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Military exercises at W-517
The CNMI Emergency Operations Center, in conjunction with U.S. Naval Forces Marianas (N3) Guam, would like to inform the general public that the U.S. Military Unit will be conducting Military Exercises at Area W-517 Irregular Poly-Gon South of Guam. The schedule dates and time are as followed:
DATE TIME LOCATION UNIT
Aug. 15 9:30am-9pm W-517 13 BS, 34 BS, 69 EBS
Aug. 16 9:30am-9pm W-517 13 BS, 34 BS, 69 EBS
Aug. 17 9am-5pm W-517 13 BS, 34 BS, 69 EBS
Aug. 18 9am-5:30pm W-517 13 BS, 34 BS, 69 EBS
Aug. 19 9:45am-10:30am W-517 13 BS, 34 BS, 69 EBS
The general location of this activity will be at Area W-517 Irregular Poly-Gon South of Guam comprising southwest into International waters.
Due to the danger imposed by these activities, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres is strongly advising the general public—especially fishermen, commercial pilots, and marine tour operators—to stay away from these areas during the time and dates indicated.
The cooperation and understanding of the general public is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the CNMI Emergency Operation Center-Dispatch Center at telephone number (670) 237-8000, VHF MARINE CHNL 16, and HF Single Side Band Radio on 5.205.0 or dial CNMI 211 for this advisory. (PR)
