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United States Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Internet: www.pendleton.usmc.mil
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Marine Corps Base
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| Press Release 12-09 |
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February 17, 2012 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Noise levels may increase aboard Camp Pendleton
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Camp Pendleton units will be conducting Mine Clearing Line Charge exercises in the Zulu impact area 6 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday.
Mine Clearing Line Charges are 1,750 pounds of linked C-4 (Composition C) explosives used to create a breach in minefields under combat conditions.
Depending on atmospheric conditions, the sound of the explosions may be amplified and heard up to 50 miles away.
Those requesting additional information can direct their calls to Operations and Training at (760) 725-0357.
For future inquiries regarding increased noise levels, please refer to the weekly noise advisories posted on the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Web site at http://www.pendleton.usmc.mil/information/noiseadvisory.asp
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