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A U.S. Marine from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific jumps a leader’s reaction course station at Landing Zone Boondocker on Marine Corps Base Hawaii April 13, 2018. The Marines completed the obstacle course and leader’s reaction course to improve combat conditioning and enhance small unit leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera)

A U.S. Marine from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific jumps a leader’s reaction course station at Landing Zone Boondocker on Marine Corps Base Hawaii April 13, 2018. The Marines completed the obstacle course and leader’s reaction course to improve combat conditioning and enhance small unit leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Seth R. Hole, left, and Capt. Melissa S. Mocello demonstrate how to maneuver through the parallel bars of an obstacle course to a group of Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) at Landing Zone Boondocker on Marine Corps Base Hawaii April 13, 2018. Hole is a comptroller and Mocello is a supply officer both with Headquarters and Service Battalion, MARFORPAC. The Marines completed the obstacle course and leader’s reaction course to improve combat conditioning and enhance small unit leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Seth R. Hole, left, and Capt. Melissa S. Mocello demonstrate how to maneuver through the parallel bars of an obstacle course to a group of Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) at Landing Zone Boondocker on Marine Corps Base Hawaii April 13, 2018. Hole is a comptroller and Mocello is a supply officer both with Headquarters and Service Battalion, MARFORPAC. The Marines completed the obstacle course and leader’s reaction course to improve combat conditioning and enhance small unit leadership skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Montera

Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, Commander of Joint Region Marianas, joined Governor Eddie Calvo along with Marine Corps Activity Guam's Col. Brent Bien to sign the charter for the Civil-Military Coordination Council (CMCC) at the Governor's Complex in Hagåtña. The charter outlines the scope, membership, structure, roles and responsibilities, and operating procedures for its participating members from the government of Guam and federal agencies in reference to the military buildup here on Guam.

Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, Commander of Joint Region Marianas, joined Governor Eddie Calvo along with Marine Corps Activity Guam's Col. Brent Bien to sign the charter for the Civil-Military Coordination Council (CMCC) at the Governor's Complex in Hagåtña. The charter outlines the scope, membership, structure, roles and responsibilities, and operating procedures for its participating members from the government of Guam and federal agencies in reference to the military buildup here on Guam.

Photo by Cpl Ryan Siddell

U.S. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members assist in clearing debris at Darwin, NT, Australia March 20, 2018. Approximately 45 Marines and 300 Australian Defence Force service members helped clear road and pathways around the Darwin area. The relief efforts arose after Tropical Cyclone Marcus, category 2, swept through coastal parts of the Northern Territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members assist in clearing debris at Darwin, NT, Australia March 20, 2018. Approximately 45 Marines and 300 Australian Defence Force service members helped clear road and pathways around the Darwin area. The relief efforts arose after Tropical Cyclone Marcus, category 2, swept through coastal parts of the Northern Territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

U.S. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members load a tree trunk into a truck at Darwin, NT, Australia March 20, 2018. Approximately Marines and 300 Australian Defence Force service members helped clear road and pathways around the Darwin area. The relief efforts arose after Tropical Cyclone Marcus, category 2, swept through coastal parts of the Northern Territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members load a tree trunk into a truck at Darwin, NT, Australia March 20, 2018. Approximately Marines and 300 Australian Defence Force service members helped clear road and pathways around the Darwin area. The relief efforts arose after Tropical Cyclone Marcus, category 2, swept through coastal parts of the Northern Territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin, GESP, hydrates after clearing debris at Darwin, NT, Australia March 20, 2018. Approximately 45 Marines and 300 Australian Defence Force service members helped clear road and pathways around the Darwin area. The relief efforts arose after Tropical Cyclone Marcus, category 2, swept through coastal parts of the Northern Territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin, GESP, hydrates after clearing debris at Darwin, NT, Australia March 20, 2018. Approximately 45 Marines and 300 Australian Defence Force service members helped clear road and pathways around the Darwin area. The relief efforts arose after Tropical Cyclone Marcus, category 2, swept through coastal parts of the Northern Territory. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Peloquin, an ammunitions chief with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (advance party), places branches in the back of a truck at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia March 18, 2018. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members aided in cleaning up debris found throughout the installation after Tropical Cyclone Marcus swept across parts of the northern coast of Australia. The Marines are part of an advanced echelon preparing for MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jonathan Peloquin, an ammunitions chief with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (advance party), places branches in the back of a truck at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia March 18, 2018. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members aided in cleaning up debris found throughout the installation after Tropical Cyclone Marcus swept across parts of the northern coast of Australia. The Marines are part of an advanced echelon preparing for MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edith Espinoza, admin chief with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (outgoing party) and Australian Defence Force service members unload tree branches off of a truck at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia March 18, 2018. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members aided in cleaning up debris found throughout the installation after Tropical Cyclone Marcus swept across parts of the northern coast of Australia. Espinoza is part of the late echelon to help turn over and prepare ongoing Marines for MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Edith Espinoza, admin chief with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (outgoing party) and Australian Defence Force service members unload tree branches off of a truck at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia March 18, 2018. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members aided in cleaning up debris found throughout the installation after Tropical Cyclone Marcus swept across parts of the northern coast of Australia. Espinoza is part of the late echelon to help turn over and prepare ongoing Marines for MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Johnathan Wong, communications officer with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (advanced party), and an Australian Defence Force service member, clear nearby roadways of tree branches at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia March 18, 2018. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members aided in cleaning up debris found throughout the installation after Tropical Cyclone Marcus swept across parts of the northern coast of Australia. The Marines are part of an advanced echelon preparing for MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Johnathan Wong, communications officer with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (advanced party), and an Australian Defence Force service member, clear nearby roadways of tree branches at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia March 18, 2018. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members aided in cleaning up debris found throughout the installation after Tropical Cyclone Marcus swept across parts of the northern coast of Australia. The Marines are part of an advanced echelon preparing for MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Luis Bonilla, communications chief with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (advanced party), helps clean up debris at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia March 18, 2018. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members aided in cleaning up debris found throughout the installation after Tropical Cyclone Marcus swept across parts of the northern coast of Australia. The Marines are part of an advanced echelon preparing for MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marine Corps GySgt. Luis Bonilla, communications chief with Marine Rotational Force (MRF) Darwin (advanced party), helps clean up debris at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin, NT, Australia March 18, 2018. Marines and Australian Defence Force service members aided in cleaning up debris found throughout the installation after Tropical Cyclone Marcus swept across parts of the northern coast of Australia. The Marines are part of an advanced echelon preparing for MRF-D. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Aaron Cranford speaks in an interview with Justin Kinjo and Yusuke Teruya, divers who almost lost their lives at the hands of a rip current, after he received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Jan. 8, 2017, at the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Headquarters building on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Cranford is a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Aaron Cranford speaks in an interview with Justin Kinjo and Yusuke Teruya, divers who almost lost their lives at the hands of a rip current, after he received the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Jan. 8, 2017, at the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Headquarters building on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Cranford is a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Aaron Cranford receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal from Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Division, during an award ceremony on Jan. 8, 2017, at the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Headquarters building on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Cranford is a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Aaron Cranford receives the Navy and Marine Corps Medal from Maj. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Division, during an award ceremony on Jan. 8, 2017, at the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Headquarters building on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Cranford is a supply officer with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Aaron Cranford stands with Justin Kinjo and Yusuke Teruya, divers who almost lost their lives at the hands of a rip current, and Maj. John Mahler, former Headquarter and Support Company Commander, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Jan. 8, 2017, at the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Headquarters building on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Aaron Cranford stands with Justin Kinjo and Yusuke Teruya, divers who almost lost their lives at the hands of a rip current, and Maj. John Mahler, former Headquarter and Support Company Commander, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, after receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Jan. 8, 2017, at the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Headquarters building on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Josue Marquez

The USMC relocation requires the construction of a Live Fire Training Range Complex. There will be some restrictions to the USFWS areas. Live Fire Training Range Complex may not be operated more than 39 weeks/year
Access to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ritidian Unit will be restricted only when the Machine Gun range is in use because the access road crosses into the Surface Danger Zone.

The USMC relocation requires the construction of a Live Fire Training Range Complex. There will be some restrictions to the USFWS areas. Live Fire Training Range Complex may not be operated more than 39 weeks/year Access to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ritidian Unit will be restricted only when the Machine Gun range is in use because the access road crosses into the Surface Danger Zone.

Photo by Siddell, Ryan J Cpl USMC MCAG

Most of the forest within the Live Fire Training Range Complex remains undeveloped for the construction of the ranges there. Out of 696 acres, only 315 will be developed for the actual ranges. Of that only 89 acres (12%) are native limestone forest. The rest is forest previously damaged by invasive plant and animal species, war, and human impact prior to EPA. As part of an agreement with the USFWS, the military is committed to restoring an acre of land for every acre to be developed. Overall the military will restore 1,000 acres as part of the Forest Restoration Program.

Most of the forest within the Live Fire Training Range Complex remains undeveloped for the construction of the ranges there. Out of 696 acres, only 315 will be developed for the actual ranges. Of that only 89 acres (12%) are native limestone forest. The rest is forest previously damaged by invasive plant and animal species, war, and human impact prior to EPA. As part of an agreement with the USFWS, the military is committed to restoring an acre of land for every acre to be developed. Overall the military will restore 1,000 acres as part of the Forest Restoration Program.

Photo by Siddell, Ryan J Cpl USMC MCAG

Artist rendering of part of the Live-Fire Training Range Complex. Construction on the plateau is not scheduled until fiscal year 2019. Full use of the machine gun range depicted in the rendering is not expected until the summer of 2024. There are some very important historic properties located at the base of the cliff at the USFWS wildlife refuge. There will be no direct impacts from range construction in these areas. The range is proposed to be constructed on the plateau at Northwest Field 600 feet above the wildlife refuge. Although this area was heavily disturbed during WWII the Navy identified some interesting archaeological sites during intensive archaeological surveys and excavations. Evidence from these archaeological investigations indicates the northern plateau was used throughout the latte period to collect and process resources to take to the coastal villages. There is no evidence of permanent pre-contact residences within the boundaries of the Live-Fire Training Range Complex.

Artist rendering of part of the Live-Fire Training Range Complex. Construction on the plateau is not scheduled until fiscal year 2019. Full use of the machine gun range depicted in the rendering is not expected until the summer of 2024. There are some very important historic properties located at the base of the cliff at the USFWS wildlife refuge. There will be no direct impacts from range construction in these areas. The range is proposed to be constructed on the plateau at Northwest Field 600 feet above the wildlife refuge. Although this area was heavily disturbed during WWII the Navy identified some interesting archaeological sites during intensive archaeological surveys and excavations. Evidence from these archaeological investigations indicates the northern plateau was used throughout the latte period to collect and process resources to take to the coastal villages. There is no evidence of permanent pre-contact residences within the boundaries of the Live-Fire Training Range Complex.

Photo by Siddell, Ryan J Cpl USMC MCAG

There is no physical impact to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ritidian Unit for two reasons. First, bullets from weapons are caught in earth berms at the north end of each range. Second, the Ritidian unit is located 600 feet below at the bottom of the cliff. There are also no impacts to two latte sites located at the bottom of the cliff as well. Berms are artificial hills located at the end of firing ranges located at the end of firing ranges specially designed to catch bullets after they pass through targets. Typically, range berms are built with a high degree of clay to better absorb the impact of the round. This helps reduce the risk of fragmentation and ricochets. Berms are also mined periodically to reclaim and recycle the bullets to prevent leaching into substrata.

There is no physical impact to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ritidian Unit for two reasons. First, bullets from weapons are caught in earth berms at the north end of each range. Second, the Ritidian unit is located 600 feet below at the bottom of the cliff. There are also no impacts to two latte sites located at the bottom of the cliff as well. Berms are artificial hills located at the end of firing ranges located at the end of firing ranges specially designed to catch bullets after they pass through targets. Typically, range berms are built with a high degree of clay to better absorb the impact of the round. This helps reduce the risk of fragmentation and ricochets. Berms are also mined periodically to reclaim and recycle the bullets to prevent leaching into substrata.

Photo by Siddell, Ryan J Cpl USMC MCAG

The USMC relocation requires the construction of a Live Fire Training Range Complex. There will be some restrictions to the USFWS areas. Live Fire Training Range Complex may not be operated more than 39 weeks/year. There will be no change for access to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ritidian area during the operation of the four easternmost ranges on Northwest Field.

The USMC relocation requires the construction of a Live Fire Training Range Complex. There will be some restrictions to the USFWS areas. Live Fire Training Range Complex may not be operated more than 39 weeks/year. There will be no change for access to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Ritidian area during the operation of the four easternmost ranges on Northwest Field.

Photo by Siddell, Ryan J Cpl USMC MCAG

The DoD has already invested $134 million in the improvement of roads and bridges as well as the rehabilitation of water wells and the Guam port. For the next two years, the DoD plans to invested another $185 million for monitoring wells, sewer interceptors and the Guam Cultural Repository.

The DoD has already invested $134 million in the improvement of roads and bridges as well as the rehabilitation of water wells and the Guam port. For the next two years, the DoD plans to invested another $185 million for monitoring wells, sewer interceptors and the Guam Cultural Repository.

Photo by Siddell, Ryan J Cpl USMC MCAG

Schematic plan for the layout of the Live Fire Training Range Complex to be located on Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base. This plan is the smallest possible footprint while allowing for simultaneous firing of all ranges and mitigating risk to natural and cultural resources. The construction and operation of this range complex has no impact on access to private properties in Jinapsan or Urunao.

Schematic plan for the layout of the Live Fire Training Range Complex to be located on Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base. This plan is the smallest possible footprint while allowing for simultaneous firing of all ranges and mitigating risk to natural and cultural resources. The construction and operation of this range complex has no impact on access to private properties in Jinapsan or Urunao.

Photo by Siddell, Ryan J Cpl USMC MCAG

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific