Courthouse Bay is a subdivision of
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune () is a United States Armed Forces, United States military training facility in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Its of beaches make the base a major area for Amphibious warfare, amphibious assault training, and its ...
and is home to the
Marine Corps
Marines, or naval infantry, are typically a military force trained to operate in littoral zones in support of naval operations. Historically, tasks undertaken by marines have included helping maintain discipline and order aboard the ship (refle ...
Engineer School
2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and the
2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion
2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion is a mechanized battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Their primary weapon system is the Amphibious Assault Vehicle. The battalion is a separate battalion within the 2nd Marine Division and the II Marine ...
. Located near Camp Lejeune's southwestern
Sneads Ferry gate, the sub-camp is largely self-sufficient, in that it has its own chow hall,
post exchange
An exchange is a type of retail store found on United States military installations worldwide. Originally akin to trading posts, they now resemble contemporary department stores or strip malls. Exact terminology varies by armed service; some examp ...
,
MWR MWR may refer to:
* Michael Waltrip Racing, a NASCAR racing team
* ''Monthly Weather Review'', an American Meteorological Society journal
* Morale, Welfare and Recreation, an American military support network
* Museum of World Religions, a museum i ...
recreation facilities, and water supply.
References
Military installations in North Carolina
United States Marine Corps bases
1941 establishments in North Carolina
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