Final Environmental Assessment Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) Precision Strike Weapons (PSW) Test (5-Year Plan) Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Abstract
1.1 PROPOSED ACTION. Under the Proposed Action, the United States (U.S.) Air Force Air Armament Center (AAC) and U.S. Navy, in cooperation with the 46th Test Wing Precision Strike Branch (46 OG/OGMTA), would conduct a series of Precision Strike Weapons (PSW) test missions during the next five years utilizing resources within the Eglin Military Complex, including two sites in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) (Figure 1-1). The weapons to be tested are the Joint Air-to-Surface Stand-off Missile (JASSM) AGM-158 A and B, and the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) GBU-39/B. As many as two live and four inert JASSM missiles per year would be launched from an aircraft above the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) at a target located approximately 15 to 24 nautical miles (NM) offshore of Eglin Air Force Base (AFB). Detonation of the JASSM would occur under one of three scenarios. Detonation upon impact with the target (about 5 feet above the GOM surface). Detonation upon impact with a barge target at the surface of the GOM. Detonation at 120 milliseconds after contact with the surface of the GOM. In addition to the JASSM explosive, as many as 6 live and 12 inert SDBs per year would also be dropped on the target. Detonation of the SDBs would occur under one of two scenarios. Detonation of one or two bombs upon impact with the target (about 5 feet above the GOM surface). Height of burst (HOB) test: Detonation of one or two bombs 10 to 25 feet above the GOM surface.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA620273
Entities
People
- Alexandra Locklear
- James R. Garrison
- Jennifer Latusek
- Kathryn Tucker
- Stephanie Hiers
- W. J. Mckee
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- Leidos