Training Center Pineville
Training Center Pineville’s long history of supporting the training and mobilization of United States military personnel dates back to World War I through present day conflicts. The installation serves as the primary annual training and pre-mobilization training platform for the Louisiana National Guard.
The mission of Training Center Pineville is to support all training of the LANG and Department of Defense (DoD) customers in support of military and emergency operations both federal and state. In support of DoD force generation, Training Center Pineville provides quality training and training support resources/facilities for pre-mobilization and post-mobilization (as needed).
Additionally, Training Center Pineville serves as both a staging base for Louisiana National Guard personnel and logistical staging area for various emergency response agencies during times of State and Federal Emergencies.
Training Center Pineville is located in Pineville, Louisiana, approximately ¼ mile east of the intersection of US Highway 165 and Louisiana Highway 116. Additionally the Louisiana National Guard installations of Camp Cook and Esler General Aviation Airport are located within a ten-mile radius from the installation.
Training Center Pineville: Switchboard (318) 290-5600
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
Lodging
Camp Cook
Esler Field
Post Exchange: COMM. Ph. (318) 641-9661
Hours of Operation:
- Tuesday-Friday – 0800-1800
- Saturday – 1000-1800
- Sunday-Monday – Closed
- Sunday-Monday – 0800-1300 (During Annual Training & Some IDTs)