The Community Plans & Liaison Office (CP&LO) serves as the Base Commanding Officer's direct representative with local communities, public elected officials, other government agencies and major landowners surrounding the Base. The CP&LO staff also serves as the primary point of contact for any off-Base entities seeking a long-term use of Camp Pendleton land. This office serves in an oversight capacity to encroachment issues that could potentially affect the Camp Pendleton mission or its tenant commands. The staff assist on Base strategic land use planning.

The office works with local, state and federal officials to coordinate planning of mutual interest issues within Southern California. When necessary, the CP&LO staff provide information to local community authorities and regional planning agencies about Camp Pendleton land use and its training mission.

CP&LO coordinates the assignment of senior Camp Pendleton officials to serve as liaisons with local chambers of commerce, school boards and other community organizations. These assignments assist in enhancing communication with many off-base activities and organizations.

CP&LO serves as the primary Base coordinator for the School-to-Career Program which has existed since 1995. The program serves approximately 600 students each year from our surrounding high schools in local school districts and provides students a unique and comprehensive educational experience to help them plan for their future.  

The CP&LO also oversees the School Liaison Office (SLO), which coordinates education support services to maximize opportunities for academic success for transitioning military children/youth. The School Liaison (SL) program fosters and promotes quality education for military children by working directly with the command, families, school districts, and local communities, and by providing referral services to family support agencies aboard MCB Camp Pendleton and in the local community.