Base Background
Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area was built in 1943 for World War II Naval operations. After briefly operating as a prison following the war, it later became an Army base once again. Currently, the base is a sub-installation of Fort Hunter Liggett. It is home to National Guard soldiers, Army Reserve soldiers, the 1st Brigade of the 91st Division, and the 94 Naval Reserve Seabees. Training and combat preparedness is the main mission of the base.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Camp Parks during military training or service, and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
