Press Release #14-009 Noise levels may increase in the vicinity of Camp Pendleton
29 Apr 2014

Marines will conduct an exercise that involves the detonation of Mine Clearing Line Charges (MCLIC) from, Tuesday, April 29, to Friday, May 2.

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.

Camp Pendleton units will also be conducting mortar fire training exercises from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 2.

Depending on atmospheric conditions, the sound of the explosions may be amplified and heard up to 50 miles away.

Detailed information regarding increased noise levels may be found in the weekly noise advisories posted on the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton website at:

http://www.pendleton.marines.mil/About/BaseInformation/NoiseAdvisory.aspx

Those requesting additional information may direct their calls to Operations and Training at (760)725-0357.


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Box 555019 Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5019