| Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) | |
|---|---|
| Active | Sept. 1, 2011 - present |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | |
| Type | Regional installation management |
| Role | Support to operating forces |
| Size | ~7,300 |
| Headquarters | Camp Foster |
| Nickname | MCIPAC |
| Anniversaries | Sept. 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
- "Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC)". www.mcipac.marines.mil. Archived from the original on 2026-05-27. Retrieved 2026-06-03.