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Reporting resourcesArmy · Iowa
Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center
Johnston; Polk County, Iowa, United States
Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center is the Iowa Guard headquarters and training installation at Johnston. Camp Dodge and the Des Moines airport wing are different destinations. Ceremonies, museum visits and training have separate arrangements.
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- Service branch
- Army
- Location
- Johnston; Polk County, Iowa, United States
- Installation type
- National Guard training facility
- Status
- Active
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At a glance.
Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center is the Iowa Guard headquarters and training installation at Johnston. [2]
Camp Dodge and the Des Moines airport wing are different destinations. Ceremonies, museum visits and training have separate arrangements. [1]
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Base essentials.
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Training & visits.
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Accommodation resourcesSchool transfer
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Official resources.
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- Official installation websitewww.iowanationalguard.com
- Reporting and visitor informationIowa National Guard
- Accommodation and allocated facilitiesIowa National Guard
- Military-student transition contactsMilitary Interstate Children’s Compact Commission
- Preparedness and alertsState emergency management agency
The place behind the name
History & identity.
Current & former names: Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center · Camp Dodge · Camp Dodge JMTC · Iowa National Guard Headquarters · CDJMTC
- Current use
Headquarters and training
The Iowa Guard's unit structure identifies Camp Dodge and Joint Force Headquarters in the Des Moines region.
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A few useful answers.
What distinguishes this location?
Camp Dodge and the Des Moines airport wing are different destinations. Ceremonies, museum visits and training have separate arrangements.
Who confirms where I report?
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Does an assignment include a room?
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Sources & review.
- Official organization resources Iowa National Guard · Checked 2026-11-05
- Identity and installation context Iowa National Guard · Checked 2026-11-05
- Reporting and visitor information Iowa National Guard · Checked 2026-11-05
- Accommodation and allocated facilities Iowa National Guard · Checked 2026-11-05
- Military-student transition contacts Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission · Checked 2026-11-05
- Live state travel information State transportation agency · Checked 2026-11-05
- Preparedness and alerts State emergency management agency · Checked 2026-11-05
- Official image and original caption U.S. Army National Guard / Spc. Tawny Schmit (DVIDS byline: Tawny Kruse) · Checked 2026-11-05
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