Marine Corps Installations West

U.S. Marines with Camp Pendleton Provost Marshal's Office conduct an active threat/active shooter response exercise at the Infantry Immersion Trainer, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 24, 2024. The dynamic active threat/active shooter response exercise provided Military Police, Civilian Police Officers, and supporting agencies the ability to enhance their capabilities to respond to potentially hostile threats on Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Jonathan M. Sherchand)

In an effort to address increased instances of speeding, reckless driving and motor vehicle accidents they cause, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, has released a new policy letter announcing adjustments to traffic court proceedings and consequences for unsafe driving. The new policy is just one aspect of "Operation Slow Down," a concentrated effort to reduce speeding and make Camp Pendleton's roads safer. In addition to harsher consequences for speeding and reckless driving, Pendleton leaders are also stepping up traffic enforcement and investing in additional traffic control measures. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juan A. Soto-Delgado)

U.S. Marines with the Special Reaction Team, Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, qualify on multiple weapons during a live-fire range at Range 221 on Camp Pendleton, California, June 17, 2020. During the range, SRT completed their monthly qualification with the M9A1 9 mm service pistol, the M45A1 service pistol, the M1014 semi-automatic shotgun, and the M4A1 carbine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Anthony Alvarez)

U.S. Marines and civilians with Security and Emergency Services Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, outline the precautions they have taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 3, 2020. First responders and security personnel implemented these precautions to keep Marines, sailors and families on Camp Pendleton safe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Stephen Beard and Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

Force Protection Conditions range from 'Normal' to 'Delta' and help guard and inform Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton personnel against any potential danger. (U.S. Marine Corps motion graphic by Lance Cpl. Angela E. Wilcox)

Cyberstalking is the use of electronic communications to persistently harass a person or group of people. One in six women and one in 19 men in the United States have experienced stalking during their lifetime. For help contact the Camp Pendleton Provost Marshal’s Office at 760-725-3888. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Lukas Kalinauskas.)

PMO Traffic Chief SSgt. Chad Twenter elaborates on how PMO reduces cases of driving under the influence. PMO is responsible for law enforcement and physical security activities for Camp Pendleton.

PMO Traffic Chief SSgt. Chad Twenter sheds some light on the purpose of DUI checkpoints. PMO is responsible for law enforcement and physical security activities for Camp Pendleton.

Ride along with Sgt. Tyler Gallup from the Camp Pendleton Provost Marshal's Office. PMO is responsible for law enforcement and physical security activities for Camp Pendleton.

Lance Cpl. Brandon Benningfield, a military working dog handler and Cpl. Nero, his military working dog, talk about what it takes to be a K9 handler in the Marine Corps.

Col. Reginald L. Hairston took command of Security and Emergency Services Battalion in July 2015. It was his first time with a SES Battalion but with 26 years of experience in the Marine Corps, as enlisted and an officer, he knows how to get the job done.