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Assault Amphibian Vehicles (AAVs) await the order to splash in the water as part of the MEU's Amphibious Specialty Training (AST) aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Marines of 2nd platoon, Kilo Co., Battalion Landing Team 3rd Bn., 8th Marines, practice fire-team rushing at Onslow Beach aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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Marines from Alpha Co., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines board a CH-46E Sea Knight during the Heliborne Raid Course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.
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Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is located in Onslow county in southeastern North Carolina. Camp Lejeune and the City of Jacksonville are adjacent to the New River flowing to the Onslow Beach area. Camp Lejeune occupies about 153,439 acres with 14 miles of beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

The main entrance is just east of Jacksonville, off Highway 24. The truck entrance is further to the east at the Piney Green gate, and there are additional entrances to the east and south using Highway 172 in Hubert and Sneads Ferry, respectively. Newer training areas are accessible on Highway 17 south.

Jacksonville is a military town, with a growing interest in tourism, and has been traditionally a lower cost of living area. Lower property values offer real estate investment opportunities to many military members. However, property values are on the rise, primarily near the beach and waterways. The base operator's phone number is 910-451-1113 or DSN 312-751-1113.
 
History

Camp Lejeune had its beginnings in the early 1940's, when a selection board decided on the New River area of North Carolina as the most ideal location for a new Marine training base. The new facility met all the requirements for an east coast division training center, especially with its location near the two deep water ports of Morehead City and Wilmington. Construction for the new camp and for its aviation counterpart, nearby Cherry Point, began in 1941. In December 1942, the installation was named in honor of the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lieutenant General John A. Lejeune. Included on the installation are more than 450 miles of roads, 6,946 buildings and facilities to support a population of approximately 137,526 marines, sailors, retirees, their families, and civilian employees.

Mission

The mission of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is to support the various Marine Corps commands, a major Navy command and a Coast Guard command as well as the Marine Corps Base (MCB) itself. Camp Lejeune owns all the real estate, operates entry level and career level formal schools, and provides support and training for tenant commands. Camp Lejeune with its various satellite camps, housing, training areas and New River Air Station is the largest concentration of marines and sailors in the world. From the young man or woman reporting aboard for their first assignment to the seasoned veteran, and from the dense foliage of woodland cover to sandy beaches and ocean front training area, Camp Lejeune is truly the "Home of Expeditionary Forces in Readiness."

Base Transportation

Camp Lejeune provides three shuttle bus runs.

Sponsorship

The sponsorship program assists inbound members with their new duty assignments. Sponsors are requested through the gaining command by contacting the current unit Sponsorship Coordinator. Relocation Specialists at both locations (the transferring command and the gaining command) are ready to assist in matters dealing with sponsorship for both the relocating member and the sponsor.

Reporting personnel are required to report to the Joint Reception Center (JRC), Buildings 59 and 60, located on Molly Pitcher Road in Service "A" uniform. The phone number is 910-451-8609.

Temporary Quarters

All personnel checking into Camp Lejeune are advised to make reservations for Temporary Lodging with the Lejeune Inn (hostess house) or Billeting (Transient Quarters) as far in advance as possible, since the Lejeune Inn has only 90 rooms available. During the peak summer transfer season, reservations are highly recommended prior to travel to the Camp Lejeune area. The Lejeune Inn can be reached 24 hours a day at 910-451-3041.

Relocation Assistance

A "Welcome to Camp Lejeune Brief" is conducted daily in Building 59/60, at which time Check-Ins are completed. The brief is required of all personnel reporting to Camp Lejeune. Visit the Personal Readiness and Community Support Services' Relocation Assistance Program Center, located at 40 Brewster Boulevard, and pick up your Welcome Aboard Package. This package includes maps, various tourist information booklets, flyers and pamphlets about Camp Lejeune and the surrounding communities. An Electronic Welcome Aboard Package (EWAP) is also available upon request via email. Inquire about the use of the Loan Locker, which provides basic household goods items during PCS for families in quarters while their personal household goods are still in storage or transit. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Relocation personnel can be reached at 910-451-1055, 1056, and 910-449-9704.

Critical Installation Information

Quality of life construction is ongoing both on Camp Lejeune and in the surrounding areas. Several housing areas are in the process of being replaced and nearly all are being improved. New construction in the entire county is also ongoing to provide housing for additional military personnel and their families. Due to the vast amount of construction, delays in travel in and around the county may be expected until completion.

MAJOR UNITS

Field Medical Service School

Contact Information:
COM: 910-450-0915
Duty Officer
COM: 910-450-1307
DSN: 312-750-0915
FAX: 910-450-0927
DSN FAX: 312-750-0927

Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune

Contact Information:
COM: 910-450-4007
Front Desk
COM: 910-450-4300
DSN: 312-750-4007

U.S. Coast Guard Special Missions Training Center

Contact Information:
COM: 910-450-7591
Duty Officer
COM: 910-376-0824
DSN: 312-750-7591
FAX: 910-450-7040
DSN FAX: 312-750-7040

Weapons Training Battalion

Contact Information:
COM: 910-450-2701
DSN: 312-750-2701
FAX: 910-450-2642
DSN FAX: 312-750-2642

Reserve Support Unit Deployment Processing Command

Contact Information:
COM: 910-451-2221
DSN: 312-751-2221
After Hours 910-526-7946

School of Infantry East

Contact Information:
COM: 910-449-0179
Duty Officer
COM: 910-449-0179
DSN 312-752-0179

Marine Corps Combat Service Support School

Contact Information:
Duty Officer
COM: 910-450-1045
DSN: 312-750-1046
Duty Officer
312-750-1045

Marine Corps Base (MCC 013)

Contact Information:
COM: 910-451-8485
Duty Officer
COM: 910-451-2414/3031
DSN: 312-751-2526
Duty Officer
COM: 910-751-2414
FAX: 910-451-2415
DSN 312-751-2415

II Marine Expeditionary Forces (MCC 1F1)

Contact Information:
COM: Duty Officer 910-451-8138
DSN: Duty Officer 312-751-8138
FAX: 910-751-8146
DSN FAX: 312-751-8146

2D Marine Division (2d MARDIV) (MCC 122)

Contact Information:
COM: 910-451-8518
Duty Officer
COM: 910-451-8319
DSN: 312-751-8518
FAX: 910-451-8509
DSN FAX: 312-751-8509

2D Marine Logistics Group (MCC 151)

Contact Information:
COM: 910-451-5504
Duty Officer
COM: 910-451-2826/2702
DSN: 312-751-5504
Duty Officer 312-751-2826/2702
FAX: 910-451-1332
DSN FAX: 312-751-1332

2d Marine Expeditionary Brigrade

Commanding General:
Hotline: 1-877-817-7322

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Contact Information:
COM: 910-451-3708
Duty Officer 910-451-0058
DSN: 312-751-3708
Duty Officer 312-751-0058

Marine Corps Installations East

Contact Information: MajGen
COM 910-451-2526 Duty Officer 910-451-2414/3031
DSN: 312-751-2526 Duty Officer 312-751-2414
FAX: 910-451-2415
DSN: 312-751-2415

Marine Corps Engineer School

Contact Information:
COM: 910-450-7521 Duty Officer 910-450-7309
DSN 312-750-7521 Duty Officer 312-750-7521
FAX: 910-450-7434
DSN FAX: 312-750-7434

II MEF Reserve Integration Division

Contact Information:
COM: Toll Free 1-866-465-2215
FAX: 910-451-8781
FAX DSN: 312-751-8781

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Contact Information:
COM: 910-451-0400 Duty Officer: 910-451-0350
DSN: 312-751-0400 Duty Officer: 312-751-0350

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Contact Information:
COM: 910-451-0611
Duty Officer 910-451-3156
DSN: 312-751-0611
Duty Officer 312-751-3156

Marine Special Operations Command

Contact Information:
Duty Officer
COM: 910-450-7913
DSN: 312-750-7913

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