Predator Force Structure Changes at Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, Nevada Environmental Assessment

Abstract

The U.S. Air Force, Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) proposes to add up to 48 medium- and high-altitude (MQ-1 and MQ-9) Predator unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to the current inventory of 40 Predators at ISAF AF. The proposal would also construct new facilities, upgrade existing facilities, add 400 feet to Runway 13/31 and increase personnel. Four alternatives, including the No-Action Alternative, were analyzed in detail in the environmental assessment (EA). The proposed mix of UAVs at ISAFAF for each alternative is presented below. Personnel changes would vary depending on the alternative: an increase of 101 personnel under Alternative A, an increase of 143 personnel under Alternative B, a reduction of 560 personnel under Alternative C, and no personnel changes under the No-Action Alternative. A total of 30 construction projects to support the bed down, including a 400 foot extension of Runway 13/31 at ISAFAF and new munitions support structures at Nellis Air Force Base (NAFB) would be accomplished under Alternatives A and B. Under Alternative C, seven construction projects at ISAF AF, including the extension of Runway 13/31 would occur. No construction would occur under the No Action Alternative.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA605372

Entities

Organizations

  • Air Combat Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Birds
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Climate Change
  • Employment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Groundwater
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs