SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division based at Schofield Barracks will take part in a large-scale readiness training exercise known as the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-01 from Nov. 1 through 10, mainly on Oahu and Hawaii Island.

What You Need To Know

  • The JPMRC 24-01 is a regional combat training center rotation that puts Army forces to the test in realistic environments and conditions where they are most likely to campaign while jointly working with regional allies and partners

  • Daytime and nighttime training using blank ammunition and explosive simulators will take place

  • Residents will see military vehicle convoys traveling intermittently between training areas

  • There will also be an increase in helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems flights

Activities have already been underway between Wheeler Army Airfield and Dillingham Army Airfield since Oct. 28 as part of the training exercise.

According to a news release, the JPMRC 24-01 is a regional combat training center rotation that puts Army forces to the test in realistic environments and conditions where they are most likely to campaign while jointly working with regional allies and partners.

The exercise is supported by the 196th Infantry Brigade and U.S. Army Pacific. Participating in this year’s JPRMC rotation are the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and 25th Infantry Division along with elements from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Division Artillery and 25th Division Sustainment Brigade.

The 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, the 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force, 1st Special Forces Group, and all services of the U.S. Joint Force are also involved.

The United Kingdom, Thailand, Indonesia and New Zealand are also participating; New Zealand for the first time in Hawaii.

Daytime and nighttime training using blank ammunition and explosive simulators will take place in the Pohakuloa Training Area on Hawaii Island, and on Oahu at Bellows Air Force Station, Dillingham Army Airfield, Kahuku Training Area, Kawailoa mountain ranges, Helemano Plantation and Schofield Barracks East and South Ranges.

Residents will see military vehicle convoys traveling intermittently between training areas. Per the release, military units will try to schedule convoys outside of peak traffic hours.

There will also be an increase in helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems flights concentrated around Wheeler Army Airfield, Dillingham Military Reservation and Hawaii Island’s Bradshaw Army Airfield. Flights will originate from WAAF or Dillingham, traveling over the Kahuku Training Area.

Due to safety concerns, Dillingham Airfield will be closed to civilian aviation operations Oct. 30 through Nov. 3.

Officials note training dates are subject to change based on environmental and other factors.

The community can call the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Community Relations Office at 808-656-3487 or email usag.hawaii.comrel@army.mil to report concerns related to noise or training. The office will respond during business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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