vieques training policy change
01KJVHE6JVGZVDRCQS8QR54AETProperties
- _kg_layer
- 0
- description
- A new policy announced to end live fire training on Vieques, phase out all military training, and address community concerns.
- scope
- military training on Vieques
- status
- announced today
- structure
- four parts
Relationships
- endsLive Fire Training
- description
- The new policy includes a provision to terminate live fire exercises on Vieques.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- end live fire on Vieques, and commit to phasing out all training there.
- commits_to_phasing_outmilitary training
- description
- The policy commits to gradually discontinuing all forms of military training on Vieques.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- commit to phasing out all training there.
- establishesNew Relationship (US Military and Vieques)
- description
- This policy marks the beginning of a fundamentally different interaction between the military and the people of Vieques.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- this is the beginning of a whole new relationship between our military and the people of Vieques.
- comprisesPart One: Five-Year Training Phase-Out (Vieques)
- description
- The overall policy is structured into several components, with the five-year phase-out being the first.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- The plan has four parts. First, I'm ordering the Navy to cease training on Vieques within five years.
- comprisesPart Two: Inert Ordnance Only Policy (Vieques Transition)
- description
- The overall policy is structured into several components, with the inert ordnance policy being the second.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- Second, I am ordering that the training done on Vieques during this transition period will be limited to only inert ordnance - no live fire.
- comprisesPart Three: Reduced Training Duration (Vieques)
- description
- The overall policy is structured into several components, with the reduced training duration being the third.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- Third, while the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during the transition period, I have cut in half the amount of time they will spend training. Last year, our troops trained for 182 days on Vieques. Next year, they will be authorized for 90 days, which is what we need to meet our essential training needs.
- comprisesPart Four: Community Development & Environmental Measures (Vieques)
- description
- The overall policy is structured into several components, with community and environmental measures being the fourth.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- Finally, we will address the economic, health, and environmental concerns that the community has had for so long. Measures we will implement include, among other things, development of a new commercial ferry pier and terminal, an artificial reef to create new commercial fishing areas, temporary compensation for fishermen, expanding and improving roads, a bioluminescent bay preservation program, providing land to extend the airport runway, and a Public Health Service Study.
- ensuresCombat Readiness
- description
- A key outcome of the new policy is to maintain the necessary combat readiness for the Navy and Marine Corps.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- ensure satisfactory Navy and Marine Corps combat readiness
- ensuresSafety and Well-being of Vieques People
- description
- The policy is designed to guarantee the safety and overall well-being of the residents of Vieques.
- source
- Page 16file
- source_text
- ensuring the safety and well being of the people of Vieques.
- extracted_fromPage 16
- extracted_at
- 2026-03-04T04:24:37.354Z
- source
- Page 16file