Marine Corps Installations Pacific

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Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC)
ActiveSept. 1, 2011 - present
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeRegional installation management
RoleSupport to operating forces
Size~7,300
HeadquartersCamp Foster
NicknameMCIPAC
AnniversariesSept. 1, 2011.
Commanders
Current
commander
MajGen Brian N. Wolford

Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) is the United States Marine Corps command responsible for managing Marine Corps installations in the Indo-Pacific region. Headquartered at Camp H. M. Smith in Hawaii, MCIPAC oversees installation support, infrastructure, and base services for Marine Corps facilities in Hawaii, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.[1]

Established to provide regional oversight of installation management, MCIPAC coordinates policies, planning, resource allocation, and support services across Marine Corps installations within its area of responsibility.

MCIPAC oversees a workforce consisting of U.S. military personnel, civilian employees, and locally employed personnel in Japan and the Republic of Korea.[1] The command provides installation support for Marine Corps units operating in the Indo-Pacific region and is responsible for managing military infrastructure, training areas, utilities, housing, and other base support services at Marine Corps installations under its jurisdiction.

In addition to its installation management responsibilities, MCIPAC coordinates with host-nation governments, local communities, and military partners throughout the Indo-Pacific region. The command supports bilateral planning and cooperation activities with regional allies, particularly in Japan and the Republic of Korea, on matters related to base operations, military training, infrastructure management, and readiness requirements.[1]

Mission

Marine Corps Installations Pacific is commanded by a major general and is headquartered at Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan. The command provides installation support and administrative services for Marine Corps operating forces and tenant commands throughout its area of responsibility.[1]

Subordinate commands

Unit Awards

Streamer Award Year(s)
Navy Unit Commendation Streamer with two Bronze Stars 2001-2003
National Defense Service Streamer with one Bronze Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer 2001–present

See also

References

  1. "Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC)". www.mcipac.marines.mil. Archived from the original on 2026-05-27. Retrieved 2026-06-03.