Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Leonard Wood, Military training facility in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States.
Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Leonard Wood is a training facility where Marines learn specialized skills in motor transport, military police operations, and engineering. The detachment operates multiple schools that prepare personnel from across the service branch for their field assignments.
The detachment was established to create one of the largest Marine training centers outside dedicated Marine Corps installations. It has since become a key hub for specialized military training in several technical fields.
The detachment maintains specific protocols for Marines, requiring service alphas during check-in procedures and following structured military education programs throughout their training.
Visitors should familiarize themselves with the base access requirements and security protocols before arriving. The detachment sits within Fort Leonard Wood and is not open to the general public.
The detachment houses specialized schools, including a facility for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training. This instruction enables Marines to respond to hazardous material incidents and complex threats.
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