SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Local Army units will conduct routine daytime and nighttime training in April that could impact surrounding communities, according to a news release.
Army officials ask the public to keep in mind that weather, such as overcast conditions and southerly Kona winds, can increase noise and vibrations. They note that with consistent tradewinds, training noise and vibrations are much less or non-existent.
Training can take place at any time and is subject to change. The schedule is as follows:
- April 1-2, 19: Demolitions training, 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
- April 1-12, 23-25: Artillery and mortar live fire on Schofield Barracks. Day and night live fire including late evening and early morning hours April 10-12.
- April 1-12, 21-30: East Range: Ranger and jungle tactics, small arms blank fire, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
- April 11, 18: East Range aviation-related training (air assault, MEDEVAC), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- April 11, 19: Aviation rappelling and extraction training on Schofield Barracks, daytime only
- April 26-28: Multi-purpose range complex live fire (mine clearing training), 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
The public can report concerns related to noise or training to the U.S. Army Hawaii’s Community Concern Line at 808-787-1528 or by emailing usag.hawaii.comrel@army.mil. Responses will come during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.