Military trainings set

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Posted on Aug 11 2020
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ASAN, Guam—The U.S. Air Force will conduct live fire exercises in Warning Area 13 and Farallon de Medinilla on Aug. 10-14 from 8am to 4:50pm. Marine vessels are advised to remain clear of Farallon de Medinilla by 12 nautical miles for the duration of the event and to monitor the U.S. Coast Guard broadcast Notice to Mariners for advisories. 

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Dandan-Malojloj and Radio Barrigada on Aug. 11-13, from 1pm to 11:55pm. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity due to the training. 

The U.S. Navy will also conduct live fire exercises in open ocean on Aug. 10-14 from 1pm to 11:55pm at the following coordinates: 13˚26’’N/145˚08’’E, 13˚42’’N/144˚36’’E.

Marine vessels are advised to remain clear of the area for the duration of the event and to monitor the U.S. Coast Guard broadcast Notice to Mariners for advisories. 

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in the vicinity of Agat Bay and Outer Apra Harbor Aug. 11-14, from 1pm to 11:55pm. Simulated ammunition will be used for this training. Residents in surrounding areas are requested to remain clear of units in the area and should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct live fire training at Naval Magazine on Aug. 11-14, from 9am to 4pm. Residents of surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity due to the training. 

The U.S. Air Force will conduct live fire training in Northwest Field on Andersen Air Force Base on Aug. 14 from 8am to 3pm. Traffic will be closed for 15-30 minute intervals on Route 3A in the vicinity of the quarry area. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity due to the training.

The U.S. Navy will conduct live fire exercises in Warning Area 13, Warning Area 517, and Farallon de Medinilla on Aug. 15-16, from noon to 11:55pm. Marine vessels are advised to remain clear of Warning Area 517 and Farallon de Medinilla by 12 nautical miles for the duration of the event and to monitor the U.S. Coast Guard broadcast Notice to Mariners for advisories. 

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in the vicinity of Agat Bay and Outer Apra Harbor on Aug. 16 from 3:15pm to 10:30pm. The public is advised to be aware of the training and requested to remain clear of units in the area for the duration of this event.

These trainings support readiness and are critical to developing the skills needed to respond to operational missions throughout the region to ensure a stable, free, and open Indo-Pacific. (PR)

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