi-purpose buildings
- Land Navigation Course
- Wooded Training Areas
- Amphibious Landing Site
- Fentress Air Field: 200 Acres of training area
CUSTOMERS
- Army/Air National Guard
- Department of Defense
- Active and Reserve:
Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard
- Federal, State, and Local Public Safety Agencies
- Retired Military Personnel
- High School and College R.O.T.C. programs
- Civilians
- Foreign Military Units