Marine Corps Base Quantico, Military Base

Snow falls at the Iwo Jima memorial statue by the front gate at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 28, 2022. Marine Corps Base Quantico is expected to have 1-3 inches of snow, as the third snowfall of the year takes place. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla LaMar)

The Corps' Combat Development Command, which develops strategies for Marine combat and makes up most of the community is based here. It has a budget of around $300 million and is the home of the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School. The Marine Corps Research Center at Quantico pursues equipment research and development, especially telecommunications, for the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps Brig is also located at Quantico.

The FBI Academy, and the principal training facility for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are also located on the base.

Marine Corps Base Quantico Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1917 – present
Controlled by: Marine Corps Installations Command
Current Commander: Colonel Michael L. Brooks
Garrison: USMC The Basic School
Base Occupants: USMC The Basic School, USMC Officer Candidates School, USMC University, US Army CIDC, DEA Training Academy, FBI Academy, Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Open to the Public: No