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- # Training Limitations
## Overview
This entity is a text segment extracted from a legal document titled *Vieques Remarks*, created on January 28, 2026. It spans lines 205 to 213 of the source file and outlines temporary restrictions on U.S. military training activities on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. The segment was derived from a plain text file generated from a scanned PDF and is part of the [Test Collection](arke:01KG2T49K0H5GDRB0G4YDTPG8H).
## Context
The segment is situated within a broader policy announcement by President William Jefferson Clinton regarding the future of Navy training on Vieques, following a fatal accident in 1999 that intensified local opposition. It directly follows the [Vieques Vote Decision](arke:01KG2TTKDGSYA6JQ2AFFNBHRMF) segment, which establishes a referendum for Viequenses to determine the long-term status of military exercises. This context frames the training limitations as interim measures pending the outcome of the vote.
## Contents
The segment details two key restrictions on military training during the transition period: (1) a prohibition on live-fire exercises, limiting ordnance to non-explosive, inert materials; and (2) a 50% reduction in training duration. It notes that while U.S. forces trained on Vieques for 182 days in 1998, they would be authorized only 90 days in the current year—deemed sufficient for essential readiness. These measures aim to balance military preparedness with the concerns of the Vieques community. The segment is followed by [Economic and Environmental Measures](arke:01KG2TTK9YVSZ5P2ZE1NQYTHTH), which address long-term community needs.
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- In the meantime, until that vote is held, we are taking several other steps to ensure that our
servicemen and women get the training they need, while addressing Viequen concerns.
First, during the period leading up to the vote, I am ordering that training done on Vieques will
be limited to non-explosive ordnance – meaning there will be no live fire. I am also directing the
Navy and Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training. In 1998, our
troops trained for 182 days on Vieques. This year, they will be authorized for 90 days, which is
what we need to meet our essential training needs.
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- Training Limitations