FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps MWTC, California ~ 24 MAR 2009

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Road Trip: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California

The Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) is a United States Marine Corps installation located in Pickle Meadows near Bridgeport, California. The training center exists to train units in complex compartmented terrain. The center occupies 46,000 acres of Toiyabe National Forrest under management of the U.S. Forrest Service. A letter of agreement between the Forrest Service an the Marine Corps permits the use of the area to train Marines in mountain and cold weather operations.

The Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) is one of the Corps most remote and isolated post. The center was established in 1951 as a Cold Weather Battalion with a mission of providing cold weather training for replacement personnel bound for Korea.

After the Korea conflict the name was changed to the Marine Corps Cold Weather Training Center. As a result of it’s expanded role it was renamed the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in 1963. MCMWTC operated on a full time basis until 1967 when it was placed in a caretaker status as a result of the Vietnam War. The training center was reactivated to a full-time command on May 19th 1976.

The Marine Corps' Mountain Warfare Training Center, as a major subordinate element of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, and with support from Marine Corps Installations - West, conducts unit and individual training courses to prepare USMC, Joint, and Allied Forces for operations in mountainous, high altitude, and cold weather environments in support of the Regional Combatant Commanders.

Additionally, MWTC provides support to Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC); Training and Education Command; Marine Corps Systems Command; and other USMC and Department of Defense (DOD) agencies engaged in the development of warfighting doctrine and specialized equipment for use in mountain and cold weather operations.

The center is cited at 6,762 feet, with elevations in the training areas ranging to just under 12,000 feet. During the winter season (October - April) snow accumulation can rear 6 to 8 feet. Further, sever storms can deposit as much as four feet in a 12 hour period. Annual temperatures range from -20 degrees to +90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Learn More About Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Here!

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[philly-d-kidder]

I forgot maybe Volcano kept Temps down!!

[MeekMom]

Wow Ma!
My prayers for everyone in Alaska continue today.

xoxoxo!

[TASMANIANRED]

That’s mighty impressive.

Apparantly instead of snow your weather includes fire and ash.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Click the pic…..

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[Lady Jag]

That snow trail/ash photos is disorienting! What an effect!

So, how’s the weather up there?

[eyedigress]

We used to live in Cantwell but the folks never talked about Volcanoes. I’m sure the 8mm camera would have hours of an event like this. Take care.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's been sunny and a bit windy most of the day, at least out the window I can see. Lots of melting going on, as it is quite "warm". So far the nights aren't co-operating....still below freezing at night.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, eye....just keeping an “eye” on the news. So far just covering all electronics at work.

[eyedigress]

Good Evening. Have a good week. :^)

[PERKY2004]

Thanks for the graphics, photo and update.

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are most welcome, Perky....I think the pictures are spectacular.

How are your “renovations” coming along?

[PERKY2004]

Patio Renovations? Coming along nicely! Our drab grey patio is no longer drab, just as it is no longer grey. I decided I wanted some bold and bright colors -- so jumped on the green bandwagon. After looking at 16 gazillion color chips of green, I finally decided on "tree frog green" or, as it's now known at our house "Oh my gosh, that's really a bright green!" Anyway, we love it! The stucco repairs are done ... the painting is done ... the decorating is done .... now I just have to wait about 2 - 2.5 weeks for the patio enclosure (aviary-style) to be done. Here's where we're at now ...

[Kathy in Alaska]

“Oh my gosh, that’s really a bright green!”

It sure looks comfy and relaxing. Happy new patio!

[PERKY2004]

Thanks ... bright it is!!! LOL! Anyway, we had our small patio enclosed last summer ... now we're having this big one enclosed (so the kitties can go outside!). This is what the small one looks like.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Do the “kids” try to climb the screens?

[PERKY2004]

They do! But unlike regular screens from screen doors, this is aviary wire that can withstand parrot beaks and claws ... and can support the weight of a full grown kitty cat. So the cats can climb, but they can’t hurt the wires.

[Kathy in Alaska]

That’s neat...aviary wire should do the trick.

[PERKY2004]

It’s great protection for the kitties, that’s for sure! Anyway ... it’s after midnight, so I better skedaddle off to bed! Have a great rest of your evening and a great day tomorrow, Kathy dear!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, Perky. Thanks to your hubby for his service to our country.

[E.G.C.]

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