Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC)

USA / California / Markleeville / State Route 108
 training center, United States Marine Corps
The Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) is one of the Corps most remote and isolated post. The MCMWTC conducts formal schools for individuals and battalion training in summer and winter mountain operations. The training emphasizes development of both individual and unit mountain skills with primary emphasis on enhancing overall combat capability. Marines at the Center are also involved in testing cold weather clothing, equipment, human performance, rough terrain vehicles, and developing doctrine and concepts to enhance the Corps' ability to fight and win in mountain and cold weather environments.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Warfare_Training_Center
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Coordinates:   38°21'27"N   119°30'53"W
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