Environmental Assessment for Employment of a Mobile Laser Evaluator System (LES-M) for the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina

Abstract

This Environmental Assessment (EA) describes the potential environmental consequences resulting from the employment of a Mobile Laser Evaluator System (LES-M) on Poinsett Electronic Combat Range (ECR) during the 20th Fighter Wing's (20 FW) simulated air-to-ground training. The 20 FW is based out of Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina. Use of the LES-M would enhance training and efficiency for 20 FW personnel using Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs) mounted on 20 FW aircraft. Neither the Proposed Action nor the alternatives propose construction or a change in the number of Shaw AFB-based aircraft. A slight shift of fewer than 200 annual sorties from the Poinsett ECR to the Dare County Bombing and Electronic Combat Range (BECR) would be expected under Alternative A. For either Poinsett ECR or Dare County BECR, no significant environmental consequences are anticipated and the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not warranted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA640738

Entities

People

  • Ann Moser
  • Brenda W. Cook
  • Claudia
  • David M. Dischner
  • Irene Johnson
  • Katherine Strickler
  • Kathleen Sherwood
  • Kimberly Freeman
  • Laughlin
  • Michele A. Fikel
  • Sheri Freemuth

Organizations

  • Air Combat Command

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  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Birds
  • Eutrophication
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Lepidoptera
  • Medical Personnel
  • Wildlife

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.

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