Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune at a glance

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is an East Coast expeditionary training and support community near Jacksonville, North Carolina. The installation supports II Marine Expeditionary Force and subordinate organizations, including the 2nd Marine Division and 2nd Marine Logistics Group. Its responsibilities include facilities, logistical support and entry-level and career-level schools. Navy and Coast Guard organizations are also part of the supported community.

The New River area was selected in the early 1940s for a division training center with access to Atlantic coastal terrain and regional ports. Construction began in 1941, and the Lejeune name was adopted in December 1942. The broader community includes satellite camps and nearby Marine Corps Air Station New River. These sites share regional support relationships while retaining different workplaces and missions.

Also searched as: Camp Lejeune, MCB Camp Lejeune.

Sources: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS; Camp Lejeune Comprehensive Environmental Training and Education Plan, June 2024

Mission and major activities

• Training and installation support to II Marine Expeditionary Force.
• Entry-level and career-level Marine Corps schools.
• Support to Marine, Navy and Coast Guard commands.

Sources: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS; Camp Lejeune Comprehensive Environmental Training and Education Plan, June 2024

History and identity

The installation was named in December 1942 for Lieutenant General John A. Lejeune, the Marine Corps' thirteenth commandant.

Sources: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

Location and community

Camp Lejeune is beside Jacksonville in Onslow County, North Carolina, near the New River and Atlantic coastal training areas.

Sources: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official PCS planning resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune overview: MilitaryINSTALLATIONSSupports: overview, mission, history, local context, planning note
2. Camp Lejeune Comprehensive Environmental Training and Education Plan, June 2024Supports: overview, mission

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.