Government and External Affairs

The installations single source liaison to the local community.

Mission Statement:

The Government External Affairs office (GEA) serves as the Commanding Officer’s direct representative with local communities, public elected officials, other government agencies and major landowners surrounding the Training Center. This office serves in an oversight capacity to monitor encroachment issues that could potentially affect the Training Center’s mission.

The office works with local, state and federal officials to coordinate planning of mutual interest issues within the region. When necessary, the GEAstaff provides information to local community authorities and regional planning agencies about the Training Center’s land use and its training mission.

Requests for Funeral Detail:
If you have questions about funeral detail requests, please call Headquarters Marine Corps at
(866) 826-3628 or (703) 784-9823. We do not accept requests for funeral detail.

GOVERNMENT EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICE

Commanding Officer
Attn: GEA
Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center
HC 83
Bridgeport, CA. 93517

GEA (760) 932-1491

MEDIA GUIDE

Covering the story at the Mountain Warfare Training Center can be an arduous trip and it is strongly recommended that all media visitors be prepared.

REGIONAL IMPACT REPORT

The Regional Impact Report attempts to take a comprehensive look at the full impact the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) has on the local and regional communities.

MCMWTC INFORMATION PAMPHLET

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Information Pamphlet provides an overview of the Mission, the community impact, training, geographical snapshot, economic highlights, and some of the Training Center History.