Camp Geiger
Camp Geiger | |
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Jacksonville, North Carolina | |
Coordinates | 34°43′59″N77°27′15″W/ 34.732937°N 77.454300°W |
Type | Military Training Base |
Site information | |
Controlled by | USMC |
Site history | |
Built | 1953 |
In use | 1953–present |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Col Timothy S. Mundy |
Garrison | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
Camp Geigeris aUnited States Marine Corpsbase. Although not geographically connected, Camp Geiger is part of theMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeunecomplex, and is home to theUnited States Marine Corps School of Infantry Eastfor all Marines recruited through the Eastern Recruiting Region. Located offU.S. Route 17about 10 miles south of Camp Lejeune, it shares the main gate ofMarine Corps Air Station New River.It trains approximately 20,000 Marines every year.
History[edit]
Camp Geiger is named in honor of GeneralRoy Geiger,who was aMarine aviatorand commander of theI Amphibious Corps,III Amphibious Corps,and theTenth United States ArmyduringWorld War II.[1]
Resident Commands[edit]
- School of Infantry, East
- Marine Combat Training Battalion
- Infantry Training Battalion
- Headquarters and Support Battalion
- Advanced Infantry Training Battalion
School of Infantry[edit]
TheUnited States Marine Corps School of Infantry Eastis the next destination for all Marines trained atMarine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.Here, Marines of aninfantryMilitary Occupational Specialtyare trained in their specific field during a 59-day course at the Infantry Training Battalion, while non-infantry Marines attend a 29-day course known as Marine Combat Training.
Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy[edit]
TheStaff Noncommissioned OfficerAcademy provides advanced leadership training for Marines at every SNCO rank, fromStaff Sergeantand up. Additionally, Sergeants are trained at the SNCO Academy, preparation for their appointment to the SNCO ranks.
Headquarters and Support Battalion[edit]
Headquarters and Support Battalion provides administrative and logistical support for the entire School of Infantry and processes all arriving students. Students who report to the School and are awaiting training at Marine Combat Training (MCT) Battalion receive training while assigned to Student Administration Company (SAC), Forming Platoon. Some students awaiting training will be assigned to Camp Guard duty. In addition, Marines who are awaiting separation or medical rehabilitation are assigned to the Medical Rehabilitation Platoon (MRP) or Separations Platoon. During physical rehabilitation of injuries caused during training, Marines attend mandatory sessions with SOI-E Athletic Training.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^"Camp Geiger", GlobalSecurity.org.
- This article incorporatespublic domain materialfrom websites or documents of theUnited States Marine Corps.
- Camp Lejeune School of Infantry Home Page
- Global Security.org Camp Geiger