MCB CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- MCB Camp Lejeune will conduct Exercise Urgent Response, an annual exercise that provides an opportunity for tenant commands to develop and exercise emergency security procedures. Scheduled to take place between Oct. 18-24. 2024, the exercise provides realistic training opportunities meant to increase the installation’s emergency response efforts, command and control, and security capabilities.
The majority of the installation and local community can expect little to no impact from the exercise, but the following significant events are highlighted for awareness:
- Increased emergency services radio and communication traffic
- On-base exercise announcements via loud speaker
- Increased Force Protection measures at MCB Camp Lejeune Wilson Gate; closure from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19
- Enhanced security measures within area commands on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24
Exercise Urgent Response will not close or suspend any buildings or services on MCB Camp Lejeune.