MFO - Multinational Force and Observers

The MFO's North Camp is the MFO's largest installation and the site of the Force Commander's Headquarters. It is located at el Gorah in the northern Sinai approximately 20 kilometers south of the Mediterranean coastline.

North Camp provides the required facilities for both the operational and logistical needs of the Force and Observers as well as a suitable living environment for military and civilian personnel. Covering approximately 2.7 square kilometers (660 acres), the camp contains such diverse facilities as aviation support buildings, a gymnasium, a theater, barracks, a fire station, administrative buildings, clubs, dining facilities, sports fields and a swimming pool.

The utilities that support the camp come from a variety of sources. Water for the camp is purchased from local authorities. Electrical power is also provided from regional supply systems with the MFO possessing a reserve generating plant on the base to provide complete redundancy. A wastewater treatment plant on the camp provides the Force with treated non potable water for irrigation purposes. This has allowed the Force to sustain extensive plantings of trees, shrubs and some grassed areas which have improved appearance of the camp along with providing some protection from the wind.