Camp Geiger is a

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base. Although not geographically connected, Camp Geiger is part of the

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complex, and is home to the United States Marine Corps School of Infantry East for all Marines recruited through the Eastern Recruiting Region. Located off U.S. Route 17 about 10 miles south of Camp Lejeune, it shares the main gate of

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. It trains approximately 20,000 Marines every year.

History

Camp Geiger is named in honor of General Roy Geiger, who was a Marine aviator and commander of the

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III Amphibious Corps III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) is a formation of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force of the United States Marine Corps. It is forward-deployed and able to rapidly conduct operations across the spectrum from humanitarian assistance and ...

, and the

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during

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Resident Commands

* School of Infantry, East ** Marine Combat Training Battalion ** Infantry Training Battalion ** Headquarters and Support Battalion ** Advanced Infantry Training Battalion

School of Infantry

The United States Marine Corps School of Infantry East is the next destination for all Marines trained at

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. Here, Marines of an

infantry Infantry is a military specialization which engages in ground combat on foot. Infantry generally consists of light infantry, mountain infantry, motorized infantry & mechanized infantry, airborne infantry, air assault infantry, and mar ...

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are 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

The

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Academy provides advanced leadership training for Marines at every SNCO rank, from

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and up. Additionally, Sergeants are trained at the SNCO Academy, preparation for their appointment to the SNCO ranks.

Headquarters and Support Battalion

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.

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