military_activity

navy training on vieques

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U.S. Navy
conducted_by
United States Navy, Marine Corps
description
The military exercises conducted by the U.S. Navy on the island of Vieques, which have generated long-standing concerns among residents and were intensified by a tragic accident.
duration
since 1941
duration_decades
true
duration_of_concern
longstanding
impact
longstanding concerns
involved_organization
U.S. Navy
limitation
inert ordnance only
location
Vieques
organization
U.S. Navy
primary_controversy
safety and environmental concerns
resumption_month
March
status
controversial
type
military exercises

Relationships

  • generatedLongstanding Concerns of Vieques Residents
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    The training operations conducted by the Navy on Vieques were the root cause of various long-held concerns among the island's residents.
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    longstanding concerns of residents of the island about training operations there
  • contributed_to_success_inKosovo
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    The training conducted on Vieques was instrumental in the success of U.S. pilots in Kosovo, helping to save lives by preparing them for conflict.
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    our nation lost no pilots in Kosovo. The training they received helped save lives.
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  • referenced_byVideo Remarks
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    VIDEO REMARKS TO THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
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    Navy should end its training operations in Vieques
  • referenced_byDistinguished Citizens Panel (Vieques)
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    recommended that we work toward replacing Vieques in five years and reduce training involving bombing to 130 days a year
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  • resumes_inMarch
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    The resumption of Navy training on Vieques is scheduled to occur in the month of March.
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    Navy training on Vieques will resume in March.
  • limited_toinert ordnance
    description
    The training conducted by the Navy on Vieques will be restricted to the use of inert, non-explosive ordnance prior to the vote.
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    training done on Vieques in the period leading up to the vote will be limited to only inert ordnance – no live fire.
  • duration_reduced_to90 days
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    The authorized duration for Navy training on Vieques has been reduced from 182 days to 90 days annually.
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    Two years ago, 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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  • benefitedpilots in Kosovo
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    The training conducted on Vieques helped save the lives of pilots involved in operations in Kosovo.
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    our nation lost no pilots in Kosovo. The training they received helped save lives.
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  • will_be_limited_toNon-explosive Ordnance Training
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    During the period leading up to the vote, President Clinton ordered that training on Vieques would be restricted to non-explosive ordnance.
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    training done on Vieques will be limited to non-explosive ordnance - meaning there will be no live fire.
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  • limited_toInert Ordnance Training
    description
    The training conducted on Vieques leading up to the vote will be restricted to only inert ordnance, prohibiting live fire.
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    the training done on Vieques in the period leading up to the vote will be limited to only inert ordnance – no live fire
  • limited_to_duration90 days a year
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    The duration of training on Vieques will be limited to 90 days a year, which is half of the 1998 training pool.
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    to 90 days a year – half of the 1998 pool.
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Metadata

Version
8
Created
3/4/2026
Updated
3/4/2026
Edited by
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