Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Southern California
MCB Pendleton Insignia
Type	Military base
Built	1942
In use	1942 - present
Controlled by	United States Marine Corps
Garrison	I Marine Expeditionary Force
Commanders	Colonel James B. Seaton III

The edge of Camp Pendleton

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is located in southern California between the towns of Oceanside and San Clemente. The United States Marine Corps established the base on the Pacific Ocean coast north of San Diego in Southern California in 1942 to train U.S. Marines for service in World War II. The base is named after Marine General Joseph Henry Pendleton, who long advocated setting up a West Coast training base for the Marine Corps. Today it is the home of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and various training commands. Southern California Downtown Los Angeles Skyline Southern California, sometimes abbreviated SoCal or colloquially, the Southland, is an informal name for the megalopolis and nearby desert that occupies the southern-most quarter of the U.S. state of California. ... Image File history File links Mcb_pendleton. ... This article is becoming very long. ... Presumably a USA force ? // Lineage Activated November 8th, 1969 at Okinawa, Japan as the I Marine Expeditionary Force Redesignated August 18th, 1970 as the I Marine Amphibious Force Relocated in April 1971 to Camp Pendleton, California Redesignated February 5th, 1988 as the I Marine Expeditionary Force Recent Service Persian Gulf... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (806x1237, 35 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (806x1237, 35 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton ... Website: http://www. ... This article is about a city in Orange County. ... This article is becoming very long. ... It has been suggested that Downtown San Diego be merged into this article or section. ... Southern California Downtown Los Angeles Skyline Southern California, sometimes abbreviated SoCal or colloquially, the Southland, is an informal name for the megalopolis and nearby desert that occupies the southern-most quarter of the U.S. state of California. ... 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ... Combatants Major Allied powers: United Kingdom Soviet Union United States Republic of China and others Major Axis powers: Nazi Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Harry Truman Chiang Kai-Shek Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tojo Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead... Major General Joseph Henry Pendleton, USMC (1860-1942) pioneered Marine Corps activities in the San Diego area. ... The 1st Marine Expeditionary Force is a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) of the United States Marine Corps primarily composed of the 1st Marine Division, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 1st Marine Logistics Group. ...

History Prior to WWII

Of all the Marine Corps bases throughout the world, Camp Pendleton has one of the most intriguing pasts, filled with historical charm and vibrancy. Spanish explorers, colorful politicians, herds of thundering cattle, skillful vaqueros and tough Marines have all contributed to the history of this land. The UKs Royal Marines in a Rigid Raider assault watercraft A marine corps is a branch of a nations armed forces incorporating Marines, intended to be capable of mounting amphibious assaults using infantry, armour, aircraft, and watercraft. ...

In 1769, a Spaniard by the name of Capt. Gaspar de Portola led an expeditionary force northward from lower California, seeking to establish Franciscan missions throughout California. On July 20 of that same year, the expedition arrived at a location now known as Camp Pendleton, and as it was the holy day St. Margaret, they baptized the land in the name of Santa Margarita. 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Gaspar de Portolá (ca. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The Order of Friars Minor and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Saint Francis of Assisi. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... Several Saints Margaret exist: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (see Marie Alacoque) Saint Margaret of Cortona Saint Margaret of England Saint Margaret of Scotland Saint Margaret the Virgin Saint Margaret the Widow Saint Margaret of Hungary (1242–1270) See also Margaret Sainte-Marguerite This is a disambiguation page—a list of... Santa Margarita (Saint Margaret) may refer to: Mexico Santa Margarita Island Philippines Santa Margarita, Samar This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

During the next 30 years, 21 missions were established, the most productive one being Mission San Luis Rey, just south of the present-day Camp Pendleton. At that time, San Luis Rey Mission had control over the Santa Margarita area. Today Mission San Luís Rey de Francia is well-maintained. ...

In 1821, following Mexico’s independence from Spain, the Californios became the new ruling class of California, and many were the first generation descendants of the Portola expedition. The Mexican governor was awarding land grants and ranchos to prominent businessmen, officials and military leaders. In 1841, two brothers by the name of Pio and Andres Pico became the first private owners of Rancho Santa Margarita. More land was later added to the grant, making the name Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores, and that name stayed with the ranch until the Marine Corps acquired it in 1942. The coronation banquet for George IV 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A Californio was a Spanish-speaking inhabitant of Alta California who lived there when it was a part of Mexico, before it was taken by the United States after the Mexican-American War. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Las Flores Asistencia (or Las Flores Estancia) was established in 1823, and was situated approximately halfway between Mission San Luís Rey de Francia and Mission San Juan Capistrano on what today is the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton. ... The UKs Royal Marines in a Rigid Raider assault watercraft A marine corps is a branch of a nations armed forces incorporating Marines, intended to be capable of mounting amphibious assaults using infantry, armour, aircraft, and watercraft. ... 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1942 calendar). ...

In 1863, a dashing Englishman named John Forster (Pio Pico’s brother-in-law) paid off Pico’s gambling debts in return for the deed to the ranch. During his tenure as owner of the ranch, he expanded the ranch house, which was first built in 1827, and developed the rancho into a thriving cattle industry. 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ... Naval Battle of Navarino by Carneray 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Binomial name Bos taurus Linnaeus, 1758 Cattle (often called cows in vernacular and contemporary usage, or kye as the Scots plural of cou) are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovinae of the family Bovidae. ...

Forster’s heirs, however, were forced to sell the ranch in 1882 because of a string of bad luck, which included a series of droughts and a fence law that forced Forster to construct fencing around the extensive rancho lands. It was purchased by wealthy cattleman James Flood and managed by Irishman Richard O’Neill who was eventually rewarded for his faithful service with half ownership. Under the guidance of O’Neill’s son, Jerome, the ranch began to net a profit of nearly half a million dollars annually, and the house was modernized and furnished to its present form. 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ... A four leaf clover is often considered to bestow good luck This article is about fortune. ... Irish ethnicity is common in the world, as many people are descended from Ireland or share an Irish heritage. ...

In the early ‘40s, both the Army and the Marine Corps were looking for land for a large training base. The Army lost interest in the project, but in April of 1942 it was announced that the rancho was about to be transformed into the largest Marine Corps base in the country. It was named for Major General Joseph Henry Pendleton who had long advocated the establishment of a West Coast training base. After five months of furious building activity, the 9th Marine Regiment marched from Camp Elliot in San Diego to Camp Pendleton to be the first troops to occupy the new base. On Sept. 25, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrived for the official dedication. Army (From Latin armata (act of arming) via Old French armée) can, in some countries, refer to any armed force. ... The UKs Royal Marines in a Rigid Raider assault watercraft A marine corps is a branch of a nations armed forces incorporating Marines, intended to be capable of mounting amphibious assaults using infantry, armour, aircraft, and watercraft. ... Major General Joseph Henry Pendleton, USMC (1860-1942) pioneered Marine Corps activities in the San Diego area. ... The 9th Marine Regiment was an infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps. ... FDR redirects here. ...

Today

Camp Pendleton

Training takes place by Army, Navy and Marine units throughout the rolling hills of the 126,000 acre base. Amphibious and sea-to-shore training takes place at several key points along the base's 17 miles of coastline. The main base is at Mainside, at the southeastern end of the base, and the remote northern interior is an impact area. Daytime population is around 100,000. Recruits from nearby Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego spend a month on Pendleton's Edson Range receiving field training, and after graduating from boot camp return to the base's School of Infantry for further training. Camp Pendleton remains the last major undeveloped portion of the Southern California coastline, save for a few small state parks. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1632x1224, 818 KB)Photographed and uploaded by User:Geographer The edge of Camp Pendleton as seen from a vista point near San Onofre State Beach with Pacific Ocean in the backdrop embraces by the sea fog, on August 6, 2005 File... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1632x1224, 818 KB)Photographed and uploaded by User:Geographer The edge of Camp Pendleton as seen from a vista point near San Onofre State Beach with Pacific Ocean in the backdrop embraces by the sea fog, on August 6, 2005 File... Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is a United States military installation in San Diego, California. ... Edson Range, named for the famous Marine Red Mike Edson, is a part of Camp Pendleton that Marine recruits go to for their four weeks of field and rifle training at boot camp. ... The School of Infantry (SOI) — SOI East, located at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Geiger, a satellite facility of Camp Lejeune, and the SOI West at Camp Pendleton — host the second stage of initial military training for enlisted Marines after recruit training. ...

Unit locations (by area)

• 11 Area - 1st Marine Division headquarters
• 21 Area - 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion
• 23 Area - Marine Aircraft Group 39
• 32 Area - MASS-3, 3rd LAAD, MTACS-1
• 33 Area - Headquarters Battalion, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion
• 41 Area - 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 5th Battalion 11th Marines
• 43 Area - 11th Marine Regiment
• 51 Area - United States Marine Corps School of Infantry
• 53 Area - 1st Marine Regiment
• 62 Area - 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion

The 1st Marine Division is the oldest, largest (active duty), and most decorated division-sized unit in the United States Marine Corps representing a combat-ready force of more than 19,000 men and women. ... 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion is a mechanized battalion of the United States Marine Corps. ... Marine Aircraft Group 39 is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California that is currently composed of four AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey light attack squadrons, four CH-46 Sea Knight squadrons and one logistics squadron. ... Official force name Marine Air Support Squadron 3 Other names Blacklist Motto Ulla Tempore, Ullo Situ Any Time, Any Place Branch United States Marine Corps Chain of Command Marine Aircraft Control Group 38 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Headquarters Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Description Aviation Command and Control. ... 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (3rd LAAD) is an air defense unit of the United States Marine Corps. ... 1st Reconnaissance Battalion (1st Recon Bn) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps. ... Official force name 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Other names 1st LAR Highlander Tip of the Spear Motto No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy Branch United States Marine Corps Chain of Command 1st Marine Division 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Specialization Reconnaissance and screening in support of the 1st Marine Division. ... 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (4th LAR) is a mechanized infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps reserve. ... 5th Battalion 11th Marines (5/11) is an artillery battalion comprised of three Firing Batteries and a Headquarters Battery. ... The 11th Marine Regiment is an artillery regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. ... The School of Infantry (SOI) — SOI East, located at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Geiger, a satellite facility of Camp Lejeune, and the SOI West at Camp Pendleton — host the second stage of initial military training for enlisted Marines after recruit training. ... Official force name 1st Marine Regiment Other names 1st Marines Motto No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy Branch United States Marine Corps Chain of Command 1st Marine Division Description Marine infantry regiment Readiness Capable of short notice world wide deployment. ... Official force name 5th Marine Regiment Other names 5th Marines Motto No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy Branch United States Marine Corps Chain of Command 1st Marine Division I Marine Expeditionary Force Description Marine infantry regiment Readiness Capable of short notice world wide deployment. ... 1st Combat Engineer Battalion is a combat engineer battalion of the United States Marine Corps. ...

See also

United States Marine Corps Portal

• List of United States Marine Corps bases

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References

• Camp Pendleton Base History - source for history section

External links

• Camp Pendleton (official site)
• Camp Pendleton (GlobalSecurity.org)
• Marine Corps Community Services at Camp Pendleton
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