THE GULF WAR: The Home Front : On the Map: Camp Pendleton
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WHAT: Home base to 1st Marine Amphibious Force, 1st Marine Division, other supporting units.
BASE POPULATION: 45,000, including 32,000 active-duty Marines and 12,000 dependents (prewar levels).
WHERE: Northern San Diego County, bordered by San Clemente on the north and Oceanside on the south.
AREA: 125,000 acres
PERSONNEL IN MIDEAST: 30,000
