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Camp Mobile

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Camp Mobile
Camp Mobile is located in the city of Tongduchon which is located approximately 40 miles north of Seoul and boasts a population of 70,000. The installation houses soldiers of the Warrior Replacement Company. Their primary mission is to welcome soldiers to the 2nd Infantry Division and Area I.

Camp Mobile is one of the forty-two camps north of Seoul authorized Hardship Duty Pay of $150 per month as of 01 January 2001. The Hardship Duty Pay is paid to troops who are permanently assigned to areas where it is authorized or who serve 30 consecutive days of temporary duty in those areas. Several factors are considered in determining whether a location qualified for the pay: climate, physical and social isolation, sanitation, disease, medical facilities, housing, food, recreational and community facilities, political violence, harassment and crime. The extra pay provides meaningful financial recognition to troops assigned in areas where living conditions are substantially below US standards.

Army Community Service : 011-82-351-869-4208 (DSN 315-730-4208)

Staff Duty Officer/NCO : 011-82-351-869-4208 (DSN 315-730-4208)

Housing Office : Not Available

Education Center : Not Available

Family Employment Assistance : Not Available

Family Quarters are not available. All but 76 of the Division's soldiers serve one-year unaccompanied tours. All soldiers live in on-post quarters. See the Quality of Life and unit-specific pages for more information on recent barracks upgrades and construction projects.



Nearest Towns/Large Urban Areas

Tongduchon
0 Miles
Population 70,000
Seoul
40 Miles
Population 11,000,000

General Area Information

Climate :
Summer = 80.0 to 90.0F Average
Winter = -5.0 to 30.0F Average
Precipitation = 40-48" (Rainy season July to August)

Nearby Facilities and Places of Interest :
Hunting = None nearby. Hunting available at Cheju-Do (320 miles away).
Fishing = None nearby. Fishing at Inchon (65 miles away).
Skiing = None nearby. Travel to popular Mt. Sorak can be arranged thru Tour&Travel.
Swimming and Boating = No boating. No swimming pool available.

National Parks and Resorts : Tobong, Soyo and Surak Mountains are all in the area, as is the Songdu Resort. Also, there are many parks, resorts, historical sites and entertainment areas in Korea. Because of the country's size and excellent transortation system, all these sites are within a day's travel from anywhere in the Division area. On-post tour and travel offices, Morale, Welfare and Recreation offices, and the USO offer regular excursions.

Central Post Information

Base Size : 30.8 Acres

Population of the Post : approx. 100
Military = Changes daily with new arrivals.
Dept. of the Army civilians = approx. 100
Other = 0

Primary Mission of the Installation : To welcome new warriors to the 2nd Inf. Div., educate them on the unique aspects of their tour in Korea and begin the process of integrating them with their new units.

Supported Units : Warrior Replacement Company.
Location of the Post : Camp Mobile, Tongduchon City, Republic of Korea.

Hospitals Available : No
Civilian hospitals not available.

MWR Facilities Available :
Racquetball Court
Outdoor Tennis/Basketball
NCO/Enlisted Club

AAFES Facilities Available :
Post Exchange
Barber Shop
Laundry Pick-Up

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