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[[File:EdsonRange200050923.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Marine takes aim at Edson Range]] | [[File:EdsonRange200050923.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Marine takes aim at Edson Range]] | ||
'''Edson Range''' is a [[firing range]] complex at [[Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton]], near [[Oceanside, California]]. It is named for Marine Major General [[Merritt A. Edson|"Red Mike" Edson]], "a [[List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II|World War II Medal of Honor]] recipient and a distinguished small arms marksman proponent."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mybaseguide.com/marines/4-3604/mcb_camp_pendleton_tenant_organizations|title=MCB CAMP PENDLETON Tenant Organizations|website=www.mybaseguide.com|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref> This rifle-qualification complex is home to four of the largest firing ranges on the base.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oceansidechamber.com/oceanside-blog/history-of-camp-pendleton|title=HISTORY OF CAMP PENDLETON|website=Oceanside Chamber of Commerce|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref> The range became operational on August 21, 1964, the same day that [[Camp Calvin B. Matthews]], in [[La Jolla]], California, was closed and turned over to the University of California. Camp Matthews had previously been used for rifle training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.militarymuseum.org/CpMatthews.html|title=Camp Matthews|website=www.militarymuseum.org|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/DDDFE7D53206BE2A8525708400529F63?opendocument |title=Marine Corps News -> Pendleton Marines aim for new range starting Oct. 1 |date=2006-03-01 |access-date=2017-03-29 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060301201804/http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/DDDFE7D53206BE2A8525708400529F63?opendocument |archive-date=2006-03-01 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?6897-Through-the-Early-Years-at-the-Depot&s=45d7a925c3bddb07e95c91872a623279|title=Through the Early Years at the Depot|last=Levens|first=Lance Cpl. Jess N.|date=May 12, 2003|work=Marine Corps News}}</ref> | '''Edson Range''' is a [[firing range]] complex at [[Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton]], near [[Oceanside, California]]. It is named for Marine Major General [[Merritt A. Edson|"Red Mike" Edson]], "a [[List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War II|World War II Medal of Honor]] recipient and a distinguished small arms marksman proponent."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mybaseguide.com/marines/4-3604/mcb_camp_pendleton_tenant_organizations|title=MCB CAMP PENDLETON Tenant Organizations|website=www.mybaseguide.com|access-date=2017-03-29|archive-date=2017-03-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330174436/http://www.mybaseguide.com/marines/4-3604/mcb_camp_pendleton_tenant_organizations|url-status=dead}}</ref> This rifle-qualification complex is home to four of the largest firing ranges on the base.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oceansidechamber.com/oceanside-blog/history-of-camp-pendleton|title=HISTORY OF CAMP PENDLETON|website=Oceanside Chamber of Commerce|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref> The range became operational on August 21, 1964, the same day that [[Camp Calvin B. Matthews]], in [[La Jolla]], California, was closed and turned over to the University of California. Camp Matthews had previously been used for rifle training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.militarymuseum.org/CpMatthews.html|title=Camp Matthews|website=www.militarymuseum.org|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/DDDFE7D53206BE2A8525708400529F63?opendocument |title=Marine Corps News -> Pendleton Marines aim for new range starting Oct. 1 |date=2006-03-01 |access-date=2017-03-29 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060301201804/http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/DDDFE7D53206BE2A8525708400529F63?opendocument |archive-date=2006-03-01 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?6897-Through-the-Early-Years-at-the-Depot&s=45d7a925c3bddb07e95c91872a623279|title=Through the Early Years at the Depot|last=Levens|first=Lance Cpl. Jess N.|date=May 12, 2003|work=Marine Corps News}}</ref> | ||
While located at Camp Pendleton, Edson Range is organized as an annex of [[Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego]] and serves as the rifle qualification range where Marine recruits receive field and rifle training during [[recruit training|boot camp]]. Two weeks of marksmanship training followed by one week of infantry field skills take place at Edson Range,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Transformation-from-civilian-to-Marine-Rifle-Qualification-378892051.html|title=Transformation from civilian to Marine: Rifle Qualification|last=Droze|first=Rachel|access-date=2017-03-29|language=en}}</ref> which is known as "up north" by recruits and drill instructors alike (the Recruit Depot in San Diego being "down south"). The [[United States Marine Crucible|Crucible]], a three to four day combat simulation with little food or sleep, also takes place here.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/military/sdut-marines-eagle-globe-anchor-ceremony-boot-camp-2013oct11-story.html|title=Crucible - journey from civilian to Marine|last=Kovach|first=Gretel C.|work=sandiegouniontribune.com|access-date=2017-03-29|language=en-US}}</ref> | While located at Camp Pendleton, Edson Range is organized as an annex of [[Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego]] and serves as the rifle qualification range where Marine recruits receive field and rifle training during [[recruit training|boot camp]]. Two weeks of marksmanship training followed by one week of infantry field skills take place at Edson Range,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Transformation-from-civilian-to-Marine-Rifle-Qualification-378892051.html|title=Transformation from civilian to Marine: Rifle Qualification|last=Droze|first=Rachel|access-date=2017-03-29|language=en}}</ref> which is known as "up north" by recruits and drill instructors alike (the Recruit Depot in San Diego being "down south"). The [[United States Marine Crucible|Crucible]], a three to four day combat simulation with little food or sleep, also takes place here.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/military/sdut-marines-eagle-globe-anchor-ceremony-boot-camp-2013oct11-story.html|title=Crucible - journey from civilian to Marine|last=Kovach|first=Gretel C.|work=sandiegouniontribune.com|access-date=2017-03-29|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Edson Range is also home to the "Swift Intruders", the [[U.S. Navy]]'s [[Assault Craft Unit 5]] who operate the [[Landing Craft Air Cushion]] (LCAC), and train on the Edson Range beaches and the adjacent Pacific Ocean. | Edson Range is also home to the "Swift Intruders", the [[U.S. Navy]]'s [[Assault Craft Unit 5]] who operate the [[Landing Craft Air Cushion]] (LCAC), and train on the Edson Range beaches and the adjacent Pacific Ocean. | ||
Bravo range is famous for being the range Lee Harvey Oswald shot on when he was a Marine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mybaseguide.com/marines/4-3604/mcb_camp_pendleton_tenant_organizations|title=MCB CAMP PENDLETON Tenant Organizations|website=www.mybaseguide.com|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/ndccpen/PATIENTINFO/Pages/EDSON.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729074656/http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/ndccpen/PATIENTINFO/Pages/EDSON.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2012|title=EDSON|website=www.med.navy.mil|language=en-us|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref> | Bravo range is famous for being the range Lee Harvey Oswald shot on when he was a Marine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mybaseguide.com/marines/4-3604/mcb_camp_pendleton_tenant_organizations|title=MCB CAMP PENDLETON Tenant Organizations|website=www.mybaseguide.com|access-date=2017-03-29|archive-date=2017-03-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330174436/http://www.mybaseguide.com/marines/4-3604/mcb_camp_pendleton_tenant_organizations|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/ndccpen/PATIENTINFO/Pages/EDSON.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729074656/http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/ndccpen/PATIENTINFO/Pages/EDSON.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 29, 2012|title=EDSON|website=www.med.navy.mil|language=en-us|access-date=2017-03-29}}</ref> | ||
==Recruit live fire training== | ==Recruit live fire training== | ||
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Edson Range is a firing range complex at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, near Oceanside, California. It is named for Marine Major General "Red Mike" Edson, "a World War II Medal of Honor recipient and a distinguished small arms marksman proponent."[1] This rifle-qualification complex is home to four of the largest firing ranges on the base.[2] The range became operational on August 21, 1964, the same day that Camp Calvin B. Matthews, in La Jolla, California, was closed and turned over to the University of California. Camp Matthews had previously been used for rifle training.[3][4][5]
While located at Camp Pendleton, Edson Range is organized as an annex of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and serves as the rifle qualification range where Marine recruits receive field and rifle training during boot camp. Two weeks of marksmanship training followed by one week of infantry field skills take place at Edson Range,[6] which is known as "up north" by recruits and drill instructors alike (the Recruit Depot in San Diego being "down south"). The Crucible, a three to four day combat simulation with little food or sleep, also takes place here.[7]
Edson Range is also home to the "Swift Intruders", the U.S. Navy's Assault Craft Unit 5 who operate the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), and train on the Edson Range beaches and the adjacent Pacific Ocean. Bravo range is famous for being the range Lee Harvey Oswald shot on when he was a Marine.[8][9]
Recruit live fire training
Marine recruits undertake two different courses of fire while learning how to use the M16 rifle. During their first week of weapons training (known as Grass Week), recruits learn in a classroom setting with instruction coming from a PMI (Primary Marksmanship Instructor). On the second week (known as Firing Week), recruits will go to one of the three KD (known distance) ranges to fire Table 1A, their first course of fire.[10] The three live fire ranges aboard Edson Range where Table 1 is fired are the "world famous" Bravo Range, Charlie Range, and Delta Range. The week after qualifying on Table 1 is spent on Alpha Range where the recruits will fire Table 2, which is the introduction to the Marine Corps' Combat Marksmanship Program.[11]
See also
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External links
- Camp Pendleton History
- Edson Range Dental Clinic
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