Headquarters Battalion provides communications and information systems network, motor transportation, security, administration and personnel support to the 1st Marine Division in order to facilitate the Division's ability to command and control.
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"Every Marine and Sailor of 1st Marine Division will be treated with decency, dignity, and respect, and will be provided full and equal opportunity for professional development and success. We are an elite institution of warriors. It is our shared responsibility to ensure the continued health of our collective soul and identity"
Headquarters Battalion P.O. BOX 555381 CAMP PENDLETON, CA 92055 Officer on Duty: 760-470-2454 Camp Pendleton Directory Assistance: 760-725-4111
Resources:
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Camp Pendleton 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: (760) 500-1707
Camp Pendleton 24/7 Domestic Violence Support Line: (760) 500-2633
DoD Safe Helpline: (877) 995-5247
National Sexual Assault Support Line (RAINN): (800) 656-4673 (HOPE)
Oceanside Women’s Resource Center: (760) 757-3500
San Diego Center for Community Solutions: (888) 385-4657
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center: (951) 686-7273
Links:
HQBN CO SAPR Policy Statement
The Watch List: Top 10 Tips for Commanding Officers
Camp Pendleton Installation SAPR
CATCH Program
DoD Safe Helpline
Colonel Readinger was born in High Point, North Carolina. He attended the University of Virginia and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in May of 1998....
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Rupert K. Palmer enlisted in the delayed entry program in February 1998. In July 1998, Sergeant Major Palmer graduated recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island (MCRD PI), South Carolina. Shortly after graduation from Marine Combat Training, he reported to Fort Leonard Wood,...