Near Coleville in Mono County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mountain Warfare Training Center
U.S. Marine Corps
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 23, 2006
1. Mountain Warfare Training Center Marker
Was established in 1951, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. One of the Corps most remote and isolated posts. The mission was providing cold weather training for Korea bound replacement personnel. The name changed to Marine Corp Cold Weather Training Center after the Korean conflict. In 1963, because of its expanded role, the center was re-named Marine Corp Mountain Warfare Training Center, operating on a full-time basis until 1967 when it was placed on caretaker status because of the Vietnam War. The training center was re-activated and has remained a full-time command since 19 May, 1976.
Erected 1995 by The Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus, September 9, 1995.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1976.
Location. 38° 21.421′ N, 119° 30.783′ W. Marker is near Coleville, California, in Mono County. It is on State Highway 108 (Sonora Pass) 0.4 miles west of U.S. 395, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coleville CA 96107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sonora Mono Toll Road (approx. 7 miles away);
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Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia Article: Mountain Warfare Training Center. (Submitted on September 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Global Security: Mountain Warfare Training Center. (Submitted on September 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 23, 2006
2. Mountain Warfare Training Center Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 23, 2006
3. Mountain Warfare Training Center
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Mountain Warfare Training Center
MWTC was created in 1951 by a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Marine Corps and The U.S. Forest Service. The center trains Marines to survive and fight in mountain and cold weather environments on 46,000 acres of the Toiyabe National Forest. The area behind the base camp is open to public use.
Mountain Warfare Training Center
MWTC was created in 1951 by a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Marine Corps and The U.S. Forest Service. The center trains Marines to survive and fight in mountain and cold weather environments on 46,000 acres of the Toiyabe National Forest. The area behind the base camp is open to public use.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,114 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
