The Environmental Reality of Training
Abstract
Current and increasing environmental legislative restrictions impact the United States Marine Corps, and could eventually impact the ability to conduct required training. The Marine Corps must use training areas, devise new and alternative methods for effectively training Marines, all the while maintaining high training standards, and continuing to protect the environment as warranted by applicable laws and regulations. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 initiated the federal government's obligation to protect the environment, and formed the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970. This began an increasing tide of environmental legislation that the Marine Corps must comply with every day. Today we have the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and many other pieces of environmental legislation that impact the military at both the state and federal level of government. Environmental legislation has a profound impact on the Marine Corps, especially with regard to the issue of encroachment, which inhibits training. Environmental legislation restrains and limits military training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA524913
Entities
People
- Mark M. Walter
Organizations
- Marine Corps War College