Charlie 2
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TypeMarines/Army base
OperatorArmy of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN)
United States Marine Corps
United States Army (U.S. Army)
United States Marine Corps
United States Army (U.S. Army)
ConditionAbandoned
| Charlie 2 | |
|---|---|
| Đông Hà, Quảng Trị province in Vietnam | |
Charlie 2, 3 June 1970 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Marines/Army base |
| Operator | Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) United States Marine Corps United States Army (U.S. Army) |
| Condition | Abandoned |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 16°51′18″N 107°00′18″E / 16.855°N 107.005°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1966 |
| In use | 1966-1972 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Battle of Con Thien Easter Offensive |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | 3rd Marine Division 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) |
Charlie 2 (also known as C-2, Combat Base C-2, C-2 Strongpoint and Firebase Charlie 2) is a former U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) firebase north of Đông Hà in central Vietnam.