Base Ranges Camp Schwab Okanawa, Japan

Base Ranges at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, are an integral part of the United States Marine Corps' training infrastructure in the Pacific region. Established in the 1960s following the construction of Camp Schwab, these ranges have supported live-fire training, small arms qualification, and combined arms exercises for Marines stationed on Okinawa. The facility has played a critical role in maintaining combat readiness and interoperability with Japanese Self-Defense Forces through joint exercises. Over the decades, Base Ranges at Camp Schwab have continued to evolve, reflecting the strategic importance of Okinawa in U.S. military operations in the Indo-Pacific.