Army Operational Noise Management Program Review: A Briefing Book
Abstract
Because we live in an era of constantly increasing environmental controls that limit the use of natural and cultural resources for training, the DASA asked AEPl to examine policy options to ensure that the Army has access to adequate training land and airspace for the future. That study revealed that noise is a significant factor in training a ready Army. The origins of an Army Environmental Management Program can be traced to a Policy Memo, entitled Installation Compatible Use Zone (lCU2) Program, initiated in 1982 by the ASA(IL), Mr Joel Bonner. It was subsequently included in 1983 by the ARSTAF in AR 200-1 , Environmental Protection and Enhancement. Although the EPA Noise Abatement and Control Office was eliminated during the early 1980s, the Army leadership saw the value in a policy program to proactively manage noise with adjacent local communities Its goal was to reach a consensus leading to an MOA upon which land use decisions can be based, to educate the public, and to reduce complaints In turn, the Army's ability to train as we fight would be protected.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA635938