military_activity

vieques training

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description
Military exercises and operations conducted by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps on the island of Vieques.
location
Vieques
participant_branches
US Navy, Marine Corps
type
military exercises

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  • limited_toInert ordnance
    description
    During the transition period, all training exercises conducted on Vieques will be restricted to using only inert, non-explosive ordnance.
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    will be limited to only inert ordnance – no live fire
  • prohibitsLive fire
    description
    The use of live, explosive ammunition during military training on Vieques is explicitly forbidden throughout the transition period.
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    limited to only inert ordnance – no live fire
  • duration_cut_in_half_from182 days
    description
    The total duration for military training on Vieques has been reduced by half, from 182 days in the previous year.
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    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
  • new_authorized_duration_of90 days
    description
    The authorized duration for military training on Vieques for the upcoming year has been set at 90 days.
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    Next year, they will be authorized for 90 days, which is what we need to meet our essential training needs
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  • limited toInert Ordnance
    description
    During the transition period, military training on Vieques will only involve inert ordnance, meaning no live explosives.
    source
    Page 22file
    source_text
    limited to only inert ordnance – no live fire.
  • does not includeLive Fire
    description
    The use of live ammunition or explosives is prohibited for training activities on Vieques during the transition period.
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    limited to only inert ordnance – no live fire.
  • duration cut to90 days
    description
    The annual duration of training exercises on Vieques for U.S. troops has been reduced from 182 days to 90 days.
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    source_text
    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.
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