Military to conduct training in Dandan, Radio Barrigada, FDM, WA-12, WA- 517

ASAN, Guam—Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 will conduct training from 11am to 11:55pm June 17-20 at the Dandan-Malojloj training site in Inarajan.

HSC-25 will also conduct training from 4pm to 10pm on June 20 at Radio Barrigada.

These types of trainings are designed to enhance the readiness of military personnel. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the training. The public should be advised that routine helicopter training often accompanied with the use of blanks can occur during these trainings.

The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps will conduct training from 9:30am to 4pm and from 7:30pm to 9pm June 17-22 at the island of Farallon de Medinilla.

This training supports aircrew combat readiness and is critical to developing the skills needed to respond to operational missions throughout the region to ensure a stable, free and open Indo- Pacific.

The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be within a 12- nautical-mile radius of the island, located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Marine Corps will also conduct training at Warning Area 12 and Warning Area 517 during the following dates and times:

– From 9am to 3pm and from 7:30pm 9pm June 19

– From 9am to 3pm and from 7:30pm 9pm June 21-22

W-12 begins south of Guam and extends south-southwest in international waters. W-12 supports surface and aerial gunnery, missiles, and laser exercises. W-12 is contained within the following coordinates: 11° 00″N/143° 00″E, 11° 00″N/144° 45″E, 10° 30″N/144° 45″E, 10° 30″N/143° 45″E.

W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00″N. W-517 begins south of Guam and extends south-southwest in international waters. W-517 supports surface and aerial gunnery, missiles, and laser exercises. W-517 is contained within the following coordinates: 13° 10″N/144° 30″E, 13° 10″N/144° 42″E, 12° 50″N/144° 45″E, 11° 00″N/144° 45″E, 11° 00″N/143° 00″E, 11° 45″N/143° 00″E, and 12° 50″N/144° 30″E.

The U.S. Navy will conduct open-ocean exercises from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. June 21-27 within a 10- nautical-mile radius of the following coordinates: 15 ̊20”N/143 ̊00”E, 15 ̊20”N/144 ̊00”E, 14 ̊20”N/144 ̊00”E, and 14 ̊20”N/143 ̊00”E.

It is recommended the general public, fishermen, and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories.
For more information, contact the Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 349-4055. (PR)