Press Release
☷May training advisory for Army ranges on Oahu
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 29,2022
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To view the PDF Version click here: MR_2022 - 05 - 01_ArmyTrainingAdvisory_May_FINAL . pdf [PDF - 222 . 6 KB] SCHOFIELD BARRACKS , Hawaii — Local military units are scheduled to conduct various training activities in May that may be heard by surrounding communities . Training can occur during daytime and nighttime hours and is subject to change based on weather and other environmental factors . Weather , such as overcast conditions can increase noise and vibrations . Should individuals hear noise , there is no immediate danger . For the community’s awareness , the training is as follows: May 6 , 16 - 21 and 31: Army and Marine Corps artillery and mortar training , Schofield Barracks . Training will occur during daytime and evening hours . May 5 , 10 , 12 and 20: Army Lightning Academy helicopter operations , Schofield Barracks East Range . May 1 - 6 , 10 - 12 , and 30 - 31: Army Lightning Academy training with blank ammunition and explosive simulators , Schofield Barracks East Range Mortar training occasionally generates visible bright orange lights when illumination rounds are fired . Residents in the surrounding area may see these bright orange lights in the sky . Unmanned Aircraft Systems ( UAS ) training can occur 24 hours a day , 7 days a week on Wheeler Army Airfield and in the restricted airspace that encompasses much of Schofield Barracks and a northwestern section of the Waianae mountain range . The military appreciates the understanding and continued support of the local community . While sometimes loud , this training is critical to ensure military units and service members are ready to accomplish their mission and return home safely . To report concerns related to noise or training , community members can call the U . S . Army Garrison Hawaii ( USAGHI ) Community Concern Line at ( 808 ) 656 - 3487 or email usarmy . hawaii . comrel@mail . mil . The USAGHI Public Affairs Office responds to all reported concerns during regular business hours , Monday through Friday , 8 a . m . - 4 p . m . The Army produces this monthly schedule to alert neighbors of upcoming training activities that are louder in nature and may be heard outside the military installation . This schedule is subject to change and is not inclusive of all Army aviation/unmanned aircraft system ( UAS ) activities , or East Range training activities ( between Wahiawa and Mililani Mauka ) . To receive Army training advisories directly , email usarmy . hawaii . comrel@mail . mil with “Subscribe Training” in the subject line .
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