THE GULF WAR: The Home Front : On the Map: Camp Pendleton

WHAT: Home base to 1st Marine Amphibious Force, 1st Marine Division, other supporting units.

BASE POPULATION: 45,000, including 32,000 active-duty Marines and 12,000 dependents (prewar levels).

WHERE: Northern San Diego County, bordered by San Clemente on the north and Oceanside on the south.

AREA: 125,000 acres

PERSONNEL IN MIDEAST: 30,000