William L. Henry Colonel Post Commander

Carl Dean Command Sergeant Major Post Sergeant Major

​Mission Statement

To be the premier integrated warfighting and force generation installation while serving as the world-class center of excellence for installation management, customer service, and community partnering.

About Us

Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center (CSJFTC) is primarily located in portions of Perry and Forrest Counties with a small portion in Greene County, in south Mississippi. The training center was established in 1917 in support of mobilization during World War I and it has served almost continuously since then as a training site, not only for the Reserve Components of the Army, but also for the Active Components of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. The training site consists of a mix of State, Department of Defense, and U.S. Forest Service lands in the DeSoto National Forest.

Encompassing more than 134,000 acres (525 square kilometers), Camp Shelby can support battalion level maneuver training, and has a wide range of training and logistical support facilities. It is a training ground for the M1 Abrams Tank, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, and M109A6 Paladin Howitzers and home to the 177th Armored Brigade (Training Support). Camp Shelby serves as a training site for National Guardsmen and Reservists from throughout the country hosting as many as 100,000 personnel annually.

Gate Times

South & East Gates: 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week
North Gate: 0600 - 1800 / 7 Days a Week

Additional Activities: Open | Close Times

Camp Shelby, Mississippi 39407
Phone: (601) 558-2065
Email: ng.ms.msarng.list.public-shelby@army.mil