Press Release: Extension of live fire training into range quiet hours

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES

03.20.2015

Courtesy Story

Marine Corps Installations East       

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT) is scheduled to conduct training involving fixed wing aviation, artillery and mortars after the normal midnight curfew until 2 a.m. March 24 through 27; 2:30 a.m. May 12 through 15; until 3 a.m. June 23 through 26; and 2:30 a.m. Aug. 12 through 15.

EWTGLANT intends to fire 155 mm artillery, 60 and 81 mm mortars, release inert training bombs, and shoot 20 and 25 mm guns from low flying jet aircraft into the G-10 range impact area to meet training requirements.

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers are required to complete a minimum of two night controls prior to certification. Sufficient nighttime does not exist during spring and summer months to execute required night controls. Every effort to mitigate noise and complete training prior to midnight will be made.

The community's patience and understanding is appreciated as the base strives to provide the best possible training experience for our nation's Marines and sailors.

For more information, please contact EWTGLANT public affairs at [phone] or [e-mail].

• Date Taken: 03.20.2015
• Date Posted: 03.20.2015 17:53
• Story ID: 157710
• Location: MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US