WRP Nevada Military Asset List (MAL) Within the Western Regional Partnership (WRP) region, there are significant military testing and training installations and ranges. WRP developed summaries from all of the Services and the National Guard, describing the history, missions, and importance of these assets. These summaries use only publicly available information and are written for the policy maker new to military issues and the military savvy person needing specific military information. It is our hope that WRP Partners use these summaries as a tool for land use planning efforts to encourage compatible growth and ensure future mission viability. Incompatible development (encroachment) comes in many forms but for the military, it means those issues that affect their ability to fulfill their mission on land, in the sea, or in the air. These military summaries are for general planning purposes. Attached Nevada MAL summaries: Air Force: • Creech Air Force Base • Nellis Air Force Base • Nevada Test and Training Range • Tonopah Test Range Army: • Hawthorne Army Depot National Guard: • Nevada Air National Guard • Nevada Army National Guard Navy: • Fallon Naval Air Station • Fallon Range Training Complex Military Asset List 2016 U.S. Air Force CREECH AIR FORCE BASE : NEVADA Creech Air Force Base (AFB) is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas, in the Nevada desert. In June 2005, Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field changed its name to Creech AFB in honor of General Wilbur L. Creech, “The Father of the Thunderbirds.” Creech AFB’s host unit is the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, which specializes in the maintenance, Above: An MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft makes a low approach operation, and training of while another waits for takeoff clearance at Creech AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo) remotely piloted aircraft, including the MQ1-B Left: Maintainers assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare Predator and MQ-9 Reaper. an MQ-9 Reaper to launch at Creech AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo) The air base is also the aerial demonstration site for the Thunderbirds, which are the U.S. Air Force’s official aerial demonstration team. Team Nellis, which includes Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, the MISSION STATEMENT 432ND WING Nevada Test and Training Range, and the Tonopah Test Range, had an Disciplined warfighters providing estimated economic impact of more than $5 billion in fiscal year 2014. dominant ISR & Kinetic effects globally, 24/7 for our nation & collation partners FAST FACTS » Location: Clark County, NV (near Indian Springs) » Land Area: 2,300 acres 2 » Team Nellis Special Use Airspace: ~12,000 nautical miles CONTACT 432nd Wing Public Affairs » Team Nellis Sorties/Operations: 27,000+ per year (702) 404-1371/1618 » Team Nellis Military Personnel: 10,000 » Team Nellis Civilian Personnel: 1,100 1 U.S. AIR FORCE Military Asset List CREECH AFB : NEVADA UNIT MISSIONS » 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing (“Hunters”): Provides real-time reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision attack against fixed and time-critical targets. Consists of combat-ready airmen who fly the MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper aircraft to support United States and Coalition warfighters. The 432nd Wing stood up at Creech AFB on May 1, 2007. One year later, the 432nd Wing also became an Air Expeditionary Wing due to the increasing requirement for remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) support to Overseas Contingency Operations. Includes the following groups: Above: An MQ-1 Predator remotely o 432nd Operations Group/Expeditionary Operations Group: Employs remotely piloted aircraft taxies down a runway at piloted aircraft combat air patrols, around the clock, every day of the year, in Creech AFB. The Predator recently support of combatant commander needs, and deploys combat support forces passed 400,000 flight hours during worldwide. The group is also responsible for all air traffic control, airfield missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. management, and weather services for operations at Creech AFB. Includes Air Force photo) the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, 15 RS, 17 RS, 18 RS, 20 RS, 30 RS, 42nd Attack Squadron, and 432nd Operations Support Squadron. nd o 432 Maintenance Group: Ensures airmen, MQ-1B and MQ-9 aircraft, ground COMMANDER’S RANK control stations, Predator Primary Satellite Links, and a global integrated Colonel communications network are fully mission capable to support aircrew training, combat operations, operational test and evaluation, and natural disaster support. Includes the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 432nd Maintenance Squadron, and the 432nd Aircraft Communications Maintenance MILITARY TRAINING RANGES Squadron. Nevada Test and Training Range Nellis Range Complex For more information, please see < http://www.creech.af.mil > UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS » Part of Team Nellis » Named in honor of General Wilbur L. Creech » Maintains, operates, and trains airmen on remotely piloted aircraft, including the MQ-9 Reaper and MQ- 1B Predator » One of two emergency divert airfields for the Nevada Test and Training Range 2 Military Asset List 2016 U.S. Air Force NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE : NEVADA Tracing its origin to 1945, Nellis Air Force Base (AFB) is located approximately eight miles north of Las Vegas, in the Nevada Desert. Its location and arid climate make the base ideal for aviation training. Nellis AFB is currently under the command of the Air Combat Command. Its host unit is the 99th Air Base Wing, which also supports the Above: The Nellis AFB entrance sign welcomes visitors to the “home of the Nevada Test and warfighter.” The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis AFB has five wings, three of Training Range which are located at the base. (U.S. Air (NTTR) and Creech Force photo) AFB. In addition, Left: A B-1 Lancer assigned to the 77th Weapons Squadron departs for a training Nellis AFB is home mission at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo) to the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, which oversees five U.S. Air Force wings across the country, three of which are located at Nellis AFB. Team Nellis, which includes Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, the Nevada MISSION STATEMENT Test and Training Range, and the Tonopah Test Range, had an Developing innovative leaders and full spectrum capabilities through responsive, estimated economic impact of more than $5 billion in fiscal year realistic, and relevant AF and Joint testing, tactics development and 2014. advanced training across all levels of war. FAST FACTS » Location: Clark County, NV (near Las Vegas) » Land Area: ~11,300 acres 2 CONTACT » Team Nellis Special Use Airspace: ~12,000 nautical miles 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office » Team Nellis Sorties/Operations: 27,000+ per year (702) 652-2750 » Team Nellis Military Personnel: 9,523 » Team Nellis Civilian Personnel: 918 1 U.S. AIR FORCE Military Asset List NELLIS AFB : NEVADA UNIT MISSIONS U.S. Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC): The USAFWC exists to ensure deployed forces are well trained and well equipped to conduct integrated combat operations. From our testing and tactics development programs to our training schools and venues, we provide our Airmen with proven and tested technology, the most current tactics, superb academic training and a unique opportunity to practice integrated force employment. The USAFWC vision, mission and priorities are central to supporting the Air Combat Command's mission to provide dominant combat airpower for America with warrior Airmen committed to excellence, trained to fly, fight, and win...anytime, anyplace. Above: An F-15 Eagle with an updated th » 99 Air Base Wing: Activated in October 1995, is the host wing for Nellis and "Splinter" paint scheme takes off a Nellis Creech Air Force Bases located in Southern Nevada. The wing provides installation AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo) support for more than 10,000 personnel assigned to Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and the Nevada Test & Training Range. Three groups are assigned to the wing: 99th th Mission Support Group, 99th Medical Group and the 799 Air Base Group. o 99th Mission Support Group: The 99th Mission Support Group provides civil engineer, communications, contracting, logistics readiness, personnel, and services support for Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and the Nevada Test and Training Range. th th o 99 Medical Group: The 99 Medical Group ensures maximum wartime readiness in support of Air Combat Command's largest bases. Maintains COMMANDERS’ RANKS medical services for 10.9K Nellis/Creech AFB personnel representing 5 wings, USAFWC – Major General and 52 tenant units. Operates a 50-bed medical center as an Air Force and 57th Wing – Brigadier General Veterans Affairs joint venture to eligible user population of 238K. Trains for 99th ABW – Colonel rapid mobilization/deployment of medical personnel. o 799th Air Base Group: The 799th Air Base Group is comprised of three squadrons that enable success through innovative base support and training for Creech Air Force Base personnel and mission. th th » 57 Wing: The 57 Wing is the most diverse wing in the United States Air Force. It provides advanced aerospace training to worldwide combat air forces and showcases aerospace power to the world while overseeing the dynamic and challenging flying operations at Nellis. It manages all flying operations at Nellis Air Force Base and conducts advanced aircrew, space, logistics and command and TRAINING & TESTING RANGES control training through the USAF Weapons School, Red Flag and Green Flag Nevada Test and Training Range exercises. Important components of the training