SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Dec. 1, 2020) — Local military units are scheduled to conduct essential training activities in December that may be heard by surrounding communities.
Protecting the health of the force and the community continue to be the Army's top priority. All mission essential training requires adherence to Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines regarding safety and physical distancing.
Essential training is subject to change based on safety, weather and other environmental factors. Weather, such as overcast conditions can increase noise and vibrations. Should individuals hear noise, there is no immediate danger.
For the community’s awareness, the training is as follows:
- Dec. 7: Marine Corps aerial gunnery training, Schofield Barracks. Training will occur during daytime and nighttime hours.
- Dec. 8-9: Army artillery training, Schofield Barracks.
- Dec. 14: Army demolitions training, Schofield Barracks. Training will occur during daytime and nighttime hours.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UAS, training can occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week on Wheeler Army Airfield and in the restricted airspace over much of Schofield Barracks and a northwestern section of the Waianae mountain range.
The military appreciates the understanding and continued support of the local community. While sometimes loud, this training is critical to ensure military units and service members are ready to accomplish their mission and return home safely. To report concerns related to noise or training, contact U.S. Army Hawaii’s Noise Concern Line at (808) 656-3487 or usarmy.hawaii.comrel@mail.mil. Concerns are responded to during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Army produces this monthly schedule to alert neighbors of training activities that are louder in nature and may be heard outside the military installation. This schedule is subject to change and is not inclusive of all Army aviation /unmanned aircraft system (UAS) activities, or East Range training activities (between Wahiawa and Mililani Mauka). To receive Army training advisories directly, email usarmy.hawaii.comrel@mail.mil with “Subscribe Training” in the subject line.