Investigation of Former Off-Base SDZs Begins

MCB Camp Lejeune is now investigating the off-base areas that might have been affected by munitions training in the past. This fact sheet describes what actions have already been taken and the goals of the proposed investigation.

This investigation is proactive and is not a result of any incident or discovery of munitions. Either it will confirm that there is no risk to human safety or the environment, or it will be followed by appropriate action if a risk is identified.

 

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Training Ranges and SDZs

MCB Camp Lejeune is a military installation bordering the city of Jacksonville, in Onslow County, North Carolina. Camp Lejeune is the home of “Expeditionary Forces in Readiness.” For more than 50 years, Camp Lejeune has been the home base for the II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2d Marine Division, 2d Marine Logistics Group, and other combat units and support commands.

To ensure that MCB Camp Lejeune units are combat ready, certain areas on the base are used to train military personnel in the use of munitions. For safety purposes, each munitions training range is associated with a safety buffer area, called a surface danger zone.