Environmental Assessment for the Development and Use of an Ability-to-Survive-and-Operate (ATSO) Training Area (RCS #02-008, -034, -035)
Abstract
The purpose of he proposed action is to provide personnel on Eglin AFB a place to conduct classroom and field exercises in chemical and other training. Today's threat to personnel requires training in nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) defense training so that personnel have experience in a realistic threat attack scenario. Eglin units have a recurring requirement to conduct ATSO exercises, field training and "just-in-time training" for mobility commitments. Eglin AFB is one of the few air force bases without an ATSO Training Area. Eglin AFB units need a dedicated area on base for wartime training. When this area is not in use for ATSO training, it would also be beneficial if this area could be used for other military activities such as setting up triage units and mobile kitchen trailers and testing weather equipment but such activity must not interfere with even short-notice ATSO training. The proposed action would provide an area ro meet the goal of the Department of Defense to provide realistic training and effective evaluation ensuring proper NBC skills. The proposed area has been used for limited training in the past, and a gas-mask confidence chamber has already been approved for use and has been constructed on site.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA637026
Entities
People
- Christina Vaggi
- David Crawley
- Douglas Heatwole
- Kim Fitzgibbons
- Raelynn Harlach
Organizations
- Air Armament Center